12413/Fishing for...Fish Monsters

Fishing for...Fish Monsters
Date of Scene:	04 November 2020
Location:	Queens Subway Station
Synopsis:	Buffy, Thomas and Superboy investigate rumours of Fish Monsters in New York sewers.
Cast of Characters:	Buffy Summers, Thomas Raith, Superboy

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Buffy Summers has posed:
There had been lots of rumours of big, alligator-eating fish monsters reported in New York sewers recently. And while New York wasn't Buffy's traditional territory, it still warranted investigating.

Afterall, giant alligator eating fish monsters wasn't exactly normal, and it might just mean another hellmouth had openned up under New York..

Or it could just be some random joke or nothing more than overblown rumours. Either way, it warranted some investigation and besides, Buffy needed a change of scenery.

So here she is, stepping into the New York subway tunnel, stepping into an abandonned tunnel as she heads down into the sewers, looking for any signs of said fish monster..

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith sighs a bit looking around though a hint of a smile touches his lips. "all I'm saying is that I take you to places like Venice and for romantic picnics in the park. And you drag me to cemetery's and sewers. I feel there is a disparity here." He says with a tone of playful banter as he none the less watches his lovers back. In one hand a sawed off shot-gun, in the other a kukri... and he's wearing white... in the sewers... and it's still white..

Superboy has posed:
New York is Conner's territory. Well, it is actually the territory of dozens of super-heroes. And just as many super-villains. Crazy things happen here. Alligator-eating monsters are barely noticeable all things considered.

Conner heard rumors there was even a city full of monsters a mile or two under New York. But really? What about the Mole Man? It just doesn't work out.

Anyway, now it happens someone maaaybe saw the monster. And Conner was on monitor duty at the Tower. (The boring side of super teams). But he was catching up with his homework when this alert came out. And now he is here, suspecting maybe homework is better than the New York underground. Ah well, at least he can search the area quickly.

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers smirks, glancing over her shoulder at Thomas and shakes her head. "Sorry Thomas, guess I should have warned you to wear something a little less fancy. Besides, I wouldn't exactly call this a date. They said there were giant fish monsters or something down here. I'd be better knowing there wasn't..I dunno, a hellmouth opening up beneath New York, or some sorta demon fish down here."

She shudders at the memory, "Last time that happened, it was..Unpleasant to say the least. I nearly became fish food for a group of hormonal teenagers. I'd rather not see a repeat of that again."

Buffy at least, thought to wear something less fancy..A pair of worn, pale blue jeans and a black t-shirt. All old clothes and stuff she wont miss if she gets splashed in sewage water. Or fish guts. Oh yeah, she's also carrying her battle axe, hidden in a nylon violin case strapped across her back. Because you never know what kinds of giant monsters you might run into. Thomas is so thoughtful in his gifts to her..

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith smirks a little bit and walks casually behind and slightly to the left of her, watching her back as it were. "New York already has a Hellmouth. It's called New Jersey." He says with a bit of amusement. At least he's wearing work boots as oposed to $2,000 Italian leather shoes... unlike that time... He sighs a bit, "You know I've always wondered how some people can be so willfully oblivious. It's not like we are trying to hide that much. Your Sunnydale being a perfect point. How can anyone there /not/ believe when you've got Vampires riseing almost nightly. Mortitians should offer a 'Garanteeds to stay in their grave or your money back.' thing.

Superboy has posed:
Conner comes flying from a side tunnel. Since he is searching for fish monsters, Buffy and Thomas chatting is mostly ignored. In fact he was even going to ignore the fact they are a weird looking couple to be in this place at this time. Even for New York. But he recognizes Buffy.

So, he turns back, slows down and hovers a few inches over the floor, "hey," beat, "I remember you," he comments, looking at Buffy in vague disapproval. "What are you doing down here?"

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers just chuckles and shakes her head at Thomas' light chatting. "Yeaah, they should totally line those coffins with garlic and holy water, but.." she shrugs, "Well, I'm glad to see you wore more practical boots this time at least."

With a sigh, Buffy continues to slosh through ever increasingly murky tunnels as they move further away from the public subways. "Well...I mean, it's nice to get out of Sunnydale and Gotham for a change, but maybe after this, we can go on a proper date, I dunno, horse drawn carriage, boat ride..Hiking in the moutains, what do you think?"

Yeah, they're not exactly being sneaky, and why would they? It's not like they're hiding from anything..Or anyone..She spies a familiar face and slows down a bit, arching a brow at Superboy.

"Oh..You again. Superboy, was it? I really hope you're not here to lecture us on why giant Fish monsters have rights, and we should be sparing their lives to put them into rehab instead?" yeaah, she remembers the last time they met..

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith raises a brow as they are confronted by ... Okay a flying teen is weird even by Thomas's standards... and he's an Incubus, dating a Vampire Slayer whose half brother is a Wizard. He tilts his head a bit. "Friend of your's Buffy?" he asks amused, not aiming his weapons at the young man, but also not hiding them either.

Superboy has posed:
Conner is not a teen anymore. He is probably getting too old to be called 'Superboy', but what can you do? "Eh, I have no idea. Just investigating a sighting. But yeah, the idea is trying to catch it alive if possible. It might be just a mutated human. Or a dumb animal. Or a lost alien."

It might also be some far worse things, but hey, if Superman wouldn't just fry him from orbit, Conner won't go for the kill either.

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers sighs and rolls her eyes. "Right, whatever. Like how you wanted to spare the lives of those vampires before? Gimme a break, I mean..No offense or anything, maybe you haven't been in the superhero business as long as we have, but there are some monsters that can't be saved. Like Vampires."

Of course he does have a point and she just nods as she continues on. "Of course, we'll see what we're dealing with, I don't kill humans, and I dont kill innocents. But if it's past the point of no return, like the last pack of fish monsters I had to fight, then I'm afraid there aren't a lot of choices.."

She just smirks at Thoma's remark, shaking her head. "I'd hardly call him a friend, we had a run-in, he interfered with a vampire hunt because he thought it was 'inhumane' to kill them."

Still, Buffy continues on, with more important issues at hand. There's a bright flash of color up ahead..What could that be..?

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith raises an eyebrow and smirks, "Well speaking as someone who often gets lumped into the same Catagory as most Vamps I can assure you the best thing to do with them is either spike 'em, sun 'em or sautee them." He says casually to the other man and adds, "In fact there is this blond Billy Idol look alike one that if you wanted to practice on might be a good place to start." he suggests while bracing himself for the elbow he knows is coming.

Superboy has posed:
"I'll make my own opinion when I have met a few..." Conner goes quit, though. He is not Daredevil, but his senses are very sharp, particularly hearing and eyesight. "Uh huh, I guess we will know now," he offers, staying between the couple and whatever is coming. Still a couple inches from the ground, he lands and spreads his tactile telekinesis over the ground. Both to brace himself and to sense what is coming.

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers bites her lip, glancing at Thomas with a slightly arched brow. "Thomas.." she murmurs, and she does elbow him slightly, although probably not for the reasons he's thinking - namely defending Spike..

"Right, I guess both you, and Spike are exceptions to the rule.." she shrugs, peering towards the brightly colored clothing that is discarded and torn next to the stream of sewage water up ahead.

"Hmm, interesting..Guess this must be the remains of that cheerleader they talked about.." she sighs, "Too bad we got here too late. But again, it reminds me of those hormonal teenaged boys who were being fed drugs to turn them into mutant fish..I really hope we're not dealing with those again.."

As she continues to inspect the clothes which are definitely ripped and torn, there are black scaly things in between. "Huh, what's this?"

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith's hearing might not be on the same level as Superboy's but it is defiantly on a Superhuman level. So a second after the younger man starts to brace himself Thomas flourishes his kukri, facing the same direction. "Sweet heart? I know you love clothes but I think we may have a slightly more pressing matter at just this moment..."

Superboy has posed:
Conner sighs. "No one is coming. If it was here..." he flies forward, returning after a few seconds. "Yeah, there are a couple dead alligators in the tunnel ahead. They seem recently dead and half eaten."

He glances at the torn clothes and tries to guess if the person inside them could be alive. Tim would know. "I should take that to the Titans. Or just to the police."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers frowns and shakes her head. "Hardly..These are the clothes of that cheerleader who was reported missing..So I guess she must have been eaten whole by those..Fish monsters."

She is already grabbing a bag and filling it with some of the rags. "Do what you like, Superboy. I'm taking some of these rags back to Harry or Willow. They can make a tracker spell to help us find who, or what did this to that girl and who knows how many others.."

At mention of alligators, her eyes widen, "Wow, seriously? You're kidding me! So...We're looking at something big enough to take down alligators?" okay, not good, but there's not more to do today..

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith nods a bit to the others, though he is still focused down the tunnel and his eyes have become a slightly lighter shade of blue. Still as Buffy suggests they make their way to the entrance of the egress he nods and says, "Alright then, I say we go back to the hotel and see about dinner then. Nice meeting you...Superboy was it?"?