Post by Roxi Johnson on Sept 17, 2012 22:59:07 GMT -5
A Hero's work is never really done.
By my count, I've saved the world a dozen times now. But, evil never sleeps. It just waits. Time and time again the forces of evil have struck, and I'm still there to answer the call. Sometimes I wonder if I'm doing any good at all. Not having superpowers is a big drag, but thankfully that hasn't stopped me yet. I've been able to topple bigger, stronger, faster, and fiercer opponents. Male, female, hasn't mattered. After all, I am an equal opportunity crime fighter.
I know I'm kinda sounding like a Debbie downer right now, but hey, on the positive side of things, I continue to outsmart, outwit, and humiliate Bloodhound on a regular basis. So there's that. But, honestly, I expected a little more from ol' bloody. To think he's so inept that he couldn't even count to three. How hard is that? It doesn't take a rocket scientist.
...You know...I think I figured out why he never even tried to count a pin for me...
He can't.
Aww, that's so sad. Well now I just feel sorry for him. Poor fella. He probably has a learning disability and he just can't. Must be incredibly frustrating. I know he wanted to do a good job. And if Jason X was better, he may have had the chance, but in the end, another ref had to come do his job.
Sad really.
But, I guess it's time to move on. And if Bloodhound wants another go at it, another chance to finally achieve his...I guess...side mission of finally conquering me, and beating me in the ring, he's welcome to try. But as for me, I gotta bigger fish to fry.
[/i]
[ Roxi sits in her apartment, playing her Nintendo 3DS, and generally killing time. ]
Roxi C'mon, stupid Bulbasaur.
[ Then, Vision pops up on the screen on her computer. ]
Vision - Hey Rox.
Roxi Hey.
Vision - You...busy?
Roxi Trying to catch this damn pokemon.
Vision - Well, I got some news here that I think you should see.
Roxi Can it wait? I'm in the middle of this.
Vision - Actually no.
Roxi *Sighs* Fine.
[ Roxi turns her game off and throws it onto her bed, before returning her focus to Vision. ]
Roxi Now, what is so important it can't wait?
Vision - An old for has returned.
Roxi Great. Who is it this time?
Vision - Harold Peterson.
Roxi Who?
Vision - The Scientist. The one who created the super-soldier formula.
Roxi Wonderful. What's his game this time?
Vision - The guild thinks he might be attempting to re-create that serum.
Roxi But...wasn't that wiped from his mind?
Vision - Yeah.
Roxi So, how would he even know where to start?
Vision - Not all of his memories were wiped, It's clear now that the serum isn't his work.
Roxi So there's another mad scientist around?
Vision - I don't think he's crazy. His name is Doctor Lyle Murray. He's been in hiding for some time. Peterson may be after him.
Roxi I gotta get to him first.
Vision - That's the thing, no one knows where he is.
Roxi Wait, how did Peterson get out anyway? That serum would have put him away for years.
Vision - ...Yeah...you kinda destroyed the evidence.
Roxi ...Oh, right. But...I couldn't risk that stuff getting into the wrong hands.
Vision - I know.
Roxi I couldn't take that gamble.
Vision - Well, now he's back.
Roxi Does the Guild have any leads on Murray's location?
Vision - No. But they think he may have changed his appearance.
Roxi Why is he in hiding anyway?
Vision - He owes a lot of bookies money.
Roxi He's...a gambler.
Vision - Yeah.
Roxi Great, I'll look for the guy up to his ears in debt. Shouldn't be that hard.
Vision - Joke all you like, but we may have to wait for Peterson to try to locate him before you can move in.
Roxi That's a hell of a gamble.
Vision - Funny....wait....
Roxi What?
Vision - Murray just contacted the Guild. He's asking for our protection.
Roxi Well, problem solved.
Vision - Not quite. He's waiting, you gotta pick him up.
Roxi Good. where is he?
Vision - Down at Lucky's.
Roxi That's....a betting place.
Vision - Yeah.
Roxi He's got a price on his head and he's betting right now?
Vision - Never said he was the smartest.
Roxi Great. I gotta get down there.
[ She goes to put her costume on, and she hops out the window, and climbs down to her bike. ]
Lucky for me, they don't charge me to park this thing in the city. [/i]
[ She rides off. ]
Yeah, like I said, a hero's work is never done.
What kind of crazy person is Murray? He's got know people are out looking for him. Is he out of his mind?
Yes, I am aware, I'm the girl who sneaks out at night wearing spandex and a mask.
Anyway, Now I have to deal with Kuk Killswitch this week. Some
hardcore maniac. That's just wonderful. Feel bad about him getting hit by a car. But, he'll probably just walk it off to prove how tough he is. Should be interesting to fight somebody like him. But, he's kinda short and kinda fat. I guess that's what passes for a wrestler these days. As long as you can fall through light tubes and hit people with chairs, you can be Kuk Killswitch. Oh well.
Back to the task at hand.
[/i]
[ Roxi finally arrives at Lucky's, only to find Dr. Murray surrounded. ]
Great. [/i]
Roxi - Hey guys, are you practicing a new "west side story" routine?
[ The Thugs quickly disperse. ]
Roxi - Dr. Murray?
Dr. Murray - Yes.
Roxi - I'm from the Guild. I'm here to take you to safety.
Dr. Murray - Thank you.
Roxi - Who were those guys?
Dr. Murray - Louie the Bookie's men.
Roxi - You owe them money?
Dr. Murray - Plenty.
Roxi - How much are we talking?
Dr. Murray - 22.3 Billion Dollars.
Roxi - What?!
Dr. Murray - I couldn't help it.
Roxi - Compulsive Gambler. I know.
Dr. Murray - I can't help it. It's not my fault.
Roxi - Not your fault? Who's is it then?
Dr. Murray - The Bills, the Red Sox, the New York Jets...Mr. T...
Roxi - Wait? Mr. T? Wait, are you telling me, that you bet on the fight in Rocky 3? And you bet against Rocky?
Dr. Murray - Hindsight is 20/20 my friend.
Roxi - Well let's get out of here before they come back.
Dr. Murray - Right.
[ Roxi and Dr. Murray get on the bike, and drive off, but a man in the distance catches their eye....]
Man - Boss, it's me...She's got Murray. You might wanna call in The big guy...Right. She'll never know what hit her...Murray is ours. Nigel out....
By my count, I've saved the world a dozen times now. But, evil never sleeps. It just waits. Time and time again the forces of evil have struck, and I'm still there to answer the call. Sometimes I wonder if I'm doing any good at all. Not having superpowers is a big drag, but thankfully that hasn't stopped me yet. I've been able to topple bigger, stronger, faster, and fiercer opponents. Male, female, hasn't mattered. After all, I am an equal opportunity crime fighter.
I know I'm kinda sounding like a Debbie downer right now, but hey, on the positive side of things, I continue to outsmart, outwit, and humiliate Bloodhound on a regular basis. So there's that. But, honestly, I expected a little more from ol' bloody. To think he's so inept that he couldn't even count to three. How hard is that? It doesn't take a rocket scientist.
...You know...I think I figured out why he never even tried to count a pin for me...
He can't.
Aww, that's so sad. Well now I just feel sorry for him. Poor fella. He probably has a learning disability and he just can't. Must be incredibly frustrating. I know he wanted to do a good job. And if Jason X was better, he may have had the chance, but in the end, another ref had to come do his job.
Sad really.
But, I guess it's time to move on. And if Bloodhound wants another go at it, another chance to finally achieve his...I guess...side mission of finally conquering me, and beating me in the ring, he's welcome to try. But as for me, I gotta bigger fish to fry.
[/i]
[ Roxi sits in her apartment, playing her Nintendo 3DS, and generally killing time. ]
Roxi C'mon, stupid Bulbasaur.
[ Then, Vision pops up on the screen on her computer. ]
Vision - Hey Rox.
Roxi Hey.
Vision - You...busy?
Roxi Trying to catch this damn pokemon.
Vision - Well, I got some news here that I think you should see.
Roxi Can it wait? I'm in the middle of this.
Vision - Actually no.
Roxi *Sighs* Fine.
[ Roxi turns her game off and throws it onto her bed, before returning her focus to Vision. ]
Roxi Now, what is so important it can't wait?
Vision - An old for has returned.
Roxi Great. Who is it this time?
Vision - Harold Peterson.
Roxi Who?
Vision - The Scientist. The one who created the super-soldier formula.
Roxi Wonderful. What's his game this time?
Vision - The guild thinks he might be attempting to re-create that serum.
Roxi But...wasn't that wiped from his mind?
Vision - Yeah.
Roxi So, how would he even know where to start?
Vision - Not all of his memories were wiped, It's clear now that the serum isn't his work.
Roxi So there's another mad scientist around?
Vision - I don't think he's crazy. His name is Doctor Lyle Murray. He's been in hiding for some time. Peterson may be after him.
Roxi I gotta get to him first.
Vision - That's the thing, no one knows where he is.
Roxi Wait, how did Peterson get out anyway? That serum would have put him away for years.
Vision - ...Yeah...you kinda destroyed the evidence.
Roxi ...Oh, right. But...I couldn't risk that stuff getting into the wrong hands.
Vision - I know.
Roxi I couldn't take that gamble.
Vision - Well, now he's back.
Roxi Does the Guild have any leads on Murray's location?
Vision - No. But they think he may have changed his appearance.
Roxi Why is he in hiding anyway?
Vision - He owes a lot of bookies money.
Roxi He's...a gambler.
Vision - Yeah.
Roxi Great, I'll look for the guy up to his ears in debt. Shouldn't be that hard.
Vision - Joke all you like, but we may have to wait for Peterson to try to locate him before you can move in.
Roxi That's a hell of a gamble.
Vision - Funny....wait....
Roxi What?
Vision - Murray just contacted the Guild. He's asking for our protection.
Roxi Well, problem solved.
Vision - Not quite. He's waiting, you gotta pick him up.
Roxi Good. where is he?
Vision - Down at Lucky's.
Roxi That's....a betting place.
Vision - Yeah.
Roxi He's got a price on his head and he's betting right now?
Vision - Never said he was the smartest.
Roxi Great. I gotta get down there.
[ She goes to put her costume on, and she hops out the window, and climbs down to her bike. ]
Lucky for me, they don't charge me to park this thing in the city. [/i]
[ She rides off. ]
Yeah, like I said, a hero's work is never done.
What kind of crazy person is Murray? He's got know people are out looking for him. Is he out of his mind?
Yes, I am aware, I'm the girl who sneaks out at night wearing spandex and a mask.
Anyway, Now I have to deal with Kuk Killswitch this week. Some
hardcore maniac. That's just wonderful. Feel bad about him getting hit by a car. But, he'll probably just walk it off to prove how tough he is. Should be interesting to fight somebody like him. But, he's kinda short and kinda fat. I guess that's what passes for a wrestler these days. As long as you can fall through light tubes and hit people with chairs, you can be Kuk Killswitch. Oh well.
Back to the task at hand.
[/i]
[ Roxi finally arrives at Lucky's, only to find Dr. Murray surrounded. ]
Great. [/i]
Roxi - Hey guys, are you practicing a new "west side story" routine?
[ The Thugs quickly disperse. ]
Roxi - Dr. Murray?
Dr. Murray - Yes.
Roxi - I'm from the Guild. I'm here to take you to safety.
Dr. Murray - Thank you.
Roxi - Who were those guys?
Dr. Murray - Louie the Bookie's men.
Roxi - You owe them money?
Dr. Murray - Plenty.
Roxi - How much are we talking?
Dr. Murray - 22.3 Billion Dollars.
Roxi - What?!
Dr. Murray - I couldn't help it.
Roxi - Compulsive Gambler. I know.
Dr. Murray - I can't help it. It's not my fault.
Roxi - Not your fault? Who's is it then?
Dr. Murray - The Bills, the Red Sox, the New York Jets...Mr. T...
Roxi - Wait? Mr. T? Wait, are you telling me, that you bet on the fight in Rocky 3? And you bet against Rocky?
Dr. Murray - Hindsight is 20/20 my friend.
Roxi - Well let's get out of here before they come back.
Dr. Murray - Right.
[ Roxi and Dr. Murray get on the bike, and drive off, but a man in the distance catches their eye....]
Man - Boss, it's me...She's got Murray. You might wanna call in The big guy...Right. She'll never know what hit her...Murray is ours. Nigel out....
