So, Vyper defeated Armand Ricker and his father, Charles Willard. Willard then caused his own death from his stupidity. And while Vyper suffered some injury, he didn't need medical attention. This scene sort of wraps up loose ends. It probably won't have too many Ability checks or Clashes, if any at all. I do know how the scene ends, just not how it gets there.
The start . . .
(Q) Has more than a month passed since the previous battle? (Very Likely) X-Yes.
(Q) Has more than 3 months passed since the previous battle (Likely) No.
Okay, so 3 months have passed. Mason starts in his apartment, watching TV.
(Check for Altered/Interrupted Scene) No, scene starts normally.
(Q) Is the news on? (Likely) X-Yes.
(Q) Have they cleaned up the labs? (Likely, since 3 months have passed) No.
Mason sat at his kitchen table, doing homework and watching the news. The newscaster mentioned the labs at Wylltech had been investigated and searched, but officials still took their time because of fears of more structural damage to the entire building. But the doors were locked, so nobody could get in or out.
(Q) Did Ashby leave Mason any money? (Likely) Yes.
(Q) Did he leave Mason enough to continue at school normally? (50/50) Yes.
Mason finished his math homework and shoved the folder into his backpack. Ashby had made sure to leave him enough money to pay his rent and bills for awhile, though Mason still worked at the newspaper to save money, just in case.
(Q) Was there a search for Vyper? (50/50) Yes.
(Q) Are they strongly searching for him? (Unlikely) Yes.
"Police at the scene," said the reporter, "claim Vyper was responsible, though indirectly, for the damage to Wylltech and the death of Charles Willard. Police have been ordered to apprehend the vigilante on sight, and if he resists, exercise lethal force if necessary."
Mason sighed. So they weren't going to let him get away that easily. Guess they had to blame somebody, but at least they let him escape that night.
(Q) Has crime increased in the last 3 months? (50/50) No, and Random Event.
(Event) "Communicate," "Information."
"In related news," the reporter continued, "the number of robberies, assaults, and similar crimes have decreased as of late. While nothing can be confirmed, rumor has it that criminals are either lying low or have left the city completely out of fear of the Vyper. For now though, things are quiet, and the people of this city aren't complaining about it for a second."
Mason smiled. Good. If they're scared of Vyper, maybe there will be less to worry about. Plus the police can handle anything thrown there way. Glancing towards his bedroom, he thought of his green suit, along with Armand Ricker's amulet, which he hid in a box below the floorboards. There was no need for them right now. At the moment, the city didn't need Vyper, and Mason was just fine with that.
Turning on his tablet, he grabbed his keyboard and began working on his next article, covering the new restaurant in the area, a nice simple article, with no danger to worry about.
That night, at Wylltech, a truck left the building. While it resembled a clean-up vehicle, its purpose was anything of. Clearing security and pulling onto the highway, its driver leaned back and tapped the molecule-striking device Willard had used to give people their powers. "You're all mine now."
Coming soon, Vyper 2; The Agency.
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