Log:Best of the Best 2069, Scene 2

Best of the Best 2069 2019/12/05 	 Dorian Hotfoot Ascendant Mayor Cangelosi Timewarp Union Supernal Chen Copycat Artemis Rangel Natasha

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The Best of the Best has been delayed by a couple of months. Mayor Cangelosi had made a public announcement that the tournament format would be unveiled at the coliseum on Thursday, as well as starting registration on that day. Once again, the stadium is packed with people, happy to have a joyous occasion to get together for...or to bet on.

Mayor Cangelosi is an older man with grey hair and a nice looking charcoal suit. He steps up to the microphone, "Welcome, everyone, to the official registration for Best of the Best 2069!" The crowd cheers in response.

Artemis flies in, ready and eager to participate in this Hooman games of challenge and skill. She touches down, a bright smile on her face. She's back in her Godflora regalia, as her team has thus far refused to join her. She did try convincing Rushmore to form an alliance with her, since all other Guardians seem to have their teams.

Here more as a sort of curiosity rather than some ill-minded thinking that she would be of much help in most of the competitions, Rangel (in disguise as unidentified blue-costumed hooded archer) watches from a moderately high perch, out of the way, near few people, crouched with a distinctly different bow in hand, quiver on her back instead of thigh.

Chen approves flying as as a giant dove, changing back to her Chen form on landing.

Arthur Aevus appears in the field with a flash and a few arcs of electricity. The young man has a friendly smile on his face, adjusting his tie. He's dressed rather eccentrically, and looks far from superhuman. The young man is in his mid-twenties with messy brown hair and green eyes.

Union nudges Thunder. "I don't think we have a big enough team for this. What do you think."

Supernal was hardly going to miss Best of the Best! Quite apart from being in general a fun celebration, it's an opportunity to study an Earth athletic event, to study metas in a different environment, to use her powers in a way she can cut loose more, and to launch herself under her new name. But mostly to have fun! She arrives by giant leap, the better to make an entry.

Crimson and Cerulean arrive on foot, making their way to the front.

Aevus looks around at the crowds with interest as he walks towards the registration tables at a tourist's pace. This is the first time Copycat's been her time-faring alias in her own timeline. Kat doesn't have the confidence to join the games, but Arthur Aevus has that in spades!

Mayor Cangelosi waits until the crowd dies down. "As you all know, this event was delayed by unforseen events. Thanks to the efforts of our brave heroes, I can thankfully say that the competition will still happen! In fact, the format will be similar to prior years, but different. We will have two separate competitions. One for individuals...and one for teams!"

Natasha flies in. Despite being small, she gleams in the sun - and has decided to announce her arrival with some gratuitous fireworks. So she's pretty noticeable. She lands with the other heroes and gives a little wave.

The mayor smiles and then adds, "We will alternate team and individual competitions. Each event will give points to the team or individual in question. The team or single person with the most points at the end, wins the title of 'Best of the Best'."

Despite being rather new, Thunder is down on the field and he shrugs, looking to Union. "I entered the individual as well, Union. But, I think we can try to do what we can as just two people? It's all in the fun of the competition and testing our limits."

Artemis has her usual flare and grace as she arrives but today she has her brother in tow. He touches down shortly behind her, a cask of wine under an arm and a goblet in his hand. A spare for his sister drifts along behind him as he lands nearby.

"I look forward to seeing these Mortals engage in sport- and of course for you to defeat them, Sister." He says cheerfully enough, as if he were prepared to spectate.

Meanwhile Havoc comes hurling himself across town, leaping whole miles in a bound.

He lands outside building but it is Solomon who emerges and steps on to the field, eating a High Calorie Emergency Ration Bar.

Cerulean spots Thunder and moves through the crpwd to his side, "Hi. Remember me?"

The mayor unfolds a piece of paper, "Teams must be composed of at least two members. Each team event will require at least two, but no more than three representatives. If a team has more members than that, they must pick three representatives." He pauses, and then adds, "We will be having three competitions for both the team and the individual compeitions."

Timewarp enters from MagLev System.

Artemis laughs. "Do not underestimate these Mortals too swiftly, Brother. They are mightier than I first suspected. Flawed...but still mighty."

Starlight enters from North of Colonial Bay.

Timewarp appears by Artemis. "Indeed, I can underestimate us mortals faster than you ever could!" she grins.

Arthur heads over to the registration for individuals and signs up, then walks over to the team table and smiles as he asks to sign up, but is turned down. "Oh, I'm quite resourceful. Unless the team events are a relay race, I think I'd have a fair shot," he says confidently. The registrar still refuses him. He shrugs with his hands up. "Can't say I didn't try," he smiles.

Starlight is probably overlooked on her arrival. Being so small.

The mayor reads from the paper he has, "For the team competitions, we have the following: Tug O'War! Survival! And Rescue the Civilian!" He smiles and chuckles, "That last one is a rework of an older event some of you might remember. For the individual events, we have: Strength! Accuracy! and the ever popular...Danger Race!"

Natasha adds fireworks to Starlight's arrival, once she notices her.

With a rush of wind, Hotfoot appears a few feet from Solomon. She reaches into her pocket, but comes up empty. "Hey Sol," she calls out, nodding toward his energy bar, "You got an extra one of those?"

Artemis chuckles heartily at Timewarp's comment. "That may very well be so," she says as she smiles down at Timewarp.

"Fear not, I have not forgotten how many of these Taubor- I mean, Urthborn are blessed with great power. It gives me half a mind to join the games myself, but I fear I have revelries I must tend to. The Mortals know much of that, so I'll leave the battling of mortals to you for now." The Ascendant Nohrbor Nanuran Surryx says merrily as he fills his goblet once more.

Solomon meanwhile pushes his way to the sign up table as he listens to the rules being addressed to them.

Dorian is waiting quietly off to one side of the stage, just listening for the time being.

Artemis' eyes light up at the event names. Especially Danger Race.

Natasha nods to herself, listening to the rules. They sound a lot like the ones Amy talked about from when she was in Best of the Best!

The mayor continues, "The winner of each event will get 7 points. Second place is 5. Third is 3, and fourth or fifth is 1 point. Since these events will take place at multiple times to accomodate the busy schedules of our fine heroes of the city, a point system will be used for each event to compare scores across the time slots."

Artemis sighs and rolls her eyes briefly before looking to Nohrbor. "All you seem to do these days is revel and drink, Brother. What of the joys of battle?"

The Coliseum was always impressively large, but the renovated stadium is breathtaking. It stretches in a vast oval, with the narrow ends climbing to a greater height, giving the impression of a great ship; from this "bow" and "stern" lights shine down upon the arena. Large screens relay any action too remote to see directly.

Supernal grins. "Revelling and drinking is good, too."

Solomon looks to Hotfoot and grunts, but tis a friendly grunt. He reaches into his jacket and pulls out a large UN Meal Bar and hands it over to her with another grunt.

Arthur Aevus purses his lips and looks thoughtful at the list of events. "Hmm. Doable, doable," says Arthur, Copycat in disguise as a fusion of two heroes.

Thunder blinks, turning to look at Cerulean as they approach. "I... do not think so?" He looks considerate, trying to place the stranger it seems as he listens to the rules and the competitions. He looks to Union, "Hm... Tug O'War might be fun... not sure on the survival. Rescue the Civilian sounds like us as well." He considers, "I do not know how I will do with the accuracy, though... strength is more of what I can do... and the Danger Race does sound like some interesting fun."

Hotfoot says, "Thanks, Sol. Do you have a partner for the team events?"

Timewarp looks about for any of her teammates, also wondering about team events.

"Oh there is plenty of time for Battle and time is on our side. This world has no shortage of combatants- but with their lives being so short I feel bad for not letting them enjoy themselves to their limits." Nohrbor answers before taking a glug of his drink.

He smiles and nods to Supernal. "Well said, Urthling! If life is short, one must celebrate while the Sun shines."

The mayor says, "Of course, I mentioned that we would have some judges. Two-time winner Commander Dorian 'Spirit' Perrault is one such judge. And while I know that Starguard Gamma will have a team, I have no doubt as to his impartiality." He beckons Spirit up to the microphone. Dorian walks up and says into it, "If it comes down to it, I will recuse myself from any ruling involving SGG." He smiles, "But...I'm sure we won't have any issues along those lines."

Supernal laughs. "I'm not an Earthling! But you seem to be one of the few people to mistake me for one."

Solomon looks to Hotfoot and shrugs. "There waz sum hoity toity Godflower runnin' 'round. Was hoping if I had to team- it'd be with her squad. Otherwize, I was jsut gonna do what I do best- smash 'em all." He grins as if that prospect is very thrilling for him. "Wha'bout you kid?" He asks Hotfoot.

[To Thunder] Union says, "Teams of two. That's us! And I agree about the events."

The mayor then points to the registration tables, "Feel free to register for the event! You may register for both, if you have a team for the team event! We just need a list of everyone on your team when you register! And...registration will be available at City Hall until the first event next week, which will be..._Survival_!"

[To Solomon] Hotfoot says, "I don't have anyone else to team up with, really. But it sounds like not all of the events can be won by smashing."

Cerulean sighs, "Ah. My mistake. My apologies." His voice lowers as he mutters to himself, "I wonder if Peter, Graham, and the twins, would come over to America to make up a team? I'll have to ask them if I can't find a team to join."

The mayor announces, "The first individual event will be the week after that: Strength! Remember...your points add up from event to event. Being the strongest gets you a ribbon. But it doesn't get you Best of the Best, unless you have more points at the end of hte full compeition!"

The Blue Arrow considers, and shrugs, taking a short hop down and approaching registration for the accuracy thing. The Robin Hood parallel? Utterly lost on her.

Arthur Aevus takes a moment to study Spirit carefully as he steps up to the microphone, taking a moment to synch up with the current version of him. "Oh, two time winner? I didn't know that," he muses to himself. But he should have. "Interesting. I'll have to make a note here," he says to himself, more about his memories being incomplete.

Nodding at Union, he looks to Cerulean again. "Are you looking for a team?" He looks to Union, giving her a small nudge with his elbow. "The individual competitions are just as fun."

Supernal says, "So really you need a team to be Best of the Best? Hm...."

Cerulean nods to Thunder, "We've always been part of a team until we moved over here to America."

Nohrbor, the Ascendant laughs loudly. "Well, then you have my apologies. We are not from this fair shore either- and I have found a great many different forms for the Mortals of this world, it is often hard for me to tell them all apart." He admits, before shrugging and taking another drink.

"I am Nohrbor Nanuran Surryx, of the Doj'on Delegation- this is my Mighty Sister- Alth- excuse me, Artemis of the Guardians Omega!" He says by way of introduction to Supernal.

Solomon looks to Hotfoot and shrugs. "Probably jus' 'cause no-body tried hard enough." He says with a laugh. He grumbles something incoherent about teamwork.

Arthur rubs his hands together and looks around at the crowd of heroes. "Now, which if you thinks they'll give me a run for my money in events, hm?" He takes some time studying and sizing up each hero.

Dorian flies over toward the registration tables to help organize things, landing behind the tables that are set up for just that reason.

Artemis smiles as Nohrbor introduces her. "My thanks for the introduction, Brother, but I have already met this being," she smiles.

There's no doubt in Chen's mind. She heads straight for the individual registration desk.

The mayor adds as an afterthought, "The winners will receive three things: A cash prize, A trophy to commemorate their win, and some additional money toward a charity of their choice! There will also be a plaque set up in city hall to list the winners of this and the prior year's competitions."

[To Union] Thunder says, "What do you think, Union? We could always use more team members, and I do not know how well I would do at the Survival portion of it."

Natasha goes over to catch up with Chen, tugging at a hand.

Chen turns at the tug, smiling when she sees Natasha. Extending an arm for Natasha to perch on she asks, "Are you entering too?"

Artemis folds her arms over her chest as she eyes her drunken Brother. "Alas, my partner seems to have left me to face these challenges alone, as has my own brother! I suppose I must forfeit the team games," she grumbles at Nohrbor. For him to abandon his Bloodbound? Inconceivable!

Natasha nods, and hops up onto Chen's arm. Then asks, "Do you want to be a team too?" Chen is, after all, one of her oldest friends.

Nohrbor nods and drinks some more. "Ah. Well then- tis a fine time for a reunion." He murmurs as he listens to the others.

Solomon looks around and back to Hotfoot, about to say something when Dr. Aevus says something that catches his ear causing him to grunt and turn towards him. He narrows his eyes ate the skinny looking man and makes his way over there. "Oh I'll give ya mor' than yer money's worth, bub." He says. "I'll beat ya. Beat ya however ya want. Beat ya broken. Beat ya bloody. Don't matta much t'me." He grins menacingly- clearly having no idea who he's talking to.

Thats when he spots Artemis grumbling. "Dere she iz! Hey you! Godflowa! Git ova'ere!" He shouts.

Supernal gets in line for individual registration.

Chen grins, nodding. "Sure. Sounds good. Get anyone else in mind too?" she tells Natasha.

Dr. Aevus spins on his heel and looks up Havoc. "Oh ho, is that so? I can be quite the brawler, though I do abhor it." Arthur syncs with Havoc and becomes to bulk up, and sprout up, growing muscles and a little in height as Copycat adds Havoc to her arsenal. "But let's save it for the games, shall we?"

[To Crimson] Thunder says, "Oh, who is we? And did you mention twins?"

[To Thunder] Union says, "We have been looking for new team members."

Natasha shakes her head. "Amy can't come because one of us needs to be at the store; she said I should because she's been in Best of the Best before."

The Senator appears seemingly from nowhere and walks over to registration table quietly.

Artemis looks about as the Godflora are called upon. She starts walking over when she spies the Senator and grins. The one who escaped her challenge before!

Cerulean facepalms. Or as close to it as he can giving he's wearing a closed face battlesuit. He leans in to whisper, "My sister, who goes by the codename of Crimson. The twins I mentioned were part of our group, team really, from my previous school. Along with Peter and Graham. It was a school for metas."

Having gotten a feel for Havoc's biology, Arthur shrinks back down to his default skinny self. It's easy to underestimate him based on looks. He's a bit on the short side, too. He looks around for other promising prospects he hasn't been before.

Crimson knows Dorian knows about her. So she raises a hand, "How many do I count as, Dorian?" she asks.

Dorian rubs his chin, "I'd say two, for this particular instance."

Artemis walks over to the registrations and grins, keeping a bit of distance from the Senator. "Greetings, Senator! I see not your team. I was hoping to meet up with them for discussions." Really just Rushmore. She enjoyed their nature downtime.

Union says, "We don't have a school for metas here that I'm aware of."

Magnitude(#2809TOn)

A Chinese woman, who stands nearly six feet tall. She's looks quite athletic and powerfully built, like a fitness model.

Cerulean nods to Union, "The school is in England. Lord Markham's School for Talented Children."

Thunder seems to consider, then shakes his head. "I will have to take a look at that one at some point. But well... we are both under age technically, and we are both doing this for fun. If you and your sister want to join up, I do not see the problem?"

The Senator nods to Artemis, "I already spoke to him. He's willing to team up with you, if you like, Miss Artemis. I'm afraid he can't make it today. But I was registering for The Champions of Liberty."

"Nor do I," adds Union.

The Blue Arrow nears Aevus, and offers, "Need team?" She's done that thing where you gravel your voice and sound like you're graveling your voice but at least it's not recognizable. Plus she sounds more like it's an injury thing, having quite a lot of experience with injury things.

Cerulean nods, "I'd.. we.. would like that. But Dorian's just said if we enter it will be with effectively half our hands tied behind our backs. Not fair of you two to have an ineffective team member."

Magnitude walks into the stadium and heads over to register as well. Those in the know about dealings in Chinatown know she's a suspected member of Tim Lee's Triad.

Artemis flashes a broad smile. "Excellent! I am lacking in a team and would welcome a fellow warrior," she says enthusiastically. After being turned down by everyone else she knows, she'll take a villain.

Timewarp says, "Hm, maybe I'll pass on this.... doesn't look like any of my teammates are here..."

Union says, "Ineffective? I doubt it. He also said that only 3 members of a team can compete in any one event."

"-A- team? Perhaps," Arthur smiles. "I had thought I could compensate enough with wit and charm, but the rules say otherwise. He extends a gloved hand. White formal gloves. "Dr. Arthur Aevus. At your service."

Cerulean tells Thunder and Union, "My sister and I - are - one person. Have you heard of Jennifer and Jessica. They're also been called the Markham Twins. We're from the same family."

The Senator nods to Artemis, "I just relayed your message to him. Is there anything else you'd like to tell him?"

Hotfoot says to Solomon, "She seems distracted, maybe if you called her again?"

Artemis smiles and considers as she rubs her chin. "I didn't even see you send it, but indeed! Perhaps we can meet at his favorite spot again to discuss strategy sometime. If he's not too busy." She does wonder briefly what the rocky individual is busy doing that he can't attend.

"Blue Arrow," comes the laboured voice of the archer. She sets the bow into the hand instead of her hand. A form of handshake, trusting with one's weapon. Not a common custom. "Not superhuman," she adds. "Just trained."

Union says, "One person? How...?"

Thunder raises an eyebrow, "We met them. Jennifer was pretty friendly. We should ask if that is allowed. If not, you two and Union could do the Survival probably a bit easier than I could. My own prowess is more on the physical, whereas Survival makes it sound like something my durability and strength would not be as usable there." He looks to Union, "I do not know either, but..." He shrugs, "We have seen odder folks about." He smiles, "Sign me up in the team, please? I'm going to head for the singles and sign up."

The Senator nods to Artemis and taps his temple, "Mental communication. He can meet you there."

Arthur stares oddly and shakes the bow once. "Well that's something," he grins.

Timewarp smiles. "Then again, it'd be interesting to see how well I can do by myself, I guess...."

Timewarp lines up for the solo events.

Arthur smiles over to Timewarp. "Left high and dry by your team? Can't they find the -time- to join?" he grins knowingly.

Union gets in line for the team competition.

Timewarp says, "Huh. I wonder if it's cheating to get someone from the future to be your teammate..."

Crimson comes over to join Thunder, Union, and her brother, as Cerulean puts out a hand. "Thasnks for inviting me to your team. I'll try not to let you down."

"Rule against?" Blue Arrow inquires, saying few words at a time.

The mayor says over hte microphone, "Remember...you have time to register up until next week, remember! Registration will be at City Hall!"

"Am I too late?" asks Abigail as she drops down out of the sky, golden plasma aura fading away as she sets down like some Wire-Fu practitioner. She finds herself grinning a bit as she makes sure the SGG badge on her belt buckle is showing properly. After all, one must properly represent, right?

Artemis grins as the Senator makes arrangements. "Excellent. Then I shall sign him up as part of my time." She gets in line at the team table, pondering. "Hmmm, what to bring for a companion who cannot drink or eat. I wonder what an earthen being enjoys? The Grenular enjoyed tumbling and being polished..."

Thunder smiles, shaking Cerulean's hand, "Hey, it's a pleasure. It's a fun competition. Go ahead with Union? I'm getting my singles registration out of the way here. Shoot, maybe they will allow you two to compete together since you share one mind?"

Crimson shakes her head, "I jast asked. Dorian said no. I count as two."

Union says, "We still need a team name, guys. Any suggestions?"

Dorian waves to Abigail and smiles, "Not too late. It's good to see you. Intending to help out with SGG's team? Or are you going to give it a go in the individual competition?"

"If they're an individual? Probably not. If it's a future version of someone already here? That seems like bad form," Dr. Aevus mentions. "Though there are a few companions I've met in my travels that perhaps would fit the bill for a team."

Timewarp grins to herself at the thought of turning up with a several-centuries-old Natasha.

Magnitude nods to the person taking her registration, and she goes to head out of the stadium again. Though there's a pause as she comes across a Chinese man coming the other way, dressed in a leather jacket and jeans. Much like before...those who know about Chinatown would recognize him: Steamroller. And he's allegedly part of Pride's Triad.

Thunder nods, "So the ones needing some good coordination we can put you in, or even just do with two of us and one of you?" He considers, then looks at Union. "I don't know? I'm blank on a name there."

Crimson thinks, then tells Thunder and Union, "You both sound kind of young. Like me. I know another youngish heroine who I think would make a great addition to your team. Mercury. Do you know her? She'd be terrific in the survival event I'd bet."

Solomon shrugs to Hotfoot. "Well persistence is key, jus

Solomon shrugs to Hotfoot. "Well persistence is key, jus' like anythin'." He says before pushing his way to Artemis and growing burrlier and more muscular with each step, ripping out of his casual clothes by the time he's to Artemis. "Godflowa. Been trin' t'track ya down. Dere' a team fight and I can't imagin' a more formidable team than uz. So what say ya'?" He asks while Nohrbor scoffs in thebackground.

Chen winces as she sees Streamroller entering the stadium. "Oh no. That's all we needed." she tells Natasha.

[To Crimson] Thunder says, "I think she was interested. I don't know what happened? The team's definitely something still in the works. We're the only two that seem to really be interested among our age group, and a lot of the older heroes seem to be more busy than anything else to help out or give pointers these days."

Magnitude and Steamroller stare each other down as they pass each other, but no hostilities break out. Yet. The latter heads over to also register.

Natasha nods. She was eyeing Magnitude already; Steamroller is worse news.

Union says, "Don't you remember? The attack at the airport by the alternate Titan. She's the one who was injured."

Artemis looks over to Havoc now that he's finally become worth her notice. "Ah, the defeated one! Greetings!" she grins. "I already have one team member, but they said three may be needed. An alliance could be arranged."

Crimson nods, "Jennifer and Jessica were members of the New Blood team. That was all heroes of our age. All at CHHS. You ought to arrange a meeting for young heroes where we can get together and see if we can make a team work." That's said to Thunder and Union.

Supernal signs up for individual competition, then turns and asks, "Anyone else looking for a teammate?"

"Not sure. Never been in one of these. Never even watched before. All I know is..." begins Abigail as she reaches a hand up and rubs the back of her neck, "My Superiors told me ... suggested, as in a politely phrased order, that it would be a good idea to show some involvement. SO here I am. What do you suggest Dorian?" she asks.

Artemis smiles suggestively at Havoc as she replies, "You can certainly try if you think yourself up to the task."

"Oh- we ain't done yet. Not by a longshot Godflowa." Havoc says to Artemis before looking for Hotfoot and making eye contact. He nods towards Supernal. "Looks like deres someone lookin' for a teammate." He grumbles. "Mines' full."

Dorian chuckles and says to Abigail, "It's entirely up to you. I participated in both prior to joining SGG. Once as an individual, while I was Syphon. And once when I was leading Spirit of Justice. It was my decision personally to allow SGG to participate this year. I know I tend to do things...not necessarily 'by the book', but I thought it would be a good opportunity. I can't participate myself, however. You're welcome to do either. And I won't order you to go one way or the other. If you want to just...show up and cheer, that's cool too."

"It will be a logn shot for you to defeat me, Havoc. Your challenge is accepted, after the Games!" Artemis goes back to the registration table and adds Havoc to her team.

Thunder looks to Union, "What? Wow, I didn't realize it was that bad." He considers, then looks to Crimson. "I like the idea. In any case, go for it. Having you two would definitely be a bit better than what I can do in Survival at least. I don't know on the others."

Hotfoot takes Havoc's advice and zips over to Supernal.

[To Supernal] Hotfoot says, "Are you looking for someone to team up with?"

"Can one participate one a team -and- individually? Like they do in the Olympics and such?" asks Abigail, showing that she is not really an expert on things like this. "I can do both if allowed." she adds with a shrug.

Supernal says, "Yeah - you too?"

Union nods. "She said that she wasn't certain that she was ready to be on an all-teen team."

Dorian nods to Abigail, "You sure can. Absolutely." He smiles motions to the one of hte people doing the registering, who in turn takes down the information for the registration.

Dr. Aevus looks to the Blue Arrow, neither realizing they're speaking with the other's MORTAL ENEMY. "You aren't much for words, are you? So, only trained in the bow?" he asks, motioning to her one noticeable weapon.

Supernal offers a hand. "I don't think we've met? I'm Supernal."

Nodding to Dorian, Abigail glances about, "Though. If there are people who are having difficulties finding teammates, I ... -am- technically supposed to team up with SGG." She shrugs, "So yeah." She moves over to get into line, "Let's do this."

Hotfoot accepts. "I don't think we have. I'm called Hotfoot."

Supernal says, "Hey, so, what can you do?"

Supernal glances down to check that Hotfoot doesn't have burning feet, which would make it a stupid question.

"Specialist," Blue Arrow replies. "Multiple emergency trained."

Dorian nods again to Abigail. "If someone needs another teammate, we can rearrange as necessary. I'm sure SGG can field a team regardless."

Union says, "I'm fast. And..." She raises one hand and it bursts into flames, "I can burn things. How about you?"

Dr. Aevus hooks his thumbs under his suspenders and regards Blue Arrow. "Very well, that skill set should prove useful," he smiles. "Would you like to join up as a team?"

Hotfoot says, "I'm fast. And..." She raises one hand and it bursts into flames, "I can burn things. How about you?"

Supernal shrugs. "Oh, you know, the usual. Strong, tough, can leap tall cities in a single bound, run superfast and up walls, shoot lightning from my nose, that kind of thing."

Nodding, Abigail turns to regard the rest of the gathered people. "Forgive me for interrupting!" she calls out, "Does anyone still require a teammate? I -am- available if anyone has such a need!"

Hotfoot says, "From your nose?!?"

Supernal nods earnestly. "Why not?"

Dr. Aevus waves his hand out as Abigail calls. "We're in search of a third!"

"Can't hurt," Blue Arrow replies, "Future uncertain. Give it a try." A nod to indicate that as intention.

Hotfoot says, "I can do walls, or even across water. Haven't tried a rainbow yet. They're even faster than me."

Supernal says, "Oh, I can run across water too, yes! Pretty much anything, really."

There's a whistling sound and a heavy thud as Paragon lands on the field after leaping from across the city. Her helm pans about to look for the registration tables. Usually she wouldn't show, but for charity? Certainly!

Supernal says, "Did you do the thing in the fall when you jump from falling leaf to falling leaf and try to get as high as you can? That's fun."

Copycat waves to her Sister, Chen, on her way to the team registration table. She leans down and pens in her name and Porter's.

Nodding to Supernal, Abigail remarks Abigail as she turns to approach. "So, fast and flying. Interesting." she offers, "I am Abigail Hearns of the US Marines and Starguard. Aka Guardian. My talents are in Kung Fu and plasma channeling."

Paragon waves to her Sister, Chen, on her way to the team registration table.

Arthur Aevus turns to Blue Arrow and shrugs. "I suppose Ms. Hearns chose the more impressive looking team." He smiles cordially. "Looks are deceiving, though."

Starlight waves back to Paragon.

Hotfoot says, "Nope, never tried that." She nods to Abigail. "I'm Hotfoot, and this is Supernal.""

Chen waves back to Paragon.

Supernal says, "Hey! So, you want to join the team?"

Thunder nods as he finishes his registration, then moves over to Union and their new 'team' as he seems to consider, "Well, the thing is we are all inexperienced and working at it. The teen team kinda works at times, but with how hard it is to injure someone made of metal, maybe she does need some older ones to help her through it? I mean, worse I've had here is stings from energy blasts and bullets mostly. Oh, and that robot punching me. Stung more than anything."

Chen asks Natasha, "Should we ask if Paragon is already in a team?"

Steamroller finishes signing up, and he looks around at the various metas who are here, especially Chen. He gives her a nod, and then he makes his way back out again.

After Paragon finishes signing up her and Porter, she goes to the individual tables and converses with the registrar on if one can only sign up for one or the other.

Natasha nods!

"If you are in need of a third member, then I am game." offers Abigail with a shrug as she offers a hand, "I also absorb energy if that matters." she says to Supernal and Hotfoot. But then she gestures to the registration table, "Shall we?" She asks.

Supernal says, "Sure! So what do we call ourselves?"

"Impressive looking," Blue Arrow echoes, tilting her head to inconspicuously indicate the Godflora and company.

Union says, "That guy Brainbox gave me a serious headache. I probably would hava passed out if he'd mind-blasted me again."

Hotfoot says, "Can you do anything with it afterwards?"

Chen whistles loudly, and beckons to Paragon, "Are you already committed to a team? If not, how about joining Natasha and me?"

Natasha waves to Paragon too.

Thunder considers as he looks at Union, "Oh, and that... uh... you know, I don't know if that was Annie or not that punched me up in space." He rubs the back of his head, "I should ask the SGG about that one sometime."

Nodding her head, Abigail states, "It recharges my batteries, so to speak. Fueling other power use, and it can heal me to a lesser degree. Energy is my thing. That and the absorbed knowledge of an ancient Chinese Immortal. Sometimes absorbing power has a downside."

Hotfoot follows Abigail to the team registration table. "I can do some fire, so if you need it..."

Paragon signs up on the individual table and notices Chen's whistle, walking over. "Well, I did sign up on a team with Porter. We're just participating for charity," she says warmly.

Arthur Aevus smiles at Blue Arrow's comments, starting for the registration table. "That group, impressive looking? I think we can outrun those giants," Arthur says of Artemis and Havoc.

Union says, "What name should I put on the team registration?"

Jay enters from North of Colonial Bay.

"Future untold," Blue Arrow reiterates. "Week to find third." She shrugs then, as though it weren't necessary.

Thunder looks to Union, then to Crimson and Cerulean, "Ah... I have no clue still? Um..."

"Well, we don't -need- three. We just need more than one at least," Arthur Aevus says cheerfully.

"AS for a team name. You guys choose. I'm not picky." Says Abby to Hotfoot and Supernal. "I'm just here to participate and help out." she offers.

Crimson chuckles, "Well the previous teenage hero team was named New Blood. I though of Fresh Blood, but that name might give the wrong image."

Thunder considers, "New Heroes?" He looks to Union and Crimson with a shrug.

Crimson listens to Union and lifts her head, "Almost. How about Teen Mova?

Dr. Aevus signs up himself and Blue Arrow at the team table, though he pauses at the name. He looks to Blue Arrow. "The Rescuers?"

Blue Arrow seems amicable, though she doesn't seem all that invested in coming up with a name in the first place. "Pick your pref."

Thunder looks to Union, then to Crimson, "That sounds a bit better. Teen Nova."

Dr. Aevus offers more as he counts on his fingers. "The Bold and the Brave? The Adventuresome Twosome? The..." he trails off as Star Wars references start filling his head. No, no, that's no good. A dead giveaway.

Union says, "Or 'Nova Team'?"

Arthur clears his throat and Star Wars thoughts to finish with something else. "...Explorer's Guild? Team Challenger?"

Crimson nods, "That sounds even better."

Thunder considers, then nods. "Works for me, too. Let's go with that."

Union says, "We're agreed then. Nova Team it is."

"Middle one," Blue Arrow says to just settle the indecision. She lets Arthur choose which one he believes she means.

Dr. Aevus sighs a little as Blue Arrow is not definitive. "Well, let's hope your aim is more precise than your communication skills, shall we?" he says hopefully as he pens in "The Explorer's Guild".

"Maybe someone better," Blue Arrow says with a shrug. "Hope so."