Verity sat at her table with Sabah, as was starting to become the norm for the pair, sitting together for breakfast in the morning. Still a novelty to Verity, having been used to everyone in her old home waking up at radically different times.
"So, Sabs, have you been able to set up in the basement okay?" Verity asked as she began to munch on her toast.
"Yeah, it works well as a temporary work place," She answered. "What about you? Did you have another talk with Taylor?"
Verity inhaled sharply through her teeth. "No... no, no I haven't. Hopefully she's staying out of trouble all right in the meantime…"
"Well she is in the Wards now, her job is trouble, but she is going to be fine with her team. But I am a hundred percent sure that she is going to come to you probably by the end of the week," Sabah stated.
"You think so?" Verity asked hopefully. "I… it was a really fucking scummy move. I know I probably wouldn't want to be near me for a while, if ever."
"It really was, and if you did that to me I would leave, but from interacting with her I can tell Taylor is a smart girl, and will come around… have I said this before? It feels like I've said this before to you," Sabah stated.
"I dunno, I have the memory of a goldfish. People tend to repeat things around me because I tend to repeat myself." Verity answered honestly.
"Well, at least it gives me the option to hammer it home then," Sabah replied with a smile as Verity's brand new phone went off. Having picked it up after the meeting with Miranda.
"Sorry, one moment." Verity said, picking up and answering, since the only people who had her number were the important ones. And it didn't have a Caller ID, which made sense since it was brand new. "Hi, this Verity Mendax, aka Medusa, how can I help you?" She said ina full customer service voice that could only come from years of experience.
"Maybe you shouldn't, as shit tends to go wrong when you do," Came the voice of Tattletale from the speaker. "Also you sure love to hamper stuff off with your actions."
"Oh, hi Tattletale." Verity said as she clicked the button on her armband that would record her call while giving Sabah a look. "How's the crew, everyone feeling okay? I was feeling pretty bad about what happened to your little Bitch."
"Wow, you're great at sounding like one while also being concerned, and yeah you can go ahead and record our conversation," She replied. "Your girlfriend can join in if she wants."
"So is it retrocognition then? Clairvoyance, maybe?" Verity asked. "Since you obviously can't read minds. I'm just wondering what makes you so clever."
"First off the only that can possibly read minds is the Simurgh, and no to the other two."
"Well, alright, I'll stop beating around the bush then." Verity said. "Why are you calling me? Do you kids need help with something?"
"Wow you're genuine about that one, and I call to apologize on the behalf of Bitch, she just had a bad reaction to my words, her powers makes her mind more dog-like, so she thought she would go to jail, and going to jail means being separated from her pack. And yes I know you were just there as backup for Bug."
"Weaver, actually." Verity corrected. "And of course I'm genuine. I can understand wanting to protect your 'pack' as it were. Though I do have to ask… why do you guys call her Bitch? That seems really mean."
"She calls herself that, and do believe me I tried to get her to pick another one, but this is no longer about her but about what I can give you as compensation for Weaver's injury." Tattletale stated.
Verity was genuinely surprised at that. "You...want to make amends? Or, reparations, I suppose?"
"Kinda, just to make sure that slate is somewhat clean, as the information that Faultline gave you about Kaiser's attack on Lung today was accurate at the time, it no longer is."
"Really now?"
"Yes, as your assasination attempt failed and it resulted in Fenja, Menja, Alabaster, and Rune being jailed. Kaiser has called it off, instead focusing on breaking them out instead when they are being transported to the Birdcage like they usually do. So to compensate, I will tell you that Lung on April 25th, is going to get a new shipment of trafficked girls, so you can go and bust that, and he should be present as it is a big one."
"...Mhm." Verity hummed as she processed that. "That's… that's a lot."
"Oh it is, so I would hang up but going by how you're moving your tongue you want to ask me something?"
"Oh, so it's body reading then?" Verity asked, distracted by that. "You read people's tells, I get it now."
"Close enough, I do tattle your tells, but what is it Cobra Commander?"
"Okay, first of all, not a cobra." Verity said. "Second of all… you kids like brownies? And if so, are any of you allergic to anything?"
"...Christ you're such a granny, and… yes we do."
"Great! I'll be baking a batch of my family's famous creme de menthe-" Verity focused very, very hard on making sure she didn't mispronounce that right now. "-brownies sometime next week, just give me a ring and I'll give you kids some as thanks for the tip-off."
"Wow so you do remember, and I will, also as a hint Sherlock Holmes, and two, there was one." At that she hung up.
"...Sherlock Holmes, and two, there was one…?" Verity repeated confusedly, not even beginning to properly parse that sentence.
"...What the fuck was that about?" Sabah asked in confusion as she stared at Verity's phone.
"I think I'll have to explain later, I'm... not a hundred percent certain myself to be honest, but I think I need to call the Blue Beardo." Verity said, taking a moment to eat more of her toast quickly so she wouldn't leave on an empty stomach.
"I get you," Sabah replied. "You go and be a superhero dear."
"Thank you for being so understanding." Verity said gratefully as she finished her breakfast. "I'm… probably going to be very busy today, as a heads up."
"I understand, and that is the basics of a relationship I think, we understand and help each other out right?" She asked, as Sabah was still very, very new to all of this.
"Or at least try to!" Verity said, also very new to the concept of a 'healthy' or even 'normal' relationship. "So… yeah, Imma do that then." Verity said before leaning over and giving Sabah a quick hug. "Just in case I have to leave before I can say it again, have a good day!"
"You too, and I think you should go as that kind of information should be given in person," Sabah recommended.
"Proooobably." Verity drew out, unsure. "I'll… ooh, I know, I'll call ahead and stuff." She said, before pressing the dedicated 'call Console' button on her armband.
"This is Console, Medusa what are you reporting?" Ask the PRT guy at the other end.
"This is Medusa, I've just received incredibly sensitive information, I'm heading to the Rig to discuss in person to minimize security issues." Verity said as she headed for her bedroom to change into her costume.
"Understood, will be sending a message to Armsmaster and officers onsite," He responded.
"Alright, thank you. Medusa out." Verity said as the line ended. "Stupid 'interesting times'..." She muttered to herself as she got changed.
Xxx
"How is it that you keep being given this kind of information, Verity?" Collin asked as the two of them sat with Hannah and Shawn in a conference room.
"I say that is a good thing," Hannah said.
"Yeah the more information we have about the movements of the villains the better," Shawn added.
"Honestly I don't know, I'm just doing my best to be a hero over here." Verity said, genuinely unsure why people kept telling her things like this. "Not that I'm complaining about being informed, of course, but heck if I know."
"Hmm, anyway, we have to pass the information to Watchdog for information, but personally I think it's worthy despite coming from a villain's mouth," Collin stated.
"I still think we should keep an eye on a few of Lung's places just in case she was bs-ing us." Verity said. "Just in case."
"Already are, the PRT and the police are watching various known ABB fronts to intercept the transportation of Bakuda Bombs, though we have yet to encounter Lung himself, but enough of that for now. Verity, now that you're here early we can discuss permanent work hours. You've tried different shifts, which ones do you think suits your non-emergency schedule the best?"
"I was thinking the afternoon shift worked best… wait, it's not called that, the uh… the one that starts at 11?"
"That is just the noon shift," Armsmaster replied. "And that is a good one, now for days do you wanna continue the every other day, or blocks of five and then two free days, when no state of emergency is in effect?"
"Uh… probably the five day, actually, I'd be able to help out more if I'm working more throughout the week, right?"
"Okay so, wednesday-sunday, with Monday, Tuesday free?" Armsmaster noted.
"Uhhh… yeah, sure, I suppose that works for now." Verity tentatively agreed. "It'll make hosting parties a little harder, but eh, c'est la vie."
"Good, now then today you will have the Trainyard as your area, your route will be sent to you when you start your patrol, but before that I and Dragon would like to speak with you privately."
Verity looked at the people in the room for a moment in confusion before remembering Dragon had the communicator setup thing. "Okay, sure thing boss."
"Good, now could you two please leave?" He asked Hannah and Shawn with the two nodding and exiting the conference room.
"So, what's up bossman?" Verity asked. "Something serious?"
"Somewhat about one of the things," He replied. "Dragon will explain it as this is stuff she discovered and wished to inform you."
"That is correct, hello Miss Mendax it is good to see that you're fine," The voice of Dragon said, the voice emanating from one of the screen as the image of a dark haired woman appeared, who looked exceptionally average to the point it was actually unique.
"Hello!" Verity greeted with a grin and wave. "It's nice to see you seem to be doing fine as well! Though, I guess if we're talking right now there might be something that's not fine?"
"Just one of two things you should be concerned about, but first some good news, it's about your stoning ability, we finally managed to reverse the effect," She stated.
"Oh! Well, that's great then, right?" Verity asked. "Wait, on the pig, right?"
"Yes, Bakuda and Hookwolf will only be unstoned once they are confined within the Birdcage," Dragon stated.
"Well, that's fantastic then, right? That means that it's a viable tactic for capture of dangerous Paras, though I probably won't be throwing them around all willy nilly." Verity said at seeing Collin giving her a look, somehow through the helmet.
"Yes, though the standing orders from the Chief-Director herself is that it is to be used on High profile targets, that have already been judged in absentia," Collin stated.
"Great, so then… what's the uh, hopefully 'not as good news' as opposed to 'bad' news?"
"It regards your second venom, your Crispr virus as that is the closest comparison as to what it is," Dragon said. "And the bad news is just a warning to not use it. While most of it is still a mystery to me, I can confidently say that its effect is that it makes genetically compatible creatures closer to what you are."
"Those creatures being the suborder of Reptilia, Serpentes, and Homosapiens," Collin stated.
"So… snakes and people?" Verity asked, trying to remember her Latin and biology classes.
"Correct, and the reason as to not use should be obvious as there is a large stigma against an ability that could be easily seen as a Bio-tinker one, especially ones that are capable of changing humans into something else."
"It would be Bio-tinkering in my opinion," Collin said. "But Dragon is correct, do not in any circumstances use it Verity, I would hate to see you possibly imprisoned for using it. You're a great asset to us."
"Wait, imprisoned? Why would I be imprisoned?" Verity asked, not remembering reading anything about that before.
"High chance of there being a Master effect attached to it as the only comparison we have to that venom is Nilbog," Collin stated.
Verity winced at the name. "Oof, okay, yeah, I get it then." Verity said. "Uh, question, all my collected venom has been properly disposed of, right?"
"The samples Dragon and I had have been disposed of, and the scientists in California report the same," Collin stated. "And do not worry about it being leaked; currently the Chief Director, Dragon and I are the only ones that know of its effects."
"Okay, cool, and… you didn't actually do human testing right? It was just human cells right?"
"Only on cells and body parts, along with snakes that were quickly euthanised afterward, though if it wasn't a concern for mutations and possible Master effects, I would say it would be the most effective healing potion and maybe anti-master effects that targets brains," Dragon said with a sigh.
"That is a shame, yeah." Verity agreed. "Was there anything else?"
"Nothing more about your powers," Dragon stated.
"Okay then, if that's all I'll just chill for a bit until my shift. Thank you very much for informing me of this stuff, Dragon."
"You're welcome Miss Mendax."
"You're dismissed."
"Alright, have a good day, sir."
Xxx
The shift thankfully was a quiet one, with only one encounter with criminals. Though that encounter was a shootout between the Empire and the ABB which Verity and the local police was able to put down before it escalated and Villainous Capes got involved.
After that she enjoyed a quiet wednesday evening with Sabah along with a quiet thursday.
Still nothing from Taylor.
Though she'd seen her going about and even waved at her, Taylor had ignored her.
Though that meant that today was a friday and she had to the AMA on PHO before her patrol started. And after that she had to meet with No Face regarding her tattoo after that had been completed.
And right now she was just staring at her computer screen.
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Topic: AMA With Medusa
In: Boards ► Capes ► USA ► ENE
Medusa(Original Poster) (Verified Cape) (Protectorate ENE)
Posted On Apr 21st 2011:
Hello everybody Medusa here, and like the Thread Title says this is an AMA with me, so ask questions that are appropriate to the SFW side of PHO.
And for those that disobey, Tin_Mother will be watching.
Questions will start being answered at 9 AM tomorrow ECT.
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►Mikowmer
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
...Hi!
►XxVoid_CowboyxX(Banned)
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
Post removed by moderator
No. Just no. ~TinMother
►XxVoid_CowboyxX(Banned)
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
What do you think of my fanart? Link (removed)
User banned for this post. Post edited by a moderator.
Please leave the NSFW in the NSFW part of PHO. ~TinMother
►Lord_Anthrax
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
Questions for Medusa
1. Exactly how Snek are you? Like do you sleep under a heat lamp or on a hot rock.
2. What's your favourite colour?
►DrSnakes(Actual_Doctor)
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
1. How long is your tongue?
2. Can you eat through your hair snakes?
3. Do you need to stay away from mirrors?
4. Do we need to worry about a Pegasus appearing if you somehow get your throat slashed?
►Aloha
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
ASL?
►Chilldrizzle
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
You should make more quips during your fights.
How do you feel about Nazis? Be honest.
How much do you get paid?
►Space Zombie
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
Screw you. You suck.
►CDWR
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
I've always thought it's pretty messed up how the Protectorate handles Case 53s. They pretty much own the copyright to, well, everything that you are. They have complete control over aspects of your life that other heroes don't deal with, like the ability to flip someone off without workplace repercussions. Thoughts?
►BadSamurai
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
Who's your favorite Ward?
What's your favorite food? Is it Nazis?
What's your proudest accomplishment?
►LoverofReptiles
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
Do your lasers trump Legend's?
Why don't you just eye laser the ship graveyard away? Getting rid of the Nazis is great, but you're not going to make an actual difference until BB isn't a shithole.
Do stoning eye lasers work on Endbringers?
What's the worst thing you've ever seen?
►King_of_Heroes(Verified Shiny)
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
Are you ever going to pay for the damage to my wall.
►Jefardi
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
So... What's your favourite thing about having powers and what's your least favourite thing about having powers?
►PunMaster
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
1. Have you done anything fun with your powers since you got them? Like using your snake tail to hang upside down, or play pranks on people?
2. If you could have your form be based on another animal besides snakes, what would it be?
3. Have you had any problems with people at the PRT being afraid of snakes and thus being afraid of you?
4. What's the worst pun you can think of on the fly? Puns are awesome, and I always love hearing more of them.
5. What scares you the most about being a cape?
►Bruce Lao
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
Is your costume Tinkertech and capable of regenerating?
Do you have any pets?
►anothvortex
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
Have you considered modeling with New Wave?
What will it take to get Chibi Snek T-shirts?
Does someone do your nails, or are they just like that naturally?
►From_The_Core(Verified Noriko Takaya Fan)
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
How did it feel doing a Colossus Climb on the Nazi Twins?
►Groupies
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
When are we going to see some merch that isn't cheap dogshit?
►AverageAlexandros(Cape Husband)
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
Who's hotter, Armsmaster or Dauntless?
►Smoothmoves
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
Music recs?
►Vista(Wards ENE) (Verified Cape)
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
Which hair snake is your favorite?
►Clockblocker(Wards ENE) (Verified Cape)
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
How strong is your tongue? Could you lick an SUV into submission?
►Antigone
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
Are you religious? If so, why?
►Morgan Sinister
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
What party do you vote for?
►Glory Girl(Verified Cape) (New Wave)
Replied On Apr 21st 2011:
Do your hair snakes have names?
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"Whoo boy, that's a lot of questions…" Verity said.
"Yeah that definitely is for the first one, though you're a popular one so it is to be expected," Miranda stated, the elderly woman sitting beside her to guide her through this mess.
"Again, still weirded out by the popularity thing but…" Verity took a deep breath. "Okay. Guess I better get typing.
►Medusa(Original Poster) (Verified Cape) (Protectorate ENE)
Alright, going through all this one page at a time. Let's go!
Mikowmer
Hello!
Okay, that was a nice and easy answer, she could do this, she could do this.
Lord_Anthrax
1. More human than snake by function, even if not by mass. I'm warm blooded, even in the snake parts, which probably makes biologists cry. (Sorry biologists!)
2. If it wasn't clear from my costume, my favorite color is orange! (Though it does fluctuate to pink or aquamarine sometimes, I'm just like that).
DrSnakes
1. It's actually only a bit longer than normal, though it does work like a snake's tongue. (Again, sorry biologists!)
2. No, they're just hair, they don't have any sort of functional organs or other systems. They're more hair than snake.
3. I don't need to stay away from mirrors, though I was worried about that so we tested it first.
4. I don't think so, since the few times I've bled so far nothing happened with the blood itself. I'd sure hope no weird horses pop out.
Aloha
If you mean American Sign Language, then yes actually! I'm a bit rusty, but my family has a history of being hard of hearing, so I tried to learn it to help deal with that.
Chilldrizzle
I'm trying to do the quips thing, really, but the priority is obviously to keep people safe first, so my brain usually dedicates all its processing power to that.
I've got German Jew and Polish roots, so… Nazi Punks fuck off, obviously.
"Uh, Miranda, are we allowed to discuss wages freely online?" Verity asked, since so far Miranda had just been nodding along as she'd been typing.
"Like with any job you can say what you've earned, we actually recommend it to entice more Capes to join us," She answered.
"Oh okay awesome." Verity said, before remembering she… didn't how much she was getting paid, considering the many active incidents she had been involved in and the fact she didn't remember what the base amount was at the moment, either.
I'm not sure! I haven't been paid yet. I think it's at least 10k.
Space Zombie
That's not very nice. But thank you for not getting weirder with the insult!
CDWR
I haven't actually thought too much about that.
Honestly, it is a bit messed up, and I am looking into holding the copyright myself and simply letting them use it, since you have a good point, that is my face on the merch and not a costume.
But also, I've only been around for less than a month, I'm still not 100% how laws like that work yet.
Thank you for giving me something to think about!
BadSamurai
Now that would be playing favorites, and that isn't really right. [color=transparent]It's Vista.[/color]
My favorite food is probably pizza! And no, I don't eat Nazi's, that would still technically be cannabilism. Plus, they probably taste as bad as they act.
My proudest accomplishment… I don't know, I don't really think about that kind of thing too much. Probably… owning my own house? That's pretty cool.
LoverofReptiles
I don't know, I've never met him! Though I'd be willing to test it if I get the chance.
Verity's brow furrowed as she read the next question.
"Miranda, is there anything preventing me from, pro bono, as a citizen if need be, clearing out the ship graveyard?"
"There is technically not, just get permission from the Mayor, the only reason it hasn't been removed is as you probably know is due to the economical downward spiral," Miranda explained.
"Yeah, so, definitely making a thing out of that…" Verity said with a nod as she wrote the answer.
You'll see~.
And I'm not sure! Hopefully I'll never have to test it, but if there's an attack I can respond to, I suppose we'll be finding out.
King_of_Heroes
Verity typed out the name, felt her brain contort in a knot as she registered what it actually was, and then looked to the profile picture- and, thankfully, it was quite recognizably a different Gilgamesh.
I'm not sure what you're talking about, since I don't think I've damaged any walls. If so, please contact the PRT's Damage Control Department if it was really damaged.
Jefardi
My favorite thing about having powers would probably be that I can sit anywhere using my tail! ...My least favorite thing is probably that I can't sit in normal chairs.
PunMaster
1. I have actually done pull-ups with my tail, which was fun but hurt a lot. For fun stuff, mostly I've figured out how to open doors, which is neat, and I'm not really the type to pull pranks.
2. Honestly, probably either a dragon (obviously, you always be the dragon if you can) or a bird to be like a harpy.
3. Not at the PRT that I've noticed, no.
4. Not sure, never ridden a fly before, and I don't think anyone's seen a snake-fly either. :)
5. The responsibility. Which isn't to say I don't feel like I can't live up to the 'With Great Powers' thing, I mean specifically the social responsibility that I am now a role model of some kind, and every single one of my actions not performed in my own home is probably being recorded and broadcast to the internet a million times over.
That, or the porn.
I'd really prefer if people could please stop making porn of me? It makes me really really really uncomfortable to see, and to know there's even more of it out there. I'm really trying to be a more family friendly type person, you know? And again, it really squicks me out, because unlike a lot of other capes, that's my actual face and body and stuff you all are actually using when you make stuff like that, so I'd really prefer if you all... didn't? Or at least tone it down significantly, I know I can't stop the internet from being horny, but I would really appreciate it if everyone could make less porn of me.
Anyway, got sidetracked.
Moving on.
Bruce Lao
No, my costume is just normal, if more durable clothes. It would be pretty cool if it was regenerating, and pretty useful, but it's not.
And no, I don't have any pets at the moment, though I was thinking of maybe getting one in the future.
anothvortex
I did consider it, yes, though I don't know if I ever will. And I don't know about New Wave specifically, they're pretty cool but I don't want to step on any toes.
Time to wait for them to print, probably.
Bit of A, bit of B. I do my own nails, but Armsmaster makes the polish, and they are naturally that sharp.
From_The_Core
Felt exhilarating to do it, though disappointing and a bit gross because I was getting all up on a Nazi.
Was really satisfying to make them fall, though.
Groupies
First of all, language, second of all, I've haven't even been around for a month dude, these things take time, give it a few weeks, there will be some new stuff.
AverageAlexandros
No comment!
Smoothmoves
Ooh, I'd say Dio, Daft Punk, Lemon Demon (look him up!), and Tally Hall! They all have some great music, and are just arbitrarily the first four I can think of, I like a lot of music.
Vista
Hey Little V!
Charlie, obviously. That's the one that's always there.
Clockblocker
It's a tongue, dude. I don't know what you're expecting. I can roll it though!
Antigone
Yes, actually, I'm a Christian, though I don't know if this discussion is fit for the AMA, so I'll save that for later.
Morgan Sinister
Party? Vote?
Glory Girl
Hey Medium V!
They do, in fact, all have names! Here's everyone-
"Miranda, can you help me take a picture real quick please?"
"Sure thing," She said as she picked up Verity's phone and took a picture of Verity and her hair snakes, Verity smiling and holding up double peace signs.
After a bit of finangling to get the image on the computer, she inserted it and continued finishing the answer.
[picture]
So, from left to right, it's Adder, Ball, Charlie, Diamondback, Ekans, Verity, Solid, Wulu, Yale, Zebra, and last but not least, !.
So, yeah, that's everyone!
And that's it for the first page of responses.
On to the next!
"And I can post now, right?" Verity confirmed with Miranda.
"You can, you did it rather well," Miranda complimented her.
"Thanks, I was trying my best." Verity said with a smile as she clicked the 'post' button, and then went to the second page. "Just 14 more of those to go… thank goodness I'm skipping repeats…"
"Yes that is the nice thing you can do after the first page, or questions that are very similar to others, and don't worry I am keeping track," Miranda said and Verity saw that the older woman had a notebook open that had the questions written in it.
"Great! Let's get to it then."
Xxx
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