Hermit Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 I recently posted a hypothetical situation where the Champions put themselves up for a lotto date for Charity. Let's turn that around some what... Assuming your character was asked to commit himself/herself to a possible date (after all, the winner would have more than one choice) with another super hero(ine) to help a charity (The example in this case is one that helps the orphans of fallen heroes) , would he/she do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 Anthem: Absolutely. She has little money and can't give what she'd like. She'd find this as a great opportunity. Then, since she doesn't date, she'd tie herself up in knots about the date itself. Uncle Slam: He'd ask, "Couldn't I just give you money instead?" But he could probably be talked into it, given the stakes. Audra Blue: She's base-bound. But if we say they're auctioning off a visit to the base (a valued prize in this world) she'd agree given that the base sensors (the most expensive part of the base) can nail just about anything down about the subject. She would reserve veto power if the subject proves to be villainous or tries to smuggle in recording device or something. She'd make sure plenty of heroes were on hand...just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 Twilight is fifteen years old and thus rather young for this sort of thing. He'd give to the charity in question certainly, but being auctioned off for charity is another thing entirely. He's a bit shy you see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drrushing Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 media event POLARIS - would definately encourage the date. He would take the opportunity to get to know the Superheroine. At the same time, he would try and foster a Contact with her, and her team, if possible. He would match whatever funds that the Superheroine bid, donating it to the same charity. If the Superheroine wanted a quiet intimate setting or a media event, he would be more than willing to go along, even if it only involved heavy lifting. Hopefully with an 18 COM and 40 PRE, he would leave a positive impression on her, her teammates and the public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Anomaly Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 Dr. Anomaly: Yes, absolutely, though he could (and would) give more money-wise than the charity event would probably bring in...he'd donate quietly, but still agree to the auction/date simply because it would be good publicity for the cause. As for the date itself...he's aware he would be far from an ideal date (tends to talk in very technical terms or mystic ambiguities) but he'd do his best to live up to his obligation. His alter ego, Dr. Solomon Kinkaid, would be much more suited to handling the social aspects, but (1) it's a date with Dr. Anomaly, and he has a secret identity to protect and (2) Dr. Kinkaid spends a lot of time avoiding "dates" and other potential romantic entanglements, as he's a very wealthy inventor/corporate head who is also still single and therefore seen as a very good catch, even if he is a bit of a flaky New-Ager who likes to sit in an open-sided pyramid during company board meetings to "help focus his inner energies to the best effect." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckg Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 Starguard -- only with great reluctance and much blushing, and only if she was /sure/ the dream date auction would be handled with the greatest of taste. (Helene could get kicked out of a 50's Disney movie for being too wholesome...) Dr. Pain -- "HOO-AH! BRING ON THE BABES!" Baron von Darien -- *poof* As soon as you blink, he/s /gone/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhammeWhamme Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 Wraith : Smile calmly, say "Yeah, sure, I should spend more time out there anyway.". Then enjoy his night. Possibly set up an 'emergency valve' bidder... but probably not. Flippant : Get the idea explained to him. Then get the *why* explained to him. Then go along. He's a nice enough fellow, and he isn't lacking in confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayday Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Mayday would be happy to and build some sort of tech gift for her date to keep. She's cute but more wholesome than sex kitten unfortunately. ShadowCross would never put herself up for sale which is too bad cause she's built like a Playboy bunny and likes to wear tight leather outfits and play with whips. On second thought, maybe she would.... Marjorie would be surprised to be asked but allow it. She has an untouchable aristocratic air around her most of the time so would not appeal to most people's tastes however. LineDrive, yes, so long as he doesnt have to spend any money. He'll pick up a single long stemmed rose on his way there but thats it. Wraithe, it would have to be cleared by her supervisor but sounds like good publicity for PRIMUS so long as the bidders are screened for possible supervillains or VIPER/DEMON agents. While good looking she has been in the military way too long, and is not drop dead gorgeous. She does have some interesting cleavage that might help.... Sabre could not participate. As an armored hero with a Secret ID and paranoia she'd have to stay in the armor or masked and is over 40 anyway. Not much of a date. There are several heroes who respond to these What If questions that various of my characters would find interesting and bid on, some for the fun of bidding and some to win no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandi Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Irving would be QUITE sure his teammate Flash is playing another little joke but would probably go along with it. Usually, though, his charitable causes are more along the lines of public readings to promote adult literacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterdeath Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. The Secret ID of one of the characters (Billionaire Tech Genius) won the bidding for the character she had a crush on (Martial Brick--my character). D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCoy Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Iron Will is a 13 yo quadroplegic. Anyone who wants to date him is just too weird for him to want to be around. All other characters, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caris Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Adonis - most definitely would participate. Though, quiet frankly he would probably drive a lot of the people off by being a little too much. He would probably do a strip tease on the stage, and generally do his best to get the bidding up as high as he can, in a sort of a male slut kind of way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormraven Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Checkmate. "No." No explanation, no excuses, just "No." Pressing the issue gets a thin smile, then "If you can beat me at chess." (He's essentially unbeatable. Plays Blind chess with International Grand Masters for fun - five at a time - playing black in all games.) Guardian. "Sure." She doesn't exactly have a secret ID, though she's not well-known publically, but she is a model, so she should bring a fair amount. Control. "My girlfriend would kill me." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farik Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Husky would be all over this like honeybutter on piping hot homemade southern cornbread. Kenneth would over analyze the date and plan an extravagent agenda before the date. After changing into Husky, Husky would ditch the itenerary change into a custom made tuxedo and take the lucky girl out on the town swinging from location to location hoping to see a crime in progress so he can show off and dedicate his victory to her in the media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengal Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 There's no way anyone asks for a date with Bengal. Unless it's a trap... but I don't think he'd get that, either. Kind of a moot question. As for Science Hero Hummingbird, sure, he'd go along. He likes dating, and he's just the sort of "public-eye" superhero that wqould get asked about this sort of thing. Being a lifelong batchelor, most likely nothing would come of it but some good pub, and everyone likes good pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlestaff Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Battlestaff would agree quite readily. He's an okay looking guy, but ultra wealthy. He'd plan an extravagant evening, with dinner at the best restaurants (and lots of sucking up), carriage rides, and anything else he can think of the make the night special. For the date he'd wear a custom tuxedo and a domino mask to conceal his identity. Oh, he would also donate to the fund an amount matching the total taken in by the auction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Scales: Somehow, this doesn't seem the right venue for a 8' mettalic 110 year old widower. Icepirate: Of course! A quick trip to Paris, check out some museums... Calico: Would need to be knocked out and stuffed into a bag. And never ever let out. Spectrum: Probably got tricked into it by Laughton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristopher Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Originally posted by Battlestaff Battlestaff would agree quite readily. He's an okay looking guy, but ultra wealthy. He'd plan an extravagant evening, with dinner at the best restaurants (and lots of sucking up), carriage rides, and anything else he can think of the make the night special. For the date he'd wear a custom tuxedo and a domino mask to conceal his identity. Oh, he would also donate to the fund an amount matching the total taken in by the auction. With a name like "Battlestaff", I'm sure they'd have a field day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Mhoram Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Blackcat would go along with it, and likely enjoy herself. She would flirt (which would be a fair break from her normal persona) and try and have a nice time, and make sure the person who won the date did so as well; and there would be a likelyhood that her significant other (a reformed villian) would end up being the highest bidder anyway. Ballistic would do it, but not exactly with the best of attitudes. He's a little too grumpy to really get into it, but he would do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristopher Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 T'Shenk Kennet - no one would want a date with a monstrous reptillian horror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farik Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Originally posted by Kristopher T'Shenk Kennet - no one would want a date with a monstrous reptillian horror. That's not true my friend's wife did:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Originally posted by Kristopher T'Shenk Kennet - no one would want a date with a monstrous reptillian horror. zornwil is married... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterdeath Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Originally posted by lemming zornwil is married... Truly, that is proof there is someone out there for everyone... D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caris Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 Originally posted by Kristopher T'Shenk Kennet - no one would want a date with a monstrous reptillian horror. As a shapeshifter (and a notoriously loose person), Adonis quite litterally would be more interested in your personality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristopher Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 Originally posted by caris As a shapeshifter (and a notoriously loose person), Adonis quite litterally would be more interested in your personality. T'Shenk...is male... You know, not there's anything wrong with that, it's just that it's not for him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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