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[color=8B4513]"I-I mean definitely! I'm in, I'm in, I promise! Oh god, I haven't been this happy since I became a Co-admin on the [i]Heroes in Lavender[/i] Fanclub! Hell, this is infinitely better! You're a God, Mr. Powers, I swear you won't regret this - I'm pretty fast, y'know?"[/color]

[color=lightslategray]"No, I'm definitely going to regret this. Definitely. But you [i]are[/i] fast, I'll give you that much..."[/color]

After holding onto Powers' outstretched hand for an uncomfortable period of time, Chad finally let go, before tentatively asking a question. [color=8B4513]"But, um... if you don't mind me asking, what's so important that we're skipping over my registration papers?"[/color]

Powers nodded, at the very least respecting this newcomer's attention to detail. Well, [i]selective[/i] attention to detail. Powers gave a nod. [color=lightslategray]"My secretary just got a call from Starbright- yes, I see you've heard of him before- one of his agents. In essence, he has indicated he has strong reason to believe that a group of heroes were kidnapped by a supervillain last night and are currently being held against their will somewhere. I don't know the specifics, obviously, or I would've found them already. But with all this Caustic nonsense going on, I've been busy managing the response."[/color] Powers reached down to his belt, unclipping a square device from it and twirling it in his fingers. [color=lightslategray]"This device is a multi-purpose tool called an IDD. Irregularity Detection Device. It's a very common tool for our restorative units, and its interface allows for the detection, isolation, and identification of nearby scientific anomalies. For example, on this interface, there's a miniature seismograph that can pick up on nearby vibrations. The device can also pick up on abnormal temperature, electromagnetic fields, gravitational fields, temporal fields, atmospheric pressure, basically anything that can be modified by superpowers."[/color] Powers tapped the interface of the device. [color=lightslategray]"In short, unless all of the heroes are [i]really[/i] drugged up, this device should flare up once you get anywhere near them."[/color] Powers tossed the device over to Chad. [color=lightslategray]"The profiles of the missing heroes is also loaded into the device. Obviously, it's a big city, but your powers lets you cross it fairly quickly, I imagine. I'd check out Brookside and Watervale first- it's probably easier to abduct people there then anywhere else."[/color] 

Powers looked sternly at Chad. [color=lightslategray]"Once you've found them, report back using the device. There should be a communication button on the side there. We also have a GPS on that device, so once you give us the call we can get reinforcements into the area ASAP."[/color] He gave Chad a curt nod. [color=lightslategray]"This is your moment, Chad. Now go make the most of it."[/color] Powers turned on heel, walking over to HERO One. [color=lightslategray]"Make sure to call once you've found them. Now I need to make a call of my own."[/color]

[color=lightslategray]"Good luck,"[/color] he added, before entering HERO One and vanishing again.

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[color=salmon]"Great!"[/color] Christina said with a wide smile. [color=salmon]"You won't regret this decision. This'll be a good place for you."[/color] Christina watched, an amused expression on her face as Pandora promptly phased away, returning later after turning Christina's business card into a flower. Nice. Christina looked up at Pandora, a warm expression on her face. [color=salmon]"Well, I'm glad you've decided to join us, and I'd really love to show you around, but I have a meeting I need to get to, STAT. Caustic's thrown a wrench into the works, for sure..."[/color] Christina reached down to her belt, her hand going past her pistol and removing, from her back pocket, a blocky square device and putting it on the table. [color=salmon]"But I do have somebody that would like to speak to you. Best wishes,"[/color] Christina said with a wave, before stepping outside and walking over to the cool-looking motorbike parked outside of Pandora's Potts. She straddled the bike before, with a loud whir, zooming off onto the street towards HERO One.

The device, meanwhile, softly flickered blue before projected a glowing image of an ebony-skinned bald head with cold, hardened eyes. Hugo Powers. [color=lightslategray]"Pandora,"[/color] the blue, floating head said, his dull animated eyes looking over at Pandora. [color=lightslategray]"I can't see you on this end, but I trust you can hear me well. I'd like to, first and foremost, congratulate you on your business success. Small business in Castleburg isn't always the easiest task to uphold. Secondly, though, I'd like to get to business, if possible, as soon as we can. HERO is in a time of need, and your services would be greatly appreciated at this time. The device that I'm emanating from is our newest line of IDD. Irregularity Detection Device. A tool that detects nearby scientific anomalies. Just recently, a group of some of our best heroes went missing, and we believed they've been abducted. Your skillset may be of importance to help get them back. They may be disorganized, but they are honest heroes, and your help would be highly appreciated."[/color] Powers paused.[color=lightslategray]"This device should signal you if you get near the heroes. Knowing them, even if they are in captivity, their power levels should be enough to set the device off even without actively exerting too much of their powers. What I need you to do is help locate them and free them, if possible."[/color]

After some background noise, Powers looked back at Pandora. [color=lightslategray]"Thank you for giving us a chance. As an organization, I assure you that we won't let you down,"[/color] he said, his holographic face flickering as the connection buffered for a moment before stabilizing. [color=lightslategray]"If you need to reach me, just use the device to communicate. Take care,"[/color] he said, before his face flickered away to nothingness, leaving Pandora alone again in the flower shop.

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