I want to apologize. I know I said I had a bunch of material done up, and I did, but unfortunately, I did not feel secure in what I had, I had been hoping that I would get help on it, unfortunately it has disappeared, so I chose not to spend any further time on what I had. This was further complicated by the fact that I am pretty much the general manager of my store in all but name, which means I work almost every day, and when I do get supposed days off, I'm still called in.

What changed was honestly I'm just tired. I hate how I'm disappointing everyone, and frankly, I'm tired of second-guessing myself because I want the perfect product. So I decided to hell with it, and I'm just gonna post what I have, and not give a damn about the blowback.

Anyways, here it is, I'll be posting another chapter after this.

Awakening 1.x - Colin

While he would have preferred to continue his patrol, it was due to who the detained were that his patrol for the evening was at an end. So it was with some irritation that found him back on The Rig and in Director Emily Piggot's office, providing his report.

Throughout his report, though, he noted that Piggot had remained oddly silent, instead choosing to read something on her computer, another un-Piggot-like activity as the woman was a consummate professional.

It was only after he finished, noting that Hookwolf would need medical observation for his injuries, that Piggot finally seemed to shift her attention to him. It was only years working with her that he could read irritation in her expression.

"What is your opinion on this Tenshi?"

Wasn't that a loaded question. It was one that needed careful thought despite his own personal considerations on the issue, though he would still offer them nonetheless.

"Professionally speaking, Director, you have read the same reports that I have. Tenshi is a ruthless and methodical parahuman, based upon the week's body of work that we have been provided. She has clearly shown that she respects most of protocols, and has refrained from any villainous activities as far as can be seen."

"However?"

"However, Tenshi's brand of violence walks a very fine line that can easily become lethal force, if provoked. From all indications, she immediately resorts to inflicting maximum damage possible first and foremost, with little thought towards lesser measures. Furthermore, I have found her bearing and personality, from the exchange I had with her, to be more befitting a vigilante with a mercenary mindset."

It was no less than the truth. While Tenshi was not like Shadow Stalker before she was taken into the Wards, it was not hard to see the similarities in the two at least to him. Stalker had been in it for the personal glory and establishing that she was not weak, Tenshi seemed in it for the money. The fact that Tenshi appeared to be an adult worked against her because she was likely already set in her ways, unlike where Shadow Stalker could be taught to be better.

"Is Tenshi hostile towards the Protectorate?"

"I do not know, Director. It is worthwhile to note, that up until now, Tenshi has avoided direct contact with Protectorate or PRT in any form. When she did meet with me, she was evasive, and—I would not say combative, but there was a distinct lack of regard in her demeanor towards me. This may be some sort of anti-authoritarianism, or it may be something else. I would recommend caution in further dealings with her until we know which."

Silence met him for a few more moments, before Piggot looked to her computer again, this time frowning.

"I received an initial power classification for Tenshi before you arrived here, Armsmaster. I find myself concerned, as they have yet to pin down anything outside that it's possible that this Tenshi could classify as a Trump with as many as ten of the twelve power classifications of indeterminate strength. There are too many unknowns about this woman, and she continues to flaunt her identity as she picks a fight with all of the gangs. Sooner or later, this is going to come to a head."

He didn't answer her, because he could see the same thing as well. The three main gangs of Brockton Bay were not going to keep taking this, sooner or later there was going to be some blowback. He wasn't exactly sure how they would react, but they would react as a matter of pride now. The question he had was whether Tenshi was aware of this, and if she was, did she care at all?

He was leaning towards the latter.

"Since Tenshi feels that she doesn't need to hide her identity, we have no need to refrain from the hidden rules. Armsmaster, I want you to start working on identifying her and tracking her down. Consider it a priority from here on. It's only a matter of time before one of the other gangs figure out who she is, so let's hope we can get to her first in order to limit the damage."

"Of course, Director. May I inquire as to if we are going to make an actual attempt to recruit her?"

"It would be better if she is on our side, unless you'd prefer another villain?"

"Of course not, ma'am."