[OOC] CLOSED (Formally The Coalition)

[Starwinter]

I'll have my first post up mid week, probably Wednesday.

[GingerBoi123]

Got my post up now, sorry if it's a bit short or crappy.

[Hey Im Jordan]

I'll have my first post up mid week, probably Wednesday.

@Starwinter

Can't wait.

Got my post up now, sorry if it's a bit short or crappy.

@GingerBoi123

I thought it was fine :) Well written and it grasped the severity of the situation. I approve ^^

[smarty0114]

@Universorum@lovely complex@Silent Observer

You guys have any room for one more? If not no worries I'll just lurk and watch from afar since this seems like it'll be a good time :)

[LovelyComplex]

@smarty0114 @SunsetWanderer

I know you two have interest in joining and it's easier to tag you both. After discussing with the other admins, we decided to bump the squad to 13. Feel free to apply. We look forward to seeing your characters. [As of now we have 11 squad members]

Thanks!

P.S. Sorry Sunset if you don't like being publically announced in OOC, a little birdie told me you were interested so this is my formal okay.

Anyone else with interest will have to wait until Phase 2 :3

[Grimoire Gaming]

Hello Friends,

If you ever have a question related to the roleplay that you wish to address a GM about privately, please privately message all three of us - @lovely complex, @Universorum, and myself. We are a GM team, and we like to make all RP-related decisions together. PM'ing us all at once takes out the middle man of us having to reach out to each other for confirmation before replying, it is easier and quicker for us to reply if we are all included initially. We appreciate your questions and love answering them, please do not feel deterred or intimidated by having to message all of us. We are super nice, I promise! If your questions are about individual character relations only, feel free to only message the one of us that writes that character, of course. Thank you again for your interest, participation, and cooperation.

Much <3 homies,
~ GM Silent

[smarty0114]

Alrighty, here he is! Let me know if there's anything I need to fix :D

Cal

▲ Nox

Callum McDaniel

╟ 19 || American || Male ╢

⋙: Ｒ Ｅ Ｐ Ｕ Ｔ Ａ Ｔ Ｉ Ｏ Ｎ

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Cal has always been the heart and soul of his surroundings. When he was a child he found a way to laugh with the simplest of toys, a way to turn the smallest of events into the grandest of stories. He was imaginative and superbly friendly, a child who's personality shone through and made his parents and their friends ooze with delight about the little comedian in the family.

In high school, Cal found his niche with the artists of the school, writing for the school paper and submitting his own creative musings to the papers artist's corner. He was always rather popular around school, known as the class clown, as well as the kid to go to when you were feeling down. He was a friend to all, an enemy to none, and he liked it that way.

The the upper middle class suburbanite community that his family belonged to was charmed by Cal. The McDaniel's little writer was a charmer, that much was for certain. Adults thought he was a responsible young man, with good morals and a bright future, and the youth of the community thought of him as a fun loving adventurer, and the best babysitter around. Cal was always in high demand around the neighborhood, something his parents always praised him for.

After joining the Coalition and being thrust into the spotlight, Cal's high energy and confident attitude brought him plenty of admirers, and he became a well known public figure. He seems to appeal most to the youth of the city, which makes a good deal of sense, seeing as how he is the youngest member of the team. However, there are a few older citizens who see Cal as reckless, and view him as a child who's stumbled in way over his head, rather than a powerful hero who's more than earned his spot at the table.

⋙: Ｐ Ｏ Ｗ Ｅ Ｒ Ｓ ^{＆ Ｆ Ｉ Ｇ Ｈ Ｔ Ｉ Ｎ Ｇ Ｓ Ｔ Ｙ Ｌ Ｅ}

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A B I L I T I E S
Cal finds that his powers are best suited to close up or mid range combat. While he has a few ranged abilities, his most hard hitting abilities are the ones that he can only execute when he's getting up close and personal. There's the added bonus of Cal getting much more of a thrill from being up in the thick of it.

🌑 Darkness Manipulation: By far Cal's strongest and most well known ability, Cal is able to shape, control and summon darkness, using it for the purpose of shielding himself and his allies or to inflict damage upon his enemies. You'll often see Cal using this ability to form tendrils of shadow that extend from his body, and using them to attack his adversaries.

🌑 Dark Mist: Cal has mastered the technique of dissipating into shadow, becoming a mist of sorts that allows him to move through tight spaces and avoid attacks. This being his weakest ability, he can't stay in this form for much longer than a minute, and even that strains him.

🌑 Night Vision: The darkness is as much Cal's ally as the rest of the Coalition is, and he finds that it rarely inhibits him. Cal is able to see through the darkness, nearly as well as he can see in the light.

🌑 Shadow Walking: When in the shadows, Cal can teleport from one shadow to a nearby one, making him difficult to pin down. His whole body must be shrouded in darkness for him to teleport, or else he risks losing a limb.

C O M B A T
In combat, Cal is graceful and agile, moving around constantly, rarely giving his opponent a chance to get a hit in. Where as in his normal life he can be unfocused and erratic, in combat his adversaries have the unfortunate gift of his undivided attention. He becomes almost a different person when he's fighting, rarely letting up until the fight is won. While his thin frame would indicate a physical weakness, Cal hit's just as hard as the rest of his team, maybe even harder at times, when he knows he's being underestimated.

⋙: Ａ Ｐ Ｐ Ｅ Ａ Ｒ Ａ Ｎ Ｃ Ｅ ^{＆ Ｐ Ｅ Ｒ Ｓ Ｏ Ｎ Ａ Ｌ Ｉ Ｔ Ｙ}

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L O O K S & S T Y L E
Cal is taller than your average guy, standing at about 6'0 ft, with a slim frame, the build of a runner. Shaggy, dirty blonde hair and blue eyes give him a conventionally attractive look, though he'll never believe you if you comment on his appearance. His mouth seems to always be upturned in an ever present smirk, one that makes him look much younger than his nineteen years.

When out on a mission, Cal is fitted in a black, reinforced bodysuit, one that won't necessarily stop a bullet in it's tracks, but it'll sure as shit slow it down, with the added bonus of keeping Cal light on his feet. Combat boots are a staple, as are a black mask that covers his eyes, nose, and cheeks, wrapping around to protect some of the jaw.

In his everyday life, Cal dresses more or less like one of those artsy fartsy kids that hang out at museums and talk about the deep meaning behind John Green. Large rounded glasses and anorak jackets, baseball hats with strange slogans on them like "Heck" or "Film's Not Dead", black, ratty, high top Converse, and jeans that are rolled up at the cuff. Hipstery, would be the unscientific term, which is suiting since there isn't much about Cal that is scientific.

P E R S O N A L I T Y T R A I T S

🌑 Friendly: Cal is certainly one of the most genuine people you could meet. He's open and warm, and has no issue socializing with most people. It's not uncommon for Cal to go out of his way to say hi or brighten someone's day.

🌑 Naive: While being optimistic isn't necessarily a bad thing, Cal can take it to the next level at times. He's trusting to a fault, and often fails to see through the disguises of others. His insistence to see the good in everyone is admirable at times, but he would be lying if he denied that he saw the world through rose tinted lenses, a trait that may get him in trouble later on.

🌑 Confident: Cal knows the extent of his powers and he knows how skilled he is, and this is often evident in the way he holds himself. He isn't one to stand back and keep quiet, he voices his opinion and rarely doubts his own abilities. Not to say he is arrogant, he's just confident in what he can do.

🌑 Stubborn: Cal doesn't back down easily, and anyone who's ever been in an argument with him will attest to that. It will often take a good deal of convincing for him to realize that his way may not be the best, or to admit that he was wrong, though this works in the opposite way. Once he's behind you, he's your ally for life, so long as he can continue to trust you. It's this loyalty, both to himself and his allies, that makes him such a good partner

⋙: Ｆ Ａ Ｍ Ｉ Ｌ Ｙ ^{＆ Ｒ Ｅ Ｌ Ａ Ｔ Ｉ Ｏ Ｎ Ｓ Ｈ Ｉ Ｐ Ｓ}

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L O V E D O N E S
Family
Lisa McDaniel: Cal's mother, a prominent surgeon in the city.

James McDaniel: A well known prosecutor who works for the DA's office.

Other

Logan Fisher: Cal's ex-boyfriend. Cal still cares very deeply about him, and keeps an eye on him, despite Logan making it very clear that the relationship is over.

Y O U R L I F E S O F A R

🌑 Born in mid January, Cal was raised in the nicer part of Detroit, by his mother and father.
🌑 When Cal was 10 he began writing, an outlet that would be with him throughout high school
🌑 At around 14, Cal realized he was gay and came out soon later. His parents were extremely supportive as were his friends.
🌑 At 15, Cal met Logan Fisher, his long term boyfriend and high school sweetheart.
🌑 At 16 his powers manifested for the first time. He began training, and training, and training.
🌑 Cal graduated at 18. It wasn't long after graduation that he and Logan broke up. Cal refers to this time as his Rebirth.
🌑 Before going to college, Cal engaged in a number of vigilante activities that piqued the interest of the Coalition.
🌑 Cal was tapped by the Coalition and invited to join soon after starting his freshmen year of college, making him the most recent addition to the team.

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[ hr]
Batman! FC: Miles Heizer

[smarty0114]

@Silent Observer@Universorum@lovely complex

oH HECK! I forgot to mention you guys, but character is up above!

[Jacobite]

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[Malchivo]

I will try to get my post up soon. I'm having trouble deciding exactly what I want him to be doing.

[Hey Im Jordan]

@Malchivotake your time, we aren't in any particular rush. :)

[smarty0114]

@Jacobite UGH DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THE FC POTENTIAL IN THAT SHOW!!!! Miles Heizer was one of my more often used FC before the show came out so I was so friggin thrilled to see that he was in it, and Brandon Flynn is amazing!!!

[LovelyComplex]

@smarty0114 I agree with this. I want to use Katherine Langford at some point

[smarty0114]

@lovely complex Alisha Boe is for sure getting used as soon as I have a character that suits her :D

[Jacobite]

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[SunsetWanderer]

Here's my character, Julian!
@Universorum @lovely complex @Silent Observer

Julian

▲ N E R O

Julian Barclay

╟ 29 || British || Male ╢

⋙: Ｒ Ｅ Ｐ Ｕ Ｔ Ａ Ｔ Ｉ Ｏ Ｎ

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"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them."

William Shakespeare

Born into a well-off family in Southern England, Julian has experienced little in the way of material struggles. Everything in life has been more or less handed to him on a silver platter, and to some extent some would say, as were enhanced powers. He achieved no noble feats before he was 'given' these powers, and was in fact something of a underachiever, living off of his parent's money.

Attending a costly private school and leaving with only average grades, he has proven that throwing money towards something is not always a viable solution. He did, however, make it into Cambridge University to study International Relations after an interview. Perhaps his family's charitable donations towards the institution and it's fundraising events had something to do with it, or perhaps not. Julian would believe the latter, stressing that he performed well in the interview and that grades do not account for everything. Indeed, this need for Julian to prove that he has not gotten where he is because of wealth that he has not earned has lasted throughout his life. At university, he was something of a bon viveur, dedicating little time to study and instead focusing on the more social opportunities that presented themselves throughout his time there. It was during the second year of his 'study' at Cambridge that he met the woman who would become his wife, an Irish student by the name of Aoife. The absolute antithesis of Julian, she appeared studious and equally ambitions with a set plan for her future. Opposites, in this case, did attract. Meeting by luck at a student party, one of the few she attended, the two sparked an immediate chemistry that would go on to last for the rest of their time at university and beyond. She has been, and remains, one of the few people he has developed a close bond with.

It was at the graduation ball he proposed to Aoife, and much to his relief, she accepted. While his family were concerned he had been too quick to make such a judgement, the two were wed the next year and have remained in a successful marriage since. Unlike his wife, however, who began to plan for her future, Julian found himself stuck in the past and looking only to enjoy life as it was in that moment. More than anything, he wanted to avoid the future that he dreaded, being trapped within a restricted work schedule for the rest of his life. Despite encouragement and nagging from his parents and wife in equal measure, he continued to avoid searching for work, going so far as to ignore interviews arranged on his behalf in efforts to force him into work. This continued for roughly a year, before his wife came home with news of a job opportunity abroad, in the USA. Detroit, specifically. It was a well-paying job in a sales capacity for business-to-business transactions, an offer she felt too good to refuse. Accepting her proposal to emigrate and accept the job, the two set off for Detroit.

In their new home, bar their surroundings, little changed. Julian still found himself out of work, and unwilling to find any, only now he had less friends to waste away his days and nights with. It was on a totally ordinary day that Julian was 'awakened'. Sitting on the couch watching TV, in fact. From then, everything changed. He was given a purpose by life itself, and he suddenly found himself more motivated than he had ever been. Training in secrecy wherever possible, and after proving to his wife that he had not either lost his mind or created an elaborate prank during his months of unemployment, he was convinced by her to keep to secrecy for the time being. Indeed, it was not even by his own intention that he was approached by the Coalition of Heroes. He had not heard of them, in fact, until they approached him.

Filmed by a stunned onlooker and plastered over social media as so many things are, he found his anonymity and secrecy torn from him. At the same time, he found his job. A Superhero? Yes, please.

⋙: Ｐ Ｏ Ｗ Ｅ Ｒ Ｓ ^{＆ Ｆ Ｉ Ｇ Ｈ Ｔ Ｉ Ｎ Ｇ Ｓ Ｔ Ｙ Ｌ Ｅ}

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A B I L I T I E S
A T M O K I N E S I S

Atmospheric Adaption
With little effort or exertion, Julian is able to have his lungs act as 'filters' to enable him to survive and breathe in toxic gasses such as carbon monoxide. Furthermore, he can survive in environments with particularly low-oxygen, such as areas of a high altitude. This is particularly useful when combined with his ability for flight, allowing him to fly at heights simply unreachable by most.

Elemental Adaption
Similar to atmospheric adaptation, Julian can also regulate his body temperature to survive extreme environments on both sides of the spectrum, from the biting cold to scorching heat.

High-Speed Flight
Having found himself particularly gifted at flight, and coupled with his ability to survive extreme environments, Julian is able to reach heights and speeds previously among the skies previously considered impossible even by enhanced. His ability to manipulate the air enhances his flight, allowing him to reach great speeds that make him perhaps the fastest in-flight enhanced currently known. His ability to survive in low-oxygen environments means he may still breathe with comfort despite the extreme speed and high altitude. He does not, however, have super-human strength that would allow him to use this in many offensive capabilities, for smashing into a person or object at such speed will undoubtedly be the end of him. Instead, when in combat, he adopts hovers at height, giving him the advantage of oversight which he uses to great effect when combined with his other, more violent powers.

Air Manipulation
One of his more offensive abilities, his control over air most commonly takes the form of a blast of compressed air, sending the target hurtling back a considerable distance at varying degrees of force. There are no particular requisites for Julian to perform this basic power, and so when indoors, it is his preferred method of attack. Defensively, he can whip objects hurtling towards them in another direction, and also create a gust of wind around himself, shielding him from many forms of attack. Energy and light based attacks, however, will go unaffected by such defensive capabilities, and such attacks could prove particularly effective against Julian. His means of defending against these attacks is not so different from the common man, having to rely on his ability to dodge or otherwise evade such strikes. One of his more unique uses of air is to utilise it as a insulator of sorts, allowing him to handle great electric forces in his hands without harm to himself.

Electric Manipulation
His most violent, and 'favourite' ability, Julian has become exceptionally skilled at harnessing the electric energy found within the skies. Summoning vast thunderstorms, Julian can control the thunder of the skies and target strikes (with relatively poor accuracy) from the heavens above towards his foes. Additionally, he can contain great bolts of thunder within his hands, and project these individual strikes towards his enemies. Such strikes tend to have much more accuracy. Most recently, Julian has been training with the ability to solidify electrons into a loose state, much like a whip. Importantly, these skills can only be used when outdoors, as he relies on the electric energy of the thunderstorms to draw his power. He cannot interface with the electricity in man-made objects such as televisions, computers or otherwise. His power comes purely from the sky.

C O M B A T
Julian, in almost any fight he is involved in, can be found near the center of the action. Hovering above, he uses his view over the entire fight to his advantage, targeting his individual strikes with good precision. Against groups of enemies, he can target thunder from the sky to a more general area with varying degrees of accuracy, and this proves useful when trying to suppress foes or force them into cover. Fiercely independent, if he believes he has an opportunity he will take it regardless of whether it was part of the pre-approved plan. Avoiding indoors combat whenever possible, if forced into the situation he will act more defensively, blasting opponents away whilst focusing his attention on deflecting and protecting against incoming attacks. If indoors, he will generally search for the closest means of exit to the outside as soon as possible.

Certainly one of the more powerful enhanced, Julian is always looking to train further in his various fields and continue to develop his abilities. When outdoors, he is at his most dangerous, combining several of his abilities to devastating effect with solid defences and strong attacks. Indoors, he finds himself vulnerable, being unable to call on the thunderous power from above, and so he will keep himself solely involved in outdoors combat whenever possible. Furthermore, his greatest weakness comes from the enhanced gifted with the ability to manipulate light and energy, for he has no defences against such attacks and must rely solely on his ability to avoid these strikes. Undoubtedly, a well-placed strike from a manipulator of such energy could bring him down.

⋙: Ａ Ｐ Ｐ Ｅ Ａ Ｒ Ａ Ｎ Ｃ Ｅ ^{＆ Ｐ Ｅ Ｒ Ｓ Ｏ Ｎ Ａ Ｌ Ｉ Ｔ Ｙ}

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L O O K S & S T Y L E
Costume

Within the triangle on his chest is a golden C, as opposed to the diagonal line.

Something of a vain individual, as reflected through his costume, Julian takes care to maintain appearances when not on duty. Often found wearing smart-casual attire with a variety of fitted blazers and crisp shirts combined with slim, designer jeans or suit trousers and a pair of brogues to match. Rarely will he be seen around others wearing more casual clothing, although when at home he is likely to wear comfortable clothing such as sweatpants and hoodies.

P E R S O N A L I T Y T R A I T S

⌬ Self-Indulgent

Perhaps it is his typically posh-British accent, or maybe it's his handsome looks. More than likely, it is because of his love for the adoration that has been afforded to him by the masses and his ability to play to their appeal, but Julian has long held the eye of the public. Coming to be known as the 'celebrity' of the group, Julian has often been found hovering above the streets of Detroit showing off a variety of tricks for any onlookers. Fond of 'insider' interviews, too, he is keen to be in the public eye so long as they will continue to shower him with praise. Certainly, he has has always been one to enjoy the opportunities afforded to him, with drinking and partying playing a heavy role in his social life. More than once since his rise to fame he has attended clubs as the 'special guest', something he knows the Coalition would not approve of. Ever since the incident, Julian has become something more of a recluse, reacting poorly to the turning public opinion that he had enjoyed so much until now.

⌬ Protective

Julian cares greatly for those close to him, including his fellow members of the Coalition. He feels a connection to the other enhanced, for he can relate to them on a level few others can. Only they would truly understand the heavy burden of being a member of the Coalition, and he holds a deep respect for them all. Since the incident, and the reveal that there are in fact more enhanced, Julian's mind has turned increasingly towards the concern for other enhanced as opposed to the concern for humans, and believes finding their fellow enhanced should be given priority not only for their own well-being, but also so that they may have more aid in their second battle with this new foe.

⌬ Resentful

Julian has always been quick to hold a grudge, even toward those he considers friends. After the incident, Julian has felt growing resentment towards those he works to protect. While the humans have not grown entirely distrustful of the enhanced yet, he cannot help feel but a growing lack of faith for those he aims to protect.

⋙: Ｆ Ａ Ｍ Ｉ Ｌ Ｙ ^{＆ Ｒ Ｅ Ｌ Ａ Ｔ Ｉ Ｏ Ｎ Ｓ Ｈ Ｉ Ｐ Ｓ}

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L O V E D O N E S

C L O S E R E L A T I O N S
Aoife Barclay

Wife. 28. Irish. Alive. The two, having met in their second years of education at Cambridge, married young. Julian emigrated to the United States with her when she lined up a particularly well-paid job in Detroit, working in business-to-business sales. Sticking by him when his powers first emerged, she is more than aware of his membership of the Coalition, and she disapproves. While she complains that it is not a proper future and that he should find a 'normal' job, it is her worry for his safety that causes the most distress. Due to their conflicting work schedules, it is not often they will get to spend significant amounts of time with one another, though they do try to have lunch and dinner together several times a week. In spite of this, the two remain the closest confidants of one another, and Julian cannot picture a life without her.

Arthur Barclay

Brother. 26. British. Alive. Remaining in Britain, the two occasionally get in touch to discuss much the same topics as they always have. Their moaning mother, the terrible weather, and how they're finding work. Despite being aware of Julian's involvement in the Coalition, their relationship has remained much the same, and Julian finds his brother to be a pleasant reminder of how his life used to be.

I M P O R T A N T R E L A T I O N S
Harrison Barclay

Father. 67. British. Alive. Rarely keeping in contact with Julian, the two have no ill-feelings towards one another, simply having fallen out of touch with one another.

Angela Barclay

Mother. 64. British. Alive. Keeping in touch with Aoife more than Julian himself, she continues to mother him as she always has, though indirectly through Aoife. Julian is accustomed to hearing the words from his wife, "You're mother was on the phone today." and will generally make several phone-calls a week to her. Despite her son being an enhanced, she is more concerned with his ability to iron clothes, cook a decent meal, and pull his weight around his home.

Y O U R L I F E S O F A R

⌬ Born the first child of a lawyer and civil servant to an upper-middle class family in Southern England.
⌬ The brother of Julian, Arthur, is born. The two would form a close bond over the coming years.
⌬ Attended the fee-paying private school of St. James Boys School.
⌬ Went on to attend Cambridge University, studying International Relations. Meets Aoife in his second last year.
⌬ Graduated from Cambridge with full honors. Despite this, struggled to find work, having lived comfortably thus far and finding no motivation to seek employment.
⌬ Proposes to, and marries, Aoife soon after graduating.
⌬ Aoife finds well-paid work that requires her to emigrate to Detroit. Tempted by the money, she is keen to accept, and asks Julian for his thoughts. The two emigrate to Detroit.
⌬ Despite encouragement from his wife, Julian still opts to instead remain unemployed.
⌬ Powers emerge. Julian admits this to his wife, who is supportive herself, but encourages him to keep his power hidden from the world.
⌬ Video emerges of Julian practicing flight, thinking he was alone. Soon after, he is approached by the recently formed Coalition of Heroes. Accepts their invitation to join them.
⌬ Develops and becomes confident in his power. Enjoys the increasing appreciation he receives for his work.
⌬ Defeated by the new enhanced, he is currently nursing his wounded ego more than any physical damage.

⋙:Ａ Ｎ Ｙ Ｔ Ｈ Ｉ Ｎ Ｇ Ｅ Ｌ Ｓ Ｅ

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I quite like Professor Xavier, myself. Especially after Logan!
FC: A young Ralph Fiennes

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[Hey Im Jordan]

@SunsetWanderer@smarty0114

accepted welcome to the squadron.

[Sodomite]

This wasn’t an uncommon practice for Wyn. Ever since she joined this band of merry gentlemen (and gentleladies), they’d all fallen victim to some of her less harmful experiments over the years.

@Viciousmarrow

This really feels like something that should've been worked out with the other players. Obviously the characters are unaware of it happening but it affects the stories and arcs we might want to tell without our consent, not to mention the overall dynamic of the team. I think it's bad form at the very best to have affected the lives of our characters without asking us, godmodding at the worst. I'm really not comfortable with this being added into the backstory of my character without being told, at the very least.

I'm also not sure how it could go unnoticed when there's several doctors on the team and a telepath?

[Jacobite]

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[Viciousmarrow]

@Sodomite@Jacobite

Fixed the wording. This isn't necessarily supposed to be a secretive thing she does either, so it's totally reasonable to be suspicious of her. Though her experiments on others are more of a volatile form of pranking. She wouldn't, for example, stick them with cyanide. Don't think for a moment she'd give them something life altering.