16521/Super Shopping Madness!

Super Shopping Madness!
Date of Scene:	08 December 2023
Location:	Rockefeller Center
Synopsis:	Christmas is saved by guest heroes!
Cast of Characters:	Megan Gwynn, Monet St. Croix, Singularity, Caleb Dykstra

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Megan Gwynn has posed:
It's getting closer to Christmas which means the malls are getting busier and busier. Today it seems there's a bit of fuss as there is a special event in the mall involving superheroes donating gifts and having their photos taken with kids! But they seem a bit short staffed! Who will step up to the plate?

Pixie is not a particularly prominent heroine but those faerie wings sure are flashy! Hey maybe she's even an elf, dressed in a bright green and black variant of her uniform, and as she moves to the Christmas themed photo set, she lays down her gift donation, getting ready for a swarm of kids.

Monet St. Croix has posed:
Monet is rather passe about this holiday. It's a celebration of crass consumerism and rather empty feelings. Whatever meaning there has to it has been long since swallowed up in an empty shell of suffering, stress, and competition with little greater purpose behind it than making a great many corporations immense amount of money.

On that marketing scale, she can only be impressed. She's about over with Megan, but hardly is noticable thanks tot he glowing girl.

Singularity has posed:
It has been a couple of years since Singularity has made notice of the holiday season. She has never really participated, because when it comes to it - what do you get a universe that has everything inside of her and no real wants. But that doesn't mean she doesn't enjoy joy and warmth and the pretty lights.

That's why over the Christmas Tree in the plaza, a portal starts to form. Dark blue at first, as it swirls and bends the space around it to form a whirlpool, it turns periwinkle and then white before out *POP*s a young woman.

Or a universe shaped like a young woman. Her skin is covered in the motiff of the universe within her, a swirl of stars, galaxies, nebula, and other natural phenomenom. Her eyes are a bright white, her mouth when she opens it a brilliant white as well with a light blue tongue.

With her arrival, she flits around the tree, taking it in, smelling it's freshness and claps her hands together in front of her bust.

Then she notices all the people down below, some turning to take pictures or video with their camera, and she waves enthusiastically, legs tucked behind her in an angle.

"Hello!" she offers happily, with enough pep to power a soldier across France in a single day.

Caleb Dykstra has posed:
Caleb has, over the years, accepted the fact that God is not all that it's cracked up to be. You put too much faith in him, and dang it's gonna come out as a disappointment. And this extends for the holidays. Still, he endures it because hey, his kid sister, Sheila has hopes and dreams, and her hopes and dreams are his as well.

Both are dressed for the season, wearing heavy clothing; he's dressed in darker colors, with a coat that is filled with pockets, while Sheila is wearing lighter colors, in beige and white. Both are also carrying bags, though not exactly holiday shopping ones.

When he spots the appearance of the 'universe girl', he smiles slightly, and moves to approach.

"Is this the girl you told me about?", Sheila asks.

"Yeah, that's her! She goes by the name 'Singularity'", Caleb replies. He waves, trying to catch her attention.

"Wow... She's so pretty and free!", Sheila comments.

Megan Gwynn has posed:
The flashy appearance of the galaxy girl makes many forget Faerie girl as they dart towards Singularity, stealing in delight. "Sooo pretty! Magic! Do it again!" some of them swarm her although most are held back by their parents and staff. "Single file now, wait your turn!"

The staff are delighted at the turn out of superheroes. Some even recognize Monet even if she doesn't draw as much attention to herself.

"Its Singularity, right? Would you be so kind as to sit on the big chair over there so kids can get their photo with you? We thought we would try something a bit different this year."

Monet St. Croix has posed:
The sudden arrival of Singularity catches Monet by total surprise. Just -what- the girl is.. THe fact that Monet can't get a single thing from her, but can /tell/ is composed over of the cosmos itself somehow. Megan can likely pick up for once the fact that Monet is completely slack jawed in total surprise and it actually takes her several seconds to catchup and go back to her normal neutrality.

ALl right, Megan seems to have an idea as to who they're dealing with.. So Monet remains silent, content to let the far more gregarious Pixie do the introductions

Singularity has posed:
To be fair, Singularity looks utterly confused when she's asked to sit in a chair. While she's thrilled to wave to kids and smile and all, she shakes her head when asked to sit, "Only want to observe!" the young woman frets, her little stars swirling inside of her.

She gives Caleb and Shiela a quick wave. "Hello, friend!" comes the greeting to Caleb, because everyone she meets is a friend until they prove otherwise.

But it's Megan that gets her attention as she floats down closer to the fairy mutant and her companion. "Hello!" she greets the pair, a hand raised and waved. "I am Singularity. I am a singularity!" comes her warm greetings. "Are you a Holiday Elf? I did not know they had wings!" She only has the most basic comprehension of the holiday, but she is quick to catch on when she's stolen someone's thunder and how to give it back.

She's not aware of Monet's probe on her, but she also gets a bright smile, her attention back to Pixie. "Your wings are very pretty!"

Caleb Dykstra has posed:
"Hello, Singularity!", Caleb says. But, as he says it, he frowns slightly.

He looks at Megan, whom he's seen on more than one occasion, and he politely nods. "Pleased to see you again."

He gives Monet a glance, and he's reminded of the rather recent ordeal with Emplate, and frowns; Sheila got to her dorm in Happy Harbor still clinging to him.

But, he prefers to focus on the good things. "So, what've you been up to?", he asks Singularity.

Megan Gwynn has posed:
Some of the kids pout and start chanting "Singularity! Singularity!" it seems they came here for a show one way or the other. The staff seem a bit disappointed that Singularity does not want to sit in a chair and take photos with hyperactive kids. "Oh no, you want to disappoint eager kids? Well how about a fun little skit to demonstrate your powers to an eager crowd? Yes yes, the heroic singularity versus the evil imps who are trying to steal Christmas!" he glances at Monet and Megan as he says that.

Pixie giggles a bit, wings turning slightly pink, "Ooh that could be funn, we're the evil faeries come to steal presents and Galaxy girl is here to stop us!?" she winks and playfully elbows Monet, "How about it? I'll bet we could get you some fake faerie wings too!" she grins at Caleb, recognizing him vaguely from somewhere, "Heey! It's...Uh...Castiel? Carob? Cal..." the name eludes her just at the moment, "Wanna be an evil faerie?" she offers.

Monet St. Croix has posed:
Monet is for once very, very quiet when it comes to interacting with others. If she could run into Jean in Phoenix mode, that would at least be something on a level of personal experience that she could grasp. she looks rather, rather disoriented before it fades and she goes to take in and out a breath. Of course this season has to decide to be weirder than usual just to get even for something or other.

Glancing over at Singularity with an.. And who might you be? Expression on her face. That SIngularity probably does not notice.

Singularity has posed:
Show off her powers? Singularity looks slightly unsure. Nico once told her that her powers were... what was the word that she used when they were walking on a beach in Arcadia.

Oh. Right. Overpowered.

But with Pixie joining in, the young woman bends a little to the peer pressure. "I can do a little." comes her unsure answer as she fidgets her fingers together, floating in place as the kids are chanting at her. Her voice has a light lit to it. A pleasant tone that sounds like stars would twinkle when she speaks.

She says to the two, though. "May be better. Other way around. Most of my powers? Teleport. Gravity. Enegery beams." she explains. She's willing to do either, but she wants to make sure that the two women understand exactly what it is that the little pocket universe can do.

As she notices Caleb's frown though, she looks concerned. "Are you well?" she asks him with a slightly confused face. "You look upset." Her hands go up to clasp together over where her heart would be if she had one.

Her attention returns to Monet and she tilts her head. "You are very pretty." she says with an affirming nod. But really, she tells everyone they're pretty - and she means it. As a little universe, she likes the way people look. But Monet is pretty for a human and she recognizes it.

Caleb Dykstra has posed:
"No, I'm fine...", Caleb replies, "Just a few recent events that have taken their toll", he points to Monet, "and she was in the middle of a very recent one, that scared my kid sister half to death." You can see by his expression that he doesn't blame Monet for the events, but she certainly reminds him of them. Sheila has an easier time, as kids normally bounce back from traumatic events quicker than adults.

"I, uhhm... What?", Caleb is taken aback by Pixie's question. "An evil elf...?" He narrows his eyes, "You mean, like, the Grinch?"

He looks back at Singularity when she mentions her arsenal. "Whoa, whoah, WHOAH!!", is exclaimed almost panicky. "No blasting, shooting, quantum energizing, or whatever other multiversebabble on cute lil' old me, please!" He shrugs, "Squishy lil human, here!"

"I bet you could take it, Caleb!", Sheila says with a smirk.

Caleb's head turns slowly to Sheila, "Don't help. Remember what happened with that big robot thing...?"

And that is a good way to shut her up, because her look just about goes into shock. "Okay, maybe that's not the best idea..."

He looks back to Pixie, "So, what else is on the cards?"

Megan Gwynn has posed:
"Allllright!" one of the staff turns on some cheesy spooky music that sounds like it came from the Grinch or something similar. "Take it away!"

Megan grins and nods, only too eager to put on a show for a hungry crowd. With a snap of her fingers, she creates a simple glamour, creating faerie wing illusions that seem to grow from both Monet and Caleb's backs. Then she rubs her hands, blows a little faerie dust into the crowds to add a bit of flashiness to her little show and then she starts to hover a few feet off the ground, nearing the pile of gifts that surround the stage. Along with a nice big Santa chair, there is a little winter garden with light up Christmas trees, some wire reindeer pulling a red sleigh and of course the gifts piled high in the sleigh.

"Hehehe come on minions! Let's steal these gifts for ourselves and ruin Christmas!" she starts to grab some presents, cackling madly.

Monet St. Croix has posed:
The chatter by Singularity makes M's head spin. "I do believe that the Kryptonians would enjoy meeting you. And Doctor Richards if you've not met him. And Doctor McCoy." He wouldn't even tell her he was a doctor, not a quantum theorist! "Ah, thank you?" Would be the response over from Singularity. Megan can probably pick up enough body cues from M to get an idea that the girl's head was swimming and she was very, very confused.

Poor M, so completely in over her head to the point it ws showing!

Singularity has posed:
"Reed? I have met friend Reed and Susan!" Singularity offers cheerfully. "He has done tests. Will visit again soon." She apparently isn't bothered by Reed's curiosity as the young woman smiles brilliant, which just seems to make her glow more brightly.

When Sheila encourages Sing, she giggles melodically. "I promise. Will not be dangerous!" With that promise made, she turns her attention to the sleigh and the gifts.

"Oh no! Cannot let you. Take gifts!" she announces and she teleports up into the sky with an audible *BLIP*. Once she's up there, she starts to flit around, using null-powered light energy to make colorful blasts as she fires at Pixie. It's like laser tag, really!

Though all she does is giggle, watching the fairy flit around. She's interesting! And it makes her distracted for a moment before she turns to her 'helpers'. "Do I need to punish you?" she asks, firing more light beams at the pair.

Pew Pew.

Caleb Dykstra has posed:
"MWAHAHAHA!! We shall take all the gifts! And the children will cry!!" This is Caleb acting for the children, right down to the youngest of them.

And he too starts to play it out, snatching one gift, two gifts, three gifts - this last one he hides under his coat, "WHOOMP!", and he runs away comedically, lifting his feet off the ground, cackling like crazy, "Down with Christmas... Children crying... La-la-la-la!"

Sheila is in the middle of the audience, and, being older in her pre-teens, she chuckles and even shakes his head at the comedy his big brother's pulling.

Megan Gwynn has posed:
Megan Gwynn continues to cackle evilly...Until Galaxy girl makes. a flashy entrance, hovering in the air and 'blasting' then with light orbs! "Oof! Watch out for Galaxy Girl's orbs of light! We faeries of darkness cannot stand the light! Sihal Novarum Chinoth!"r
She extends a hand, summoning a glowing pink portal, "Quick, send the gifts to the dark faerie realm before she can stop us!" and she hurls a handful into said portal..

Singularity has posed:
Singularity eeps as Megan starts to teleport the presents away. "Oh no! She's getting the presents! Quickly! Help me pull them back!" She starts clapping her hands, encouraging the other children to do the same, to cheer her own.

And as she does so, she tries to figure out where the nexus of Pixie's teleport is to form her own teleport to start to pull them back to her in the periwinkle teleport she forms herself.

And for Caleb? He'll feel a tug on him. Gravity. Singularity is it's mistress, and she is pulling Caleb back towards her before he gets outside of her effective range. "You will not escape. Evil fairy!"

Caleb Dykstra has posed:
"One... Two...", Caleb hurls the presents into the portal, and pull the last one from his coat, "Three!" He cackles, "MWAHAHAHAHA!! Christmas shall be ruined!! And the children's hearts shall grow cold!! And..."

Huh??

Had to confess, he didn't expect that. But hey, he gathers himself given how this is all a play, and flails!! "ARGH!! Blast the Galaxy Girl!! She has me! She has me! Nooooooo..."

Megan Gwynn has posed:
Megan Gwynn continues to cackle evilly as she girls more gifties into her evil portal..But before she can create a second one, Singularity taps into her portal, creating an opening..And after she flees into the portal after the gifts, bith the gifts and Megan pop out of Sing's portal. "Oh no! How did that happen?" she pauses midair, scratching her head in mock confusion.

Singularity has posed:
With the children clapping and cheering her own, Singularity pulls all of the presents back out and sets them on the ground. "Now. Have to chase away. Bad people. Clap loudly!" she says, with the kids starting to clap and cheer.

Though she knows both of these people are not bad. And it sort of confuses her, but she offers Pixie a winning smile. She's trying, really.

Caleb Dykstra has posed:
As the cheer begins, Caleb takes this as a cue to try and escape the pull more frantically - which, if Singularity permits, he will do so to run off stage and disappear into the crowd, allowing for the chase away line and the interlude to 'the ongoing battle between the forces of good and evil for the soul of Christmas'.

Megan Gwynn has posed:
Megan Gwynn gives a dramatic Yelp as she is pulled away by Galaxy girl. "Oh no! our evil plot has been thwarted by the incredible Galaxy Girl! Ahhhhh! We will get you next time!" but for now the presents are saved and the crowd erupts in cheers. The End.