Imeeji Idol Productions ([personal profile] idolpro) wrote2020-02-14 03:48 pm
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Heart Game: Talon

Was it this late when you stepped into the Game Tower...? Now the sky above is dotted with a few scarce stars, occasionally obscured by some light cloud cover drifting by. Most of the night sky has been washed out by the bright lights of the city which, by the way, is spread out far below the rooftop that characters find themselves on. There's a faint buzz on their phones. When checked, the screen shows a Game Notice:

Win Condition:
1. Locate the True Heart
Or
2. Leave a Lasting Mark


The skyscraper towers high above the streets, easily dwarfing any other building in sight. The city is some dozens of stories below, and the sound of the wind rushing by is louder than anything that can be heard from the streets. Occasionally the wail of a siren pierces the distance, but it's easier to spot the lights of an ambulance or police car zipping through the roads than it is to hear them. If you look closely enough, and for long enough, you might notice figures in the distance leaping between buildings, sometimes in pursuit of a siren or with an emergency vehicle trailing in the distance behind them.

The roof itself is expansive—the building must take up the better part of a city block, judging by the space available up here. A helipad (sans any helicopter) takes up the entirety of one side of the roof, complete with what looks like a freight elevator for moving things from the roof further into the building. The elevator itself has a keypad lock on it, but a staircase entrance beside it has no obvious lock in place.

The rest of the rooftop is empty save for a small, hooded figure perched atop one of the parapets along the edge of the roof, feet dangling over open air.


[ OOC NOTES:

1. Powers are on. THIS INCLUDES CANON POWER SETS.
2. Characters may keep any equipment they had on them when entering the heart, but there is a risk it will be taken away during the run. However all equipment taken will be returned when you exit the heart.
3. Significant changes/damage to the heart will reset each time someone new enters an area for the first time. For example, if Bob kills the sentry at the entrance of the heart, the sentry will respawn for Sally when she arrives. This way everyone can experience the different areas.
4. CAVEAT TO THE ABOVE: exceptions made for anyone specifically going through the heart with a partner(s), or anyone who requests to react to damage that's been done. The goal here is to allow everyone to have fun in the heart at the end of the day. ♥ ]
earthquaked: (now we're just in stagnant boy soup)

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[personal profile] earthquaked 2020-02-17 11:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ... squints at her phone

but heads towards the hooded figure, instead of thinking about it too much. whatever. ]
iamverybadass: (?)

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[personal profile] iamverybadass 2020-02-17 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The figure turns to face Nychta as they approach, face shrouded in shadow—and then he pushes the hood back and his entire posture relaxes. There's something about the green domino mask over his eyes that makes it hard to recognize him, but his voice is unmistakably Talon's. ]

Nychta? What are you doing up here?

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[personal profile] earthquaked 2020-02-17 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Also... squints at him. Her face recognition is bad enough that the mask is really throwing her off. but, voice.

She goes to lean on the railing next to him. ]

Hi, baby. I have no idea how I got here.
iamverybadass: (time to CONSPIRE)

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[personal profile] iamverybadass 2020-02-17 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, you are here now... You've already missed Silver and North.
earthquaked: (chris martin's gone fartin)

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[personal profile] earthquaked 2020-02-17 11:21 pm (UTC)(link)
They left you here alone?
iamverybadass: (Seriously?)

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[personal profile] iamverybadass 2020-02-17 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
This is my station. I cannot leave it except to attend to a crisis.
earthquaked: (the state bird is now abolished)

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[personal profile] earthquaked 2020-02-17 11:34 pm (UTC)(link)
... your station? What sort of crisis?
iamverybadass: (time to CONSPIRE)

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[personal profile] iamverybadass 2020-02-17 11:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He gestures around at the rooftop ]

This; my station. It's where I belong. My duty is to monitor the city for any crime that is beyond the capability of our other operatives.

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[personal profile] earthquaked 2020-02-17 11:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ... maybe this is a dream... if this is stuff from his home. ]

Who're the others?
iamverybadass: (Why isn't this digital?)

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[personal profile] iamverybadass 2020-02-17 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Red Hood, Red Robin, Nightwing, Superboy... On rare occasions my father will offer his aid as well.

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[personal profile] earthquaked 2020-02-17 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)

[ ... snrks ]

Baby those names are ridiculous.

Your father's here?

iamverybadass: (fly's down)

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[personal profile] iamverybadass 2020-02-18 12:02 am (UTC)(link)
My brothers and Superboy's family do not have good taste.

And yes, down below in the cave.

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[personal profile] earthquaked 2020-02-18 12:03 am (UTC)(link)

In the... cave. Is he a wizard hermit?

iamverybadass: (& that's how to kill a man with a tuber)

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[personal profile] iamverybadass 2020-02-18 12:06 am (UTC)(link)
No, he's Batman.

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[personal profile] earthquaked 2020-02-18 12:24 am (UTC)(link)

[ ...

Covers her mouth and huffs out a soft laugh ]

iamverybadass: (Suds)

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[personal profile] iamverybadass 2020-02-18 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
Batman is a very cool name.

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[personal profile] earthquaked 2020-02-18 12:36 am (UTC)(link)

It's a name, alright.

[ looks out over the city, once she's gotten that under control. ]

... so. Do you want me to stay here with you, baby?

iamverybadass: (time to CONSPIRE)

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[personal profile] iamverybadass 2020-02-18 12:47 am (UTC)(link)
I appreciate the offer, but you do not need to. I'm not truly alone here.

[ He taps an earbud tucked in his ear ]

The whole security force is right here.
earthquaked: (i'm like a rotisserie shithead)

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[personal profile] earthquaked 2020-02-18 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
You're okay with me just going for a wander, then?
iamverybadass: (The fuck is this)

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[personal profile] iamverybadass 2020-02-18 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
You? Yes. Why would I not trust you?
earthquaked: (squeeeeeze it out)

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[personal profile] earthquaked 2020-02-18 01:05 am (UTC)(link)
Mm. I don't know, baby. I might mess something up.

[ pauses, running a hand through her hair. ]

Something feels different.
iamverybadass: (i am NOT pouting)

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[personal profile] iamverybadass 2020-02-18 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
You would have to go to great efforts to mess anything up that Talon could not fix.

[ Frowning though ]

Different in what way...?
earthquaked: (COME ON I'M MAKIN TV)

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[personal profile] earthquaked 2020-02-18 01:18 am (UTC)(link)
Like she's... waking up.

[ brow furrowed, but.

she shakes her head, straightening up. ]

Nevermind, don't worry about it. I'll head off.
iamverybadass: (???)

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[personal profile] iamverybadass 2020-02-18 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
Alright... Try to be careful—for your own sake. Gotham is not a safe city.
earthquaked: (i have broken the factory warranty)

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[personal profile] earthquaked 2020-02-18 01:30 am (UTC)(link)
Have more faith in your mama. She's much stronger now.

[ Reaches over to tug him into a one-armed hug, kissing his head. ]

I'll be safe.

[ and then she'll head over to the stairs. ]

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