5659/Return of the Mack (Ninja)

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Return of the Mack (Ninja)
Date of Scene: 20 March 2021
Location: Financial District
Synopsis: Spider-Man and Owari reconnect, and share costume design and dating advice. Like superheroes/ninja do.
Cast of Characters: Peter Parker, Chizue Nakamura




Peter Parker has posed:
It's Saturday Night, and the city is alive with the party people. Unfortunately, that also means the crooks are out and about, as well. So, short time for study, long time for patrol.

Spider-Man, moving through the valleys between buildings and the man-made mesas, and he's humming along to himself. Currently, it's "Axel F." He has no idea why, it's just right there. Maybe he can do Jan Hammer next.
Spidey lands on one of the shorter buildings, slowing to a stop and walking to the edge to gaze down at the people.

New York. What a town.

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    "You're late."Not that she set a time, or even called ahead of course. The voice though, well it's clearly Owari but the voice has been remodulated again. Less glitchy, and a little more growly for lack of a better way to put it. Not that she's even visible, at first anyway. As is the Ninja way, but of course. Her location's only forcast with the intention twisting of a shoe against the rooftop gravel, just to be polite and let Spider-man know where to look.

    "If you're looking for the Green Dragon boys, I already sent them packing back to China town. Curious they were this far from home though, right?"and finally a vague shimmer and a momentary flicker of shadow as the wind blows, much improved stealth tech it seems. "Or were you looking for somebody else tonight?"

Peter Parker has posed:
Spider-Man jumped. No threat, and typical ninja stuff. He takes a deep breath.

"Boy, you LOVE cultivating an air of mysterious danger wherever you go, don't you?!" He shakes his head. "Hello, Owari. I was just doing the general patrol. Nice to know I'm not the only one out there..."

A short pause. "...How are you holding up? It's been awhile since we last met."

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    "Awwr, don't be lonely Spider-man."And finally she lets the cloak down, In a wave of pixels the space behind her is replaced with -ninja-. What remains is the dim glow of red Neon, an outline of a Ninja and her kit which in the end comes across more like pixelated yellow neon light than anything. As if animated, flickering subtly as she moves to produce the illusion of animated frames. That mask too is new, wonderfully detailed and then lit with the glow of a "neon exoskeleton" to cast a dim glow on that cartoonishy derpy looking Tanuki face beneath. "Even if you don't see me all the time, I see you plenty."And hey the mouth even moves, complete with vague stop/starts like a bad dub.

    That gear is different too, thigh pouches for one. One knee pad replaced with what looks like a spiked knee cap, Vambraces now extending up to the elbow. At her side theres a pair of swords of course, outlined too which makes the metallic power pickups built into the grip all the more apparent. Heck even that poncho is fringed now, and offcentered away from those swords. Just to tie the entire thing together is that bright coiled scarf around her neck, one end fluttering in the breeze at like..12 frames a second. "I'm good, got my sword finally squared away. Updated the suit, new artist put his touches on. I've even got like, six facial expressions I can scroll through."

Peter Parker has posed:
Spider-Man nods. "I was going to say that I liked the new outfit, and can understand having a new look can be enjoyable..."
He takes a few steps closer. "...but right now, I'm just glad you're okay. I was worried about you."

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    "I was bound to lose sooner or later, not my fault a blade to the heart couldn't stop him."Theres a little shrug at that, which just looks all the stranger with that strobbing stop motion. "You worry too much, I know I was good enough to be sent here to kill him and so I will. It's only failure if I don't learn from it, right?"That mask blinking between derpy and grinning toothily.

    "I was getting sloppy anyway, I earned the loss."She does take the moment to helpfully turn on her little spider beacon, if only because she forgot earlier. "Still single, still ninja, little wiser. Hows you, Mr. Friendly Neighborhood? Still breathing without a checklist, even though your teacher hasn't been around to wipe your nose?"

Peter Parker has posed:
Spidey shrugs. "I gotta be me, Owari. Besides, in spite of the villains of the city wanting to chew me up, I've still proven to be inedible." He does smile a little at the recovered-and-wiser Owari. "Well, if you ever watched those ROCKY movies I mentioned once or twice, you'd have a pretty good handle on me. I have been thinking about other places, though. Gotham City and Metropolis. I've discovered links between some of the criminal operations here being connected to ones in those other two cities."

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    "I've been to Metropolis, fought lady Centipede there infact. What she was doing there has never been illuminated, but she's not the sort of person who does anything on a whim."Theres a humm at that as she walks past, in that herky jerky animated sort've way. It's eerie in person, out in the world right? Anywho content to post up near the edge to peer down into the city below. "Normally when talking about hero stuff I'm strictly, law and order. Don't kill the bad guys, but Gotham is just plain different. The bad eggs there just keep getting out, and they're all so very bad. There comes a point where just detaining them ceases to be logical, and the danger they represent greater than the capacity of law enforcemnt to detain."

    "Metropolis is a dead city to me, Super Man makes it too dangerous for me to ever visit. We both know I'm a criminal, and whilst that doesn't stop me from being a champion for justice and life? He fails to distinguish it seems to me, and he cannot be resisted. Nor can he be reasoned with it seems, a man utterly convinced of his own personal moral authority and the unresistable force to back it up?"Theres a sigh at that. "He's a pet owner."

Peter Parker has posed:
Spider-Man nods, listening intently. "Well...be that as it may, it doesn't change the fact that there are people who need help. And if Superman and Supergirl are out of town because the world needs saving, well...someone has to do something, you know."
He looks out at the city. "So...I've been looking at the best way to set up Spider-Comm nodes in Gotham and Metropolis, so that Spider-Comm can work there. I can travel there, but I'm disconned from the network when I do. That CEO is the penultimate case of Rich Kid-itis, but Waynetech hardware is no joke. At least he is smart enough to hire the right people."

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    "WIRES would work. You have the signal repeaters here connected to the net already, well rig it to encrypt and bounce through the net to another signal repeater in Gotham or where ever else you want it. It would take time to install the repeaters across the city of course, and whilst I'm quite content to lend you access here to the entire cell network I've hijacked?"Theres a humm there. "Hardware faults happen, but usually it's cell tower maintenance guys. My kit is designed to look legit, so usually they'll uninstall and reinstall it because it looks like it belongs there. I'd need time however to examine the network infrastructure over there, then time and help building the hardware. Then hijacking the boxes."

    "Now technically we've already broken the law once we touch a tower, but I don't think ever Superman would object to that. The bigger problem is just maintaining the network, we'd need 2-3 people who can get to cell towers on the sly in either city. That all tied together, would give you a very stable network."And a glance over her shoulder. "Doable but logistically challenging, and I don't know if you want to risk hanging out with me in Metropolis."

Peter Parker has posed:
Spider-Man hmmed. "Well, there is another route. The same one I use here, a custom Stingray box that is installed and mimics an actual cell tower. The Spider-Stingray, however, doesn't steal data...it legiitimizes the Spider-Comm network as a viable protocol for the entire city network. I replace one cell box with the Stingray, and boom! Instant Spider-Comm access for the whole city. I just need to build the right box to mimic actual boxes in the other two cities."

He smiled after a moment. "This feels good, being able to talk tech with you again."

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    "Your tech scares me because if we were enemies, that thing would be a -goldmine- to me. It'd be my single biggest priority, and when I cooked it I'd have everything. S'why I'm not usually on the network, at least on mine when the thing de-synchs it falls out of network."Theres a shrug there. "I'd just -give- you the money to do it right, but you know where I get my ninja money."Off dead men, and gangster banks of course.

    "You could just text me like a normal person you know, just because I'm not on your web doesn't mean I'm not just sitting around watching cowboy movies or something."and a snap of her fingers. "Oh which reminds me, what do you know about biker gangs in New York?"

Peter Parker has posed:
Spider-Man hmms and nods. "Well, I was sorta giving you a little space, but you're right - I let it go on for too long. I won't make that mistake again."

He looks thoughtful. "I have 'Biker Gangs' as part of the database. If you're checking out one in particular, do a search. If we have it, you'll see it." He looks to the left as a siren rises in pitch, then descends again. "I know Tombstone is in there. He runs his own gang, and, teach, he redefines hardcore."

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    "I need a bike for Ninja stuff,so I wanna steal from one of them."Her hands vaguely motioning as, yeah ok she's doing her whole augmented reality thing. "Not a neat bike in the lot of them yet, all these tough guy Harleys."Theres a humm as she scrolls "I'm a little introverted Spider-man, my partner back home is the most extroverted woman to ever live. So I'm not used to even thinking about calling anyone, I mean she still sends me like sixty texts a day because it's vitally necessary I see what brand of shampoo she bought."
    "Anyway my city mobility in New York is kind of poor generally, and I can't use any of the sort've Haga gadgets I usually might. So I don't see why I shouldn't just get a bike, I've been riding my entire life."

Peter Parker has posed:
Spider-Man thought about debating the legality of stealing from an outlaw biker gang and realized the futility of it. "Well, have the bike modified to your own specs when you 'acquire' it. Many bikers can recognize their own bikes from the sound of the engine alone."

Then what she said caused Spidey to eye her again. "You're an introvert?...Never woulda guessed."

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    "Shut up bug boy."Comes the immediate response, before waving the display closed. "Yeah I'll pour through these later, but I'm not terribly worried. Our front business was a Motorcycle dealership, so I mean I'm not worried about being able to clean a bike back up. I just need to find something I like, and running properly. I'm not over worried really, though if you want I don't mind pinching an extra?"

    "I mean it's got to be easier than taking the train to Gotham or Metro, and you can paint it up in your colors and everything if you really want."

Peter Parker has posed:
Spidey chuckles. "I thought so, too...until I checked out the Hyperloop. Travel time in minutes instead of hours. It's actually fairly cost-effective for the times I've needed to traverse the distance, and then I have webslinging to get around while in town. I'm a New Yorker. I don't drive unless I have to." He winks. "Although I have to go in civvies. I did the math on the stamina needed to hang on to the outside of a Hyperloop train...ergh. I could do it, but I'd be majorly fatigued at the end. Easier to ride INSIDE."

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    "Are you telling me that you don't want to be in my superhero biker gang? I mean I'll go find another cape or two and we can ride around on our bikes, and get starbucks whilst frowning the entire time."theres a shrug of the shoulders "Id have my luggage opened first time knowing my luck, I might not set off metal detectors but It'd have to be a sword sized bag so...I just have zero luck when I'm pretending to be a civilian. I'd rather walk than risk the train I should think."

Peter Parker has posed:
Spidey chuckles. "I just call it 'camera equipment' and bring it in a piece at a time, assemble it onsite. Reminds me of the old MASH episode where Radar ships a Jeep home, piece by piece. Hawkeye thinks that when the mailman finds out what he was shipping, he'll have a retroactive hernia." He gazes findly at Owari. "But different strokes for different folks, as they say, and I am sure you will enjoy having your own motorcycle very very much..."

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    "I actually have my own bike already I'll have you know, I came over here with a vintage unfitted Moriwaki kit and everything. Found a crisp CBR for pocket change, If you see a Blue, yellow and white CBR around town that'd be mine."And well gushing complete "However, before I forget to ask you. How does the Metropolis nerds, or the bat people take you coming over to help out? I know some folks tend to get strangely overprotective."

Peter Parker has posed:
Spider-Man chuckles. "Well, I haven't actually asked either of them yet. I wanted to make sure the hack was possible first. If it is...I'll try to find a channel to speak to them with. It's been awhile since I've seen Supergirl around, but maybe I can reach out to her about it."

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    "When you go to Gotham I'm coming with, I don't trust the bat people are fully rational. Your on your own for Metropolis, though I'd appreciate it if you could score Supergirl's signature."She lets that float up there. "And if you don't get her phone number I'm dissapointed in you, I mean we'll have to approach it like a pincer attack. If she's not into you, -then- I'll go try my luck. She's got to love either spiders or Ninjas, or maids. Like how can one of those things -not- be her weakness?"

Peter Parker has posed:
Spider-Man looked around, then leaned close to Chizue. "There's...kind of a reason that she and I know each other. I worked with her on stopping a gold heist in New York...and...well..."

He pauses, then adds, "I...well, she and I dated for a short time."

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    Theres a blink, and even the mask flashes over to a plainly shocked expression. "Sugoi!"and a round of applause, because what the hell else can she do. "Talk about punching above your weight, well done Romeo. Always thought she was cute as kittens, but seeing as I am a low down no good dirty Kunoichi I never even -tried- to swing the bat at her. She's a real knock out."

Peter Parker has posed:
Spidey sighed. "Yeah, well, it's all hearts and hugs until one of Supergirl's villains sends a troop of homicidal toys to my house. After that...the relationship had to be ended."

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    "Awwr, you two would have made a cute couple. Complimentary uniform colors, all American, who doesn't love a good cape wedding. I think I went to just about every one I was invited to back with the STH, and a bunch I wasn't invited to because yaknow...Ninja."and finally from surprise to...well it's that derpy face again. "I mean like back home for the most part family is just off limits of course, but I've told Villians like "I gotta date in fifteen minutes" and they dropped loot and we went our seperate ways. Nobody gets in the way of love, that's super bad karma."

Peter Parker has posed:
Spider-Man shrugs. "Well...until I suddenly become invulerable, the relationship was kinda doomed. We're still on friendly terms, though...so don't take that idea of an autograph from Supergirl off the table. Anything in particular you'd like signed?"

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    Just watches Spider-man for a moment, before breaking out in laughter. "No, no don't worry about it. I was going to be obnoxious about what she could sign of mine, but thats your ex. So"And a little wave as he returns her gaze back towards the street as an argument breaks out. "So who else do you fancy, I mean is it blondes or what?"

Peter Parker has posed:
Spidey leans against the short wall at the edge of the roof. "Well...it's not like I'm not DATING. There's this one girl from Metropolis, but we've only actually gone out once. Apart from that...well, nothing, really. There's a few girls in my life, but I'd like to see if this girl from Metropolis pans out before trying to date anyone else." He smirked. "Hey, if nothing comes of it, I was wondering how you might feel if I asked you."

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    "Flattered, but you're a little too male for my tastes honey. We both prefer women romantically speaking, but good for you. It's adorable you thought you were in my league."And well she can't make the -mask- wink, but she can turn off the light on one eye for a moment. "It's still a big deal for some women over here though, I mean I got the terrible letters when I got seen kissing my then girlfriend back in Tokyo. I mean you couldn't believe the creeper mail, I get why a bunch of capes just dont wan't to deal with that."

Peter Parker has posed:
Spider-Man nods. "Yeah, dating in this occupation can be very troublesome. Then again, I was a very shy and introverted kid. With the mask off, I kinda still am. Maybe it's because no one knows who I am. Or that the mask hides how scared I get. I know...not very heroic."

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    "You think I'm the type of girl who'd dipsmooch anyone in public without the costume?"It's a photo alright somewhere it seems. "It's not heroic or unheroic, it's human nature."Finally, slumping down to hang her feet off the side of the building. "You're thinking is fucked up and backwards, so I'm going to help you fix it right here. As a civilian you're a liar, and when somebody does something you might scream inside but you don't go shoot your mouth off and beat on them. As a civilian you're a puzzle piece, a part of the societal machine and so you will invent whatever fiction is necessary out of basic instinct. When you put the mask on however, are you -more- or -less- honest?"

Peter Parker has posed:
Spider-Man sat down next to Chizue. He took a minute to think.

"More. Because of the mask."

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    "So which is the real one, and which one is the act? Which of your two names is the one that accurately identifies -you- specifically, I mean with me It's a mess right? Am I Owari, Am I the yellow Scarf, Am I the Street Buster? I feel more like me with a costume on, I mean that's why this whole thing is complicated right? Your civilian self just needs to provide the necessities, but it's not the -real- thing."Hand motions miming the fencing off, and the cutting of...well who knows what she's cutting. Is it bread perhaps? "My street clothes, are the -actual- costume. I wager they are for you too."

Peter Parker has posed:
Spider-Man tilts his head. "I guess. But then again, when you are getting shot at, the worst is already happening, isn't it?"

He sighs. "I can't argue with your logic. I'd just like to be a little more fearless as a civilian. But you have to be careful, when you can lift five tons, you have to be very careful...and sometimes, that extends to the rest of your life."

Chizue Nakamura has posed:
    "See heres the thing, I date a regular person and I'm gonna have to lie. I'm gonna lie about why I have to go, what I did last night, about everything. Then after months of rampant dishonesty I'm going to have a conversation, and explain to them I'm a genetically engineered Raccoon dog inspired Ninja who's bloodline stretches back before the written word in Japan. Oh and also I'm like two different superheroes in addition to a Ninja, and I could probably die at any moment and I could also have to bail on her at any moment because saving somebody is more important than her emotional validation."Hands upturned as she rolls back to flop onto her back. "No you date a cape, they understand and you don't have to lie to them about anything. Relationships are based on trust and honesty, right?"

Peter Parker has posed:
Spider-Man nods, but sighs. "Yeah...well, we'll have to see what happens. If things get serious...then I'll cross that bridge when I get to it."

*...or burn it.*