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Friday October 16th, 2020
Voltapolis, WA, U.S.A.
This year's October had warm days, cool nights. The Voltapolitans could be seen enjoying the mid-fall sun in the city parks, university students all too keen to study in them as well until sunset. The trees were a beautiful mix of orange, yellow, and red. It was the last weekend before the midterms at the Voltapolis University, so students could be seen flooding all the downtown cafes when they weren't taking in some sun while studying on a blanket throughout the parks. It would be truly a peaceful and busy time of the year. Except it wasn't…
The latest troubles caused by the Dragon's Tail coven in Chinatown was beginning to seep across the city. Like an epidemic, hard drugs like heroine and even opium were finding their way in the calm and clean streets of the supernatural metropolis. More than a third of Voltapolis was now of supernatural or superhuman origin, and despite the city's strict but fair policies, times were changing. Otherworldly evil and mischief could not be fought against fair and square by regular forces – and so the Mayor Rin Maki took direct action.
"Ms. Mayor, are you sure this is the right course of action? This directly promotes vigilantism!" The police chief grumbled unhappily at Rin's proposal. In the background, an old timey song was playing on his radio. The man might even have been around long enough when this song was new. He scratched his short and curly salt-and-pepper hair and sighed. "Ma'am, I understand this is a sensiti—"
"Please." Rin Maki turned around from the window she was staring out of, her voice assertive and a light frown plastered on her face. "This is not about me, Mackenzie, and you know it. I am not young and foolish like some of my council members." The mayor brought a perfectly manicured hand to her face, rubbing her temples and letting out an annoyed sigh. "We have been quite… heftily sponsored to do this. Voltapolis needs this kind of force, even if they are not like you and I. This has left us without other options. And really, Mackenzie, who else would go up against Longwei and his gang?"
They would never agree, so Chief Arnold Mackenzie turned back towards his computer screen and selected the Print icon. Moments later, a folder with CLASSIFIED stamped on the front was handed roughly into the mayor's outreached hands. Shaking her head at the police chief's stubbornness, Rin Maki bowed politely out of habit and headed out of Old Mac's office, her high heels clacking the marble floor. Her city car was waiting outside the Police Office, her chauffeur smoking a sweet smelling cigarette. Once they were in the car, she directed him to another location where she had a less pleasant appointment. Compared to what was to come, her short meeting with Mackenzie would feel like a breeze of fresh air.
«Breaking news! Ms. Mayor Rin Maki has made the official announcement that the new vigilante force will be named Volt Patrol! She insists it will be peaceful and lethal force not to be used. The online community "Superheroes Daily" is buzzing with commentary about the mayor's decision. Who is financing them? Who is this team going to be? Their anonymity may be protected now, but there is no way of knowing if online hackers such as Black Blossom herself will force the city council's hand for more transparency. More information, at your local station later tonight, Volta Direct!»
Clicksh.
Black Blossom felt a smile spread across her face when she turned her TV off. She had been gaining notoriety in the past years, and now every time "hacking" was mentioned she would be cited. The news anchor had been right though – she already had the complete list of the aliases of those joining the Volt Patrol. She had already communicated, discreetly, with some of them, just to be sure she had some sort of influence from the comfort of her home.
Black Blossom had sent her own application, and it was only yesterday that she got her confirmation of her acceptance. The mayor had decided to make it a public announcement a few weeks ago (perhaps late September?), but it was only today that it seemed to be making big waves. Since the laws against discrimination towards non-natural-humans had been passed almost a decade ago, Voltapolis had easily become the capital of freaks in America. All of this was bound to happen, and Black Blossom had felt such a current of possible futures forming long ago. In truth, she was relieved about the current situation – it was much better that actual thugs were causing the damage rather than restless citizens.
Sitting with her laptop on her linen sofa, Black Blossom cracked her knuckles and began surfing online for the various responses she was waiting for, her mask already firmly tied around her face.
Volunteering Citizens of Voltapolis,
It is an honour for the city council to let you know you have been chosen to join the superhuman force, Volt Patrol. You have been selected for your unique powers, skills, reputation, or because we unanimously decided you were indispensable for this new team. For security purposes, we do ask that you do not tell your friends and family about this for the moment – with great responsibility also comes great danger.
Enclosed is a badge that you must wear at all times when working for the Volt Patrol. You cannot wear it out of duty, ever. Such careless actions will be dealt with accordingly.
Partial compensation can be found in the same envelope containing the badge.
Instructions for First Meeting (Please follow):
Meet your leader at 1010 Backer Street, at the edge of Chinatown, at 8 PM sharp. We will have a short meet and greet before heading out, in order to establish ground rules and confirm identities of allies. We ask you come prepared for your first mission. Full payment will be provided once the objectives have been fulfilled.
Thank you for your commitment to Voltapolis' safety. You are making the difference we need to see in the streets.
Sincerely,
Rin Maki, Voltapolis Mayor
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Friday October 16th, 2020
Voltapolis, WA, U.S.A.
This year's October had warm days, cool nights. The Voltapolitans could be seen enjoying the mid-fall sun in the city parks, university students all too keen to study in them as well until sunset. The trees were a beautiful mix of orange, yellow, and red. It was the last weekend before the midterms at the Voltapolis University, so students could be seen flooding all the downtown cafes when they weren't taking in some sun while studying on a blanket throughout the parks. It would be truly a peaceful and busy time of the year. Except it wasn't…
The latest troubles caused by the Dragon's Tail coven in Chinatown was beginning to seep across the city. Like an epidemic, hard drugs like heroine and even opium were finding their way in the calm and clean streets of the supernatural metropolis. More than a third of Voltapolis was now of supernatural or superhuman origin, and despite the city's strict but fair policies, times were changing. Otherworldly evil and mischief could not be fought against fair and square by regular forces – and so the Mayor Rin Maki took direct action.
"Ms. Mayor, are you sure this is the right course of action? This directly promotes vigilantism!" The police chief grumbled unhappily at Rin's proposal. In the background, an old timey song was playing on his radio. The man might even have been around long enough when this song was new. He scratched his short and curly salt-and-pepper hair and sighed. "Ma'am, I understand this is a sensiti—"
"Please." Rin Maki turned around from the window she was staring out of, her voice assertive and a light frown plastered on her face. "This is not about me, Mackenzie, and you know it. I am not young and foolish like some of my council members." The mayor brought a perfectly manicured hand to her face, rubbing her temples and letting out an annoyed sigh. "We have been quite… heftily sponsored to do this. Voltapolis needs this kind of force, even if they are not like you and I. This has left us without other options. And really, Mackenzie, who else would go up against Longwei and his gang?"
They would never agree, so Chief Arnold Mackenzie turned back towards his computer screen and selected the Print icon. Moments later, a folder with CLASSIFIED stamped on the front was handed roughly into the mayor's outreached hands. Shaking her head at the police chief's stubbornness, Rin Maki bowed politely out of habit and headed out of Old Mac's office, her high heels clacking the marble floor. Her city car was waiting outside the Police Office, her chauffeur smoking a sweet smelling cigarette. Once they were in the car, she directed him to another location where she had a less pleasant appointment. Compared to what was to come, her short meeting with Mackenzie would feel like a breeze of fresh air.
«Breaking news! Ms. Mayor Rin Maki has made the official announcement that the new vigilante force will be named Volt Patrol! She insists it will be peaceful and lethal force not to be used. The online community "Superheroes Daily" is buzzing with commentary about the mayor's decision. Who is financing them? Who is this team going to be? Their anonymity may be protected now, but there is no way of knowing if online hackers such as Black Blossom herself will force the city council's hand for more transparency. More information, at your local station later tonight, Volta Direct!»
Clicksh.
Black Blossom felt a smile spread across her face when she turned her TV off. She had been gaining notoriety in the past years, and now every time "hacking" was mentioned she would be cited. The news anchor had been right though – she already had the complete list of the aliases of those joining the Volt Patrol. She had already communicated, discreetly, with some of them, just to be sure she had some sort of influence from the comfort of her home.
Black Blossom had sent her own application, and it was only yesterday that she got her confirmation of her acceptance. The mayor had decided to make it a public announcement a few weeks ago (perhaps late September?), but it was only today that it seemed to be making big waves. Since the laws against discrimination towards non-natural-humans had been passed almost a decade ago, Voltapolis had easily become the capital of freaks in America. All of this was bound to happen, and Black Blossom had felt such a current of possible futures forming long ago. In truth, she was relieved about the current situation – it was much better that actual thugs were causing the damage rather than restless citizens.
Sitting with her laptop on her linen sofa, Black Blossom cracked her knuckles and began surfing online for the various responses she was waiting for, her mask already firmly tied around her face.
Volunteering Citizens of Voltapolis,
It is an honour for the city council to let you know you have been chosen to join the superhuman force, Volt Patrol. You have been selected for your unique powers, skills, reputation, or because we unanimously decided you were indispensable for this new team. For security purposes, we do ask that you do not tell your friends and family about this for the moment – with great responsibility also comes great danger.
Enclosed is a badge that you must wear at all times when working for the Volt Patrol. You cannot wear it out of duty, ever. Such careless actions will be dealt with accordingly.
Partial compensation can be found in the same envelope containing the badge.
Instructions for First Meeting (Please follow):
Meet your leader at 1010 Backer Street, at the edge of Chinatown, at 8 PM sharp. We will have a short meet and greet before heading out, in order to establish ground rules and confirm identities of allies. We ask you come prepared for your first mission. Full payment will be provided once the objectives have been fulfilled.
Thank you for your commitment to Voltapolis' safety. You are making the difference we need to see in the streets.
Sincerely,
Rin Maki, Voltapolis Mayor
[spoili] Badge
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