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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Feb 6, 2017 22:07:30 GMT
Herbert could understand that...
"My parents told me that at the start, Olympus was so fragile that utter a single whisper and it would break," he muttered. (OOC: Gladiator quote off!)
Herbert shook himself out of the pop culture. "Nathan, please, just tell me everything! I have so much to tell you!"
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Post by Nathan Cloud on Feb 6, 2017 22:24:53 GMT
'Yes, well it was true. But I met a man once you told me that when destruction smiles at you, all you can do is smile back. I told Captain Omega that, after the Redeemer started wiping us out. He asked me if I had smiled back after Jack died. I told you he should know; we were friends after all,' Nathan muttered bitterly. (OOC: Gladiator quote off!) 'I left Olympus shortly afterwards on the promise not to use my powers. I left my identity as Spectre behind with it. Fucking morons,' Nathan said derisively.
'That was Jack's costume,' he said, pointing to the second one. 'He was a lot like you Herbert. He could only absorb a couple of powers at a time but they were easier to access. He was a good hero, but it didn't stop the Redeemer from killing him,' Nathan said quietly. 'That's why I took an interest in you. Maybe I thought I could make up for my mistake. You could be the one to take down the Redeemer. But kid,' he looked at Herbert sadly; 'you can't even control a single power. We'll never train you in time.'
He opened the glass and handed Jack's costume to Herbert. 'Here, have it. You'll need it to hide when the Redeemer destroys Olympus. Because he will. No doubt about it.'
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Feb 6, 2017 22:35:00 GMT
Herbert accepted the costume; it was in light colours, gold and creams. It looked hopeful, like a beacon to those watching. It was beautiful; a little oudated. Flares on the back of the legs, weird string things on the gloves. He'd get that changed but for now... a long light coloured cape.
"Thank you Nathan, it's beautiful. I thought I was the only one?" He forgot that though as he realised what Nathan had said.
"Please, don't give up on me! I've just worked out how to bring them out, we'll work harder, please don't give up on me." He found a chair and slumped back into it. "It's hard enough trying to believe in myself anyway," he said sadly.
"But believe me," he said determination on his face. "I'll die before I leave this world to the Redeemer."
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Post by Nathan Cloud on Feb 6, 2017 22:40:58 GMT
'You're welcome kid,' Nathsn said. 'Those flares are cool right?'
'No you're right. I'm not giving up,' Nathan said, his face set. 'We've come too far, and I'm going to stay right here and fight for this lost cause!' he exclaimed. 'You may the only person who can combat Mr Clock, so you're going to work harder than before, and so am i! I'll work out this power of it kills me. And it just may, knowing how volatile it can be,' he said, running his head from where he had been thrown into the beer machine.
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Feb 6, 2017 22:51:18 GMT
Herbert gave him a flat look. "No."
Herbert nodded. "That's the spirit, Nathan! if I die, that fucking stopwatch is coming with me!" He sobered up quickly. "We can start with Olem. I've told you about Olem, right? Nathan, Chris came back and admitted that Olem killed her, just like my dream. He's also been killing others, executing them with a gun. We have to stop him. Alex is never around and Chris is too fragile about it right now. It's you and me! He tried to kill Chris and we have to stop him befor ehe does it again."
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Post by Nathan Cloud on Feb 7, 2017 20:38:12 GMT
'Wait what?' Nathan said, drawn from his trance. 'Olem is killing people? Is he that emo kid who hangs around with the diary? Jesus, he killed the bimbo? Then she came back?' He sat on the ground, running his head. 'This is like an episode of Lost. The name was all too appropriate.'
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Feb 7, 2017 20:45:18 GMT
Herbert nodded. "Yeah, he is. He's also an ex solider, who killed Supers, so we have to be ready. But he's got his own messed up morality. He executes criminals; I agree they should be taken in but what he's doing is murder. He goes out to hunt them. I also had a dream of him beating a man. I'm sure the guy was bad, but still..." he locked his eyes on Nathan. "So I need to control your power now; you can absorb his power. Then I only have to worry about his gun but I figure my electricity will work. If we train." Herbert looked around the room, still holding the costume. "There must be some techniques you picked up, working with Olympus. With Jack," he muttered, looking down at the suit.
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Post by Nathan Cloud on Feb 7, 2017 20:54:31 GMT
Nathan nodded. 'Okay kid. That makes sense, and I can't really say I give much of a shit, but if its going to help you train, let's go hunt that bastard.'
He led Herbert up another lift, to a room covered in tv screens. Nathan rummaged around in one corner, working on something. The ground was padded. 'This was just one of our training rooms. I made some personal modifications to the screens which I reckon will work well now.'
The Karate Kid suddenly flickered onto every screen (the original 1970s version obviously!)Daniel was being taught to 'wax on, wax off.'
Nathan turned to Herbert. 'So, we're going to train Karate Kid style! And I'm looking for Karate Kid 2 quality fighting, not Karate Kid 3, okay? Now, we know you gain your power by tapping into the emotions of others and how they feel, but also your own feelings for them. It's kind of like a big mixing pot,' Nathan said, scrunching his hands together. 'You have to be honest though Herbert,' he warned him. 'No more bullshit. If you have daddy issues, it's time to face them if you want his power!'
'So,' Nathan moved up to the side, as if blocking a punch to his chest. 'Wax on,' he said as he used his right hand. 'Wax off,' with his left. 'Got it? I want you to block my punches, add electricity to the blows.'
Nathan pulled on big rubber mitts from a drawer. 'I'm ready!' He did a leisurely punch at Herbert's chest.
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Feb 7, 2017 21:03:07 GMT
Herbert stopped a smile; Nathan really did have a way with words. He followed him up to the training room and gasped as he saw it. It was perfect, with padded floors, props and dummies, all in a tasteful chrome with dark colours. Jesus, Nathan was rich...
He listened to what Nathan said and shook his head. "I haven't got daddu issues, I think." He looked at the screen playing Karate Kid.
"I love that movie," Herbert smiled. "I used to watch it with my dad...," he closed his eyes and embraced the love he had for his dad. He thought of the anger he felt from Olem and the Redeemer. He also embraced the love he had for his mother. His father felt the same, surely; in a different way but still. That love united them and the power. Easy emotions to tap into.
He felt the light hit on his face and jumped back, gritting his teeth and tapping into the power his emotions had brought out. Electricity flickered along his arms and as the next punch came in, yelped.
"Nathan, you getting hit by the-" the punch landed on Herbert's raised hand, and the electricity connected with the gloves. Herbert pulled it back but it still sent a shock which disabled Nathan's knees. Herbert pulled him up.
"Maybe you should wear some armour or something? I can't afford to shock you. Unless you try absorbing it?"
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Post by Nathan Cloud on Feb 7, 2017 21:24:15 GMT
'Absorb it!' Nathan said as he was pulled up, his hair in a big static mess. 'Oh yeah, why I think about absorbing it! I'll tell you why! I didn't expect it first time!' Nathan cried! 'But this is great! Okay!' He grinned.
'The gloves are off,' he threw them aside. 'Time to use my power again. Jesus, I've almost forgotten how to use it for combat,' he said thoughtfully. 'Oh well!'
'Wax on, kid! Remember!' He punched Herbert again.
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Feb 7, 2017 21:30:19 GMT
Herbert dodged it, getting into a fighting stance. "Okay, Nathan, I'll go easy with it though, just in case." He blocked another punch, a little slowly but practice makes perfect.
They sparred for a bit, back and forth. Sweat started to drip from Herbert as he enfused his punches with electricity. He still felt slow, but he was sure his punches would do more damage if Nathan wasn't focused on absorbing each hit and expelling it. Nathan's gloves were quickly fried however and a burning smell stated to reek.
Still channeling the emotions, he pushed past a punch and put a hand towards Nathan's chest.
"Wax on!" He cried. The hand connected with Nathan and the electricity went reeling up his body. Herbert held back on the power but he still reckoned that would have hurt.
(OOC: You react; sort of a mini expel of energy so like a small shockwave.)
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Post by Nathan Cloud on Feb 7, 2017 21:46:31 GMT
Nathan was knocked off his feet, but almost instantly he leapt back up using a Jackie Chan floor flip thing.
He swung round and delivered a kick straight into Herbert's gut that was powered by the electricity he had been a absorbing. (OOC; you react)
'Whoa,' Nathan stopped; 'I just kind of blacked out for a moment there. I'll be fine; I just need some crisps, some biscuits, some cola if you have some.' He shook his head. 'What just happened?' He looked around, bemused.
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Feb 7, 2017 22:13:06 GMT
Herbert was on his back; the kick had thrown him off his feet. The electricity was fine though, as Herbert had absorbed that easily though The energy on his arms flickered away as he let go of the emotions fuelling it.
Shaking his head, he sat up. "Wow, Nathan, how'd you do that?" He nodded as Nathan said that. "That's a good idea though; we've been fighting for a while now. We can have some snacks, what Karate Kid and maybe I'll try shooting some targets? I don't know, it your call, Miagi."
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Post by Nathan Cloud on Feb 7, 2017 22:19:51 GMT
Nathan nodded, putting aside his actual impressive feat.
'You said it kid! Nothing says training like Karate Kid! And actually, I have a few tricks to show you anyway! To the cinema!'
'The what?' Herbert started before Nathan led him back upstairs to his penthouse, and into a small cinema, complete with popcorn stand, pick and mix, and movie posters in its little lobby.
(OOC: Grab what you want and fill in gaps as this rush to the screen happens to save time)
They sat down in front of the screen but the lights didn't dim as Karate Kid began playing.
'Okay kid, you're actually making great progress! Now I want you to practice absorbing the colours on the screen, and also the sound. Take your time. We have a whole trilogy,' he grinned.
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Feb 7, 2017 23:09:48 GMT
Herbert sat there, still amazed by Nathan's place. Words didn't justify it. he checked his phone, sending off a text before just staring at the screen.
"Shouldn't we just focus on one power?" Nathan just gave him a look so he sighed, wondering how he'd do it. "Well, this would be easier if you told me some emotions about yourself that I can connect to. Not superficial stuff. Deeper, driving emotions. I'll see if I can empathise. And even if I an do that, how do I absorb colours and sound? What do you think of when you do it? When I go invisible it's more of an instinct."
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