001 • [audio]

[sticksaround]

[ Casey opens with about five seconds of space to start with, since he's rechecking his console operational stats as a precaution. His voice is stiff and a little muffled, but easy enough to understand. ]

Alright. Definitely got this working! [ Moderately loud enthusiasm abounds for a brief moment there, and it is promptly tamped down. ] Sorry. I asked about how these worked just to be safe, but I also hear I got a pretty thick skull, y'know? [ And here there are two quiet thumps followed by a light hiss, because he sure did knock on the side of his head for emphasis. ] Wanted to make sure I got it.

So, uh. Hey. Name's Casey. I'm from New York, and if you don't know what that means, I feel sorry for ya. I guess I'm here to wake up half-drowned and defeat evil like everyone else? The half-drowned thing is pretty new, but I actually have some experience with evil, so here's hopin' I can put myself to good use. I mean, between giant turtles and fightin' bad guys and studying for English Lit., I'll take the bad guys.

If there's anything bigger than the welcome wagon that a guy should be let in on or a familiar face or somethin', though, I'd really appreciate gettin' that outta the way now. Maybe directions to a good sports equipment store? [ Pauuuuse. ] Thanks. Really.

[ That equipment store is really important though. ]

Comments

[everylittlegirl]

It's kind of coincidental that you say that? Because Superman is a real person in this place. I mean, really, there are a lot of superheroes here.

[sticksaround]

No joke? Jeez, they must need all the help they can get if they're pullin' in superheroes and still want more.

[everylittlegirl]

Everyone has their own skills, right?

[sticksaround]

Yeah, I guess so. I mean, if someone needs me to punch a goon in the face for the good of the world, I'm on board. Just feels a little lackluster compared to laser beams 'n throwin' cars.

[everylittlegirl]

You punch goons?

[sticksaround]

And punks, thugs, and good-for-nothings. It's... more heroic than it sounds. [ Or at least he likes to believe it is. ]

[everylittlegirl]

Going around punching people? What's not heroic about that?

[sticksaround]

Exactly. Pretty much all comes down to a public service, if ya ask me. If some guy nabs an old lady's purse right in front of me, I'm not gonna stand there and watch him run away. [ He's got a moral standing to protect. ]

[everylittlegirl]

What if he has a gun?

[sticksaround]

Move fast, be real sneaky, or have friends who can do both at once? Timing makes mosta the difference.

[everylittlegirl]

Superhero friends?

[sticksaround]

Not exactly. More of a ninja thing. Life gets pretty comic book on us sometimes, though.

[everylittlegirl]

Are you seriously telling me your friends are ninjas?

[sticksaround]

Yeah. Don't get me wrong, it's definitely not normal back home. Kinda grows on you after a while, though.

[everylittlegirl]

Definitely not normal. [She agrees, but there's a smile there and the sound of almost being impressed.]