Αναβολή των Αργοναυτών! Chapter 38: V-Line Forum Set 3 & Interlude Col, a Fate/stay night + Boys Crossover fanfic

AN: For pictures either go to the AO3 or SB version of this fic.

V-Line Forum Set 3

& Interlude Collection

Part 1

"Say Please and Thank You"

"Has anyone ever told you that this part of the job sucks? And you two are just making it worse?" Caenis grumpily said as she was being fitted into another set of 'designer' clothes that Medea of Colchis had just finished. The witch herself, while wearing her specialized glasses intrinsically and carefully mused every detail imaginable with absolute perfection while Caenis just sighed in defeat, knowing that this would take another hour or two just to get it done.

"Hold still you brute, and please you know for a fact that as much as I would gladly wish to change your entire aesthetic to become more attuned to my tastes, I know you're not going to be happy about it…"

Caenis huffs as she looks at her.

"Damn right, I wouldn't."

"And Master isn't going to fund any of my dream projects with both Artoria and her son so I'm forced to adapt and dare I say it, acclimate to serving people's fashion sense that's more attuned to themselves…" Medea grumbled. "…but I admit it's quite the learning and intuitive process and much as your specialized tastes can be, you're not really averse to anything I've made thus far."

"Well yeah. So far you haven't put me in those poofy, stupidly womanly dresses except the very first time you even attempted that… but eh… you've done great work so far."

"I am just happy for the praise." Medea lightly said with sarcasm.

To Caenis, however, with everything that's happened thus far, she actually felt great with the memories she had in this summoning. With her master, Wodime. It helped that one of her most unforgettable memories was in that one dance that had her feel freedom unlike anything before.

It was a nearly perfect night, and one contributor to that was her wonderful set of garments that she, her master, and Medea had meticulously turned into a perfect project. She didn't even mind that the old witch kept berating her at how poor her fashion sense was, for she did create something worthwhile that made her so, genuinely happy.

"Hey… I never managed to thank you for that night back then."

"And this is important, why?" Medea said as she tried to brush her off.

"Well, I guess I never thought you and I would actually agree on something, even if that something was on a dress of all things. I didn't really expect that at all."

"Did Master tell you to say that?" Medea said, continuing to brush her off.

It only managed to make Caenis a tad bit irritated.

"Urgh, you do know that I am trying to be genuinely thankful here, right?!" she said with a heightened volume in her voice, but not enough that it intimidated Medea. Not that anything intimidated the witch, given everything she's done as a servant as well as when she was alive.

However, in this particular case, she did not expect Caenis to be like this. With a raised brow she paused in whatever she was doing and looked at her.

"You're really saying thank you?" the Witch of Colchis asked, almost in suspicion.

Caenis managed a sigh, given that she truly was in this scenario.

"Yes." She admitted which made Medea stare at her.

There was a slight pause as the Witch crossed both her arms while keeping her eyes on her while standing back at her full height, leveling with her in some form, even if she was shorter compared to the Tyrant of Thessaly.

"That's a first. Especially coming from you of all people."

"What's that supposed to mean?!" Caenis said, almost offended at her words.

"What do you think, you damn brute?" Medea teased as she smirked. "But… hm. The fact that you were even capable of saying thank you is a surprise on its own. You're not getting soft on me aren't you?"

Caenis' response was a deadpan frown as her left eye twitched. She was having a relatively peaceful day, with most of it having been a day with her master, an issue or two at Coney Island with a bunch of kids that wished to meet her, and best of all a relaxing sparring session with Heracles (who had taken that boy named Hughie for his next set of training in hand to hand). She didn't want to blow a fuse nor ruin the day by being irritated with the Witch, least of all her teasing when she was legitimately trying to thank her.

This was the last important thing on her itinerary that day that would probably close it, and given that the new hire Ashley (annoying as that girl was too) had told her of her appointment at a late-night talk show, she had to be calm.

Especially since she was going to represent her master of all people tonight.

Even if she was recommended by him to act naturally and be herself, she had to present a front that blended both her own sensibilities and that of Wodime's.

"Say what you want bitch but what I said stands."

"Oh no… I thought you were joking at first there, so I need to hear those magic words again before I continue with all of this." Medea gestured to her still-in-progress wardrobe. "Unless you want to be boring and unmotivated on representing us."

"No. I do not." She admitted with defeat, adding enough fuel for Medea's teasing sadly.

"I'm still surprised you even humored a talk show in the first place. You're not the type to be on one of those things. Not that you're as terrible as someone like Heracles' who'd probably be so humble he'd bore people to death or that bastard Jason… who's head is so high up his ass he might as well make us all seem detestable, not that it isn't true mind you."

Sighing again, Caenis frowned at her. "I wanted to do my part."

Medea then started to stare at her, with a degree of skepticism and disbelief. As well was being judgmental enough that Caenis started to feel her irritation hike up a bit more.

"What?! What's so goddamn wrong with what I just said?" she angrily asked.

"Nothing, really. But… I severely doubt that's the extent of that reason of yours. You were never the most tactful out of all of us, so I never expected you of all people to be very concerned about this, dare I say determined, or even focused to see it through."

Suddenly, the confused and puzzled look on Medea's face turned into a smile.

As if an epiphany graced her finally.

"Fuck you. I did my time as a ruler too damn it. I know what politics are, I have experience in them, even if I suck at it." Caenis admitted with a bit of spite in her words.

"Yes… so good that the local centaurs in your country staged a revolt and you died humorously by being planted into the ground like a damn tree."

"Oh, that's far enough you stupid bitch! Need I remind you it was Zeus who sent and supported those bastards to overthrow me, and I didn't die! I became a Phoenix, remember?!" she said, not even caring to keep her pose as she now stood inches away from Medea, close enough that she dwarfed her a bit in size to look intimidating.

However, at the same time, the Witch was not bothered at all. She stared at Caenis, knowing that her anger was more of a bluff than anything.

"Yes… because of course none of the people you ruled over complained of you to the point that they had to pray for divine intervention to save them." Medea sarcastically said. The moment she said that the Hero of Lapith blew her fuse.

"THAT'S IT! IF YOU WANTED THIS FROM THE START, WHY DON'T I-

"I want you to be honest with me, Caenis… you like him, don't you?"

Caenis realized that her fist, which was inches away from demolishing that smirk on the Witch's face froze up completely. She too, the moment those words hit her deeply.

Instead of teasing her further, knowing that she had a lot to do that day, and she didn't want a fight to break her oh-so-precious designer studio, the Witch of Colchis relented with a sigh.

"If you had told me that at the start, you know I would not have said anything."

"W-What? And fuck you, the hell do you mean by that?" Caenis said as she got out of her trance. Not even noticing that her vestigial animal ears and slightly blushing face alluded to Medea's acknowledgment of the truth of this entire thing she was doing.

"Don't act like an idiot, because I know you aren't… though at the same time, you and nearly every other brute in the Argo think more through violence than subtlety so perhaps you don't realize it yet. Or maybe you do, and this is all just burgeoning feelings that only now just show its face."

"I… damn it," Caenis said in defeat as she sighed, crossing her own arms on her chest.

"But I have to ask… why go this far? Since that night at the dance, you were more… kinder I guess, if that's the right word. A lot more friendly, a lot more relaxed than your prior self, and the whole reason your getup and everything else after works, is because you were literally true to yourself."

"What the hell do you mean by that?"

"Caenis, you do realize master isn't going to force you into anything that you aren't comfortable with, right? And similarly, you don't need to go to this show. I'm not the most optimistic of people but our master values our opinion more than he cares to admit. By Tartarus, I can even say that he values your opinion more so than others, maybe with the exception of Heracles, but that's beside the point…"

Medea then inches a bit closer to emphasize her next few words.

"…you don't need to do anything that's uncomfortable for you because our master is already happy with the parts that we play in his grand plan. To him, you've already done so much that something like this is unnecessary."

Caenis was left in contemplation at her words, before quickly deciding something that she was very much determined by. Regardless of how she felt about things.

"I still want to do it. If… if only to get some of the load off his back." She said with genuine honesty as Medea blinked at her words.

"Oh. Alright then." Medea said before ultimately smiling. "Then we have to go back to work to make sure everything's perfect enough, right?"

"Fuck… yeah, sure… whatever," Caenis said in agreement as she raised her arms back again to her sides while Medea fixed her glasses and grabbed the tape measurement so that they could continue. Thankfully, Caenis' recent actions didn't crease or ruin most of the prototype that she was wearing.

"Oh my, you truly are determined to do this."

"Can we please stop with this and move on?"

"Darling, you do realize that if you want this to be done right, you have to be extra kind and patient to your seamstress, yes? Otherwise, I'll be doing a poor job." Medea teased with a mischievous grin.

"Fuck you. Seriously, fuck you."

"Those are not the magic words, dear. Do I need to remind you of them?" Medea teased again, her big-ass glasses emphasizing her petty eyelash winks.

"Gods Fucking Damn it… FINE." She angrily said before turning to the sound of giggling behind Medea, where a young woman was trying to hide her chagrin while holding a tablet in her hands. "And you, stop laughing!"

"Sorry ma'am… I uh, couldn't resist." Ashley, their new associate Public Relations Manager said as she tried to keep a straight face on. One that Medea supported.

"See? Even dear Ashley loves the idea of our dear Caenis being this honest with herself." Medea teased as Caenis closed her eyes in annoyance, trying to extend her patience.

"I hate you both. You, most of all, Medea." Caenis grounded out.

"Oh, come on, just say it Caenis."

"Fine. Can I please count on you to make sure that everything turns out well?" Caenis said with as much force as she could manage as Medea and Ahsley giggled together.

Thankfully, the Witch didn't want to tease her further as she now started back again at doing her thing. "See? Wasn't that easy?"

"Go to hell…" Caenis said with a defeated tone as Ashley smiled at her behest.

"Now… wasn't that a breath of fresh air huh, dear Ashley? Most people tend to be better around when they're honest with themselves."

"Yes ma'am. I appreciate it a lot." Ashley said that she found it a lot more comfortable when the egos of every client in Olympia weren't there to just scare her half to death. If anything, it was an amazing experience so far, without the fear of stepping on a few egotistic toes, as even the more prideful members of the flock were more understanding and caring for her well-being.

Plus, she was actually working with real heroes. Or real enough heroes that acted like normal people despite their fame. And their varying, eccentric personalities. The kind that didn't threaten to kill her at any possible moment with just a wrong word or two.

It was more than a breath of fresh air, actually.

"Anyway, I accept that genuine sentiment of thanks, Caenis, but only if you do me a small favor that will benefit both of us in this venture."

Caenis eyed her suspiciously as Ashley watched.

"That favor being?"

"You sponsor my clothing line and premium figure collectibles on the show." Medea nonchalantly said, only to make Caenis give her a judgmental stare. "What? You said you'd help on easing everyone's load, right? That's one of them, and if anything, my hobby and precious work getting the recognition it deserves on a wider scale is helping to spread Olympia's name."

Seeing that she made a good point, Caenis nodded. However, that was on another list of things that she was sadly not good at. Even back then as a ruler, the finer details of negotiation (which included being able to sell goods) were something she was severely lacking in skill.

But since she indeed owed the Witch a favor, she obliged.

"Alright then. Don't expect me to be that good at it, you know how shit I am at that."

"Oh, spare me, you're the most popular hero in the world at the moment through sheer exposure alone. The fact that you even accepted something like this is sure to draw in people all over. Isn't that right, Ashley?" Medea said as Ashley nodded profusely.

"Absolutely, in many popularity polls, you're ahead by quite a lot of points, even above Homelander! But that's because of the male demographic though it's only by a small margin with the female demographic similarly high through an absurd level, so-

Ashley continued to rant in fine, coherent but boring detail about Caenis' perspective of her statistics in the broader market, but she cared less about it all while Medea smiled to her torment.

"Scruffy…" Caenis called out to her to stop her avalanche of words. "Any advice on some of the questions that are going to be thrown at me?"

"Stand a bit more still to the right, Caenis. So that this part of the garment would look exquisite, and Ashley, once I'm finished you will be assisting in laying down the finishing touches, okay?" Medea intruded midway as Caenis shifted herself to follow.

"Of course, Ma'am! I mean, yes Miss Caenis, and Miss Medea, I'll make sure to do both of that, on the double!" Ashley excitedly said that even though she was visibly overwhelmed, her determination and heart were all there while the two servants watched her scramble to do as she was told.

"Are we sure she's clinically sane?" Caenis asked.

"Would you believe me that she confessed to working here being the best thing that's ever happened to her since having her first kiss stolen?" Medea said as Caenis huffed in interest.

Ashley continued to brief the Lancer with a powerful sense of energy as if she were a young kid finally achieving her lifelong dream while Medea and Caenis worked it out.

And strangely enough, all three women enjoyed the rest of their day forward.

With Caenis having an uncannily successful interview with Ashley's help.

Yes… she was living the life with both satisfaction and safety.

She wouldn't need to pull any of the hairs out of her head through stress and pain like she did back in Vought. No siree…

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Topic: Caenis/Lancer on Late Night with Gareth Evander

In: Boards ► Supe discussion ► Olympia Events and News ► Fan Thread for Olympia Heroes

CeZARLight (Original Poster) (Veteran Member) (Fresh Scooper)

Posted On August 11th, 2019:

So, since the show itself and the mods here haven't opened a thread on them yet, rejoice Olympia Fans! Or I guess, Caenis simps- I mean, fans hehe (not like anyone of us here aren't one of those two). Our favorite Lancer has gone on stage for her VERY FIRST Interview on camera! Officially! In a show! She's finally done it!

No longer must we suffer trying to make compilations of all recorded instances both official or not of her having saying anything outside of like... fan conventions that Olympia hosts or whoever's lucky enough to talk to her when she's in a job.

And damn, I have to say... this was probably one of the most memorable episodes on Gareth Evander's show (and I don't even like his show!).

So go ahead, discuss, talk, and swoon for our beloved Chocolate Empress for the glory of Amazon love worldwide!

Edit: Yeah I said that, who's gonna stop me?! huh?!

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►Boyin'Blue (Verified Caenis No.1 Fan)

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

I got into tears... that was beautiful.

►orkBozz

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Firstly, ew Boyin'Blue stop that! Even though we're all basically prostrating upon her feet, that's still going into the realm of discomfort even for me...

But hey!

You go girl! Even though I am shocked this is her very first interview, she basically manhandled Gareth like SHE was the host! I've never seen any other of Vought's heroes do that.

Best of all?! Look at her style. Caster's done it again, or should we call her Medea? I was already in on her normal fashion line but having something that's like Caenis' drip? Ugh! I need to buy that vest pronto! And those collectibles... those figurines!

Are you telling me THOSE ARE ALL HANDMADE? Even the Black Knight and Red Saber one?!

Fuck! my wallet's toast this month.

►Μνημοσύνη (Olympia Nerd)

Replied On August 11th, 2019

Man, Caenis was FIRE. She crushed that interview. Her first one, too! She was awkward here and there, but it just made her feel more... real? Like, not scripted the way some of these other celebs are.

►LaSingle (Olympia Nerd)

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Yeah, it's so rare to see someone that confident without coming off as fake. Just... all her swagger. Even Gareth looked kinda stunned. You could see him scrambling to keep up!

►BestJobEver9000 (Verified Olympia Associate)

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Well, all of you are in luck my bois and gals! For our love and support for our beloved Caenis, (and as one of her assistants *wink *wink) she has agreed to do this again, but details are to be shared once she's ready... so while we're at it? Miss Medea has made it so to make a lifelike heroine of her appearance in this show as merchandise! But in limited edition form, let's say... 1/6th scale of format.

For now! With all the appreciation we can muster, I and many in Olympia are thankful for this success.

►orkBozz (Olympia Nerd)

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

I hate you BestJobEver9000 but I also love you at the same time. Wait, does this mean you're her personal assistant? Because yes, holy shit you're lucky. We barely know anything about her outside of hero work.

Does she accept our fanmail? hehe

►BestJobEver9000 (Verified Olympia Associate)

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Yes, but if you're going to ask me if she had help with that performance, amazing as it was, no. That was all her and genuinely speaking, what you see of her on screen, is how she usually is in real life. No fakes or anything of that like at all fellow fan supreme.

Oh, and orkBozz, Olympia does accept fanmail, but sadly due to how busy they are with work more so than being celebrities (unlike a certain company *cough *cough). Anyway, I will bump it up the chain of course, but if you ask me, the one that answers fanmail the most in through my teacher (no really) Caster Medea herself. And as her proud student, I will tell you that she loves feedback on her clothing line, and especially her figure line.

►Weakside William (Olympia Nerd)

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Getting back on the Choco Amazon appreciation, I mean, can we talk about how hot she looked? Like— that vest. Damn.

►Ψ (Verified Caenis FanClub Member)

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Don't simp, Weakside William. You're embarrassing yourself. 😂 But real talk, even with the whole "tough girl" persona, she's... something. It's not even just her looks—it's the presence. When Caenis speaks, you listen.

►_Emperor_Toaster_ (Olympia Nerd)

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

She's got that raw "I don't care if you like me" vibe, and somehow that makes her even more attractive. God-tier confidence. I swear, even the Seven are probably taking notes, oh wait, I guess only Homelander now?

►✨Star_Witch_42🔮

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Honestly? I bet even Homelander's sweating bullets. Caenis doesn't need PR handlers or spin. She just... exists. And everyone eats it up.

►ᗰidnight Hunter

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

I swear the Limited Edition Medea Collectibles are about to skyrocket in value again. Just because of her. But ugh... I wish I was able to buy that figure of hers when she was at that gala months ago.

Pain...

►Weakside William (Olympia Nerd)

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Figures. Everything Medea touches turns to gold. I've got one of her hoodies, and people always ask me where I got it. If Caenis keeps advertising it, the whole brand is going to explode even more.

►Shadow|Rogue|77

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Honestly surprised she even went along with the merch talk. Thought she'd hate that kind of thing.

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►I_Am_Doomslayer_of_Potatoes

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Same, but it felt more like she was proud of what her teammates are doing. Like, she's not into the material part, but she respects their hustle.

►Shin

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

She even mentioned Rider! Called him "annoying but dependable." Lmao. Love how she couldn't resist throwing in some light shade, even while promoting the rest of the team.

►xX_Quantum_Raven_Xx

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Yeah, that bit was great. Caenis being all "Yeah, he's a pain, but I trust him." Honestly, that whole dynamic between the Olympia heroes feels way more real than anything Vought ever puts out.

►DoddleSprite

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Okay, but... who else caught that bit about love? 👀

►ElectricFalcon

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Oh, I caught that. "Very open when it comes to love." Very. Open. 😏

►orkBozz (Olympia Nerd)

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Lmao, relax. She didn't say she was taken. But it was interesting how she admitted to hating the idea of love before, and now she's warming up to it. Feels like she's hinting at someone, right?

►ᗰidnight Hunter

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

If she is in love, I wanna know who the lucky idiot is. Seriously, how do you even manage to impress Caenis?

►Dark_Llama_Rider🐪

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Maybe it's one of her teammates? Like that one Rider guy, the Mongolian she danced with? I could see that. Or hell, even that Goated Archer Dude who keeps shaming Pro Players at all games would look good with her.

►i0i

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Nah. They've got too much of a sibling vibe in the very few moments we see them. If anything, it's probably someone outside Company Olympia. Caenis doesn't seem like the type to mix work and personal life.

►ᗰidnight Hunter

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

I lowkey think she's not fully used to those kinds of emotions yet. Like, it was kind of adorable how flustered she got talking about it. She fumbled a bit there, but she powered through like a champ.

►DarknessDragonMD

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

100%. It's that rare moment where you see a crack in the armor, and it makes her even more likable. That honesty is what people love about her.

►Boyin'Blue (Verified Caenis No.1 Fan)

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

I'd bet good money it's someone unexpected. Caenis doesn't seem like she'd go for the obvious "hero with hero" thing. She'd want someone who's not intimidated by her strength.

►KnightErrant

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

If she's dropping hints, I give it two weeks before paparazzi catch her with someone. Mark my words.

Edit: Lol, imagine it's someone random, like a civilian accountant or something. Total opposite energy.

►EmeraldBlast

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Boyin'Blue, That... actually makes sense. She's open about being complicated emotionally, but she's working through it. Whoever this is, if they exist, must really be something to get through to her.

►LaSingle (Olympia Nerd)

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Alright, alright. So let's place bets. Who's Caenis' mystery crush? Winner gets a Limited Edition Medea hoodie. 😎

►WitchDoctor74

Replied On August 11th, 2019:

Bro, we'd need like twenty hoodies to make this thread fair. 😂

* Moderator's Note:

Reminder: Keep it respectful, folks. This thread is on thin ice. We're here to discuss the interview, not derail into weird speculation.

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Topic: Admiral Drake's New Crew Member? Who's the Kid?

In: Boards ► Supe discussion ► Olympia Events and News ► Fan Thread for Olympia Heroes

WaveRider (Original Poster) (Veteran Member) (Eyes of the Atlantic)

Posted On August 23rd, 2019:

Guys... as cute as this wholesome set of pics with the Admiral are... I do have to question.

Who's the new kid? He seems new.

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►Deimos

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Nothing much, other than that he's a blonde kid, probably no older than 10 or 12. He's been spotted flying around with her fleet in the Atlantic. People are calling him her "First Mate." Honestly, it's adorable.

►FlareShot

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Saw that too! Some locals in the Bahamas were gushing about him on social media. Apparently, he helped haul cargo like it weighed nothing and even flew to grab a rescue line during a storm. Drake's practically raising a sidekick out there.

►BlackFlag76

Replied On August 23rd, 2019

Super strength, flight, speed... sounds like they're training him to be the next big hero. Maybe even a mini-Admiral someday. Man, this kid's got it all.

►Pixel_Overlord_3000

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Could be her son, right? I mean, Drake's been in the public eye for a while. Wouldn't be too wild if she had a kid no one knew about until now.

►Vortex_Dragon🔥🌀

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Wait, her son? Admiral Drake doesn't exactly scream "settling down" type, does she? She's like the ultimate party girl on land and sea—half the Atlantic throws a festival whenever she shows up.s.

►UwU_TurboChonk_69

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Even party girls can be moms. Maybe she just kept him out of the spotlight until now? Famous heroes do that sometimes to protect their kids.

►GloryToKane (Olympia Nerd)

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

If he is her kid, the big question is—who's the dad? Do we have any guesses?

►FreeRadical

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Lol, good luck figuring that out. Drake's been seen flirting with half the heroes under Olympia at some point. But honestly, the kid could just be adopted. She doesn't seem like the type to care much about blood relations.

(Olympia Nerd)

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Adoption actually makes the most sense. Maybe he's from Atalanta's orphanage program? Drake and Atalanta are tight—there's no way she hasn't helped with those charity initiatives. Kid could be one of the success stories.

►BlackFlag76

Replied On August 23rd, 2019

That would track. Drake's been involved with a ton of charity work, especially in places like the Caribbean and West Africa. If the kid came from one of those areas, it would explain why he fits so seamlessly into her crew—same vibe, same energy.

►Icebreaker09

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Y'all are forgetting the most important part: It doesn't matter where the kid came from—what matters is how ridiculously cute the two of them are together. Did you see that video from Bermuda? He called her "Cap'n" with this huge grin, and she ruffled his hair like she's been doing it forever.

►Starbeam89

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Drake's always been good with people, though. She's got that effortless charm that makes everyone feel welcome. I bet the kid just fell into her crew naturally. I mean, who wouldn't want to be part of Admiral Drake's fleet?

►GloryToKane (Olympia Nerd)

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Icebreaker09 That moment was wholesome as hell. Whether she's his real mom or not, you can tell she adores him. And the kid? He practically worships her. I don't think he left her side the entire time.

►RazorDust

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

It's more than just charm, though. The way they move together, it's like they've been working as a team for ages. Kid isn't just tagging along—he's actively helping. He was the one who found that pirate hideout off the coast of Florida, right?

►GloryToKane (Olympia Nerd)

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Yeah, and apparently he rushed them single-handedly while Drake's crew cut off their escape. No wonder criminals are terrified of them—he's like a one-boy searchlight, and Drake's the storm waiting to hit.

►FlareShot

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Seriously, though. How does he keep up with her? Drake's known for her stamina—in more ways than one—and this kid just matches her stride like it's nothing. Makes you wonder if he's more than just "enhanced."

►MoonfallBeliever

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Plot twist: What if he's a lost hero like Drake? Some kid from a different timeline or world who ended up here and just clicked with her. Stranger things have happened in this world, after all.

►WaveRider

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

That would be wild, but I think the simpler answer is he's just a really special kid who got lucky. Drake's the type to adopt anyone who wins her heart—whether that's a puppy or a superpowered orphan.

►ChromeHawk

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Honestly, the best part is how much fun they seem to be having. You can tell Drake's loving the whole "captain/mom" vibe. She gets to lead, protect, and spoil him all at once. It's kind of beautiful.

►ShadowedSun

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Agreed. It's rare to see heroes with that kind of warmth. A lot of them keep things strictly professional, but with Drake? It's like she's running a family business—except the business is kicking pirate butt.

►WitchDoctor74

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Lol, I love how people are treating them like some kind of wholesome sitcom duo. "The Admiral and Her First Mate!" Coming to a TV near you.

►Icebreaker09

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Honestly, I'd watch the hell out of that. Imagine them traveling from island to island, helping people, taking down pirates, and throwing parties at every port.

►PixelSerpent

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Pirates everywhere would be sweating bullets. "Oh no, it's Drake and her First Mate! Better abandon ship."

►FreeRadical

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

All jokes aside, it's just nice to see a hero so genuinely connected with the people around her. Drake's always had that larger-than-life energy, but seeing her in this role—mentor, protector, maybe even mom—makes her feel even more human.

►KnightErrant

Replied On August 23rd, 2019:

Exactly. Whether the kid's her son, an orphan, or something else, it doesn't matter. What matters is they've found each other—and honestly, that's the best kind of story.

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Topic: Archer is the GOAT of Gaming?

In: Boards ► Supe discussion ► Public Appearances ► Gaming Scene

Anaklusmos (Original Poster) (Veteran Member) (Retired ProPlayer: Starcraft)

Posted On September 3rd, 2019:

I am very shocked that I even convinced myself in making this thread given I don't really follow Superhero trends that much... but JESUS. I cannot overstate the new meta and fucking impossibility that is this 'Archer' winning the SEA tournament just hours ago.

Worse... I heard that he's done it ON EVERY OTHER PROFESSIONAL GAME SCENE too...

Wtf. It's like none of the plays I've made nor anyone in the history of the game ever amounts to anything against him.

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►FramePerfect

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

Okay, seriously—how is Archer this good at gaming? He doesn't just play casually, the dude DOMINATES. Fighting games, FPS tournaments, even freaking card games—he's smashed through every major scene like it's nothing.

►LagKiller97

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

I'm still mad about the time he entered the EVO 2019 last-minute, swept the entire tournament, and then gave the prize to the runner-up. He made it look EASY.

►PhantomReload

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

The FPS community is still trying to recover from that disaster at the Olympia Invitational. One pro team legit rage-quit mid-match when they realized Archer was the one hunting them. He's like John Wick meets an aim-bot.

►SailorDoom

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

Don't forget about that insane Hearthstone match he won. He didn't just win—he mind-gamed the poor finalist so badly the dude needed a minute to process what even happened. "I thought I was four steps ahead... but he was already at the finish line" kinda gig.

►Pr1nc3ss_Of_Chaos👑

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

His skills are nuts, but it kind of makes sense, right? With all his physical abilities, his reflexes and intuition must be off the charts. He probably sees every move in slow motion, whether it's in combat or in a game. It's like giving Superman a controller—how's anyone supposed to beat that?!

►G4lactic_5amurai

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

He's got that absurd-level instinct you'd expect from the guy who once held back an entire tsunami by himself down in the Indian Ocean—and won. If you can say fuck you to waves made by God, you can read frame data.

►Chainlink24 (Olympia Nerd)

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

Can we also appreciate how ridiculously humble this guy is? Most pros would gloat, take trophies, sign contracts for millions. Archer? Nah. He just says, "It was a good match," and gives the trophy away like it's a souvenir. Every. Single. Time. And he's the least understood and seen Olympia hero out of all of them.

Even the infamous Caster that's done wonders in the medical community's been in one Science Magazine or two.

► _Has_Feels

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

Man literally handed the FPS tournament prize to a kid who came in second and said, "You fought well. You deserve this more than I do." WHO DOES THAT?!

►Chainlink24 (Olympia Nerd)

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

He's not just a hero in real life—he's one in games too. I've never seen anyone as sportsmanlike. No trash talk, no gloating, just pure respect for every opponent, no matter how badly he beats them.

►🐍SnekInDaGrass

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

That's the craziest part—he could flex so hard if he wanted to, but he doesn't. It's almost unfair how heroic he feels, even in gaming. Makes you think about what kind of person he really is.

►FlashBangFan

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

Not to mention, it's still wild that even though he's in the same league as Homelander (and possibly stronger), he stays out of the spotlight. He only ever shows up when the Olympia Heroes gather in more serious issues, or apparently... when there's a tournament to win.

►TheReal_Flame_Yeet

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

This guy once bench-pressed an entire oil tanker and came out laughing. Like how does that make sense? Unless he has tactile telekinesis like Superman, that thing should have collapsed unto itself. But who knows? Maybe he is a Superman, just tanner.

That's why I'm not surprised he can also dunk on people in Street Fighter without breaking a sweat.

►PhantomReload

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

I mean, come on—how do you even balance a competition when one of the contestants is literally Archer? The man's done crazy absurd feats for fun. Beating a pro gamer must feel like a Sunday afternoon stroll.

Or hell, if you want to be more disrespectful to the poor pros, he might just win a match while sleeping if we're at it.

►I_Am_Doomslayer_of_Potatoes (Olympia Nerd)

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

Vought tried to set up an "All-Heroes Gaming Championship," remember? They thought it'd be good PR. Then Archer showed up... and wiped the floor with everyone. It wasn't even close. Homelander refused to rematch him, lol.

► _Has_Feels

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

That whole event was supposed to boost their image, and instead it just became a meme. Archer casually destroyed them in every bracket—FPS, MOBAs, even that weird rhythm game Starlight Groove.

►Chainlink24

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

LOL I forgot about that. The commentators couldn't believe it. They were like, "How do we even explain this? He's not supposed to be this good!"

►FramePerfect

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

Honestly, he's just in a league of his own. The disparity's too big. It's not even about skill anymore—it's power translating into the digital world. That's probably why people are joking that we need separate leagues for heroes and regular players.

►EmeraldBlast

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

Yeah, but even if we did split them, Archer would just mop the floor with everyone in the hero league too. I'm starting to think there isn't a competitive scene this guy can't dominate.

►¯_(ツ)_/¯_OopsieLegend

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

Imagine being so good that even the other heroes throw in the towel. The man wrestles lions IRL and plays Call of Duty like a machine. What chance do any of us mortals have?

►BigChonkEnergy🐷

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

Seriously, this dude might be the most unstoppable gamer on the planet. We need a new competition—something on a scale that can handle people like Archer.

►PhantomReload

Replied On September 3rd, 2019:

Video Game Olympics? Anyone?

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Part 2

"Hello again…"

"It's been a lovely day, isn't it Lord Zeus?" Europa said as she poured the now visibly aged Lord of the Skies his tea while he stared at her face. What light that penetrated through the cavern where his main terminal and current body resided seemingly made her visage a lot queenlier and more beautiful despite the rather empty and uninteresting setting they were in.

His son and daughter, the Dioscuri watching peacefully next to them as Europa earlier gave them each a cup of her brewed tea while they were at it. She even insisted that they sit as Zeus commanded them to while she mothered over them as if they were of her own blood.

A trait of hers that this Zeus appreciated and acknowledged to be the reason why he fell in love with her in actual, Proper Human History or as the legends that humans followed next after his imposed exile. Sifting through the knowledge of Wodime's memories and that of both the Lostbelt and Proper Human History's version of himself and his brethren, he now knew the context behind this Europa's summoning and what his alternate self had orchestrated to 'save' a certain individual.

Lovely and sweet his story was with this woman in another world…

Zeus only called her here in a personal sense to speak with her.

"I thank you once again for inviting me here Lord Zeus. Your presence continues to make me appreciative and content. Even if you are not the Lord Zeus that I know."

"Yes. It's been a lovely occurrence when you visit Lady Europa. Though, may I ask, if that certain favor can be done… now, at this particular moment?"

Europa smiled. "Thank you, Lord Zeus, are you sure, however? While I prove myself to be a worthy vessel of my Lady, I am unsure if said favor will turn out well, for both of you."

"Father, my sister and I also advise against it, if only by principle," Castor added as Pollux nodded in agreement.

But the old Lord of the Skies was firm in his decision and…

He missed her.

"I do. Even if I am to face her wrath, I will take it. If only… if only to see her again."

"You truly are a loving father and husband Lord Zeus. In whatever world you reside." Europa said with a loving, affectionate smile as she closed her eyes while the Dioscuri waited, with concern strapped on their faces. To Zeus, however, a mixture of emotions wrapped his form before fixing himself properly with a face, eager to face his past and everything attached to it.

The very moment Europa opened her eyes again, the world seemingly shifted.

If only from Zeus' perspective as the cavern miraculously transformed back into the palace grounds of Olympus, high in the heavens. Where his wife's garden resided, with its beautiful flourish of her symbolic lilies seated below the central and majestic Willow Tree.

Her peacocks waddled by its sides as the life-like projection, shared from a memory bloomed around him as he now sat face to face and alone…

"It's you." A deadpan voice said.

…with his Sister.

His wife.

His partner.

His Queen.

His first love.

"Hera," Zeus said. His voice filled with painful nostalgia as the sound escaped his lips. A voice filled with the pain of such a loss, millennia in the making. Yet, what met him was a disappointed face, filled with a tired expression and a visage devoid of love.

A not-so-subtle contrast to the woman that she now resided in.

"That's my name… Zeus, and greetings perhaps. Or do you want me to bow in your favor instead…" Hera spitefully said with a continued deadpan tone.

"N-no…"

"…or do I need to kiss your very feet off the ground? Serves it right, after all… since everyone, immortal or not was beneath you… dear husband." His love finished as they stared at each other, awkwardly, with Zeus feeling every word like it were swords stabbing his heart.

"No… I merely…" he tried to meet her eyes, only to find them giving off such hate that the words nearly died in his throat. It was devastating to him, and Hera did not care in the slightest.

His last memory of her was her sending a distress call from their fleet's administrative section being bombarded by the Aberration's sweeping attack, destroying her functionalities, moving all privileges and directives back to him.

He was never able to see her Terminal again after that, nor the screams of her and her other children with him that followed. All he could remember was Ares' angry screams as he returned into battle, wielding Photon Ray against the Aberration in a futile attempt at vengeance.

"…I just wanted to see you."

"Ah… there it is. The token position. The trophy wife must be preserved just for what attachments and love you have left in that brain of yours. The fact that you wanted to see me so that you can feel guilty… to feel better for yourself tells me all I need to know."

"B-Beloved I am not-

"Spare me your despicable hide, Zeus. You may not be the Zeus that I know, but deep inside you are just as capable of giving me and even our children the same amount of cruelty as he did. The only difference is that you act like the fallen hero, the disgraced exile, the once noble king laid low when in reality, you're a great and terrible beast, just like our father, and his father before him."

Zeus did not say another word as he stared at his own hands.

The silence was deafening as he felt his wife's eyes stare at his form judgmentally before the tension was whisked away when the Queen of Olympus spoke once more,

"Self-awareness does not deserve you. Nor perhaps any of us in Olympus." Gone was the deadpan hate and disdain, merely replaced by defeat and dreaded acceptance.

"We failed at our mission. Both the original and what became ours after, Zeus. Point as many fingers as we might towards Man and towards ourselves, it does not change the fact that we are relics of the old world. One left behind by the people we ruled over and protected."

"What are you trying to say, Hera?" Zeus asked.

His wife looked directly into his eyes and deflated, losing all her confidence and grace from before, and was now just a woman who had nowhere to go.

"That perhaps our ultimate fate, not just in my world, yours, or in any other is a deserved one."

Zeus, reflecting on his history within this world, could only answer that with the truth and full acceptance of the matter at hand.

"I agree." He said with finality as Hera looked at him in a contemplative and surprised manner until her emotions contorted to that of mild interest and perhaps, longing.

"Did you mourn her? The moment she was gone from you, forever?"

Zeus' eyes hardened. "I mourned her more than any other." He firmly said as he tried to reach and touch his wife's hand, only for her to retract it and look away.

"You and I will never get along, nor will I stop cursing you to the end of my days in this… vessel my Zeus shoved me in. I have no love for you anymore, husband, nor will you find it in my heart to give your existence a second chance. I have suffered enough. I have experienced enough, and my mind will not change even if you must order my full termination."

Zeus, even in sorrow could not deny her request.

This was not his wife.

This was not his Hera.

And he could not let his own selfishness convince him to force her into anything. Not that he had any left. He was already far, far from the Lord of the Skies that he once was and the bridge, severely burned and broken by that other Zeus for his own wife, was a task that he would never fix.

"So be it. If that's what it takes to make you be at peace… then I will not pry further. Dear Hera."

Hera was almost taken aback by his statement, she recovered with a firm face that reminded Zeus of the very first time he attempted to court her. A memory that both sparked a smile and a hint of sorrow in his now aging mind.

"Do you remember when our very first baby was born, Zeus?" She suddenly asked as she looked at the willow tree. At least the memory of it. "Do you remember how happy we both were to hear our son cry for the very first time? How the wonderful beliefs and souls of humans molded our entire beings to fully understand and appreciate love for what it was."

"Yes…" Zeus admitted as he smiled sadly, mourning that memory.

"I wish it never became more than that. I wish… we just stayed that way for the rest of our days." Hera then turned to him, one last time as the world around them started to shimmer.

"I wish we were never tainted by human emotions," Hera said with an ominous and bitter last message as the world returned back to normal, with Europa sitting in her place back in his cavern alongside the Dioscuri.

He never even got to say goodbye.

He wasn't even sure if the meeting itself was fulfilling.

Or if it had only burdened his heart further than it already was.

"Father?" Pollux asked as she and Castor looked at him in worry.

"It's nothing." He quickly brushed it off before returning his gaze to Europa.

"I apologize, Lord Zeus… for how painful your time with Lady Hera was." The woman said with shame and guilt as the former Lord of the Sky remained silent.

He only looked at one of the spots where the light of the sun could penetrate the cavern as a thought drilled itself into his psyche.

If he had to take anything from that conversation with his beloved, it was that there was one thing left for him to do, above all else.

To treasure and protect what family and legacy he had left…

Zeus' mind was now set more than ever before.

Topic: Edison and Tesla's New Thaumic Reactors: Clean Energy Revolution or Corporate Nightmare?

In: Boards ► Science & Technology ► Energy ► World Affairs

VoltObserver (Original Poster) (Veteran Member) (Super Moderator)

Posted On September 11th, 2019:

So, OlympiaCorp just dropped some pretty big news today. With Edison and Tesla leading the charge, they've introduced something called Thaumic Reactors—a new energy source that supposedly taps into exotic energies through a field called thaumaturgy. Early tests suggest this stuff is 27-30% more efficient than fossil fuels, with some experimental engines pushing 184.5 extra miles over traditional fuel-based systems. Pretty impressive if you ask me.

But, it's not all sunshine. The tech is still in prototype, and experts are already worried about how this could shake things up—fossil fuel industries could get hit hard, especially in places that rely heavily on oil exports. Job markets might also take a hit, and some folks are already nervous about the economic impact. On the other hand, it's clean, renewable, and could be a huge step forward if done right.

Anyway, I wanted to hear what you all think—what could this mean for us moving forward? Is this the future of energy, or are we setting ourselves up for a different kind of disaster? And please, let's keep the discussion civil and focused!

Looking forward to your thoughts.

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►BrightFuture