What can I say, other than - YAY! 
Huzzah! Whatever we do, I'll be happy! And you all will get to bask in High Burn's "bad girl" image once more! That's right, she's even less of a bubbly wannabe than she used to be, and more heading toward bringer-of-pain to thugs!
Attention all Watchmen.
I am pleased to inform you that Johnny Ember is safe and well. He suffered an overload of his powers three weeks ago and chose to isolate himself so not to put his fellow Watchmen in danger.
Due to his volatile state, he must be contained within an oxygen controlled environment. Such a set up has been provided at the newly upgraded medical bay in the Bunker.
His condition will be monitored by Dr. Furnace. Johnny has expressed his desire to continue to serve as a Watchman. He will assist Dr. Furnaces medical research and provide scientific and technological advice and support when needed.
Bastinado
((Johnny Ember now lives in the copper tank in the med bay. He is now an npc and will provide scientific and tech advice))
@Romanov
Nadja Romanov, Lily Pink, Little Death - The Cadre
Estoque, Bastinado, Spidermonkey, Chic Doyle - The Militia
Miss Teen, Dead Reckoner, Dee Dee Diablo, Kaneko
Just making a whistle-stop, flying visit, but had to put in a quick comment to say; "Awesome thread title Rom!" - Here's Johnny - classic! 
((Bastinado sends an email to all Watchmen with a video file attached. For pictures of Antonio and to take part in fourm rp to investigate him visit the Hyperion Watchmen forums ))
I will be out of the city for the next few days following a lead. I will send information as soon as I have it.
Attached to this message you will find a video which I think may be worth investigating. It is an episode of the cable television show Paragon Eye. It is lowest common denominatort trash TV barely disguised as a show exploring Paragons widespread conspiracy theories. Last week, a man calling himself simply Antonio was interviewed. Please watch the tape, find him and question him. Just in case his claims are true, no female Watchman should be left alone with him.
The video:
A man in a flash suit walks onto a cheap, char show stage to the excited cheers of the audience. The backdrop is a collage of newspaper stories with lurid headlines such as DEADBEAT SQUID: Lusca is the father of my six babies and wont pay child support and STATESMAN IS KING: Citys premier hero is really Elvis.
A hazy graphic flashes on the screen confirming that this is the Paragon Eye show.
HOST: Hello, Im Dr Jessie Truman, and youre watching Paragon Eye. Now, weve all heard stories about people being caught in freak explosions or being hit by cosmic rays and developing super, duper powers. And what do they do? Why, obviously, they get grandma to stitch them up fancy suit and go out and fight crime. Yawn! Been there, done that! Well tonight we meet a man who isnt using his powers for good, hes using them for lurve. Give a big Paragon Eye welcome to Antonio!
The shows host, Dr Jessie Truman, takes a seat being his desk as a skinny looking man in a white leather jacket and uncomfortably tight red leather pants enters the stage. He carefully eases himself into the guests chair.
HOST: Welcome to Paragon Eye. Antonio. Now were only allowed to call you by your first name, whys that?
ANTONIO: Well, Jesse, I have to be careful of the boyfriends and husbands of the ladies that I am helping out, you understand?
HOST: Not really. Tell us how you are helping out these ladies.
ANTONIO: Well, about a year ago, I found that I had my powers.
HOST: Powers, eh? What, the old fireball from the hand, laser beam eyes?
ANTONIO: No, not powers like that. I have the ability, well, how should I explain?
HOST: Quite quickly before we have to go to commercials if possible, Antonio.
ANTONIO: Ok, the best way I can describe is that I am quite literally a sexual god.
HOST: Thats quite a claim there, Antonio.
ANTONIO: And not one I make lightly, Jesse. But I have been given these powers and fell I must now share them with the world. Well the ladies of the world anyhow.
HOST: So, youre powers dont work on us men folk then?
ANTONIO: I dont know, thats not my bag. I am all about the ladies.
HOST: Calm down, Antonio, I wasnt implying anything, its just the viewers wouldnt forgive me if I didnt question you about the extent of your powers.
ANTONIO: I understand, let me explain to you. I have found that I am able to fell what a woman feels in her brain. I looked it up in a dictionary, I think empathy is the word they use. I know her what gives her pleasure, her most secret desires. And I know how to make them come true.
HOST: Thats quite a claim.
ANTONIO: It is. But its more than that. I can sense everything that is going on inside her body. I can give her loving on a cellular level.
HOST: Here that ladies?
The women in audience respond by screaming. Antonio stands and flexes his muscles.
ANTONIO: Yes, and I feel it is my responsibility to share my gifts with the women of Paragon City. If a divorced woman is finding it hard to get back into the dating scene, I will be there! If a student is missing her boyfriend back home and emails and texts arent doing it for her, I will be there! If a womans husband just wants to sit on the sofa watching television with a beer in his hand instead of giving her the pleasure, I will be there! Not on the sofa, obviously, with the lady.
HOST: Thats quite a mission, there could be thousands of woman out there in need of your powers.
ANTONIO: I am hoping so. I mean, yes, there could be too many for even me to handle. So, for the first few months, I will have to be saying no fat chicks.
HOST: How about you tell us how you got these powers of yours, Antonio? Were you bitten by a radioactive gigolo?
ANTONIO: No, I was at a hospital. The Rivera Medical Centre.
HOST: Why were you there, if its not too personal?
ANTONIO: I had been on a blind date. I thought things were going well, but I misread the signs, you know? It seems I am allergic to the brand of mace she was carrying.
HOST: I see, and the mace gave you powers?
ANTONIO: No, that would be ridiculous. There was some sort of explosion at the hospital. That must have been what did it. As well as the powers I have explained to you, I noticed other changes. I am from Kings Row, but since that day I have spoken like Antonio Banderas.
HOST: Yes, I meant to ask you about that. Anyway, join us after these messages from our sponsors when we will be speaking to a woman who will tell us about the night Manticore made her all a quiver.
ANTONIO: Wait, I havent told the lovely ladies how to contact me! Just go onto the computer internet and visit www.antonioknowswhatyouneedbabyandwillgiveittoyouf orninetyninedollarsplustax.com.
@Romanov
Nadja Romanov, Lily Pink, Little Death - The Cadre
Estoque, Bastinado, Spidermonkey, Chic Doyle - The Militia
Miss Teen, Dead Reckoner, Dee Dee Diablo, Kaneko
((OOC: Oh heck, I nearly spat tea all over the keyboard reading that. I can see a certain amount of - dear lord I almost said friction - arising as he joins the group.))
http://www.savecoh.com/
((Why do I suddenly think Fernando Martinaz from GTA: Vice City? Will the womenfolk in Pocket D, no, the city be safe from this guy?! ))
((eep ok how fast should we run? 30mph or are we thinking hijack a car and go that way? maybes a private jet..... ))
Do you think it's time to break out the Teach Yourself Vulcan Mind Discapline books? 8P
((Rom, buddy, I can't stop laughing. 
))
((Wouldn't you know it, Mr Carter has got himself abducted. His rescue (or attempt as rescue/escape) will be played out as forum rp HERE rather than in game. Please try and get him out before Wednesday or things might get unpleasant for him 
))
@Romanov
Nadja Romanov, Lily Pink, Little Death - The Cadre
Estoque, Bastinado, Spidermonkey, Chic Doyle - The Militia
Miss Teen, Dead Reckoner, Dee Dee Diablo, Kaneko
HAHAHAHAHA!
A masterpiece that! Good thing I already read the "Teach Yourself Vulcan Mind Discipline" books. Otherwise I think I'd wetted myself while laughing!
Why didn't I think of this guy first? Such great RP:ing he could offer. *sigh*
Is anyone else having problems accessing the Watchmen forum? I haven't been able to get on today so I've been unable to post any updates/responses in the story thread. Hopefully I'll be able to get on at home this evening.
@Romanov
Nadja Romanov, Lily Pink, Little Death - The Cadre
Estoque, Bastinado, Spidermonkey, Chic Doyle - The Militia
Miss Teen, Dead Reckoner, Dee Dee Diablo, Kaneko
Yes. I posted a reply this morning, but when I tried to access the forum later (aprox. at ten) it was impossible.
Too bad, since I was planning to write a masterpiece!
Hopefully it will be corrected this evening, since I've got some plans till tomorrow.
I cant get on either just says that it cant be displayed 
Yes. Alas poor Carter, we knew him well...
I just checked on Forumer and, yes, our server is the *only* one that is down. Typical, eh?
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Poor Mr. Carter - death by free hosting.
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ROTFLMAO!
Well guys, if this storyline is going to be sorted by the time we start again this evening, we best get to it while the server still stands! As, to quote a famous character:
"Ees no good cap'n! Ah canne change theh laws o' physics!"
You just got to replace "Physics" with "Free web servers"...
Hehe - regarding tonight - I will only be able to get on for a short time unfortunately - I have a huge slab of work to do for tomorrow. *groans under the strain of it*
Ah well. Suppose we'll have to wheel out that black hole that keeps swallowing you up again... ;P
*breaks down in tears*
Hey gang! Sorry for the shortness of my appearance last week - quite a crazy busy week, but looking forward to a real good session on Wednesday! See you there!
((Paragon Eye is a cable television show with a small but dedicated fanbase made up largely of housewives, students and conspiracy theorists. This episode was broadcast last night and is repeated several times on Channel 109))
The host of Paragon Eye, Jesse Truman, with his trademark flashy suit and even flashier smile, runs down a staircase shaking hands with audience members. He takes his place in a spotlight in front of a backdrop of sensational newspaper headlines.
HOST: Hello, Im Dr Jessie Truman, and you must be in the know because you know those in the know watch Paragon Eye. Now we have a packed show for you tonight and I am legally obliged to tell you to watch the aftershow credits carefully as they include several clarifications, corrections and apologies. But first, by popular demand, lets welcome back Antonio!
Dr Truman takes a seat behind a desk as Antonio enters the stage to a mixture of cheers and boos. As on his last appearance on Paragon Eye, he is wearing a white leather jacket and indecently tight red leather trousers.
HOST: Welcome back, Antonio.
ANTONIO: Thanks for having me back, Jesse.
HOST: Now, Antonio, let me tell you we had an overwhelming response after your last appearance on the show.
ANTONIO: Well, the ladies know what they like. And the ladies like Antonio. And, luckily for them, Antonio he like the ladies.
HOST: Quite. Id like to start with a few viewers questions if thats ok?
ANTONIO. I aim to please.
HOST: Rita from Kings Row says: Please, for the love of God, tell me that that man practices safe sex.
ANTONIO: Rita, let me tell you, Antonio he doesnt need to practice.
HOST: She means safe sex, you know precautions
?
ANTONIO: Oh, of course, and if Im not too sure about the lady Ill even double
HOST: Thanks, I think that covers it.
ANTONIO: But let me say this, Jesse, the loving with Antonio is never safe sex. In fact I ask all my ladies to sign a disclaimer in case of a pleasure induce heart attack or seizure. And I also take no responsibility for any future decline in sexual satisfaction with, lets be honest, lesser men.
HOST: Well, I hope that answers your question, Rita. Now, Bubba from Steel Canyon wants to know if youre the guy that his wife Jolene has been seeing.
ANTONIO: I can make no promises on that account; I cant really be expected to remember their names afterwards. But let me assure you ladies when you are with Antonio he is all about you.
HOST: Bubba adds that if you are the guy hes quite open-minded and would like to discuss a situation that could benefit you all.
ANTONIO: I just remembered, that guy who is seeing the lady, thats not me.
HOST: But you cant remember all those names surely?
ANTONIO: I one hundred percent remember that I have not been with any lady by the name of Joanne.
HOST: Jolene.
ANTONIO: Thats what I meant. Joanne, maybe. Jolene, no way.
HOST: That leads me on to a question of my own. Level with me here Antonio, these powers you say you have and all these ladies that you
how shall I put this?
ANTONIO: Give pleasure without measure.
HOST: Ok. Its all in the mind isnt it?
ANTONIO: An expert lovemaker knows that a great deal of duties should be to his ladys mind, that is true.
HOST: Let me put it another way. Its all in your mind. Made up. Not true. A fantasy.
ANTONIO: Im not sure what youre getting at, Jesse.
HOST: Im suggesting you are not, as your website claims, scientifically proven to be the greatest lover of ladies since the dawn of humankind.
ANTONIO: Its all true.
HOST: Have you even had one woman apply to your website for your services? Because, I have to tell you, the women who took the time to write in dont seem to see you as you see yourself. The only one who asked for more details wanted them to apply for a restraining order to protect herself against the possibility of ever meeting you.
ANTONIO: Let me explain with what I call a metaphor. If a woman has spent her life going to small fairgrounds where she rides the ferris wheel on the carousel, when she goes to Disneyland and sees Space Mountain she is naturally going to be a little scared. She says to herself Will it be too much for me? Has my life of riding the safe, slow rides prepared me for something that will take my body to the limits of sensation?
HOST: So, has anyone contacted you to ride your rollercoaster?
ANTONIO: Yes, in fact I am meeting a lady after this very show.
Antonio takes out a piece of paper from his jacket pocket.
ANTONIO: Her name is Jane Doe and she describes herself as a professional lady. She says she works in the cutthroat world of business where it is kill or be killed and she looks forward to meeting a man she can take care of. Her hobbies include keeping fit and hunting.
HOST: Well, good luck with that, Antonio. Join us after these messages our sponsors when we will meet a woman who wants the world to know that Synapse really is the quickest man in Paragon.
@Romanov
Nadja Romanov, Lily Pink, Little Death - The Cadre
Estoque, Bastinado, Spidermonkey, Chic Doyle - The Militia
Miss Teen, Dead Reckoner, Dee Dee Diablo, Kaneko
Hello yous,
There are a few options as to what we can do rp-wise tonight. The characters could meet with Dr Milo Symmian, a collegue of Saule Grian. It would be similar to the Comette session, but less emotional and dramatic. Still a few clues would trickle through.
Another option is for characters to have brief one-to-ones with Dr. Furnace to describe how their powers have changed and give a few personal details (there are still a few character we know next to nothing about).
Finally, Gaz is planning a Bloody Bay session but I don't know if this is good to go tonight.
Whatever we do we'll make sure there is a good number of missions to make some progress towards lvl 20.
@Romanov
Nadja Romanov, Lily Pink, Little Death - The Cadre
Estoque, Bastinado, Spidermonkey, Chic Doyle - The Militia
Miss Teen, Dead Reckoner, Dee Dee Diablo, Kaneko