Edward - Harbinger
Edward was about to respond to Jordan, yes that was his name when Halogen and Orion stepped up to the microphone. So he motioned that they could speak after and turned his attention to the stage…as much as he could without his mind scanning the crowd in front of him, the heroes.
- The gravel in Orion’s boot is similar to that on Fourth and Broadway where the road work is taking place and they brought in gravel for the construction equipment before it was repaved.
- A girl two rows ahead of them had recently been crying and the boy next to her was not paying any attention to her though she was turned slightly toward him in difference.
- Three teens were engrossed with something on their phones three rows back and to his right.
- A man to his left was taking off his wedding ring and placing it into his pocket.
- A small child squealed in delight when Orion “Landed” on the stage
The information flowed over him and his brain began to sort and stow.
His focus narrowed when Ms. Gwendolyn Knight took the stage. Was she about to announce the return of the Ultramarine? When the roar of approval washed over him when it was announced that all student debt was absolved, Edward was…indifferent. His schooling had been taken care of by the trust, but many of his classmates would be removed from a future of crippling debt. It was a good thing and he was happy for those who just had a burden lifted from their shoulders. Perhaps if the generosity continues, Julia can have her education taken care of. This would allow him to help direct the Trust to put something better down for a place to live. This was certainly a good thing no matter how it plays out.
Then something happened. There was an explosion and everything began to slow down. The heroes took to the sky flying toward danger, the new girl stood on her chair, and rubble and debris falling from the sky began to be deflected, this may be connected and he would need to inquire about it later. Zhou jumped into the air and…landed on the air, or a shield blocking debris, and began running toward danger.
Right now there were two dangers. Whatever caused the explosion, and the crowd. The explosion could be a diversion, it could be an attack, it could be a robbery, it could be an invasion. Edward knew that his first duty would be to the innocents. But his voice would not be heard over the din, but Nick…
Edward reviewed the best exits from this venue in his mind and worked out the best exits. “Nick, I hope your voice can extend to loud in addition to soft and pointed. But if you could, direct people to remain calm and in the spirit of C-Day be a Hero and help those around them in this time of crisis.”
Hopefully appealing to the citizens of Cape City’s heroic nature would help people turn from fear to courage. Panic was infectious and would only cause more harm and collateral damage. Courage could change that and reduce further injuries.
Now Edward stood on his own chair and began to look about, see the people, look to the damage done, and work out why. An explosion could be an act of terror, robbery, or distraction. With this knowledge, he would be better able to direct others to help.
Passive Insight 24 - Passive Perception 24 - Passive Investigation 27