Collab with [@Omega Man]

[b]Two Weeks Later….[/b]

Abby's article included a picture of Eris kissing Kate, which was published. The headline and article were quite scathing. The article hints that Kate is working with or in a relationship with the villain and that Kate didn’t do a very good job helping the injured concert goers. 

Of course, she didn’t care much for the article; it was not as crucial as her current objective. However, part of her got some pleasure thinking about how much emotional pain it would cause both of them for humiliating her.  Another article was printed about the recent murder of a scientist. This murder was quite brutal. And the writer of the report, Timmy suggests that perhaps there is a serial killer on the loose. This article made Abby quite anxious, and she would need to keep an eye on him. 


[b]Elsewhere in Liberty City...[/b]

Abby Blavatsky arrived at her apartment, or rather, Erika Muller did. She didn't realize somebody had let themselves in already. Still wearing Megaplex's spiked helmet, Judy Juggernaut was waiting for her.

"You were harder to find than I expected." The nearly seven feet tall powerhouse had stated dramatically. "An acquaintance of mine is putting a team together. It's easier to do with a telepath."

Abby stood in the doorway, looking like a statue. Slowly, she closed the door behind her, taking a few steps forward. She didn't know how this woman found her apartment or that she was a telepath. 

The blonde stared at her for a few moments before a smile of sinister glee appeared on her face. [color=f26522]"I'm listening." [/color]

“The overseer is aware of your abilities and wants you to turn a few people to our side. Superheroes and government oversight are getting out of control.” Judy Juggernaut explained as she looked around the very odd place of residence. It almost looked as if the person living there didn’t know what everyday life would look like. 

[color=f26522]“What kind of people are you looking to have on your side? And who is this overseer you're referencing? And how did you learn of my identity?” [/color] She asked carefully. Her eyes were focused on the other woman. She needed to tread carefully because if she got angry, Abby would become a smear on the floor. She wondered if she was with the government or perhaps a mercenary for hire. Was she being sent to bring Abby back to the lab? But this brickshit house of a woman didn’t look like any of these. So for now, she could be somewhat at ease. 

“Some guy found his superhero mother’s gear and thinks he’s a hero now. Before he tries creating a support group or super team, the Overseer wants to take them down. We found you after that scene at the concert in Middle Park. Unlike the Daily Trumpet, we do REAL background checks. The boss even has some info regarding your past…” the helmeted Juggernaut informed the young girl. 

[color=f26522]“Mmm, sounds easy enough. Tell me more about this hero?” [/color]  Her ears perked up at the mention of her past. What kind of information could they have about her. It was a worrisome thought, and something she’d like to learn when the time was right. [color=f26522]“Since I will join your little group, I would like a costume like yours. I do want to keep my identity a secret.” [/color] Her eyes peered over to the [url=https://i.etsystatic.com/19566895/r/il/99da34/4990204718/il_fullxfull.4990204718_rq0p.jpg ]mask[/url] tThatwas hanging on the wall to her left. It was a mask made from a goat's skull and painted and adorned with occult symbols. Leather straps were on the back to be fastened to the head. The mask she had bought or perhaps found somewhere, because it seemed to call to her. Wanting to be in her possession.   The idea of this costume slowly formed in her mind. 

A few hours later.

In her new costume, Abby walks towards the prison where they keep a hero captive. Her first assignment in the Dark Alliance was to break this hero so he would join their cause. Abby thought that could be simple enough, considering her abilities. She adjusts the white tie of her matching suit. [color=f26522] “Easy enough."[/color] She told Judy as they approached the cell where the hero was being held. The hero whose name Abby learned was Kid Cosmo, could see a figure coming into view. The figure wore a white suit and a strange mask with equally strange symbols. 

Abby stood in front of the cell, her mask hiding a smile. She now knew what it felt like to be on the other side of a cell door. A few feet away, the hero could hear a voice starting to speak to him.[color=f26522]“You're wondering why you are here? Well, I can help enlighten you on your current situation. Your teammates have abandoned you. They thought you were the weak link in their group. That is why they are not putting any effort into trying to rescue you. However, my employer thinks differently. They believe that you have great potential. And we can help you achieve your full potential.”[/color] The voice spoke in a soft and gentle tone. A tone one would hear from a lover. The voice's gender was hard to tell as it fluctuated between male and female. Abby was trying to read his mind to learn more about him. And use that information to help break him.