Test Scene: Power Boy

[chance_visitor]

Metropolis is the city of the future. Therefore, it shouldn't be a surprise when even the criminals use high technology.

The city street buckles upward, as a mining craft plunges from the streets below, and straight into the wall of the bank. Robbers, armed with laser weapons and exoskeletons -- probably Intergang supplied -- pour out of the mining vessel.

They know not to spend too long engaging in such activity in Metropolis. Superman could return any moment. But they knew he was last seen heading somewhere north, and he likely wouldn't be back in the next few minutes. Still, best not to risk it.

As they head back to their mining vessel, however, there's someone floating in the air between them and their getaway vessel.

"Wow. You guys really didn't think this through, did you?" she asks them.

The robbers glance at each other, then raise their weapons. "Get her!"

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[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

"Yeah. Power Boy," he replies, puffing out his chest. "Who're you?"

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

She considers. Maybe "Power Boy" wasn't such a bad name. She really needed something better...

"I'm Strange Visitor," she says. "Thanks for your help back there, by the way."

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

Power Boy blinks, almost a little disappointed that the woman didn't say anything with 'super' in it.

"You're welcome!" he replies with a smile. "Was that awesome or what?"

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

She regards him carefully. "You really want to get off on the right foot, don't you?" She steps a little closer to him. "What happened to you to bring you to Metropolis with these abilities?"

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

Power Boy's eyes narrow a moment, guard going up. His smile remains though. "Of course I do," he laughs. "Who wants to get off on the wrong foot?" the young man with the chest window smirks. "What happened? I flew here. And why not come here? This is where Superman is."

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

She considers. "You want to meet Superman, huh?"

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

"Superman, Supergirl, Superboy, Superwoman, Superdog...all of them," he answers with a grin.

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

She regards him. "Why Superman? Not, say... Martian Manhunter, or Flash, or Green Lantern?"

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

"Superman is the world's greatest hero," he says as if it should explain everything.

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

She considers this. She can't argue much with that one.

"Where do you come from, Power Boy?"

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

That gets a spike of nervousness and fear from the young man. He's not all that eager to talk about it. "I'm..." he shifts slightly, smile slowly shrinking. "From Apokolips."

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

And just like that, so much is explained. She moves closer to place a hand on his shoulder, and she smiles at him.

"It takes a lot of work to get away from Apokolips, from everything I've heard. Few people have ever managed it. It sounds like you're already taking steps towards becoming a great hero on your own."

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

Power Boy is wary at first, especially of the touch. That's not the sort of thing that ever happens on Apokolips. He considers Strange Visitor for a few moments before grinning and flexing to show off.

"Of course I'm great! I'm Power Boy," he laughs. "Going to be greater once I spend some time around the greatest hero on Earth."

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

She laughs a little at this, in good humor.

"Well, I'll tell you what, Power Boy," she offers. "I'm a friend of Superman's. I can introduce you, if you like."

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

The aura around Power Boy returns, but instead of the violent black and red it was during the fight, it's a bright white and pink color. "You're wearing his crest after all," he says with a grin. "What do I have to do to meet him?"

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

She smiles. "Just ask. I'll set it up. Come with me -- I know how we can get in touch with him." Satisfied that the police have the situation with the criminals well in hand, she flies towards STAR labs, offering the police a friendly wave as she goes.

[super-pecs.livejournal.com]

"Well, can you set it up?" Power Boy asks excited now. He nods and starts to follow quickly.

[chance-visitor.livejournal.com]

"You got it, Power Boy," she replies.