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[the_ko_stands_for_tiger]

[PRIVATE; KABURAGI RESIDENCE]

[The scene: Kotetsu on the phone, early in the morning. It's still dark in the room.]

...Oh no no, it's just... I was expecting someone to get back to me on this. Just didn't think it'd be you.

...Ah, she's fine, she's fine! Still getting used to the, er, "abnormal" life. Has a bad habit of accidentally breaking things sometimes after she brushes by me. She'll get it soon enough.

...yeah, I know. It's a risk. You got some fancy tech guys around there though, right? Maybe they can figure something out. But I don't think it's gonna work just trying to melt back into the public anymore. This latest thing with Bob and Helen kinda established that. Seems like things have been getting dangerous again, you know? Anyway, Kaede's getting on my case about it, and I gotta admit I'm feeling pretty antsy myself.

...Sheesh, seriously? I'm not a babysitter you know -- uh huh... uh huh... yeah, yeah, yeah, okay, fine, you've got a point. Man, never thought you'd be so good at driving hard bargains. Guess that's part of management, huh?

...Gotcha. And... thanks again. For, you know, everything. For the record, I knew you never ran away from everything. You of all people never could. Gonna be great to work with you again, Protector.

[He hangs up. Seems like everything's set...]

[AND THEN, A FEW DAYS LATER OVER THE OMEGAFEED]



[Some people might've seen this guy before. Granted, he used to be a lot more elaborately dressed, but he's been known to do that simple domino mask thing too like he's doing now. Why not the full costume, though?]

Yo! So I hear you guys could use someone with a little more experience on your team! Well, don't worry about a thing! I'm Wild Tiger, and I'm gonna help some of you newbies get into shape properly! Now I know, technically I'm new to the Omegafriends, but I was an ALPHA Pal before! And you probably saw me on the news a few times after that. I think I can help teach a thing or two about the business -- not to mention put a few supervillains away myself!

But, you know, a fresh start needs a fresh costume, and as much as I love the old traditional getup, I think I could use a new image, you know? So we got any tech gurus out there who know a thing or two about a good outfit? I got some ideas I wanna put by ya!

[Some of the older Omegafriends might actually know WHY his old costume isn't wearable anymore... and that he's not filling in people on a dirty little secret that nearly got him killed a year or two back. Hmm.]

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[forgottendecade]

a tech costume you say?

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[the_ko_stands_for_tiger]

something like that yeah

kinda depends on what you can do with it

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[forgottendecade]

i can do a lot of things with a suit
depends on what you are looking for
and what you are able to do with one on

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[the_ko_stands_for_tiger]

dont suppose you got anything that can enhance a natural ability do you

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[forgottendecade]

that would depend on the ability

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[stalksindarkness]

Man, the super teams on this coast sure is kid friendly compared to back home.

Freedom Phalanx vs the Alpha pals?

[the_ko_stands_for_tiger]

Aw geez, I remember that one. Those jerks still kicking around?

[stalksindarkness]

Yeah. Synapse is the worse too. He acts like he's the only one with a sad story.

And y'know what? I know lots of people who were experimented on to get their super powers.

My best friend got turned into an orca whale, and he isn't nearly as grumpy as Synapse.

[the_ko_stands_for_tiger]

Oh GOD, of course THAT guy would still be ticking. Never seen a guy wear a tragedy like a badge of honor like THAT guy did. Sheesh. Sounds like you swapped over to the winning team.

[stinglikeabat]

I knew you couldn't stay away for long! Welcome back to the business, Tiger!

Shame about the costume. I always thought it was pretty stylish, you know?

[the_ko_stands_for_tiger]

Heeeeey, Papillon! How's it hanging! You know me, can't stay still for long! And also Kaede was giving me crap.

Eh, well. It served its purpose, and died a hero's death. Technically, I guess I could get it fixed, but you know.

[stinglikeabat]

I should have known she'd be behind it! It's nice to see you on the other side of that famous family pushiness for once.

[ Better the suit die a hero's death than Tiger, that's for sure. A repeat of that incident could be terribly unfortunate, and there's a lot of ill fortune in this line of work. ]

...Right, you're in the market for something a little more modern! Planning to stick with blue and white, or are you updating your style along with the rest of it?

[the_ko_stands_for_tiger]

Aw come on, I was never the pushy one! That was Tomoe. You know how it is.

Eh. Maybe a style update. Would be nice to find something that can patch the holes in my... you know, little problem?

[He makes an awkward gesture, then looks sheepish.]

[thedarkheir]

Wild Tiger...? Huh. Never expect to see the older heroes around like that.

[the_ko_stands_for_tiger]

You know what they say! Old heroes don't die, they just... something. I can't remember exactly. Whatever. You one of the new kids?

[thedarkheir]

Yup. Name's So- er, Kresnik.

[He tugs on the cloak, which might be vaguely familiar to anyone that pay attention to villains]

Still learning the ropes.

[the_ko_stands_for_tiger]

[Weird, he kinda thinks he's seen that somewhere before. Can't quite remember for some reason...]

Odd hero name. Where'd you get it from?

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[starsburn]

[ so, fun fact; it takes her about ten minutes to stop fangirling enough to actually send a reply and even then she looks ridiculously excited by this entire prospect. ]

Whoa! You're joining up? Does that mean you're gonna train us? Like, actually train us, for real?

[ there are basically stars in her eyes right now. ]

I can't wait! What kind of things are you gonna teach us? I bet you have a ton of stuff, like, totally secret hidden knowledge to share with us!

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[the_ko_stands_for_tiger]

Er, yeah, something like that! It's more, you know, practical stuff. Knowing when to punch and how to punch. How to explain the inevitable property damage. You know.

[starsburn]

Yeah, yeah, all that stuff! Well, I don't punch much because I have a cannon and even when I don't have a cannon I have a sword. But I should learn how to punch too, just in case!

[the_ko_stands_for_tiger]

Exactly! Gotta know what to do when you're disarmed. Never been much of a firearms guy myself anyway. I'll help whip you guys all into shape!

[blossominghero]

Oh wow! You were a superhero? Huh, I wonder why I've never heard of you...!

But! I'll do my best to learn from you, sir! I'm Cure Blossom!

[the_ko_stands_for_tiger]

[...Ouch.]

I'm sure you just weren't watching the right news stations! But hey, at least you're enthusiastic!

[blossominghero]

Heh... well, it doesn't matter if you're famous. Only that you do what's right, correct?

[the_ko_stands_for_tiger]

Yeah. Yeah! You get it, kid!