No More Heroes Anarchy - Prologue

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Marlene listened to Susie's speech pensively before pursing her lips in thought. Any problems, huh? I wonder if... she ran her fingers along her inner arm absentmindedly before shaking her head. I doubt they'd believe me. There was so much Marlene had to say, and bottled it up for so long, but she was still afraid of being found out and punished if she decided to talk about it. This might be my only chance though...

The sudden outburst made her snap out of it, redirecting her attention. She scowled and crossed her arms to see what would happen next, since it just made this awkward meeting even more awkward.
 
Great, I’m guessing these guys are some sort of reject entertainers. Gio thought. Maybe I’ll get some stupid hero alias too. Free sh*t is always nice though.

Gio stayed silent waiting to hear more.
 
[Greetings everyone, sorry for the delay. I had to think about this next post, so it doesn’t seem like I’m rushing through things. I also want to make sure everyone can respond accordingly without having to feel like their post do not matter or post for the sake of posting. So, I went ahead and adjust my posts, including the OP massively to shift the narrative a bit here. It is not a huge change in terms of posting but look at them and adjust your post that you see fit if needed.]

“That makes sense.” Nessa rubbed her chin. “Though finding those skeletons, if the tip is right, won’t be an easy task. We have no evidences other than one word of the person.” She noticed that Susie had finished her speech, but it seems that someone in the audience was making a scene. “Great…”

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A shroud of silence clouded the auditorium after the sudden outburst of the man in the audience. He was bored of the introduction and uninterested of the preaching nature of her speech. At the same time, Morisa covered her mouth, trying to keep herself from chuckling too loud of about what had transparent.

“Well…” She clears her throat. “We are giving out goods after questions you guys have about us, so you have to wait until after that. We just want to give everyone the reassurance of our stance as an organization and provide an extra lane for your future.” Susie mustered enough courage to speak to the loud one.

“No one cares about that!” The man waved his hand in motion to shows his disapproval. “This is boring! You came in here and started throwing exposition about your organization, sounding like a PR spokesperson.” He noticed that Naolyn tried to speak to him, but he refused. “Shut it, nutcase.”

He pointed his finger towards Susie, Nessa and Ray. “If questions are something you want from us, then let go straight to the point: what can you possibly do for us, specifically? Do you have the power to get us out of here?”

Susie was taken back by his questionings. “Uh… we can’t exactly promise you that…”

“Right. Can’t promise us that….” He chuckled. “Then this is a pointless meeting, eh? What’s the point of dragging everyone here if you’re just going to say “sorry, we can’t do anything”? Might as well let us go.” He sat back down. “I’m not the only one who think this, right?” He turns to Marlene, Nix and Giovani. “You guys think this is stupid right? Either they put up the good shit or don’t bother, I say.” 

Susie attempted to finish her point. “But just because we can’t technically get you out, legally, doesn’t mean we can’t offer other assistance. We are to help your problems, problems that this center doesn’t addressed. We truly want to help…!”
 
Ray says "We shooed be reedy for anything. We need to remind our self that desperate people don't make the wisest of choices and who set this up."
Ray thinks "Well played chuckles (Morisa) for setting up us."
 
Marlene kept a scowl and briefly stared at the man. She wasn't sure what to say next, especially now that her wish to leave the center were all but snuffed out (despite being certain she stopped clinging to that hope). But that didn't mean there was no way to make living here at least a little more bearable, only there was no way to ask such a question now within Morisa's earshot. Marlene figured to wait until the end of the meeting and try to approach them while they're passing out the items, but with Morisa watching her every move... and there was the fact that everyone else was tuned in to hear their answers. "Doesn't matter. I'm in no rush to be anywhere," Marlene said. 

Her line of sight accidentally moved toward Susie who spoke up again. This whole place causes nothing BUT problems! Nothing here is okay! I purposely didn't take my shitty medication this morning just so I wouldn't be totally drugged out for once! I bet half of us are drugged out this very minute because of that wretched crone! 

But Marlene held that mess of angry thoughts back just enough to manage a question. "... What kind of problems?" A simple question, but she could at least be recognized later when she tries to talk to them alone. She couldn't display too much self-awareness yet, it might draw too much attention.
 
Naolyn narrowed her eyes at the man making a scene and let out a small hiss of detest. She hugged her knee harder, her hands gripping tightly at her sleeves, digging deeper the louder and more chaotic things got. The girl didn't say a word to the loud man, trying her best to stay calm and ignore all the bad things that were being said. Naolyn wished to get out of the Rehabilitation Center because of all the experiments they were doing on her and a few others, so, in a way, she wanted to tell the Busters what was really happening. 

M-Maybe I should tell the Busters... They need to know the truth!! B-But what will happen? A battle? War?! Social Media?! What do we do?!

Naolyn began to take deep breaths, taking every second she can to compose herself and not worry about. Luckily, she composed herself, her grip loosening up against her arm sleeve.

"Okay, okay..." Naolyn said to herself. "It's gonna be okay. Maybe I should talk to them... in private. Yeah, I should do that when this is over."
 
“I like the way you think, hermano.” Gio said as he stood up. He looked up at the Busters. “I appreciate y’all wasting my time. Now if you excuse me I’ll head back to my cell.”

Gio pulled out a cigarrette and lit it by blowing a small flame from his breath. He started to head toward the exit
 
“Well, look at that, someone here understand that this is a waste of time.” The man places his feet on the edge of the chair where Nix was sitting. “Maybe we should follow his lead…”

Susie narrowed her eyes when Giovani stood up and headed towards the exit, and it seems that the rest of the audience are either conflicted or perhaps, feeling the same as the other. Technically, Susie has no idea about the place, aside from occasional rumors, and when she got the tip about the place, she jumped in head first without thinking. Susie places her thumb near the edge of her lips, trying to maintain her composure about the scenario. She’d look up, seeing Morisa in the back—the grandmaster’s expression reveals a satisfied look. If she doesn’t turn this around, it would be all for naught and they won’t have another opportunity like this again.

Then it hit her—Giovani’s comment about going to his cell alarmed her. “Cell…? You mean your rooms? This isn’t a prison, there shouldn’t be any cells in here.” Susie jumped down from the podium and ran straight towards Giovani before he reaches the exit. “Like he said, let’s get down to business on the nitty gritty. You are being abused or degraded in this center?” Her eyes were stern, serious and determined when she places her hand on his shoulders. She turned around to face the rest of the audience. “The same goes for all of you… Tell us your stories, and we will do everything we can.”

Morisa squinted her eyes when Giovani described his room as a “cell”. She was about to make a move but decided against it. Instead, she stares around the room intensely, focusing on Naolyn majority of the time, before cracking out a smile. “You lots… at least give these people a chance.” She finally spoke out. “They came all the way down here to show their support for you, and you can’t even give them the time of day to answer some things? I mean, it's not like you have anything else better to do, right?” Morisa chuckled. “Perhaps the center is made for you…” 

Nessa narrows her eyes. “You might be on the money, Ray. I’m starting to think this is a set-up as well.”
 
Ray says to Nessa "Its time to turn this set up on it's head and be ready for violence."

Ray heads over to the podium and says "I think we do need a free form Q&A section and form what I take your comments Morisa you are willing to have us speak those that are willing despite earlier trying to stop us form speaking to others." Ray is arming to reinforce Susie's point and to give the more timid people a chance to speak out as well. Ray thinks "So far there a little girl(Naolyn) and young lady (Maralene) were the other two that Morisa made special note of. What the man(Gio) hinted at they are ones she fears as well."
 
Gio was slightly taken aback when Susie placed a hand on his shoulder. He grabbed it and gently put it down.

"Hands off, sweetheart." Gio said. "Unless you're trying to come back with me." he chuckled.

Gio's face of amusement then instantly became serious as he looked at Susie again. The cigarette in his mouth burst into flames and he put it out with his whole hand.

"Isn't the job of the Busters to bust down problems for us specials or some sh*t. I'm surprised you're just hearing about our so called "rooms." 

Gio then slightly cuffed the right side leg on his jeans revealing an an ankle monitor.

"According to the dogs that run this place I'm a danger to myself and society. The walls in my cell are impenetrable so I can't melt through them. Believe me, I've tried." he smirked.
 
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