[b][u]Metropolis National Park
January 27, 12:14[/u][/b]

The sun shone high above the peaks of Metropolis' National Parks mountains, leaving a clear sky that was accompanied by a cold chill. Ricky wore a thin coat even though he felt perfectly fine, it was just that with the temperature being what it was he didn't want anyone asking any questions. His glasses were thick rimmed and did a good job of masking his identity, especially prudent after his somewhat misjudged declaration of war on crime recently. Almost immediately after he had stopped the bank heist and told all of Metropolis' criminal element to watch their backs, his mother phoned him in a panic. [color=6ecff6]"What are you doing?! You're going to get yourself hurt!"[/color] Before he could even explain himself he found the phone hung up, his mother clear not interested in his excuses. It wasn't until a few days later he managed to get her to listen and she reluctantly admitted that she knew the day would come where he would take up the mantle of protector to the people of the world. That didn't mean she was any less concerned about her boy.

[color=a2d39c]"Rick have you checked on the Northern tower yet?"[/color] The voice came from a radio speaker pinned to the young mans jacket. He reached down and raised it to his mouth to respond. [color=crimson]"I'm just on my way over now Carl, i'll be about ten minutes."[/color] An audible ground came from the other end before a rather stressed Carl began to scold Ricky. [color=a2d39c]"Look...I know you got a degree and everything but these maintenance checks are just as important as looking after the wildlife. Get your ass there now and do your damn checks."[/color] The other end went dead leaving Ricky to roll his eyes in frustration. Carl had been tough on him since day one but only because he took his job seriously, having been around for years he had seen everything and knew what was important and what wasn't. Begrudgingly Ricky started his jeep and made his way to the north tower.

The metal structure towered above the nearby trees allowing for a wide view over the majority of the park. The next couple of hours would be taken up by visual checks on the structure along with ensuring it's generator and various bits of equipment were all in working order. It was a paintstaking task and something that he could realistically do in a few minutes but he liked to keep himself grounded and appreciative of what normal humans had to do. As such he would do things exactly like anyone else would and that meant he would be there for the following two and a half hours.