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Topic: Did I Miss a Press Release?
In: Boards America Brockton Bay Discussion Boards
Ryus (Original Poster) (Veteran Member)
Posted On Feb 25th 2011:
So, did I miss a press release or something? Because this the second time in a week that we've had two heroes show up in Winslow and break up a gang fight, and I don't recognize either one. They appear and disappear very quickly, which leads me to suspect they are students (and therefore Wards). Info? Anybody?
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►XxVoid_CowboyxX (Banned)
Replied On Feb 28th 2011:
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►Tin Mother (Moderator)
Replied On Feb 28th 2011:
I don't care how vaguely you word it, that is still speculation on cape identity. Take a two month ban and think about it.
►BadSamurai
Replied On Mar 1st 2011:
So, a bunch of girls got arrested at Winslow today, but neither cape made an appearance. Maybe they were just being loaned to Winslow to scare the gangs a little?
►Space Zombie
Replied On Mar 1st 2011:
I happened to have seen the post by XxVoid_CowboyxX before it got taken down, and I can say that not only is he an idiot, he is also wrong. I joined the independent computer study classes today, and it's exactly what it says on the label. This is just a program to expand the options of Winslow students. Nothing crazy going on.
►Deadman
Replied On Mar 1st 2011:
Just because someone is arrested doesn't mean the capes would even be needed. Unless they were arresting a cape, the police are perfectly capable of upholding the law.
►BadSamurai
Replied On Mar 1st 2011:
But wouldn't they be there just in case? I'm telling you, there's no way a Ward goes to Winslow. Be real. If you had the chance to go to Arcadia, would you pass it up?
►Sothoth
Replied On Mar 1st 2011:
I'm surprised that it's been at least 5 days now and we haven't gotten any official word yet. I know there was a media blackout put down in regards to Contract, but the chick showed up in costume in a public venue. What more is a press release going to do?
►Space Zombie
Replied On Mar 1st 2011:
If I was her, I'd just travel city to city and take a home-school program. Harder to pin down and catch. She's probably already gone.
►BondFan007
Replied On Mar 1st 2011:
I'm a huge fan of spy stuff and even I know that's ridiculous. There's not that many cape cities in the US. And if that was the case, they could just say so.
►Ne
Replied On Mar 1st 2011:
So... this is totally off topic and I know it, but does anyone know who was arrested? I was in class with Taylor when she got called up and she never came back, but who else?
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►Acree
Replied On Mar 1st 2011:
So long as it's a short divergence, it shouldn't be to offensive to people. I know Emma, Sophia, and Julia never made it to their afternoon classes, and I heard that four girls were driven to the station, so that's all four of them.
►Ferry Girl
Replied On Mar 1st 2011:
The fourth girl was Madison. Taylor spent the day in the counselor's office.
►Intrepid (Verified Cape)
Replied On Mar 1st 2011:
I'd like to make a few statements. Yes, I have moved to Brockton Bay, and my day-time schedule allows me to be the first responder to many incidents at and near Winslow High. The intense gang activity was one reason for my choice of location, but the bullying taking place at Winslow also played a role. As I understand it, the police presence earlier today was related to the events of January 3rd, in which Taylor was most certainly a victim. I have been told that no arrests were made on campus. A few girls were taken to the police station for formal questioning. As Deadman said, the police are perfectly capable of questioning four teenagers without cape help.
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Topic: Press Release: Contract
In: Boards America Capes Discussion Board
Legend (Original Poster) (Verified Cape) (Triumvirate)
Posted on February 2, 2011:
GENERAL PRESS RELEASE:
On Monday afternoon, at 2:13 PM, Behemoth attacked New York City, New York. He advanced toward the World Trade Center for 14 minutes. At 2:27 PM, Behemoth was stopped by a cape named Contract.
Contract is a minor and joined the Wards within hours of Behemoth's defeat. See attached photo for details of her current costume.
Contract has chosen not to release any information about her previous life. For her own protection and that of her family, she has willingly placed herself in PRT custody.
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► Classico (Unverified Cape)
Replied on February 3, 2011:
Can a minor even place herself into custody?
► BookLover454
Replied on February 3, 2011:
Maybe her family was abusing her, so she was actually placed there for her own protection in more ways than one.
► PuddleJ
Replied on February 3, 2011:
Booklover454 that's a serious accusation. Be careful throwing it around.
It seems more likely that they got in contact with her family and got all the proper releases. But even saying "her parents placed her into PRT custody" would give details such as the fact that she has two living parents. She took down an Endbringer, every villain on the planet wants to find her family and use them for leverage. The PRT could lie, but it sets a bad precedent.
► Booklover454
Replied on February 3, 2011:
If she didn't place herself in custody, saying she did is also a lie. The only way I see for that statement to be true is if her family didn't have any right to have a say in her life.
► Bagrat (The Guy In The Know) (Veteran Member)
Replied on February 3, 2011:
Not necessarily. Let me disclaim by saying that this is pure speculation, not a statement based on my vast stores of knowledge.
Now, let's suppose that Contract has literally chosen not to release any information about her previous life. Maybe, she hasn't even released that information to the PRT etc. In that case, they would either have to accept her as a minor without legal guardians, or not accept her at all. When the cape in question just took down an S-class threat, not accepting her isn't an option. Neither is forcing her to give up the information, especially since the only reason you want to know her parent's identities is so that you can make her parents irrelevant.
Again, I have no idea if this is the case. It's merely idle speculation to show Booklover454 that there are always other scenarios you haven't thought of yet. Child abuse is a serious accusation and it's not the only explanation.
► Contract (Verified Cape)
Replied on February 3, 2011:
My family never abused me. Quite the opposite. Thanks Bagrat for sticking up for them.
► Classico (Unverified Cape)
Replied on February 3, 2011:
Whoa. Was that you Contract?
► Contract (Verified Cape)
Replied on February 3, 2011:
How dumb would I have to be to claim to be an S-class cape if I wasn't actually me? See also: Verified Cape.
► PuddleJ
Replied on February 3, 2011:
Don't suppose you'd answer a few questions? Like when you got a PHO username? How long you've been spying on us?
► Contract (Verified Cape)
Replied on February 3, 2011:
No one can stop you from asking. What I will and won't answer is a long list. Take your shot.
I've actually been a verified cape on this site for more than six years. I just never posted anything public and I never did anything that made people take notice. This is the first thing I've really done under the name Contract. I used it at NYC because it was the first thing that came to mind. Before that, I think the last time I even picked up my mask was...eight months ago? Maybe? Or maybe it was December before last? IDK
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► XxVoid_CowboyxX
Replied on February 3, 2011:
Does that mean you've done things other under names? And why didn't you take out Behemoth last April? Or Leviathan when he attacked Scotland?
► Bagrat (The Guy In The Know) (Veteran Member)
Replied on February 3, 2011:
I think the number one question on everyone's mind is your powers. Any comments?
I'm guessing that might be on the long list you won't answer, so I'd also like to know what type of pie you eat. Favorite movie?
► CalledKrazy
Replied on February 3, 2011:
Oh, yeah. Give us all the really deep secrets. What's your favorite color? Your jam song? Do you like cats or dogs? Come on, we can handle it!
► Keyboard in a Bar
Replied on February 3, 2011:
Are you happy right now?
► Ferry Girl
Replied on February 3, 2011:
What are you going to do next? Where are you going to go?
► J the Dawg
Replied on February 3, 2011:
Are you in a relationship? Straight? Gay? Transgender? Transvestite?
► Classico (Unverified Cape)
Replied on February 3, 2011:
Have you done cape-things out of costume? The way you mention the mask specifically seems to hint at that.
► Contract (Verified Cape)
Replied on February 3, 2011:
So... evidently going online is dangerous when you're a celebrity? People who know more than I do about PR told me to log on, apologize for disappearing on you as I am about to do, and not touch my account again until they tell me to. Before I go, as an apology, I'll answer a few of your questions, starting with Ferry Girl.
I don't know where I'm going next, but I'll be doing hero stuff no matter where I go. To the surprise of many, this may or may not include my mask. As Classico noted, I don't often use a costume. However, this is because I see 'cape things' and 'hero stuff' as two different actions entirely. I try to live by the quote: "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
I believe that every good man who does something instead of nothing is a hero, and that rarely requires a mask. Having said that, XxVoid_CowboyxX, you can be assured that if I had possessed the ability to stop any of the Endbringers sooner, I would have done so.
Which brings me to my powers. As Bagrat guessed, I don't like to discuss them. I won't do so here. I will tell you that I have spent more than one night curled up with cherry cobbler watching old westerns.
With that, I bid you all farewell, for now. I have to go be a good little Ward now, and say goodnight Gracie.
► Bagrat (The Guy In The Know) (Veteran Member)
Replied on February 3, 2011:
Adios until we see you again!
► J the Dawg
Replied on February 3, 2011:
I have been reminded by my roommate that you are a class S cape that just ate a class S threat. I think I should clarify that I was joking, earlier. I hope you're very happy with your life style, whatever it may be.
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Topic: Wanted: Devil in Denim
In: Boards America Brockton Bay Connections
Roses of Success (Original Poster)
Posted on February 2, 2011:
Tin Foils ahoy! You'll never get to the bottom of this one!
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► Roses of Success (Original Poster)
Replied on February 2, 2011:
How they hanging? Our favorite DJ made double what was expected on the last concert. Got mobbed on the way out the door, but the egg washed right off the limo.
► Roses of Success (Original Poster)
Replied on February 3, 2011:
It's one thing to fight dragons when the hero has a princess to protect. But would it kill him to leave them alone if all they're doing is hoarding gold? Can't the hero prioritize a little?
► Roses of Success (Original Poster)
Replied on February 4, 2011:
The goose is flying. Our house is made of cheese. Dogs walk backwards on weekdays.
On a more serious note: the debutant went to her ball and kept both glass slippers firmly on her feet.
► Book Worm
Replied on February 8, 2011:
Did you know that a bed of roses is actually pretty uncomfortable? They've got thorns and s***.
The DJ has scheduled the next concert. The debutant is taking dancing lessons from the lion.
► Roses of Success (Original Poster)
Replied on February 10, 2011:
Fun Fact: Vodka is flammable. Who knew? Best consumed with pretzels.
Also, for the record, the early worm gets eaten.
DJ had to change venues en-route. Opinion polls pending.
Debutant skinned lion. Now wearing pelt. Fashion circuit not impressed.
► Roses of Success (Original Poster)
Replied on February 13, 2011:
DJ popularity continues to rise. Debutant to dance at next event, assuming pelt can be tanned in time.
► Book Worm
Replied on February 16, 2011:
If at first you don't succeed, trying the same thing again probably won't help.
But try telling that to Moroccans.
► XxVoid_CowboyxX
Replied on February 20, 2011:
This post should be deleted by a mod. It's obviously a list of instructions to gang members. Roses of Success is a boss running two teams, DJ and Debutant. Book Worm is HIS boss! Why has this not been dealt with already?
► Book Worm
Replied on February 20, 2011:
Should I recommend our new friend in spurs take up a good diet and exercise?
► Roses of Success (Original Poster)
Replied on February 20, 2011:
Debutant says his mind will be his shield.
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► Book Worm
Replied on February 20, 2011:
Debutant said the same thing about a certain mangy cur.
► Dancing on Jupiter
Replied on February 20, 2011:
Was she wrong? DJ headed for the orange zone. Debutant headed to waltz.
► Roses of Success (Original Poster)
Replied on February 22, 2011:
A ship sails without stirring waves or wind, is it really moving?
DJ forced to play at rodeo in order to pay gambling bill. Footage unavailable.
Debutant locked in tower on authority of Venus.
► Book Worm
Replied on February 23, 2011:
Fire is fun. Less so in the rain.
► Roses of Success (Original Poster)
Replied on February 23, 2011:
Those who can't do, teach. Those who can't teach, write.
DJ running from bulls.
Debutant overruled Venus with assistance from NASA. Venus appealing to lion.
► Roses of Success (Original Poster)
Replied on February 25, 2011:
A certain cup has been filled by the warmest saltwater.
► Book Worm
Replied on February 26, 2011:
A rose by any other name wouldn't be a rose.
Cup confirmed. Liberty drinks deeply tonight.
► Roses of Success (Original Poster)
Replied on February 27, 2011:
Books are heavy.
DJ has booked a nightclub of head cases.
Lion ruled in favor of Venus. Debutant now a horse thief.
► Roses of Success (Original Poster)
Replied on February 28, 2011:
DJ has decided to run a speakeasy. Debutant has promised to sing on opening night. Venus is paying for drinks.
► Book Worm
Replied on March 2, 2011:
Roses die.
A certain butterfly has been snared by a blue spider. Texas Ranger is snipping threads.
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► Roses of Success (Original Poster)
Replied on March 5, 2011:
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Interrupting Cow
► Roses of Success (Original Poster)
Replied on March 5, 2011:
DJ contracted for a film. Debutant preferring Broadway.
► Roses of Success (Original Poster)
Replied on March 7, 2011:
Dragons, Dracula, and dog-pile!
When Sniper kicks an ant-hill, she finds termites. Best of luck to our good friend, Ferry Girl!
► Book Worm
Replied on March 7, 2011:
Smooth sailing on that sea of lilies.
► Dancing on Jupiter
Replied on March 7, 2011:
I second the motion from the tree killer.
► Roses of Success (Original Poster)
Replied on March 7, 2011:
Destiny is written in mistakes and in sand. Kick a castle.
► Roses of Success (Original Poster)
Replied on March 7, 2011:
And seriously, what captain doesn't hear the baying of his bloodhound?
► Jolly, Jolly Roger
Replied on March 7, 2011:
German shepherd confirms the bloodhound. This time. Seriously, man. Don't go around waking Hellhounds without at least two steaks on hand.
► Dancing on Jupiter
Replied on March 7, 2011:
Yeah, you should know better. Remember the five rules. Demons lie, vampires suck, and centaurs kick like mules.
In other news, I could really use a lion tamer if one was available.
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Taylor spent a long time staring at the screen, trying to make sense of it. The connections boards were used for all sorts of things, and this thread appeared to be three people passing information back and forth. She had read the three pages several times, and nothing made sense. Normally a post like this would have tinfoil hats coming out of the woodwork to speculate, but the only one who'd said anything was XxVoid_CowboyxX, and he'd basically been ignored.
Perhaps the tinfoils had left it alone because it was such complete nonsense. Even the post with her username tagged was indecipherable to her. It was possible that the ant-hill referred to the events of that morning in school. It was unnerving, to see her username in the middle of strangers' codes. She debated leaving a reply of some sort, but couldn't think what she wanted to say. She couldn't think who would care or be watching Winslow that wouldn't be able to talk to each other in person. Eventually, she just decided to ignore it.
Instead, she went back and read the post where Contract answered her questions. It had been before Fi had moved to Brockton Bay or known anything about who she was. And maybe it had been the questions that she asked, but Contract had answered her first. That one post had gotten her to school every day for a week after it was up. She read it again, now. In that one post, Contract summed up everything that Taylor herself felt about the way justice ought to work. It was so refreshing to know that there was someone out there who thought the same way; someone powerful out there agreed with her.
That was when Taylor realized that she was okay with what had happened that morning. It might have taken pressure from an S-class cape, but that S-class cape was one who said that heroism was as simple as standing up instead of standing by, and Taylor decided that she could live with that. Even better, she had been defended by Intrepid, and he certainly didn't know her from Eve. Briefly, Taylor debated joining the Wards. It would be nice to have friends like Contract and Intrepid. Maybe it wouldn't be another source of teenage drama. She'd have to discuss the idea with Fi, assuming she could find her and get her away from Jason.