Bravo DQ. Bravo, simply brilliant and hugely evocative.
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Yeah would make sense that he did. Not sure I have the creative chutzpah right now to do that letter justice tho.
Cheers all - been an unexpected blast :) Kudos to the pair of you, do think you've done the heavy lifting through large sections where the MCU lore was required, but am very proud of how things progressed and how I developed Frank as the game went on. A couple of post credits scenes would be fitting and who knows set up another season down the line? Again the collaboration has been as rewarding as anything I've worked on and I do tip my hat to the creative forces you both are.
[MOMENTS] The fight lasts moments. Bad guys nullified… He’d given the kids a chance to escape. The gift of a life to live. Their own moments to make. Hell I hope Dot waits for you all. Waits for me… [MOMENTS] Anchored to its foes, the Constrictor suit bobs heavy in the rising water. Suddenly cold and tired, Frank leans back and allows the chaotic sounds of the base to become a muffled calm. He breathes deep, taking a moment as his daughters voice drifts into his good ear; ”I think if you could be a hero again Mom might let you come home…” Frank smiles. Somewhere else he hears a woman’s voice; Blanche? Darque? Dot? Pushing the distant roar that answered aside he instead refocusses on his daughters words, answering with a calm, quiet voice; ”Reckon this is what being a hero is. Reckon we made it kiddo. me an' Dot. Reckon it's time to come h-“ [MOMENTS]
Thanks guys - have been creatively struggling of late and also wanted to find the right words for Frank at this bittersweet season finale. Have had some inspiration today, so will formulate and get a fitting post up tomorrow. Appreciate the patience :)
Frank takes the shot well... ... blinking though water spray and the sting of Blanche's shot he nods knowingly with a hard smile. "You hit hard, I'll give you that. Fair play too on the loyalty, in our business its often a rarer than hen's teeth." Soaking he shifts, trying to plant his feet as the water wants to make him rise with it. "Won't be enough... So we all stay. You, me... an' the Doc." His coil tightens round the limp Darque, plunging the villain under the water. With his free coil Frank launches a vicious whip seeking to down the amazonian merc as quickly as possible...
Frank shouts to Blanche as Darque goes limp; "Listen, this doesn't have to go down like this. Darque is done. We could try and get out together..." He grimaces trying to keep the mercenary above water, while not loosing his own footing... all the while buying the boys more time to make it topside... and maybe Dot. "No strings. No rematch. We go separate ways. You ain't dumb Blanche, you'll find work just like I did... What ya say? We drowning together... or surviving together?"
As his coils hold Darque, Frank grimaces and shouts to the boys; "Go! Get out of here! Ride the water and make an exit... Find my partner, Dottie... she's with the other kids! GO!" As he shouts, the enforcer's fist clenches and his thumb depresses the trigger within his glove - sending green energy pulsing from his chest plate to the trapped Darque;
Knowing Blanche is the lesser of two evils here Frank attempts to grab Darque before she escapes to wrought vengeance or worse...
As Darque attempts to make an exit Frank weighs up the threat to himself vs to the boy: Blanche here looks like she can hit... hard... but can't let the kid get hurt more... "Can't let you do that Doc. You're the host of this party, so best stick around!" He lashes out a coil toward Darque, seeking to seize the slippery scientist;
Work has continued to ramp up, likely be the weekend before I see any kind of respite. Apologies to you both, appreciate the patience.
Just a heads up gang - I'm slammed operationally with work at the moment. Have leave booked for Friday but time will likely be sparse before then. Please bot me as required.
As Blanche drops into the water Frank moves forward and grabs the woman in an attempt to keep her afloat; "She's just a merc... Lord knows I done plenty worse gigs for the coin... but she don't deserve to die for this... for you..." The enforcer spits out his anger towards Darque... then shoots a hard look toward the remaining guard. "Grab her and let's get out of here. You, me, Blanche an' the kid. Leave Darque to the water... or we can all die in this watery grave... for nothin'... Whatya say?"
Work and RL over last couple of days have emptied my tank folks. Going to get my head down and recharge, will likely be weekend before I'm up and posting again. Bot me as necessary please.
Frank shifts and lashes out with his other coil at Blanche; "Kid! Whatever you're doin', best do it quick!"
Frank's jaw hardens and he "You all heard the kid. Back off or I put the squeeze on you all..."
Frank frowns, then nods inwardly. "Easy mistake to make kiddo. We all get desperate when we got no other option..." He casts his gaze back to the trio blocking their escape... "Okay. Here's the deal. Open all the doors. Let everyone go and I'll play nice. Don't an' well you're all in for a helluva shock..." Frank's coils slip free into the rising water...
Frank keeps his eyes on the security crew as he mutters an aside to the kid; "Kid. What special stuff can you do? Anything that will help you get above the water?" His own jaw set, he acknowledges the blondes words; "I'm worried about him gettin' his feet wet... Look I hear ya. We all get hurt if this turns nasty."
Frank's jaw sets as his coils slide from his wrists; "Get behind me kid. When I take these two out, you bolt topside fast as you can..." He eyes the security detail; "Nuthing's changed, you both know my rep. Know how this goes if we throw down..."
Frank starts to drag the boy to his feet; "Don't have much time kid. Name's Frank and here to try and save you. Do you think you can climb outta here?" He points towards the elevator shaft...
Unresponsive and stonecold, Frank's brow furrows as he tries to recall the Emergency First Aid & Triage section of his SHIELD Field Agent training... C'mon Frank! Heroes save lives! Who cares now how hungover you were! Breathing deep he thinks... The 3Ps. Preserve Life. Prevent The Situation Worsening. Promote Recovery. Preserve Life.
... then acts.
As the water gushes in Frank struggles with what he's seeing... The kids dead? They cleaning up what's left? He leans down to examine the body, hoping the boy is clinging to life, but fearing the worst... "Kid!? You hear me?"
As he gains his footing on the pooling floor Frank looks to the other untouched doors. "Gotta hope those cells are airtight..." He lashes out with his coils again, hoping to rent the door enough to free the pale boy...
Frank cocks his head, worried his eardrum is acting up and throwing his hearing off. He brings his coils to bear on the chamber door, once again attempting to wrack them open;
Doubt still playing on his mind, Frank moves quickly moving to the next clockwise cell from the last opened. Like before he clangs the door with a coil, addressing the occupant; 'Hey! Anyone awake in there? Don't be afraid, I've come to get you out of here..."
Frank winces, not sure how to proceed. Everything Dot said made sense. It was savvy and about self preservation as much as time sensitivity. I think if you could be a hero again Mom might let you come home... The words echoed again in his mind. Hero. Again Mulling the words both real and remembered he nods. "Sorry Partner... If I got time enough to play hero, maybe I'll have time to save another son or daughter... Get to the chopper and I'll try an' get to you." With that he drops down the ladder, coils scraping against the bulkhead as he disappears from sight.
Frank nods with a wry smile, keeping Ohnn anchored as Dottie relieves his corpse of the bracelet. "Girls meet Granny Dot. She's a dab hand at killing bad guys and order me around. Let's get out of here yeah?" Once ready he allows the girls to climb ahead of them, then pauses his own ascent. "We got you two. What about the others? Can't leave them here... being rescued shouldn't be a lottery right?"
Frank nods in satisfaction as Ohnn flails and he lashes out with one of his coils, attempting to ensnare the villain further;
As his coil finds purchase, the enforcer flashes a hard smile; "Make a wish time?"
Frank nods to the woman, gesturing to her to hold onto the ladder tight, then turns his attention back to Ohnn. Arm and coil now free from their carriage, the enforcers eyes narrow; "Sounds like you have everything planned out Doc... except th-" His coil poised, his words die on his lips as a Hazmat-suited Dottie Bomb is dropped on the unsuspecting villain... With a hard grin he shouts to the girls; "That's the cavalry ladies!"
Frank eyes the dangerous Doc; "Why would you do that Doc? You took the time to experiment on 'em... don't think you'll leave such precious commodities behind..." he then whispers an aside to the woman he carries; "I need you to hang onto the ladder by yourself for a minute... can you do that?"
Frank frowns, and curses silently under his breath. Keep it together Frank. We got precious cargo Constrictor's jaw sets as he calls out defiantly; "Ohnn. You here to make me another offer Doc? Or drop me to somewhere else? Regardless I ain't got the time to parley..."
Frank follows up the ladder, the other woman wrapped in a coil.
The progress is slow but steady
Frank pauses, looking down then up. "Good news an' bad news girls. Good news is there's a ladder going up. Bad news it looks about 200 odd feet to the top..." He mulls the situation. "I can likely hold you both in a coil, but then climbing myself will be too tough." Frank nods toward the younger girl; "You manage to climb yourself? If not I'll help you up first, then come back. Am hoping topside we've got friends an' no resistance left... He flashes a hard smile at the girls, hoping his words instills in them hope...
Frank nods as the door buckles; "Okay. We got this... Gently laying down his charge, the enforcer turns his coils onto the rent and wracked door, seeking to flay them apart;
Frank's jaw sets as the girls both scream in pain... Unsure what to do or how to shield them, but keen not to be in the proximity of the dark force, he moves quickly from the cell out to where the little Russian girl writhes. Still holding one in his coils, he stoops to try and shield the other with his armoured body.
She Hulk actually looks decent - pleasantly surprised! Just checking if any retconning of posts is happening or am good to go in the game thread. Actually panicked when I read above and mistook it that Frank had been fried! :S
Busy busy operational week folks. Likely be a day or so before I can get some clear air to post. Bot Frank if needbe.
Frank nods back, coils encircling the woman and lifting her free. He moves backward towards the door, hailing out over his shoulder; "Hey kiddo! How's it going there? We've got company..."
Frank nods; "Absolutely Ma'am. One of my friends onboard knows Captain America! Doesn't get more heroic than that!" He inwardly winches at the stretching of the truth... but knows reassuring these wards of Roxxon is paramount to keeping them calm, and them all getting off the rig in one piece. Keep 'em calm Frank. No panic... Just hope Dottie isn't decorating upstairs with the boffins... least not yet. Sliding his coils under the woman he smiles reassuringly then nods; "You ready? Am gonna lift you and move you outside the cell okay."
Frank nods, a fleeting moment of relief that this place is not responsible for the woman's circumstances. "No problem. I can lift you free with these.." He allows his coils to slip free; "I'm... Constrictor.. one of the good guys."
Frank nods and moves toward the bed where the girl lies; "You able to move? Do I need to free you?"
Frank frowns as he discovers another imprisoned woman; Another girl... What are they cooking up here? Jaw set he edges into the cell, wary of potential offensive defences...
"I'm the cavalry. We're here to rescue you. I am one of the good guys. He flashes a hard smile at his own answer. Sonofagun. I am one of the good guys
Frank frowns, the keypad to escape is stymieing him, and his gut tells him to bolt... one rescue is enough right? His daughter's words from her letter flash into his mind; I think if you could be a hero again Mom might let you come home. He eyes his new ward, then flashes a hard smile; "Stay here kiddo. Elevator open you shout. Ok?" Extending his coils, he moves to the next door clockwise; Time to make her proud Frank. Time to be a hero.
Frank frowns at the key pad; Of course its a code... At the girl's words he nods slowly to himself; "Ok. Others friend? Know you?" He points to the doors, then to the girl.
Frank nods with a smile, pulling back his cowl to make himself seem less threatening. Speaking slowly he gives her the thumbs up; "Ok... We. Go. Up." He leads the girl towards the aforementioned elevator, looking for some kind of control or key pad. Gesturing towards the other cell doors; [b]"Do... you... know... who... else... is... inside?"/b]
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