11231/Shoreleave at the Arcade

From United Heroes MUSH
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Shoreleave at the Arcade
Date of Scene: 23 March 2020
Location: Bowlmor Arcade - Times Square
Synopsis: Drake bumps into Rave at the Arcade and meets Mina.
Cast of Characters: Slipstream, Mina Harker, Rave




Slipstream has posed:
There has been a lot of excitement lately amongst the Legionnaires and Drake, otherwise known as Slipstream to the superhero world is taking advantage of mandated shoreleave. While his friends are from the 31st century, he himself is born and raised in the here and now, and so instead of hanging out on some tropical planet in the solar system, he chose the Arcade.

Currently at the DDR machine, the young speedster is smashing arrows to the classic Dynamite Rave song, from which his Twitch name and Overwatch battle tag came from originally. As his feet moves along the arrows expertly, his body bobs about in tune with the song, showing off a few moves here and there just to make the game more fun. Today he's wearing his Overwatch black bomber jacket and a pair of ripped jeans. Though dressed plain, his presence as an eSport champion stands out amongst the crowd of gamers who watch him.

Mina Harker has posed:
This isn't really Mina's preferred environment, all this noise and clutr and thing. Mina's more at home with a good book or logic and reason, rather than flashy graphics and...things.

Which is why she's applying logic and reason to the crane game. See. See. Mina's actually thinking this through, small movements. Oh she wants that bear that's on offer. She wants to clean out the machine too. It's one with a view of the dancing speedster too but Mina's like a statue clad in her uual clothing. The only movements are subtle ones of her hands.

She wants that machine emptied out. No idea why she needs a comb, or a nail file, or a cheap knockoff tablet computer or..or...any of those other prizes but she's sure she can give them away, right? Right?

She looks over from her spot by the claw machine and raises an eyebrow at the dancing. Okay. Somebody's got moves.

Rave has posed:
Ironically, another Speedster lurks in the arcade today...although Rave wasn't exactly subtle about her inhuman nature for anyone who looked close enough. After all, most people didn't have luminescent hair and eyes...and Rave didn't exactly have herself a secret identity!

Wrapped in her usual skirt, tanktop and boots she certainly looked like she was ready to take part in her namesake, but right now the string of tickets slung over her neck suggested she'd had a fortunate evening.

Of course, the familier noise of beats and music she'd even played herself diverts the girl towards the path of the DDR machine.

Slipstream has posed:
As the song comes to an end, showing off a fairly high score, Drake's breathing is heavy as he gives a grin at the screen. He taps in his initials DYNA, then steps off the pad to let the next player leap in. He shares a few fistbumps to a couple of watchers, then steps in for a quick picture or two from some fans of his in the Overwatch world.

The sight of Rave's approach easily catches his eyes as his brows lift upwards. He recognizes her and he lifts a hand upwards to her. "Heeey! Long time no see." He says as he gives his feet a few wiggles to loosen them up. ".. I'll admit I forgot your name though, but I'd never forget all the glowy."

So far, Mina isn't noticed yet near the claw machines.

Rave has posed:
The sight of the score, that has Rave making it closer, leaning against the side-rail of a second but drawing back for the photograph. They hadn't asked her after all!
     Mina? She's noticed, after all Rave had actually met and even playfully flirted with the woman once...granted, that was rather common when she was working her 'day job' with most people, but what can you do?
     Of course, the long-lived logic user might be noticed, but it's Drake's addressing her that turns the Bluenette's attention over and she gives a little mock-pout. "It's Rave...guess you didn't follow my social media thing for shows after all!"

Mina Harker has posed:
Mina's watching out the corner of her eye....but the logic and reason are winning out, really. Mostly since she wants that bear. Oh she knows who Rave is, too and looks pleased.

Coming over to the bluenette, Mina waves. "Hey" she calls over, and leans on the rail and smiles. "What're you doing here?" she asks Rave and adjusts the beret. Oh she's got enough money to go at the claw game all night if needed. But she's curious what Rave's doing here, and who the dancer is.

Slipstream has posed:
"That's right! I am following you on social. I just rarely open it up these days to be honest. I'm just so busy. That and um.. time and space are kinda a weird thing for me these days." Drake says with a grin. "I sorta live on a space ship now ... so you know.... by the time I get back down to Earth, I'm super behind in updates. I just gave up on it." As he rocks on his feet a bit to keep himself loose, he asks, "So how are you doing? What's new in your life?"

When Mina approaches and speaks up, he offers her a welcomed smile. He glances between the two briefly for a moment. "Hey there." He drawls out to her with a lift of his hand.

Rave has posed:
Time and space? That's...not exactly a usual complaint even for people like herself. Crossing her arms, the blue-haired girl gives a little laugh. "I mean, ups and downs. A good show here, a random monster attack in the city there? It's never boring anyway, what more could I ask for?"
     Mina's arrival, she gets a smile from the blue-haired girl before tilting her head. "I mean, kicking people's butt on a few games...probably about to ruin a highscore in a second," she adds with a wink towards Drake. Back to the other woman, she shrugs. "Finding whatever fun I can really, what about you?"

Mina Harker has posed:
"Finally got time off from the job. I flew out here the other day and I've been enjoying things. It's nice to not be all over the place getting adventures and trouble, you know? First class tickets. I can look past the caviar and champagne really" she nods.

With a flick of her head to the claw machine, Mina goes back to it and fiddles for a moment. Deft hand movments and she returns with a stuffed bear as large as her head. "He's adorable" Mina says with a serious tone. "Isn't he?"

Slipstream has posed:
"Yeah, I hear you on the random monster attacks. I just had to deal with two .. cars... that turned into giant robots who were blasting away at each other in the middle of the city. My team leader Lar Gand is now dealing with them after I was able to get them away from people. Geez, I hope New York has great insurance for this type of stuff." Drake says as he wrinkles his nose up. "And you so aren't gonna beat my high score. I wasn't even trying hard." He scoffs a bit, though he looks at the machine worriedly.

His eyes glance over to the bear that Mina holds, grinning. "He's super cute." He assures her, then gives a loooong stretch of his body as he cracks a number of joints before his arms flop down. "I'm Drake by the way." He introduces himself.

Rave has posed:
"I've actually seen one of those!" Rave muses, giving a little laugh. "Raced one of them down the street, chasing a van full of mooks that sort of...yeah..." she trails off, glancing around the arcade before shrugging her shoulders. "Anyway. Another day in the city!" Insurance was one thing, but Drake's comment on scores? Rave just gives a look that practically screams 'try me'. Then there's a distraction in the form of the teddy bear, and thus Drake's scores get a little longer to linger while the girl leans forwards, grinning. "Very cute! Didn't realise that you had a taste for the cuter things in life." A pause, the blue-haired girl grins and flicks her gaze upwards. "You seem very serious after all!"

Mina Harker has posed:
"What? You think I'm prim and proper?" Mina asks adjusting her beret to accomadate the bear on her shoulder. Watching them both Mina looks to both of them with a smile. "I'm Mina, nice to meet you" she says to Drake, given she and Rave met before. See, Mina's smart.

Mina looks amused then shakes her head. "If I want to show you up...I could certainly try" Mina nods looking pleased. Not bad for a half vampire huh?