[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/Md9XRKw.png[/img][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/yKiyn0i.png[/img][/center] Icon and Lyger stood atop Crown Ridge’s tallest building, Brady Tower. Only minutes ago, the two heroes fought off a contingent of Hounds of Humanity thugs who had ambushed Lyger, and very well may have killed him had it not been for Icon’s timely interjection. Sadly, if Icon hadn’t arrived in time, Lyger wouldn’t have been the first to fall victim to the Hounds. There had been reports of such attacks all across the country, not only against a number of super powered heroes and villains alike, but against civilians as well. Most recently, Icon had heard of the attack on Chris Arthur and a new speedster out in Pacific Point, as well as the attack that left Arthur’s home a smoldering crater. The Hounds were stepping up their attacks, becoming more brazen in their assaults, and it was clear that the terrorists did not care who got hurt in the crossfire. They needed to be stopped, and fast. “You wanted to talk, so talk.” Lyger said bluntly. [b] “Obviously you’re aware of what’s been going on. These attacks, they’re getting worse.” [/b] Icon told him. “Tell me something I don’t know. We need to stop these Hounds before they can kill anyone else.” Lyger said. [b] “That’s exactly why I’m here. We worked together pretty well during the Pax crisis, and I think that if we work together again, we can stop the Hounds from doing any more damage.”[/b] “I usually work alone.” Lyger told him. [b] “I know, but I think we’re going to need you on this.” [/b] Lyger thought about what Icon was saying for a moment and realized that he was right. However, if they wanted to end the Hounds’ threat quickly, they’d need more than just the two of them. “We’ll need the others, Arthur and the rest of them. When you get them, call me.” Lyger told Icon. [b] “How will I find you?” [/b] Icon asked. “You didn’t have much trouble tonight.” Lyger quipped before reaching into a compartment in his belt and pulled out a small device. “But you can use this, it’ll connect you with the com system in my mask. You’ll be able to reach me through that.” Icon took the device and nodded as he turned to take to the skies. However, Lyger called out to him again. “And Icon…thanks.” He said as Icon leaped into the sky and rocketed away back toward Lost Haven.