Create Your Own Superhero/Villain 3: Puppets and Pawns IC

[Communist Androids]

Darin
Darin managed to get even more pissed. That is, before the second comment. "Wait, what the hell? They actually arrested Alex?" Darin said in an understandably surprised tone. "What can I do to help?"

[Damak Var]

"You will be in a moment." He was surprised that this Scarecrow did not recognize him. "James Hathawell." He answered believing that explained enough. If Scarecrow did not know about him he certainly knew about Hathawell Technologies and Hathawell Capital. Their logo was an international icon.

"I've paid a lot of money to get you out of here. A gesture of good faith that I hope grants me a meeting because I have a proposal. Please speak to me outside when you are released." James turned around and walked away, Miss Charrington following close behind.

[Confederated Southern States]

Shade still didn't look over.

"Hit me." She said, examining the clock on her computer.

Emily sighed.....she seriously wished that Shade would just take a breather and stop walking for a minute.

"First of all....my name is Emily Drew....I'm a 13 year old psychic detective with a very powerful precognition ability that is useful in many ways......only drawback is that I have to draw or paint out my visions of the future and that takes time. Now the man who is responsible for framing Scarecrow is the all elusive criminal known as The Mastermind......you have probably never heard of him because thats the way he wants himself to be heard as.......a phantom....a fantasy......a boogieman....whatever. Anyways he is the sort of villain who hides himself within the shadows of the real world, from where he can safely pull its strings and control everybody....you, me included....for his own purposes. Think of him as an invisible puppet master in short."

With that Emily took a deep breath and waited for a reply.

Shade quickly turned to Emily.

"Figures..." Was all she said; atleast she had a lead. She turned back to Darin.

"As I said, we're tracking down the guy who did it. The little girl says it was someone called "The Mastermind"..."

[Confederated Southern States]

"You will be in a moment." He was surprised that this Scarecrow did not recognize him. "James Hathawell." He answered believing that explained enough. If Scarecrow did not know about him he certainly knew about Hathawell Technologies and Hathawell Capital. Their logo was an international icon.

"I've paid a lot of money to get you out of here. I hope that grants me a meeting because I have a proposal. Please speak to me outside when you are released." James turned around and walked away, Miss Charrington following close behind.

Alex nodded.

"Thanks Mr. Hathawell. We'll talk when they release me."

After the guards informed him that he was free to go, Alex casually approached James.

"So uh, what strings have ya attached?"

[The Abel Rex Regime]

Emily sighed.....she seriously wished that Shade would just take a breather and stop walking for a minute.

"First of all....my name is Emily Drew....I'm a 13 year old psychic detective with a very powerful precognition ability that is useful in many ways......only drawback is that I have to draw or paint out my visions of the future and that takes time. Now the man who is responsible for framing Scarecrow is the all elusive criminal known as The Mastermind......you have probably never heard of him because thats the way he wants himself to be heard as.......a phantom....a fantasy......a boogieman....whatever. Anyways he is the sort of villain who hides himself within the shadows of the real world, from where he can safely pull its strings and control everybody....you, me included....for his own purposes. Think of him as an invisible puppet master in short."

With that Emily took a deep breath and waited for a reply.

Shade quickly turned to Emily.

"Figures..." Was all she said; atleast she had a lead. She turned back to Darin.

"As I said, we're tracking down the guy who did it. The little girl says it was someone called "The Mastermind"..."

"Erm....one more thing," Emily said nervously before continuing. "Problem is....even with my all knowing precognition ability...I uhmm.....do not know where he is....The Mastermind has hid himself so well that even to future-tellers like me he is more or less still an imaginary being."

Digging out her sketchbook from her satchel, she showed a picture she drew to Shade. "See what I mean....I draw & paint out most of my visions perfectly but for The Mastermind...THIS is all I could conjure up."

The sketch was only of a black figure lingering in the darkness......the face and not even a full body could be completely seen. "I've tried so many times but all ending up with the same results." Emily lamented.

[Confederated Southern States]

Shade quickly turned to Emily.

"Figures..." Was all she said; atleast she had a lead. She turned back to Darin.

"As I said, we're tracking down the guy who did it. The little girl says it was someone called "The Mastermind"..."

"Erm....one more thing," Emily said nervously before continuing. "Problem is....even with my all knowing precognition ability...I uhmm.....do not know where he is....The Mastermind has hid himself so well that even to future-tellers like me he is more or less still an imaginary being."

Digging out her sketchbook from her satchel, she showed a picture she drew to Shade. "See what I mean....I draw & paint out most of my visions perfectly but for The Mastermind...THIS is all I could conjure up."

The sketch was only of a black figure lingering in the darkness......the face and not even a full body could be completely seen. "I've tried so many times but all ending up with the same results." Emily lamented.

Shade nodded.

"Thanks for the tip little girl. Call me if ya need me, my number is known in the UV."

[Damak Var]

"I hardly think I can force you to do anything. Somebody killed Nathanial Rhodes. Upsetting, because I was backing his campaign. Now my investment is gone. I don't think it was you and I figure getting you out puts a damper on the plans of whoever did it." James explained.

"My company is in the process of buying up as many shares of ArmaMax Industries as it can. But it cannot seize control of the company unless the Park family sells its shares. I know you are involved with Jessica Park. I just ask that you try to convince Ms. Park to sell their family's ownership. ArmaMax will be in good hands and the Park family will be compensated handsomely. This is about protecting ArmaMax's tech and inventory, help keep it in the right hands. As well as a business opportunity for me. Will you do it?"

[The Abel Rex Regime]

"Erm....one more thing," Emily said nervously before continuing. "Problem is....even with my all knowing precognition ability...I uhmm.....do not know where he is....The Mastermind has hid himself so well that even to future-tellers like me he is more or less still an imaginary being."

Digging out her sketchbook from her satchel, she showed a picture she drew to Shade. "See what I mean....I draw & paint out most of my visions perfectly but for The Mastermind...THIS is all I could conjure up."

The sketch was only of a black figure lingering in the darkness......the face and not even a full body could be completely seen. "I've tried so many times but all ending up with the same results." Emily lamented.

Shade nodded.

"Thanks for the tip little girl. Call me if ya need me, my number is known in the UV."

"Wait a second," Emily said pouting. "I didn't walk all the way from my apartment just to be sent back??.....I WANT TO HELP!"

[Atelia]

"Sorry i cant receive telekinetic messages. So instead give those messages to my partner here." Der Kommissar said as he looked at his sister and then turned back to face the Scare crow.

Alex had to suppress insane laughter as he began using all of his mental strength projecting his conversation with Jackal to Der Kommisssar's sister.

Der Arbitor lowered her head in slight agitation. To then lift back up. "He speaks the truth Kommissar he is being framed by a man the "jackal"." "Well then Scarecrow it looks like your story checks out. Not the man we expected though quite frankly im not even sure i know who this jackal is. But you are in here when you dont belong the man killed however is rather important and the American government is not going to just give you up until they have another man. But America is also not exactly the most well liked nation in the world and the majority of the worlds nations will agree that America has become a hostile nation and if we were to try talk your release then America will most likely turn a blind eye and ignore the Arbitrators possibly even ban our jurisdiction in this nation. As such diplomacy is not much of an option and you will have to be removed from this installation through force the three of us combined can break out of here and while on the outside me and my partner can escape without being caught by simply our status and the governments backing us. You on the other hand will need to find some way of remaining hidden however we will be more then happy to offer protection the arbitrators have many a station that is safe to hide at. Quite frankly we are offering you freedom and a place to hide as well as our help when needed however in return there is something we ask for and that is information on all others with powers such as the three of us. This information will be used by other nations for purposes i do not know however if you do not wish to share this information i have no problem with having you rot in "our" prisons cause you know i have to put food on my table and you are just "one" person."

[Confederated Southern States]

"I hardly think I can force you to do anything. Somebody killed Nathanial Rhodes. Upsetting, because I was backing his campaign. Now my investment is gone. I don't think it was you and I figure getting you out puts a damper on the plans of whoever did it." James explained.

"My company is in the process of buying up as many shares of ArmaMax Industries as it can. But it cannot seize control of the company unless the Park family sells its shares. I know you are involved with Jessica Park. I just ask that you try to convince Ms. Park to sell their family's shares. The company will be in good hands and the Park family will be compensated handsomely. This is about protecting ArmaMax's tech and inventory, help keep it in the right hands. As well as a business opportunity for me. Will you do it?"

Alex took this in.

"So, ya want me to get my girl to get her parents to sell their livelyhood to you? Look, I understand it's all business, but that's their families legacy... an' now, it wasn't me, an' I'll prove it eventually."

[Confederated Southern States]

Shade nodded.

"Thanks for the tip little girl. Call me if ya need me, my number is known in the UV."

"Wait a second," Emily said pouting. "I didn't walk all the way from my apartment just to be sent back??.....I WANT TO HELP!"

Shade rolled her eyes.

"Talk to me later. I'm busy."

[Communist Androids]

Darin
"AHEM." Darin said in an attempt to get Shade's attention. "How can I help?" he asked again. Of course he wan't jut going to it around with Alex being framed for murder, but he didn't exactly know what he could do about it.

[Confederated Southern States]

Darin
"AHEM." Darin said in an attempt to get Shade's attention. "How can I help?" he asked again. Of course he wan't jut going to it around with Alex being framed for murder, but he didn't exactly know what he could do about it.

Shade rolled her eyes at Darin's impacience.

"You're an army officer now, right? Recruit some men."

She rubbed a gloved hand over her brows.

"I know you can pull strings."

[New Carloso]

Conall looked irritably into the distance. He heard the whole conversation. "Mastermind. Eh." He said to Nicole. She was reading a magazine from Shade's house behind him. "Yay." she said sounding disinterested.

"And shes a 13 year old bitch too." Conall said quietly.

[Damak Var]

"It's not like they are selling it for nickels and dimes. The Park family will be paid millions, possibly billions for their company and set for life. Plus, Ms. Park hardly has any interest in running the company I would guess. The company being a legacy is exactly why they should sell it to me. Under my management, combined with Hathawell Tech, ArmaMax will prosper like it never has before." James explained. If Scarecrow knew who he was he would know that James was a superb businessman.

"I'd also like to point out that the Parks are being investigated for their involvement with you. ArmaMax's reputation has been jeopardized. The share prices are falling. But my public image is excellent. I must say, that company will not fair well in the hands of the Parks."

[Communist Androids]

Darin
Darin nodded. "Alright, I know a few guys." Darin said. "I'll get on that." Darin then rode off, now heading in the direction of his workplace, the Pentagon. Darin knew some damn good soldiers who could back him up.

[Confederated Southern States]

"It's not like they are selling it for nickels and dimes. The Park family will be paid millions, possibly billions for their company and set for life. Plus, Ms. Park hardly has any interest in running the company I would guess. The company being a legacy is exactly why they should sell it to me. Under my management, combined with Hathawell Tech, ArmaMax will prosper like it never has before." James explained. If Scarecrow knew who he was he would know that James was a superb businessman.

"I'd also like to point out that the Park's are being investigated for their involvement with you. ArmaMax's reputation has been jeopardized. The share prices are falling. But my public image is excellent. I must say, that company will not fair well in the hands of the Parks."

Alex sighed; he hated doing this, but James was right.

"'Ight, 'ight fine. I'm sure they'll find a way to manage their money... I'll get my girl to talk to 'em later."

[Confederated Southern States]

Darin
Darin nodded. "Alright, I know a few guys." Darin said. "I'll get on that." Darin then rode off, now heading in the direction of his workplace, the Pentagon. Darin knew some damn good soldiers who could back him up.

Shade rolled her window up and started the engine.

"So uh... where to now Conall?"

[Damak Var]

"All I am asking is that you try." James told him and smiled. "And that you forward me any information you get on who took out Nathanial Rhodes. Time that you get moving. I suspect you will not show up for your trial and I'll lose all the money I posted on your bail. Oh well. Now I'd offer you a ride but I can't be seen with you. No offense, just a publicity thing. Call if you need."

[Confederated Southern States]

"All I am asking is that you try." James told him and smiled. "And that you forward me any information you get on who took out Nathanial Rhodes. Time that you get moving. I suspect you will not show up for your trial and I'll lose all the money I posted on your bail. Oh well. Now I'd offer you a ride but I can't be seen with you. No offense, just a publicity thing. Call if you need."

Alex called out:

"Wait! Can ya take psychic messages? I got proof it was some punk named "Jackal"."

[New Carloso]

Darin
Darin nodded. "Alright, I know a few guys." Darin said. "I'll get on that." Darin then rode off, now heading in the direction of his workplace, the Pentagon. Darin knew some damn good soldiers who could back him up.

Shade rolled her window up and started the engine.

"So uh... where to now Conall?"

Conall took the magazine off Nicole. "Ah... your call."

[Damak Var]

James turned around quickly. "It is not I you need to prove yourself to. I got you out remember? But this information is useful. I'll have my people look into this Jackal. Are we in agreement to exchange information from here on?" He held out his business card.

[Confederated Southern States]

Shade rolled her window up and started the engine.

"So uh... where to now Conall?"

Conall took the magazine off Nicole. "Ah... your call."

Shade thought for a moment and cracked a can of beer open.

"Hmm... we gotta find a good hideout... my place is compremised..."

[Confederated Southern States]

James turned around quickly. "It is not I you need to prove yourself to. I got you out remember? But this information is useful. I'll have my people look into this Jackal. Are we in agreement to exchange information from here on?" He held out his business card.

Alex nodded.

"Sure. You can talk to Jess if ya want, it's her family. Anywho, I gotta get back home an' call her... see ya 'round."

[New Carloso]

Conall took the magazine off Nicole. "Ah... your call."

Shade thought for a moment and cracked a can of beer open.

"Hmm... we gotta find a good hideout... my place is compremised..."

Conall flexed his hands. "I saw a collapsed Endless on the way out." He said. "Its pretty big."