[IC] The Uncanny Teen Titans

[Scarifar]

"Well, I did climb a tree earlier today," Kimberly said, watching Harold circling her.

Conner placed a hand on Kimberly's shoulder as Harold smelled her with his tongue. Harold probably didn't intend to cause any harm, but the circling made him uneasy. If Conner remembered, it was probably just some primal instinct within him that made him feel that way.

Conner looked at the two snakes Harold had pulled out and instinctively pulled Kimberly back, who had extended a hand to touch one. "What's wrong, Conner? Are those snakes poisonous?" Kimberly asked.

Conner gave the snakes a closer inspection, then relaxed a bit. "Sorry, I thought they were Copperheads, but I think they're actually Corn Snakes," Conner replied.

"So, are they poisonous or not?" Kimberly asked again.

"Venomous, and no they're not," Conner corrected.

As Kimberly reached over to pet the one on the right, Conner looked over to Xercas and suggested, "Let's head in, shall we? I'm sure the people inside don't want to be kept waiting."

[RumikoOhara]

NIKI / CG

Niki giggled when Drake asked to hold Teddy then sat down the bag he was in an asked
"Well what about it Teddy it's up to you?"

The bag wiggles again and the zipper slides open
"Well I guess I could talk if you're up to it Drake" says the White Teddy bear as it crawls out an sits atop the bag.
"Wow Cyborgs are hard to read, normally I'd be susing out your emotional state, medical condition but with all that hardware you're packing pretty much Impossible. I can tell you stress is honest and I think I know why after that question about range."

The diminutive bear looks up at his mistress an asks
"Well you gonna help a Boo out?"

Niki laughed sofly and looks between Drake, Teddy and Aria
In answer to Aria's question I am Nicole an I am here on invitation it's lovely to meet you".

Niki turns to Drake
"I can effect machinery at ranges up to 15 meters from my person but you have little to worry about because I ....I don't do evl an your Life force interferes with my ability. I can see your pattern but would need to physically remove any part of you to alter It before replacing it.
My energy Field can't be used for jamming signals because it assumes without conscious control the energy needed.

Teddy chuckles
"Well now aint that sweet, I guess you two can play Doctor.I don't know if I approve but what's a bear to do when lo...

Niki causes Teddy to clam up with a look.
"Keep it up an I'll turn you into a clock radio"

Then she spoils her serious tone by giggling

[Weird Tales]

Hadrian was a bit overwhelmed by the quickness of how his teammates showed up all in very little time and the serpentine like creature named Harold who had showed up was already viewing their teammates like potential food. Hadrian would have to keep an on that one in case the serpent tried something. It was starting to get crowded and Hadrian wanted to get their attention and explain a few things.

"Everyone! Let's stay focused on learning the rules and bit of an introduction into this team" he said to them all with a firm voice. Like it or not he was their leader and he would have to set some ground rules. He cleared his throat and continued.

"My name is Hadrian, but when we're in the field then you are too call me Warlock for obvious reasons that I'm sure you all know. While we are together here, you are not to try and kill or eat one another-" he looked directly at Harold when he explained the no eating rule.

"-Secondly As your leader I expect you to follow my orders when a crisis occurs and it is time for us to go into action. Thirdly we are to work as a team, which means any ego or narcissistic lone wolf attitudes that you brought with you had better be left at the front door, if the Teen Titans are to be successful then teamwork will crucial" he explained look at each of them and prepared himself for any complaints and snide remarks.

"This base was built with the help of the Justice League and they expect us to use it wisely, which means no trashing it. There are living quarters for each of us as well as a garage for any vehicles and mechanics that need storing. There is also a training room that is equipped with training bots that take on the appearance and characteristics of superhuman criminals that the Justice League has fought as well as other beings for improved training purposes. This base will be like your second home and I expect you all to treat each other with respect. Am I clear?" he asked and his eyes turned red and long green tentacle wrapped around his body, his powers had a tendency to do these things when stuff like this occurred.

[DeathXtheXTree]

Xercas

and

Harold

---

Xercas agreed as they went inside, stepping over Sil, the cobra, that was still trying to finish off the rodent.

"Did I guess right?" He asked as he taken a second glance at Kimberly before saying something to Conners sentence. "Copperheads are bad for humans. Their venom may put a person in a coma before the vemon reaches the heart under ninety second before it kills them. Depending where the serpent bit them. But Sil, Nif, Kis, Kit, Juan, Jerome, Jessie, and Jenny won't hurt you. Right Zerk?" Harold said before a loud voice caught his attention.

"I don't doubt it, Harold." Xercas replied as he patted the younger teens head slightly.

As soon as they went into the building, only to be greeted by the leader by a booming voice. Harold was listening, but due to the fact that the weather here was much cooler than Arizona, he was slightly drifting off. Xercas, on the other hand, paid attention to what the leader was saying. He made sure to repeat what Hadrian had said to Harold later on.

"Well, I guess I better take this little snake with me to a room. Seeing that this will be home for a long time to come." Xercas said to both of the younger teens. "But if anyone bothers you in any fashion, don't hesitate to let me, or Harold, know, okay?"

And with that, he dragged the younger teen with him to the nearest room so that he can put Harold to sleep properly before he can roam around with one of the corn snakes to report back to Harold later.

[Archmage MC]

"I count 11 now. Man this has turned from a team to a small boarding house." Light said, her attention drawn to the voices chatting just out of eyesight, nodding vaguely to Neko, Light not paying her much attention as she strained to hear some snippets of conversation. While Light could only pick up a few key words, she really couldn't hear much, but she did get the jist that one of the people was some sort of snake lover, and another from some other group was a robot.

Soon after, those that had been out of eyesight came into the entrance way. Light could very plainly see a robot, being followed by a pale girl and a very excited girl, while another group of 4 had some plain looking people in it and a person who looked like something out of a film, one of them looked at her very strangely. When they walked up, the person she met first spoke. Light really wasn't too interested in what he said, as he said what she expected him too, laying down the law that he was their leader, saying the base was their new home, don't kill each other, yadda yadda. The only time Light got invested in what he was saying was when he stated not to eat each other and looked at one of the plain looking group members, the one that had eyed her strangely.

"So, the real question." Light said with a smirk. "Do we get our own rooms, or are we bunking with someone?" It didn't help much that two people had already gone to explore, but it gave her an idea. Walking around to get a better look at everyone, Light felt like the odd person out, as they were all at least human, or could pass off as human. "Ha, I'm the odd one out in a world of specialties" Light said with a grin, passing by the cyborg at that point. "So, whats everyone's names and all that? Mines Light." she said as she was still wandering. Lots of people in robes she noticed, laughing to herself as she herself had a dress. "With all the people here in a dress, it'll be hard for the baddies to figure out who to attack first!"

[MonsieurShade]

"Built with the Justice League's help? Yeesh, must've costed a ton. How the heck do they afford these things any way?" Mao mused aloud as he shoved his damaged phone into his back pocket and moved closer to the group. Seeing the look Hadrian was giving everyone Mao decided it would be in his best interest not to go ruffling any feathers and nodded in compliance, "So the main rules thus far are don't be a prick and don't wreck the place, right? Seems simple enough.". With that bit of business out of the way, Mao jumped into the next order of business: Introductions. He piped up once more after one of the more...interesting looking members of the rag tag team prompted the others to give their name in addition to giving her own, though he paused momentarily and scrunched his face in a combination of amusement and bemusement when the she started talking about people being in dresses "I'm Mao, Mao Everett. It's nice to meet all of you.".

[Scarifar]

The four of them entered the building, where most of the group was waiting. The one called Hadrien, who made it clear by his words and actions that he was the leader. Conner listened to each word, taking mental note of this leader. Once the announcement was done, everyone either started to leave and explore the building or to stay and socialize.

Conner nodded and waved silently to Xerces when they made their departure. "Kimberly, do what you want. I'll go ahead and take a look around the place," Conner said afterward, patting Kimberly on the head before walking off.

"Okay," Kimberly said as she watched Conner walk off, then she readjusted her cap slightly and turned back to face the others. Listening to a few of the others make their introductions, Kimberly chose to make her own now. "My name is Kimberly. Nice to meet everyone, too." Kimberly stared at the one called Light. Light certainly didn't look human, which made Kimberly wonder what she was.

[RumikoOhara]

Niki was mildly surprised by the things said by the people around her but decided among uncommon people one should expect uncommon thought. So it was lovely that the subject turned toward introductions one of the most normal things to do when meeting new people so she waited her turn an when she saw her chance stepped forward and said

"Hello everyone I am Nicole Milinaire but my friends call me Niki, I am 16 years old. My Call Sign is CG...."she blushed and continued It stands for Cyber Goddess which is one of my many handles on the net. I am a technopath and assembler.
I could be vulgar and demonstrate by making all of your electronic devices perform tricks at my command but let's save that for laterNiki smiled and looked at Mao "Your phone is broken and my talent as an assembler allows me to repair such damaged devices as if they were new once more so if you decide you'd like it fixed I'd love to help"

Niki then stepped back bashfully wondering if she'd come across as a weirdo. She was used to people looking at her as if she were a freak because of her age and the fact that she was working on two Doctorates; collage had been an eye opener.

Sighing she stroked Teddy's head to comfort herself.

[Weird Tales]

Hadrian was glad to see that his rules seemed to be heard and accepted by the rest of his team and now they could continue on with introductions and more casual stuff. Light brought up the question of whether they had their own rooms or if they bunking with a roommate.

"There are more than enough rooms for you to have one to yourself and they come with their own bathrooms along with a shower and bathtub" he replied to Light and hoped that this would be the last explanation he would have to do for their living situation. Some of the others were explaining their powers, such as Niki, and Hadrian guessed that it would probably good for him to explain a bit about himself as well.

"You already know my name, my powers are magical and come from extra-dimensional entities beyond human comprehension" he explained and held out his hand as three small tentacles began to form in his palm and wiggle about creepily.

"Some may refer to them as Eldritch Horrors or Great Old Ones, whatever they are, they are incredibly powerful and have given me a piece of that power" he said as he made the slimy green tentacles disappear leaving no trace.

[2b3heart]

Aria rolled her eyes at Hadrion. It felt like, at least to her, that he was bragging about his gift from the one of the other planes. Yes, having powers is fun but one should be a bit more humbler with them. Her thought might be caused by how she was raised. Aria was not so steamed with Niki, though. That might be due to the fact that she has met and conversed with her.
Aria waved her hand apathetically. "Hi. I'm Aria. And I am an offspring of hell."
She smirked at that last part. Might as well have some fun with these guys while she is here and what better way than to scare them.

[Archmage MC]

A few people had made their introductions, Light applauding at the person who said she could fix things as Light had a tendency to make technology... not work. A few more people had left to find their rooms. Upon hearing the living situation, Light frowned a bit. "Aw, no shared bathrooms? All the fun and embarrassment to be had with that, gone." She said, grinning at the end. She noticed that a couple of the newcomers were staring at her, making her laugh a little. She got an idea when Hadrian showcased his power to conjure tentacles.

"Besides Mr. Tentacle fun here." Light said, pointing her thumb at him. "I guess I can show my powers off a bit too. Might be best for everyone to do the same." Light said, making some over the top motions before rummaging inside her dress bottom, pulling out various objects apparently looking for something. "Mine is pretty fun. I'm basically a living cartoon." Light said, pulling out and putting away a rubber chicken, which she frowned at, followed by a sink, a can, a bowling ball, and when a black bomb came up she sighed.

"This is the best way to showcase what I mean." Light said, swallowing the bomb and motioning to everyone that she was fine. after a few moments, a muffled blast could be heard as her stomach rapidly expanded and contracted, containing the explosion, black smoke coming out of her mouth and ears as she looked dazed. After a little bit, Light shook herself back to normal. "See? Course I'd recommend NOT eating bombs. Its not all that fun." She said, regaining composure and smiling.

"So... Anyone else got some interesting things? Or should we all head out to find the TV?" Light said, sitting down on a nearby desk.

[rechonq]

"Oh my word! This is so awesome!" Drake was a fan of the superheroes, but never really got a chance to meet many other superbeings. "We've got a catwoman, snakeman, A cyber goddess, the spawn of the the devil and a summoner of the eldritch horrors. This is too cool. I'm Drake by the way, and I'm a cyborg." Drake had lept next to Hadrian in front of everyone. He began darting from person to person, reveling in how awesome he felt they were. Thinking past them, now he moved on to the next topic. "I gotta get a good room." Darting off past the group, he didn't even stop to ask or think that the rooms might all be the same.

[RumikoOhara]

NEKO

Neko listened to the odd people as they all talked about themselves wondering about what she would be expected to say.

She'd never really talked to anyone outside of Susan her friend, Walter the Postman, Aella the strange tongued girl who delivered the bunnies an goats that she ate and Mr Sutter who was the man who lived over the hill. Susan had told her that she needed to learn to move through society and maintain her self control.

She knew these people shared some of her feelings and experiences but how could they know how lonely it felt to know that you were the only one of your kind. When humans looked at her they always saw her as a human female with cat genetics or a meta human but she was neither. Neko was a child of earth which was proved by Susan's research into her genetics but where she came from was unknown.

Should she tell these strangers about that or let them assume what they would?

Neko growled in annoyance as she struggled with what these others seemed to do with ease .

"I am Neko.
I am fighter
Tracker
The noise of fear
Anything else Neko will show in time she said in a strange tone of voice that sounded worried and angry at once.

[Weird Tales]

Hadrian watched some of the others demonstrate their powers to the team and he was impressed with what he saw. They had good offensive capabilities and that would be good for any coming mission that went south quickly. What was most important was to build a good relationship with the public so they could try to ease the fear and paranoia.

"We all have great power and are strong, but we need training if we're to work as a team properly. I plan to have training be a regular thing for us, it will help us learn good control and what is acceptable" he said to them.

---

Eddy was late to the gathering for the Teen Titans and he wondered if he was going to get scolded for his tardiness. He had a hard time finding the place and do to his condition as living creature made of slime, he didn't have much options when it came to vehicular travel.

"It sucks being a mass of goo when you have to get somewhere on time" he said to himself annoyed as he moved along through the wooded area leaving a trail of slime in his wake. Eventually he found the base for the team and he quickly entered the building to find the other members of his team already there.

"Hello, it looks like I'm late to the party" he said to them a slimy smile.

[MonsieurShade]

Although he did a somewhat decent job of hiding it Mao was beginning to feel more than a little overwhelmed as his new team mates explained and demonstrated each of their abilities, with Hadrian, Light, and Aria being the main sources for his increasing feelings of inadequacy. It was with the arrival of what could best be described as a sapient pile of goo composed of only god knew what that it fully dawned on Mao just what he was getting into pairing up with a bunch of metahumans. "Well...this is certainly shaping up to be a rather interesting day." he stated in a somewhat hollow tone, "I think i'll just go pick my room out".

Mao spared a moment to give a weak nod of greeting to the slimy new comer before making his way into the building. He didn't bother explaining what his actual abilities are to the others, that could wait until the training began. Mao made it ten step in before the word 'training' was fully processed beyond just a chance to show his stuff. Training meant work. Hard work. Likely lengthy work too. Any feelings of awe he may have had regarding the interior of the base were quickly swamped by a mounting sense of dread as he ventured further inside.

[rechonq]

Drake had found a room he liked, based on location, size and his first impression. Especially since it was the first room he went into. He was really excited and marked his room as quikly as he could with whatever he could think to use. Once he finished he darted mack out to the group just in time to hear something about training. "Training, we're going to be having training. Awesome! We get to use our powers, and we're supposed to use them."

Just then the elevator opened and a green glob came sliding inside. For a moment Drake thought that they were going to have their first battle with this green glob, but then it introduced itself as being late. "Better late than never. Look at this place, and these people. You don't even look that bad compared to them. Ok, you sort of still do, but I'm like ninety percent robot, and there's one girl who I think could turn me into a pile of goo, but she said something about life force getting in the way. We're all a little weird here anyways, so hi."

[RumikoOhara]

NIKI / CG

Niki took the advice that she should find herself a room and she concurred. So it was only a short while later that the young Technopath stood in the center of an empty room and decided to make this one her own.

First thing she did was open a nearby wall where she sensed three power lines embedded in the structure. (Warning All Spy Devices are now under her control should they monitor either her room's interior or door)

"I wonder if you should submit a request for redesign before you turn this room into the realm of her most serene Goddess of Technology?"asked Teddy teasing her

"I'd watch it furry but because I'm still thinking of installing a hotplate, microwave an toaster oven. giggled Niki as she arranged all power coming into her room or near it into a signal silent zone of super conductivity by perfectly aligning all the conductive elements.

"You should have stayed in school Niki and gotten a few doctorates before becoming an adventurer; you'd have been able to honed your talent by the proper acquisition of knowledge.
You're only just now beginning to grasp all the principals of high energy physics or being exposed to cutting edge technology" said her best friend and former mentor.

"That's the problem Teddy I can't allow myself to be mired down in the morass of papers when I can see on a finer detail the molecular world than the most advanced device constructed by man. My understanding of the elements is intuitive and my manipulations of them a force of will; not to mention Hot Fudge Sundaes said Niki as she resealed her wall

Her next subject for her undivided attention was the computer / entertainment system. And she streamlined it's operation and function to work best for herself and no one else. At collage her friends thought her computer and other electronics were things possible on in science fiction an thought her selfish because she wouldn't make them similar systems.

Niki would have made them better systems than they had but the reason her's couldn't be duplicated was because she couldn't be duplicated. She was the power source, the Wifi and interface of her system and what others saw as complicated hightech were most often a Monitor, laser optical and various other electronics that she thought easier to retain. There was no power supply in any of them, no control board or anything beyond mounts or stands and cases; without Niki her room would be dead an that included the lighting system.

"You could squeeze another 58 inches of space out of that monitor wall an have a 200 inch screen if you wanted"chuckled Teddy as Niki finished embedding the thing into the wall.

Niki stepped back admiring her work as much as inspected it and answered
"But I was saving some of the leftover materials to build you your own little love Bunny

[2b3heart]

Aria glided into her new room. She smiled, thinking about what she will turn it into. So far it was too light for her taste, but that will soon change. She flew over to the the bed and dropped down on it, giggling a bit. She lifted her hand and turned off the light switch with her mind. Much better. To others, it might be too dark. But too her, it was perfect.

[Scarifar]

Kimberly enjoyed listening to everyone explaining what their powers were. She was about to explain her own, but Hadrien stepped in and said something about training and teams. Then people began to walk away before she could say anything. Disappointed, she walked away to search for Conner. "Hey Conner, did you find a room yet?" Kimberly called out as she walked forward. A moment later, a nearby door opened, and Conner stepped out.

"I'm right here. Come on in," Conner said, motioning his hand to invite her.

Kimberly stepped inside, and was impressed by how comfy it was. "Wow, this sure beats my room at home," Kimberly remarked.

"Yeah, shame we're not staying here forever," Conner replied.

Kimberly turned to look at Conner, surprised, and asked, "What do you mean?"

Conner looked back at Kimberly and asked back, "What do you mean 'what do I mean'? Did you think this was going to become our new home? I don't know about everyone else here, but we still have our parents to answer to."

Kimberly looked down, disappointed, and replied, "Yeah, you're right. I guess I got a little.... carried away."

Conner sighed, then went over to pat Kimberly on the head. "Maybe when we're older and stuff, alright?" Conner reassured her.

Kimberly looked back up at Conner and smiled. "Sure," Kimberly said. All cheered up again, Kimberly went over to the door and went out, then stuck her head back in and said, "Let's go into other people's rooms!"

"W-wait a moment-" Conner said, but Kimberly was already running off. Conner sighed and muttered, "Oh boy," as he walked back out.

Kimberly opened a random door of her choosing, which just happened to be the one to Niki's room. "Hello!" Kimberly called out to the blonde girl. Conner quickly managed to catch up to Kimberly and grab her by the shoulder. "Kimberly, don't run off like that. Jeez," Conner chastised her. Conner then turned to Niki and said, "Sorry about that."
@RumikoOhara

[RumikoOhara]

@Scarifar

NIKI / CG

Niki heard the door opening before it had swung an inch because of the proximity alarms she'd installed in it's surface. She continued to shape her former desk into something more to her liking as her plushie friend turned to face Kimberly.
"Hi ya sweetness for what can I do ya?
Did Niki forget to put out the Mad Tinkerer at Work sign again?said the white Teddy Bear sitting atop the Blonde's luggage

"Kimberly, don't run off like that. Jeez," said a young guy who'd grabbed the girl before adding, "Sorry about that."

It's okay I just got out of collage where everyone popped in looking for my help with their papers; Oh an I'm Niki an that's Teddy last name not Ruxpin" said Niki with an amused chuckle as she created a Game System that could play any type of game made.

"I can't believe you just compared me to that Dinobear wanna be; I use more processing power adjusting my balance while sitting than he had on his best model" complained Teddy to his mistress