War On Crime

"You're so fucking incompetent," Grimm managed to squeeze out before his arm broke, and he took that about as well as anybody having their arm broken.

Jin leaned back and rubbed her neck, sighing, Looks like we're back to square one, or even further back than that. It's a shame we never met any vigilantes besides those two at the end. I thought they were supposed to be more common in this city. It was kinda its thing.

I know, it's bad luck. Once I'm out of here I doubt my parents will ever let me se you guys again.
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I'm volunteering at the shelter later since I said I would last week. It's really not a good time right now, but I might see you there.
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*Still watching, waiting for a totally not bullshit reason to do shit*

Jack: "Once we return to Clanstein, escort Grimm to the medical wing and have him patched up. Spare the anesthetic. Then escort him to isolation."

Jeremiah: "Do you really think it's acceptable to treat him this way? The man is clearly ill."

Jack: "We have our methods. And unless Mr. O'Brian is apart of the general population, you have no right to criticize how I treat my own patiants."

Jeremiah: "Get out of my asylum."

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Threatening guests in my home.

Iron Duke: "This isn't going anywhere. I'll return later."

Hands still on his belt, Iron Duke begins to leave without a single fuck to give.

*Aroma gets her computer out & keeps eating her salad. Thiera emerges from the bathroom, taking her salad with her & heading out of the door.*
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*Luna steps aside, grasping her spear in both hands & holding it more like a bo staff.*

[It was a warning & I'm pretty sure this is not a house.]

Grimm ground his teeth and hissed before a sardonic smile took hold and he rasped a laugh, "It's the deaf leading the blind! This troupe of freaks is doomed."

Well, shit's fucked.

Jack: "Pull yourself up. We're overstaying our welcome."

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This is my home.

Iron Duke carries on, not at all concerned about Luna. He's played this game long enough to know who and who doesn't pose a threat.

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Maybe it's just me, but taking food into a bathroom is weird, so she probably gets a couple glances her way. Being the youngest person on campus probably doesn't help.

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An intern pushing a cart with a bunch of covered trays comes in to inform Jin visiting hours are over for the time being.

*Eve watches Thiera then walks over and sits beside Aroma*

<Hello again.>
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Cameron:<But...it's like lunch time...>

[You're not big on explanations, are you?]
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*She didn't take her food into the bathroom, so they're just sicks.Aroma slams the laptop shut, looks at her with wide eyes, & overall acts like she was just caught watching porn. They're probably staring at her, too.*

*Eve stares right back at Aroma*

<Uhhhhh....>

Fed up with their nonsense, Jeremiah pulls out his cellphone and in seconds he's talking to somebody.

Jeremiah: "Mr. Stone, I want you to have the represenatives from the Lightning Bolts removed from the premesis. Use of force should they resist is acceptable."

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I am not obligated to explain anything to you.

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People are indeed staring at Aroma and by association, Eve. I assume Thiera is outside so she can get a faceful of all the people on campus as she begins to make her way to Luna's location before it's too late.

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Intern: "You also need your rest. She's free to return at three."

"Fine, have it your way. With one exception: I need to know how the Tyranno Boys smuggled weapons into this city. Do you have any information on that?"

*Her tone suggests she's insulted.*
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"...Uh--uhh...."
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*Thiera is walking to the bus stop & kind of hoping that Luna will call her & tell her to forget about it.*

Eve:<So...having a good lunch?>
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*Cameron nods slowly*

I'm sure my parents will be back by then. Don't worry, I won't tell anyone you were here.

Grimm began to get up, though understandably hampered by his broken arm.

Thanks and... sorry.
"See ya," Jin waved to Cameron and left.

As they begin to pass through all the security gates and the like, Aaron Stone and two other security guards are waiting on the other side of the doors. Meanwhile, Jeremiah is talking on his phone.

Jack: "We won't resist, Mr. Stone. Will we?"

When Jack says that, he looks towards Grimm.

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Tyranno Boy?

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For anyone watching the tube, there's a pretty big deal bulletin.

Anchor: "Five Star General Norman Stagg was found dead in his office in Fort Hunter Ligget Army Base from a self-inflicted gunshot. Stagg was rumored to have been selling arms to the Tyranno Boys gang that has been terrorizing Manderlay for nearly five years. We will have more as the story develops."

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Since leaving the campus, a dark blue van with blacked out windows had been following Thiera. At the bus stop, the van stops and from a sunroof someone in an all covering dark blue and orange costume stands up, aiming a submachine gun at her.

The sight of the gun causing panic.

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On her way to Schwarzstein, Miranda Waller answers her car phone, Jeremiah on the other end.

Miranda: "Hello, Jeremiah. Yes, I will speak to Jack about this grave insult to your facility. If there is anything I can do to make amends, call me at anytime. Goodbye."

She hangs up and begins dialing Jack's number.

Miranda: "Jack, I just got off the phone with Jeremiah Arclight. You're being escourted from the facility? What the hell were you thinking bringing an untrained and unstable agent to that place? You're overstepping your boundaries. Put The General on.

What are you getting at, Rockwell? Is destroying your military carreer not enough? What else do you have to lose? You were assigned to moniter Jack and I'm finding out you're doing nothing while he brings potential Arclight inmates on field ops?

Don't let it happen again or you will lose what little you have left."

She hangs up as the car comes to a stop.

*When Thiera sees it, she creates a smoke screen, resembling a spontaneous dust storm. Leaves fly off of the trees & into the cloud, attaching to her & taking on the colors of her clothes, hair, & body, so that nobody knows that she's covered in leaves. She then starts running, trying to find a deserted area.*
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"Um...I guess...?"
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"The gang. A bunch of violent teenagers led by one creepy old mutant who calls himself Raptor."

*Eve looks around at the campus, then back to Aroma*

<(Working on something special?)>

"Of course not," Grimm said, surprised. "I take no issues with this asylum, only you."

Jin left the hospital and walked back to the bus stop to wait.

Jack: "The asylum might have a problem with you."

Mr. Stone: "You actually believe those stories?"

Jack: "Stranger things have happened."

They're taken outside a hell of a lot sooner than they were brought in. On the bus, Grave Digger and Rosebud are restrained and sedated in the back.

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She shakes her head, having no idea what Luna is going on about.

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Ravage fires into the cloud probably hitting someone in the process, the van following after Thiera, tapping the trigger every now and again.

An alley is coming up on Thiera's left, the van on her heels.

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Barry Allen wouldn't wait for no bus, but I guess for those who aren't the fastest man alive, they take the bus. Which is rounding the corner.

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Waller exits the car and stands outside the gates of Schwarzstein as a glasses wearing man in a wheelchair wearing plain grey pants and a black sweater is lifted from a van.

A short haired man in black and kevlar follows them through the gates.

Miranda: "Jack is screwing around and The General is standing by while it happens."

Cripple: "He had expressed interest in an Isaac Grimm. Something about he may be able to be used for missions that Crimson can't go on. He didn't seem to care that the man has serious delusions and may not be fit for field world."

Miranda: "He will be fit for field work, Mr. Sells. I'm moving up the timetable for the Contingency Squad and Isaac Grimm will be apart of it."

Mr. Sells: "Did Arclight go over that poorly?"

As he says this, he has a grin on his face that says he knew the answer before he even asked. Waller does not look amused.

Miranda: "Don't play games with me, Mr. Sells. You knew well in advance what would happen."

"I'd say that you need to get out more, but that implies that you'd enjoy the city. Well, I suppose I'll go see if Iron Deuce knows anything. Have a nice day, I guess."

*She turns & heads out with a wave.*
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*Thiera ups the ante. In addition to her air bag technique, she also sucks up ambient carbon from the walls, ground, & even dust, to harden the leaves & make them more resilient. Sufficiently protected against gunfire barring some bullshit like a rocket launcher, she makes her way to the alley where she transforms into Grapevine.*
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"...No!"

*She looks around, all shifty-like.*

Eve:<No offense, lying isn't your strong point.>
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*Kylie goes down stairs to make herself some lunch*

Grimm stewed like a guy who just got fucked around by some morons and had a broken arm.

Jin got back on the bus to head home, in a mood only marginally better than Grimm's.

Jack and The General talk quietly amongst themselves, most about the phone call Jack had recieved and how unfavorable it was.

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Iron Duke is nowhere in sight because that's the smart thing to do.

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The van stops outside the alley and more panic comes about as a dude in fifty pounds of body armor strapped with weapons carrying an assault rifle with an underbarrel grenade launcher is apt to do.

The alley only makes the hunt less exciting.

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The bus smells like pee. Depending on where she chose to sit, she might be able to hear the drivers radio which mentions the broadcast that was shown on tv.

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Speaking of news broadcast, should the television be on in the Sorenson residence, they see the same broadcast as news stations are big on going on about the same three stories over and over regardless of developments.

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Mr. Sells: "How soon do you plan on moving this timetable up? Summer Amore is being sent to pay Mr. Grimm a visit tomorrow morning."

Miranda: "Is he trying to piss me off?"

Mr. Sells: "That I cannot answer."

Jin's bad mood was compounded by knowing big things out there were happening, and she made no effort to look like she wouldn't kick somebody's teeth at the slightest provocation.

*She makes springs with which to bounce to the roof & watch this piece of shit's next move.*
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*She heads back inside.*

"Hey, where's Iron Deuce? Are you 2 trying to pull one over on me?!"
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"I'm not lying! I--I have to go!"

*She starts gathering her stuff, casting glances at Eve & turning bright red.*