The Evacuation Corridor
Ken Masuta - Demon Samurai
Rounding up the last few stragglers, Ken swept his zone over the area, not finding anyone who had yet to evacuate. His zone had managed to pick up looters breaking into an electronics store as well, but they wouldn't get far with all the traffic. Taking a moment to think, Ken began jogging to the next area where he had detected another super. Some of the civilians were talking about a hero called The Stilt Man. Perhaps he would know more about what was going on? Rounding the corner, Ken spotted a man in seafoam green spandex. Without a doubt, this was definitely a super. Slowing down to a walk, as to not come off as intimidating, Ken stopped 2 metres from the Irish man and struck up a conversation.
"You there, have you been helping other civilians evacuate? I'm known as Demon Samurai and I just finished the other street," Ken said, gesturing behind him, "I propose we temporarily team up. What say you?" Holding out his palm for a handshake, Ken waited for the man's response.
Can usually wasn't one for teams, but it's not like he could single-handedly take on Yaldaboth anyway. A few stolen TVs isn't worth disregarding human lives either, but it would be best if some heroes spread out to prevent more people committing theft.
Tom turned toward the voice that seemed to be directed at him, to see an unfamiliar figure in Japanese armor. It would have been really odd for a villain or a looter to approach him and offer an alliance, so Tom decided that he'd take the offer at face value.
"Well, now," replied Tom, "the evacuation seems ta be goin' fine an' two strong backs lighten the load, so certainly!"
He closed the distance between them. Then he reached forward with his own hand and clasped Samurai's with it. "Well met! In this garb, I'm called 'The Stilt Man'." Then as an explanation, Tom added, "I can project force fields down me legs..., me arms telescope like that, too, so I have a long stride and a long reach."
In his goggles, it was hard to see Tom's winking eye, but the smile was unmistakable as he said, "Let's go an' have a 'talk' with the hooligans in these parts about not takin' what's not theirs ta take!"
In the distance, the sounds of battle echoed across the Los Angeles basin.
"Lord Jaysus, bless us all against Yaldaboath," said Tom as he battled along side his new ally