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    Lawnmower Boy reacted to Old Man in Marvel Cinematic Universe, Phase Three and BEYOOOOONND   
    Are you watching the same Phase Four I am?  Loki?  WandaVision?  Hawkeye?  Shang Chi?  Moon Knight?  If you want a letdown, go watch the Star Wars stuff.
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    Lawnmower Boy got a reaction from Hermit in The Adventures of "Fish Guy" (Superhero fiction)   
    Hey, hey, hey. Pacific Northwest weather isn't that bad. It's been summer for two days and it's been sunny both days! The air temperature is so warm there was only one person shopping in a fur coat this morning and I'm pretty sure it was fake.
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    Lawnmower Boy reacted to Hermit in The Adventures of "Fish Guy" (Superhero fiction)   
    I approached Trailblazer in time to hear "That's ... incredibly flattering, Tornado."
    "Please, we're out of our masks, call me Valentino," Tornado smiled, "Your powers would compliment Arctic Fox's and my own, and Port Cascade has a riveting night life."
     
    Son of a gun, the sneak actually was trying to pinch the only other speedster in the room for his own spin off team. And Trailblazer looked tempted. Her eyes had that thoughtful look when you're really considering something.Add to that, it was clear Tornado had already snagged Arctic Fox. That was a pain, Fox was not a people person, but she could be a team player, and her ice powers had shielded me more than once when working with my innate resistance to low temperatures.
     
    "It has a wet night life," I said, "It rains so much you're going to feel like someone is dousing you," I told her as I intruded on their conversation, "In fact, in Port Cascade, the sun is considered unnatural and unlucky. I think they sacrifice goats when it appears."
     
    She smiled at that, finding it funny but not funny enough for a full laugh, "Sounds more like a town for you then, doesn't it?"
     
    "I'm too attached to Costa Sagrado," I told her feeling a bit like a car salesman, "It's a great city with great opportunities. And you've only begun to see some of what if offers."
     
    "And he'd like to tell you about your car's warranty expiring," Valentino interjected without missing a beat.
    That she did laugh at. Not a good sign I worried.

    "Wait," Realization hit Trailblazer, "Am I being wined and dined by both teams here?"

    "We told you were smart," I informed her. In truth I wasn't sure we ever praised her intellect per se. I had always thought it was Bramble who was the smartest of the recruits, but Trailblazer had been less than confident in general and with a few victories under her belt and our assurances, she had really bloomed as a heroine. I wasn't just sucking up here.

    "I've read the reports. And your powers could be a real asset," Valentino explained to her, "We're doing a spin off team, of course you're going to be asked. You've proven yourself."

    "You've gotten a lot more confident in your abilities, and when the chips are down and the stakes are high, you shove the worries to the side and save lives," I told her, "That's what any one hopes for in a superhero. You've been amazing."
    She blushed then looked at Tornado, "Your turn."
    Tornado gaped, then broke into a laugh, "Reserved parking?"
    "You don't need to drive," I countered, "You run super fast."
    "It's the prestige involved," Valentino told me.
    "It's a cheap bid," I told him.
    "Cheap? Do you have a reserved parking place here?" Valentino scoffed, "I think not."

    "If it weren't for the fact you're both in relationships of one sort or another, I think I'd demand you two recite poetry," Trailblazer beamed "This is nice."
    "There once was a man from Nantucket-" I started.

    "Not that poetry," She held out a hand in a stop now gesture, then shook her head, and said "I have to confess, for awhile I thought Valerosa did not like me. So by that logic, Port Cascade's not a bad spot to try, but" She confesses, "I also have made some friends here. And not just ones in costume. Also I think I've earned her respect and if she hadn't been pushing I might not have gotten as good. And then there's Eel here..."
    "Caleb," I told her "out of the mask anyway."
    "Caleb," She smiled, "And you've been supportive, and nice, even after I set you on fire.. Between the two of you I felt I had firm and fair and fair and kind. You've been like training wheels for me."
    "Ah, thank you?" I Said worried she was about to tell me she was done with training wheels.
    "I'm done with training wheels," She said and I struggled not to wince even as Tornado no doubt struggled not to smile, but then she continued "But I'm not so cocky yet to think I might not need them again one day, or at least a refresher course. I pump music in my head while I fight to deal with anxieties and insecurities still. I am more confident, but sometimes I still need the talk to either tell me to get my ass in gear, or that I'm doing okay and this too will pass."

    At that, Tornado's face fell a bit "Ah, I see."
    "Yeah, Sorry Tornado," She started to say then corrected, "Valentino. I'm sure you and Brazen will be great leaders of this spin off team, but for now I think I owe it to myself to stick with what, and who, are working best for me."
    Valentino is a classy guy, and a good man, and he almost immediately stuck out his hand to her, "It was worth a shot. I can't say I wasn't hoping, but on the plus side, you're going to make a great New Samaritan"

    "She already has" I nodded.
    Trailblazer shook his hand, "Thank you," She looked at me "Thank you both. It was nice being made a fuss over."

    "It was legit" I assured her, "And thank you back for staying with us. We're going to need you."
    "It's nice to be needed," She admitted, "It's good to be able to have a chance to do good."
    I smiled at that, "You really should talk to Mayo. Pardon, I've got to see who else wants to stick with us."

    "Sure," She smiles "I had my moment in the spotlight," Then she coughed and muttered, "You realize eventually some mind control jerk will use me to set you on fire, right? I've heard stories."
    "Meh," I shrugged, "Still worth it," Then I smiled "Builds character."
    At that she did laugh, and went to Bramble to say "Hey, guess what..."
     
    I turned to look around for the next on my list. If I was lucky I could get a two for one. Sure enough, everyone's favorite Canadian telepath was with everyone's favorite Chinese-American kinetic-reactive. With qualifiers like that, it did tend to narrow the field. She was talking his ears off, and he was grinning happily.
    He had mentioned her thoughts were pure, and connected. And I suppose, if I had spent years being bombarded by too much input of thoughts that put lie to words constantly, finding an honest and open soul like Pogo would be a kind of delight. I moved into the current of her steam of babble and good cheer only to find out they were discussing us.
    "Then in two years, we go to Canada.. and I see it on your side of things," She said "I think by then I'll be more mature and you will definitely be out of your rookie phase."
    "I do feel more confident" He confessed. "And I don't want to push you , so sure, we can wait."
    Wait hell. He was stealing American talent from the superhero set? What was this, revenge for all their comedians we swipe? Regardless, I had to intrude fast before they cemented anything for Port Cascade, which, it occurred to me, might be preferable for them as it was closer to Canada's border!
    "Hey you two," I moved towards them, "Hope I'm not intruding." Okay, that was a lie. I did want to intrude.
    "A little bit" Pogo answered honestly "Because I was getting ready for some serious flirting with my boyfriend but it can wait. How are you feeling are your powers back? Not you're defined by your powers, you are the best you you can be, and that's quite enough for anyone super or not.  But I do hope they come back because we can use all the superheroes we can get. Did you hear there were gonna be two teams? Maybe three"
     
    Three? What the heck?
     
    Okay, time to switch to honesty "I heard about a spin off team in Port Cascade. I was hoping I could convince you two to stick around"
     
    "But telepaths creep you out" Aspirant said.
    "Telephobia is an ugly thing, Eel," Pogo tutted at me.
    I felt a headache coming on, and a very petty part of me hoped Aspirant caught it too, "Please forgive me, I am of a slightly older generation, and was weaned on Sci Fi about brain eating zombies and alien influences trying take over our minds"
    There was an burble and smell nearby, I turned to see Slime with the words *DUDE? Not COOL!*
    "I didn't mean you.." I told Slime alarmed.
    *You're too easy a target, Eel* And he slithered off with a kind of bubbling chortle.
    On the other hand, maybe after this party I'd go blow some aliens up on some retro video games.
     
    "He's got a lot to work on," Pogo was telling Aspirant trying to sound sympathetic "But he does try."
    "Yeah, I've seen into his mind. He's not a bad guy," Aspirant nodded, "Just a product of his upbringing."
    I looked heavenward for strength, then said "I hope you're both sticking around for the New Samaritans. Telepathy maybe spooky, but it's useful and has some non violent solutions I like. And, Pogo, it wouldn't be the same without you. You're like family to a lot of us."
    "Awww," Pogo folded with such speed I almost felt guilty "That is so touching I just wanna.." She hugged me briefly and kept on talking "As a matter of fact, we already decided that we'd stay here two years , see how our relationship unfolded even as we kicked ass as New Samaritans, and then in two years, depending on things, I might go to Canada for a bit. Aspirant and Pogo as a Daring Duo! "
    "Oh you'd get top billing" Aspirant told her "Pogo and Aspirant."
    It was HIS turn to get a hug from her "So sweet." She assured then kept on "So we'll be around for two years for sure. Then we'll see. Oh and I do need to watch after my grandma and who knows where college will lead but that's the plan right."
    "So you ARE going to college" I said.
    "I'm Chinese American with a family," She looked at me like I was crazy for asking "Not going to college leads to grave disappointment, sad patriarch looks, and creepy ancestor ghosts with glowing green eyes interfering with my wifi  reception until I mend my ways."
    "I don't think that's really how it works" I told her.
    She tutted at me "Gotta work on your cultural appreciation skills," Then looked over at Aspirant "We are staying here right?"
    "Happily" He answered then looked at me "Can I have my gun back?"
    "We'll see" I said "But probably once we can tone it down with a slider AND a safety."
    "A safety's good" He nodded "We're in."
    "Thanks" I said again "Enjoy the party" And just like that, they were back to talking about them, which is is the way with young folks with crushes.
    I wondered how Ariana was doing?
     
     
     
     
     
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    Lawnmower Boy reacted to Old Man in Political Discussion Thread (With Rules)   
    I low key mocked the British for that unbelievably stupid election, then November 2016 happened and now I'm just sad for everyone.
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    Lawnmower Boy reacted to Starlord in Funny Pics II: The Revenge   
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    Lawnmower Boy reacted to Pariah in Funny Pics II: The Revenge   
    "One annoying cast member with minimal screen time"
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    Lawnmower Boy reacted to DShomshak in Sample Hero Base: The RV Liaden   
    Part Two:
     
    Main Deck: The rear third of the deck is a helipad where the team can park its flitter, a repaired MONAD transbot. A small helicopter could also park on the pad, though it would be a tight fit. The fore quarter holds deck chairs and a hot tub for outdoor relaxation. Narrow aisles connect the fore and aft areas, flanking the main cabin.
     
    A crane dominates the rear of the cabin, flanked by two stairs to the upper deck.
     
    Inside, the fore of the cabin consists of a wide briefing room. Windows fill most of the curving fore wall. There’s a table, chairs, podium, large television screen for videoconferencing, and side-table with coffee maker.
     
    Stairs behind the briefing room lead to the upper deck and first lower deck. Next come a small dining hall and rec room with sofa, comfy chairs and wide-screen TV with entertainment center and video game controllers. The rear is divided into a library and office. In between are a compact galley and pantry, a head (just a toilet and washbasin), a laundry room, and a sealed shaft running between decks. Stairs from the library and office lead down to the first lower deck.
     
    Dean Shomshak

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    Lawnmower Boy reacted to DShomshak in Sample Hero Base: The RV Liaden   
    The thread about buildings that could make cool hero bases reminded me of an earlier thread in which I offered and solicited ideas for buildings and other places that villains could easily convert into secret bases. That in turn led to the HQ the PCs acquired in my Champions campaign, Avant Guard: a refurbished derelict ship. Our forum colleague Lord Liaden suggested the idea, so I named the ship the RV Liaden. The Champions forum has been a bit slow lately, so I thought some people might be amused by seeing what I eventually devised -- with maps. (Hex mapped, because we still play 5e.)
     
    Here's the first section:
     
    AVANT GUARD BASE: THE RV LIADEN
     
    Background: The Liaden was an oceanography research vessel about 30 feet wide and 160 feet long. The Landlady bought it and reconditioned it as Avant Guard’s headquarters. It no longer has engines; it’s permanently docked among other semi-derelict ships so that attacks on the base will not endanger many other people. Concrete props under the ship mean that hull breaches won’t sink the ship.
     
    Much of the base’s cost came from reinforcing the hull with advanced composite materials, making it much stronger but not much thicker. The Landlady also gutted and replaced much of the interior: The Liaden still has four decks, but bulkheads were moved to create completely different rooms. The stairs are still steep and narrow, though.
     
    The hull is painted white with “Avant Guard” painted on both sides of the bow. There are rows of portholes on the main deck and first lower deck, and wider windows in the forecastle.
     
    Security: Dozens of tiny cameras are hidden throughout the ship, inside and out. It is flat-out impossible to approach the ship or go anywhere on it or in it without being on camera. (It is up for the team to decide how assiduously they watch the monitors. The team’s bedrooms also have hidden switches to turn off the cameras within them. The cameras are represented as Area Effect Clairsentience.) Exterior doors have keypad locks and alarms in case they are forced open; fine wires in the windows and portholes similarly guard against breakage; and motion sensors turn on lights inside and out, showing the general location of any intruder. (These off-the-shelf security systems are represented simply as a Security Systems rating for the entire base.)
     
    Dean Shomshak
     
     
     
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    Homemade beef momos


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    Lawnmower Boy reacted to mattingly in Funny Pics II: The Revenge   
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    Lawnmower Boy reacted to Ockham's Spoon in Funny Pics II: The Revenge   
    I always found Ronald to be a creepy mascot, but then I find clowns in general creepy.
     

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    We cannot possibly be thinking of the same SFB.
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