[center][h1][color=gold]Queen of Gold[/color][/h1][/center]

As a few cops came in, including one dressed more like another superhero than a police officer, Kate's mood only soured further. When Supercop spoke as if everything was hunky-dory, and referred to the dead hero as if he was just another inventory item to be signed off on, Kate was visibly bristling with anger, focused squarely on the Big Pig.

Fortunately, someone else spoke before she had a chance to fly off the chain. And to Kate's relief, it was someone who appeared to have a functioning brain! She was clearly a scientist of some sort, and countered Supercop's nonchalance about the situation with a far more accurate outlook (at least to Kate) on what had gone down.

[quote=@Stern Algorithm]
[color=a187be]"I haven't had the chance to thank you yet, so thank you for supporting Spellbound against the attacker."[/color] [...]
[color=a187be]"You had some harsh words for us back there, and deservedly so. I am not thrilled by our performance and we could really benefit from having someone who knows what they're doing showing us the ropes."[/color][/quote]

Upon being addressed (and her work finally acknowledged) by the scientist lady, Kate's mood improved considerably. She was still upset, and rightfully so...but being distracted from Supercop and the others was a good thing.

[color=gold]"I like you. You see the truth,"[/color] Kate replied, in a clear change of demeanor from how she had addressed anyone else in the building. [color=gold]"And you're not the leader here? What a shame."[/color] Kate sighed, in both disappointment and digression. She continued, her voice taking on a more measured and even regal quality than before.

[color=gold]"I am not a teacher. I'm used to working with trained, lifelong warriors. But, since you clearly cannot teach yourselves..."[/color] Kate sighed, and spent a few moments pondering. [color=gold]"I could try. But I would not be kind,"[/color] she said, allowing a brief, slight grin.

After another moment she continued. [color=gold]"And, if [i]you[/i] ever need my help,"[/color] she said, emphasizing the "you" in a way that made it very clear that offer was not extended to the rest of the room, [color=gold]"You shall have it."[/color]

Kate finally turned to the rest of the room, contempt returning to her face. [color=gold]"The rest of you..."[/color] she said, shaking her head instead of finishing her sentence.

She turned to leave, and as she walked out of the door she called back, [color=gold]"I'm in town. Find me if you need me, or cause enough ruckus to get on the news. I like the news."[/color]

With that, she sprouted her great wings, broke into a sprint, and was gone.

[@Stern Algorithm]