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Kaden Merlovich sat behind his desk and looked over a whole field of different holoscreens. The news showed mercury city as a small, illegal casino was being quickly surrounded by the police. The news anchor outside was going about how this was a bold move, as the casino was owned by a notorious crime family. Mr Merlovich made a face. The families in Mercury City were angry criminal eccentrics. Nothing more, they may have to deal with alien invasions in that town, but they were spared the true terror of really bloodthirsty and capable mobsters. And he sat ontop of it all, a Billionaire and philanthropist. He leaned back in his chair and pondered. He had a vision, a grand plan. To make this town better. By the book. His own team of heroes. They would clean these streets up. His legacy would be assured.
The office in which he sat took up most part of the 20'th floor. Everything around him was incredibly polished, chrome, gold and white as far as the eye could seem. His chair likely cost more then the everage man made in half a year.
”ARCHIE” he said as a hologram popped up next to him.
”I believe we said not to call me that Mr Merlovich?” A disemobied voice spoke and the hologram made a face of dissaproval.
”Arc sounds so.... Try hardy.” The man complained as he began scrolling trough a list of names.
”You could call me by my full designation. Artificial Realtime Computer” It, the hologram, said with a deper frown on its transparent blue face. Kaden waved that idea away. ”No way. That is to much of a mouthfull.”
”IF you say so. The algorythm you asked me for is done.” The hologram answered.
”I saw. Are you sure this is correct”
”Indeed sir. They fit the total equation parimiters by 98 percent.”
”...A failed fey invader, a alocholic alien and a mentally challenged... thing...” He started to mumble
”A repentant fey invader, a formidable brawler and a” The hologram trailed of. ”A unfortunate victim of science”
”Atleast the female portion of the team seem capable. A math genius, a illusionist and... wait a minute She's a villain!”
”No. She is not. Her family she is. She is the white lamb of the lot”
”Oh geez. That must be rough...” He looked at the last name. ”There is a rat... I hate rats... I really, really hat rats.”
”98 Percent....”
”Fine.”
-----------HQ---------
The lobby of the Slight Heroics HQ was about the size of five regular one room appartments. The decor was sparse but fancy, the lights where bright and white with reliefs in gold. Leading past it was a corridor, equally white and gold, leading to the briefing room, where a large oval table awaited. The would be heroes sat around it, having been led here one at a time by a hologram. At the head of the table, stood Kaden. His hologram helper next to him.He cut a handsome profile, around 50, gray hair and a body that looked like he lived on the gym. His hand clasped firmly behind his back
”Hello friends, welcome to my project. All of you have been chosen for your talents. I believe in time, you will become this cities finest paragons of justice and truth.” He eyed them, sizing them up. ”...But First things first. I am Kaden Merlovich, owner of Miracle Machinery. I am also your funder.” He leaned forward.
”Before I tell you your first tasks, any questions?"
The office in which he sat took up most part of the 20'th floor. Everything around him was incredibly polished, chrome, gold and white as far as the eye could seem. His chair likely cost more then the everage man made in half a year.
”ARCHIE” he said as a hologram popped up next to him.
”I believe we said not to call me that Mr Merlovich?” A disemobied voice spoke and the hologram made a face of dissaproval.
”Arc sounds so.... Try hardy.” The man complained as he began scrolling trough a list of names.
”You could call me by my full designation. Artificial Realtime Computer” It, the hologram, said with a deper frown on its transparent blue face. Kaden waved that idea away. ”No way. That is to much of a mouthfull.”
”IF you say so. The algorythm you asked me for is done.” The hologram answered.
”I saw. Are you sure this is correct”
”Indeed sir. They fit the total equation parimiters by 98 percent.”
”...A failed fey invader, a alocholic alien and a mentally challenged... thing...” He started to mumble
”A repentant fey invader, a formidable brawler and a” The hologram trailed of. ”A unfortunate victim of science”
”Atleast the female portion of the team seem capable. A math genius, a illusionist and... wait a minute She's a villain!”
”No. She is not. Her family she is. She is the white lamb of the lot”
”Oh geez. That must be rough...” He looked at the last name. ”There is a rat... I hate rats... I really, really hat rats.”
”98 Percent....”
”Fine.”
-----------HQ---------
The lobby of the Slight Heroics HQ was about the size of five regular one room appartments. The decor was sparse but fancy, the lights where bright and white with reliefs in gold. Leading past it was a corridor, equally white and gold, leading to the briefing room, where a large oval table awaited. The would be heroes sat around it, having been led here one at a time by a hologram. At the head of the table, stood Kaden. His hologram helper next to him.He cut a handsome profile, around 50, gray hair and a body that looked like he lived on the gym. His hand clasped firmly behind his back
”Hello friends, welcome to my project. All of you have been chosen for your talents. I believe in time, you will become this cities finest paragons of justice and truth.” He eyed them, sizing them up. ”...But First things first. I am Kaden Merlovich, owner of Miracle Machinery. I am also your funder.” He leaned forward.
”Before I tell you your first tasks, any questions?"