We Are The Birds of Prey! (Concluded) https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/t4243 Runboard| We Are The Birds of Prey! (Concluded) en-us Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:42:15 +0000 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:42:15 +0000 https://www.runboard.com/ rssfeeds_managingeditor@runboard.com (Runboard.com RSS feeds managing editor) rssfeeds_webmaster@runboard.com (Runboard.com RSS feeds webmaster) akBBS 60 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24782,from=rss#post24782https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24782,from=rss#post24782(( This RP is done now. We can start a new one, when you all are ready. ))nondisclosed_email@example.com (Supergirly)Fri, 30 Sep 2016 10:05:05 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24766,from=rss#post24766https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24766,from=rss#post24766Dinah was whispering to Power Girl, as the other women spoke. "I know what you are going to say, Kara. I have read it in your face, since you got here. They are all capable of not ending up at the bottom of a river." Kara interrupted her, "What about the teenager? Do you really think she is ready?" Dinah smiled, "MOre than you think. See that ring of hers? She is from the future, or so she says. She also claims to have been trained by the best martial artists in the world and not only that. I know she spared with Supergirl and almost won... almost." She then added, "And she even gave me a good run." Kara nodded, "Fine, but if this all falls through, don't say I didn't warn you. The Syndicate will not go easy on them, just cause they looks pretty." With that, she flew off into the air and was gone in a sonic boom. Dinah smiled at everyone else. "Well, I call this meeting adjourned. Every one just remember to listen on your comms. You never know when Oracle will need you." She looked to Stephanie. "We need to get back to work. Falcone is making his move tonight, I am sure of it." She then looked at Vixen and Karate Princess. "Good luck, ladies. If you need me, you know how to get me." She then leapt off the roof, and repelled down the side of it, to get to her hidden bike. She had a job to do, and she trusted that if Babs needed her, she would reach out. After all, she was still Birds of Prey! (FINISH)nondisclosed_email@example.com (Supergirly)Thu, 29 Sep 2016 08:47:42 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24675,from=rss#post24675https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24675,from=rss#post24675Cassandra was slightly annoyed. But when wasn’t she. As the group of women “mingled” and some acted like silly fangirls, she would push off the railing. Again much like her own mentor Batman, her movements were silent yet imposing. She looked to the group slowly, assessing all of them just from their stances and demeanors. Powergirl was an obvious powerhouse. Basically Superman in a ridiculously proportioned female body… But seeing film of her, she wasn’t the greatest fighter, nor even that great with the powers she had. And still… Bruce had taught her how to deal with Kryptonians… Batgirl. She knew Stephanie, the two were even friends. There were some pictures, long ago, of Stephanie being goofy while Cassandra simply looked on. That ALMOST brought a smile to her face, almost. But the girl had grown cold, even just standing their she could see the hardness, but also something else. She’d improved a bit, which was good, but she still carried herself like a girl in that costume with a chip on her shoulder. Then there was Black Canary… Ugh. She first thought the woman was a stripper when they met. She is skilled, skilled enough my mother wanted to take her under her wing. But she doesn’t use all the tools available to her, out of fear most likely. Weakness… Vixen.. a unknown, along with Karate Princess. Vixen’s powers were known to her, and the woman looked to be in excellent physical condition, but her fighting? The slightly broad shoulders led her to see the woman as having a more powerful, savage fighting style… Karate Princess.. huh. Her body was toned, primed to be a martial artist. She’d even heard she went head to head with Black Canary, lost, but still impressive. She turned her back to the group, grabbed her grappling gun and fired it to an adjacent building. “If there’s nothing else.” Then much like Batman she would fly off. She was all about business. nondisclosed_email@example.com (Black Alice X)Sat, 24 Sep 2016 09:41:17 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24668,from=rss#post24668https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24668,from=rss#post24668A mix of new heroes and veterans. Of those more grounded and those with fantastical abilities. She saw the group mingle, and it reminded her of the first time she joined the Justice League… She was new to being a hero, had just lost her family when Black Canary and Wonder Woman approached her in Detroit… She was shaken from her thoughts when Karate Princess approached her. The young girl was a fan, she was used to fans coming up to her as Marie Jiwe McCabe, the Super Model, but Vixen the hero? Not so much. “Ah yeah, the Sirens. You know two of the others are here too.” She looked to Black Canary and Powergirl… Ugh Powergirl. Even back then she didn’t know the woman that “Well”, but they at least got along then. The recent mix up really left a sour note in her mouth. “Sure, a picture.” She smiled as the picture was taken and then would huge Karate Princess. “Here, you want to know a few behind the scenes things about the sirens? Black Canary totally was into fishnets until Zatanna told her she was stealing her thing.” She smirked at Karate Princess. “Ever notice how she doesn’t wear them when the sorceress herself is around? And Hawkgirl’s wings… are real.” She said. “Also Wonder Woman is as imposing as you believe.” nondisclosed_email@example.com (Marie Jiwe)Sat, 24 Sep 2016 05:53:04 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24667,from=rss#post24667https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24667,from=rss#post24667(This was originally just a meet up/introduction thread to just get the team set up for future stories. BUT we can continue it.) Karate Princess had walked over to Vixen, and smiled, looking up to the woman. Vixen looked like a ebony goddess, that much was for sure. She was tall, beautiful with enchanting eyes and a charming smile. “Umm, excuse me, Vixen?” she said. “I just wanted to say how much I love you! I’ve been following you since the Sirens of the League stuff you did along with Black Canary, Powergirl, Zatanna, and Hawkgirl.” She then glanced around and whispered. “I liked your picture and interview the best…” She showed her the picture of all of the women in their “poses” she still had on her phone. “So do you want to take a selfie? Maybe just a quick one?” She asked her. If she did agree she’d remove her phone and smile, holding up a peace sign and take the picture. “Thanks SO MUCH.” She said, smiling widely as she would squeal and then leave Vixen to her own devices again. nondisclosed_email@example.com (Lilly Evans)Sat, 24 Sep 2016 05:43:23 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24664,from=rss#post24664https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24664,from=rss#post24664What happened to this rp? ))nondisclosed_email@example.com (Supergirly)Fri, 23 Sep 2016 21:57:11 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24621,from=rss#post24621https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24621,from=rss#post24621(( Thanks for the comment, Grim )) Dinah and Power Girl watched, as the team was getting to know each other. Kara whispered to Dinah. "I think they got it. Or at least I hope so." Dinah nodded, "All we can do is lead them to each other, Kara. The rest is up to them." They both stepped back and watched what the others would say, but did not interfere. This was how teams formed. Different people, from different places, and values, come together for a common goal. Would it work, or would the internal strife cause them to burn out? Only time would tell, and Kara and Dinah would watch, like they always did. (( I will be gone till Sunday, so please continue without me. Sorry, but its vacation, so no laptop. ))nondisclosed_email@example.com (Supergirly)Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:05:16 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24614,from=rss#post24614https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24614,from=rss#post24614Im mad that i hadnt read this sooner! Good work, folks!)nondisclosed_email@example.com (grimphalanx)Tue, 20 Sep 2016 15:11:11 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24589,from=rss#post24589https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24589,from=rss#post24589listening to the group she sighed softly and shook her head as she looked down to gather her thoughts. Once everyone was through speaking, Steph looked over toward Cassandra. Hearing her comment she replied. "First off, Batwoman doesn't play well with others, you know that as well as I do. So I'll be happy to stay under the Batgirl mantle. Adding to that, While we're friends, we've worked together, and we've done a lot. I mean a /lot/ of things side by side. It doesn't mean I'm not going to have reservations about how you operate. No I don't like the idea of killing. I don't like the idea of outright dismemberment. I don't like the thought that you tend to use your skills to play judge and jury. That said, I'm not questioning your skill. Nor am I questioning your ability to stop crime. If Batman trusts you enough to make Oracle put you in here. Then I'm not going to stand in the way of that." After she said that she looked toward KArate Princess and crossed her arms over her chest as she stared at her and replied. "You, Oracle and BC say you are one heck of a fighter. and I'm glad to see that there's more of us out there who have skill in a brawl. However, the Birds aren't a bunch of supers. We're not just a group of solo artists. So, If you can't take criticism and be able to adjust for the better of the team. Then you're only going to get a lot of people hurt. Now, You have potential, clearly you do if you're here. But, that potential needs to be honed into a team mindset. Working together to take down major threats with strength, speed, and guile. As Vixen, Powergirl, Black Canary, and Oracle will attest, you'll have to be able to blend in sometimes. Even to the point where you may have to look like a villain. That's part of the job. However, you'll know and so will all of us who are part of the team and connected to the team, that you're not." After she finished there she looked to Vixen and smiled. "I know you're probably thinking this is me being a complete bitch. However, truth is. in this suit I have to be tough, I have to be hard of heart. I have to work like a shadow and think of the tough choice. So I'm giving these two a hard time right away to make sure they aren't flying off the handle when they get tested. I don't hate any of you. I want you to all succeed, and I'll make damned sure that I'm doing a good job of it, why? because I've lost family.. I've seen people I've cared about get severely injured and even die. So I don't want to see that happen to any of you. If you still think I hate you all now, then like I was told.. You don't have to be here. and you can be cut from the mission." After she said that she finished off by looking at Powergirl. "I wouldn't trouble Supergirl with making her fly me anywhere. but, I wouldn't turn down time to be in her company. AS for you, yeah. I won't even start to pretend that I'm too intimidated to be honest with you and give you a few words as well. I don't fault you, or hate you.. I just know how much you mean to people and how much it means to keep your head in the game, for you." At that she stopped and looked around to the group of girls. "Now, have I pissed you all off enough? Or am I getting through that it's not I'm mad that you're all getting an offer. But that I don't want to see your faces in obituaries?" With that said she waited calmly to see if she'd get land blasted or they'd be able to pull together.nondisclosed_email@example.com (Sharr El)Sun, 18 Sep 2016 21:55:06 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24587,from=rss#post24587https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24587,from=rss#post24587Power Girl shook her head at the comment about "girls" and Batgirl. She wanted to say something, since she was more a woman than Black Bat, but refrained from starting a fight over breast size. She then listened to Vixen, and nodded. "She is right about that. While we can deal with a lot of things, from Metro and Gotham, we are short on dealings on West Coast. It is not always about whether you can handle it or not, but also about visibility." She looked at everyone, and Dinah listened too. "Look, the simple fact is people want heroes. They look to the skies, and pray for one, all the time. I know that Birds of Prey are not like Justice Society. You will not be sticking around for autographs, and if you do... I want to see Black Bat sign one." She giggled, "But that does not mean that you being active there, will not make good PR. They will hear the rumors that there are some women in the city that care. That is all it takes. It works for Batman, and most people have never seen him." Dinah smiled, "Like she said. If you are more active on West Coast, people will know that we exist there. That will help the public feel safer, and make criminals second guess actions." She then looked at Batgirl. "Like me, you are only being asked to help out, when you can, Batgirl. Your primary place is with me, in Gotham. Unless you were looking to work on your tan in Cali?" She laughed. "I am sure that Supergirl could fly you there, as you two seem to be besties most of the time." Power Girl smiled at that, "The stories she told me about you. Vampires in a movie? I need to know more about that one." Kara laughed. Dinah then looked at Karate Princess. "And you are valued too. I did not mean to belittle you. I am sure you are able to take care of yourself, but this about team work, not solo play. Get better with that, and you can fly solo... well, as solo as you can be with Oracle in your ear." Power Girl added, "And woman or girl," she looked at Black Bat, "You all are needed here. so I hope that you help her out. I will assist, if I am needed, but I have a lot going on with Syndicate in Seattle." She really did not want to work with Babs, but did not say that. Dinah knew about their falling out, but never pushed that subject. The others could probably tell by how Power Girl acted, that she had issue.nondisclosed_email@example.com (Supergirly)Sun, 18 Sep 2016 20:39:31 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24584,from=rss#post24584https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24584,from=rss#post24584Vixen stared at Powergirl as she arrived. The two had actually been friends long ago, back when they all basically were in the League. Vixen, Hawkgirl, Zatanna, Powergirl, and Black Canary. The Sirens of the league.... My how things had changed in the intervening years. Once the others finished, she let out a sigh and nodded to Black Canary. “I was in the Birds of Prey once before, so its like putting on a worn pair of shoes again for me.” She said to the woman then looked at Batgirl. “As for two fronts its simple. The world has been filling up with more meta human villains and wannabe criminal masterminds in the last few years, the League is stretched, which I can tell you, as I am a senior member. All other teams are also stretched thin, the police are as well and frankly Oracle, who sees the big, overarching picture can see just what the battlefield looks like, and I can tell you right now that if a Powergirl, or Supergirl, or Superman goes down, we're screwed. “ she said. “So yes, you get more heroes working together, learning eachother's abilities so if we NEED to work together we can, and lets be honest, Oracle doesn't play as nicely as Mr. Terrific and the League, there are some things which simply are not cut out for the League OR the Justice Tribunal... And as for the team being underpowered, I believe that's your worry? I've fought with Karate Princess. She can destroy an armored tank with one strike. I've fought with Canary, we all know what she can do, and as for myself I am no slouch, so we'll be fine powerwise.” She said.nondisclosed_email@example.com (Marie Jiwe)Sun, 18 Sep 2016 17:27:18 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24583,from=rss#post24583https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24583,from=rss#post24583The Black Bat looked to Batgirl. Funny how they were friends at one point, buddies even, but now she talks trash about her. Not unexpected though she supposes.. “Actually Karate Princess. I am no longer Bat Girl. I am not a girl, I am a woman. I gave that title to a child, where it belongs.” She said to Batgirl eyeing her the entire time. “And I cannot join this team. I work for Batman, and Batman only.” Oracle chimed in on her comm and Dinah's comm. “Actually, Batman wants you here, so guess who's on the team!” She frowned but nodded. “It seems I have some time... I will indeed join. And I will not kill here, as I promised Batman I'd not kill while working for him.” For anyone who knows Cassandra Cain they know for HER that is a LOT of words, as she normally only speaks in 2, 3 or 5 word sentences unless she's aggrivated, but they'd also know her word is iron clad so if she said she was in, she was in. “As it is Oracle.... you have the Black Bat's sword.” nondisclosed_email@example.com (Black Alice X)Sun, 18 Sep 2016 17:19:42 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24582,from=rss#post24582https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24582,from=rss#post24582Karate Pricness looked at "Batgirl" with a bit of an annoyance. She was new, but she didn't like this girl just showing up and basically putting down everyone. "Well i'm not sure what Batgirl's problem is, but I think it is a good idea. I have worked with both Vixen and Batgirl, " Pointing to Cassandra Cain, " before, and we worked well together." She said to Dinah. "I am not sure of anything else, but I will definitely be there whenever called, as I have been for Oracle already. " she said. nondisclosed_email@example.com (Lilly Evans)Sun, 18 Sep 2016 17:14:15 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24574,from=rss#post24574https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24574,from=rss#post24574Steph looked over the group and then to Cassandra. s she stood there, looking at her. She replied to Cassandra. "Hi. A little aggravated toward Oracle, for something about this. Won't lie to you.. It's you I'm aggravated about. You've never wanted to be apart of anything. Always opting to grab stuff that belongs to the Batfamily and go on murderous rampages, like that is a way to do things as a Hero. But, it's not my place to have an issue." Sighing out at that she looked toward Dinah and crossed her arms as she listened. After a moment she looked up to see Powergirl and rubbed her sinuses as she looked down. "We meet on roofs because they are high up and away from public eye, plus because here, Oracle can assure the meeting place is under the cover of the Watchtower monitor systems. A system that requires the lack of Stunts like being Kara and sonic booming to them. Supergirl would have took a cab or something. You, you shatter the sound barrier and risk blowing our cover." After that she looked over toward Powergirl and replies. "I understand about this whole BoP west Coast. but what's that got to do with me and you, Dinah? I mean don't me, you, Huntress, and C.W. have this part of things to worry over? Whats with the others? I'm not really getting why we have to do things on two fronts now." After a moment she looked back to Powergirl and replies. "As someone who knows a little bit about taking down criminal organizations.. If it's still on the move. you didn't break it. Yeah you sacrificed a member of your team to deal a heavily wounding blow, but clearly there is an escape plan and the Syndicate is taking it." After she said this she looked around and replied. "So, is there some Ace in your hands you're not showing us? What, is Hawkgirl running late? Zatanna? Diana sending one of her girls our way? Please tell me you didn't call in a Favor from Supergirl. She's got enough going on with JT not able to show full presence in Metropolis. Besides, even her little buddy, Cometgirl, is a scarier loose canon than Cass, here." Curiously Steph looked about the others and waited to hear the reply from Dinah, or maybe even Oracle But as she stood she made sure to keep an eye out for Cassandra, without being obvious to everyone else. In truth, she felt the largest need to watch Cassandra closely, as she knew what the girl was capable of and had worked with her on several cases. As it ran with vigilante heroines, There was plenty of a reason for Steph to be leery of Cassandra.nondisclosed_email@example.com (Sharr El)Sat, 17 Sep 2016 20:47:04 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24570,from=rss#post24570https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24570,from=rss#post24570Dinah looked at the holo disc, that she had thrown in the middle of the group. It was how the hologram got there. She muttered, "Show off." under breath, as Babs spoke. Then she looked at the gathering of woman. "Thank you Oracle. As you all know, I lead the Birds of Prey, along with Oracle, in Gotham. Batgirl is a part of it too, as well as Huntress... whenever she is around. That being said, like Oracle said, it is not full time." She looked at Vixen. "Vixen here, is part of the Justice League, and is a valued member. She has helped fight back the likes of the League of Assassins," She looked at Black Bat with a knowing stare. "Falcone, and even Intergang. She has seen Darkseid even. An accomplish that not many heroes live to talk about." Then she looked at Batgirl. Stephanie Brown. "Batgirl here, the blonde one, has been helping me with Birds of Prey, off an on for some time now. I trust her with my life, out there. But that takes time and practice to get that good. That is what this is about though. Getting to know one another and putting aside petty squabbles. As a team, we will have to trust the woman standing next to you, to have your back." She looked at Black Bat. "Now Black Bat is bar none, one of the best martial artists I have ever had the pleasure of getting my ass handed to me, on a silver platter. Now, I am not saying I could not beat her." She smirked, "But so far, it has not happened. She is an assassin though, and I know some of you did not know that. Now, if Batman trusts her to be here, then I will to." She walked up to Cass, and held out her hand to her. "See? We have to get over issues, to be a team." After shaking her hand, she looked to Karate Princess. "Karate Princess. The wildcard in the group. The one that is still like a fine katana, still being forged. Not honed in battle yet, and without the blood mixed in the steel. She is a formidable fighter, and the future calls her a hero. That future is not here yet, and here, she needs to learn a lot. I am hoping that we can help her get there." She smiled, "There is one other, who is not here yet, but will join from time to time. She is-" There was a loud sonic boom, and Power Girl appeared. She landed, gently and Dinah shook her head. "Not her, but since she is here, I don't think I need to introduce Power Girl." She waved to the young Kryptonian woman, that landed in the circle. Kara waved to everyone, and Dinah continued. "Power Girl was the original member of the Birds of Prey. It was just her and Oracle. She is now on the Justice Society chairperson of the board, and Commander of the Justice Tribunal. She is not here to join this team, but to talk to you about the West Coast. Power Girl, they are all yours." Kara nodded and smiled at everyone. She then started, "I will never understand why Oracle always picks a roof in the middle of a city, to have these meets, but that is how she is. Always mysterious, and always the voice behind the hero. She will guide you all on missions, the way she always does. Keeping out of the fight, and letting you-" Dinah glared at Kara, and Kara changed her tone. "But I digress. What I mean, is that her intel is vital to the mission. Listen to her and heed her call. This group looks strong, but most of the time you will not have everyone on a mission. In fact most likely, you all will be alone at one point or another. Except for you, Princess. You will always have someone with you, I am sure. No offense to you, but Batgirl knows what I am talking about. You have a lot to learn, and it is not a bad thing." She paused, and looked them all over again. She noted that Vixen was probably cringing as she stood there. After all it was not to long ago, that Vixen wanted to arrest Power Girl. "As you all know, the Seattle Syndicate is a real threat on the West Coast. Not just in Seattle, in fact, they have been seen working in Coast City, and San Diego. It is not a stretch to say they are in San Francisco too. They have metas, and they have magic, and also soldiers. The JT broke their back in Seattle, but they are not done. I know that you will meet them out there, so please be ready." Dinah took over, "Thank you Power Girl. As was told to you all, this is not a permanent job. You do not have to move, but it might help. Since most jobs will be on the West Coast. But you will only be called, when needed. Some will be called more than others, so learn to adjust. Keep the comms open. If there is one thing that will get you killed, is not having it on. Oracle knows things. But she also cares about you. She would not ask each and everyone of you to this roof top, if she didn't. Now, I know you all have questions. so let me have it."nondisclosed_email@example.com (Supergirly)Sat, 17 Sep 2016 20:10:46 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24565,from=rss#post24565https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24565,from=rss#post24565Impressive. Karate Princess was thoroughly impressed with the gathering of women here tonight. She half expected Wonder Woman to show up. She would be in awe of Black Bat, having heard of her skills, it lit a fire in her that needed to be answered! That is until Black Canary spoke to her. “Ah yes... Hello again Black Canary. I trust tonight you are on the right side of the law?” She asked the woman, looking at her rather skeptically. When the others arrived she smiled, remembering Vixen from the murderous vigilante issue they handled a month or so ago for Oracle. “Oracle called you all here too?” It was then on the rooftop a hologram of Oracle's “Virtual” self appeared. The familiar green head was large enough for all to see as the woman spoke. “Hello all. Glad to see most of my guests could make it. Why did I call together such a group of women? Well I'll let Black Canary explain the gritty details... But basically I'm putting together another team and I want you all on it. Canary, take it away.” On Dinah's phone she'd get the information of a new Nest, one in San Francisco, which puts them an hour from seattle and 2 from San Diego depending on how they get there, it had everything they would need going forward IF they joined. Dinah had the information to explain just what the Birds of Prey are, and what it means to join... It isn't a 24/7 gig, but a whenever Oracle or Black Canary have jobs for you, or if the Tribunal asks for assistance. Dinah had everything she needed to explain, so now all eyes would fall on her.nondisclosed_email@example.com (Lilly Evans)Sat, 17 Sep 2016 13:35:33 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24564,from=rss#post24564https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24564,from=rss#post24564Vixen looked at the Black Bat with slightly cautious eyes. As a being in touch with the animalistic nature of people she could sense from the woman something others may not pick up on; that killer instinct. That animal predatory gaze lions, tigers, wolves, and crocs have. On other animals it was fine.... but humans? It was something holy different. Humans were vicious, mean and could be more cruel than the most violent lion or hyena. For now she simply crossed her arms and leaned back on the railing on the roof even as she looked over to Dinah and smiled, giving her a wave. They went way back, as a matter of fact she had played a part in even convincing Vixen to join the Justice League in the first place... So long ago it was. “So what's the big shindig about Canary?” She said, not sure who knew her full identity or who didn't at this meeting. “I missed a pretty crazy party to come here you know.” She said, smirking at the woman.nondisclosed_email@example.com (Marie Jiwe)Sat, 17 Sep 2016 13:19:45 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24555,from=rss#post24555https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24555,from=rss#post24555She was outnumbered. 5 to 1. or so it seemed like she was outumbered. She was here in Gotham following a Triad lead all the way from Hong Kong because “he” asked. So once the Triad had surrounded her, she frowned, eyes narrowed at the men. “this does not need to end in your death, so please leave, while you have time left...” She said in her strange sing song voice. The woman in the black costume with the gold Bat emblem emblazoned on her chest didn't make a motion, but in her head the fight already played out. The first man charged forward, and one quick kick to his face sent him flying, the second came from behind, a quick backfist to the nose broke it and had him sprawling backwards. The third man swung a crowbar at her head, she caught it and flung it at the fourth guy, smacking him in the face while whipping her leg around to kick the third guy in the ribs, cracking three and doubling him over. The fifth pulled a gun at point blank range. “I killed a Bat!” He proudly proclaimed. She heard his exhale, the shifting of his trigger finger on the trigger, the soft “click” of the firing pin, and finally the explosion of the bullet. She shifted her body slightly to the left then right, avoiding the bullets of the glock until she was right up in his face. He tried to fire again but she grabbed his wrist, twisting it and pointing the weapon at the ground before continuing the twist and breaking every bone in his wrist. She took the gun from the Triad member and slammed it into his face, knocking him out. “This is Black Bat.” She said on the comm, leaving the information for Batman. “The Triad are here looking for a new area to move into. They are using the slew of heroes and powered people...They are allying with Carmine's old gang.” She heard Bab's message. “Right. I will be there.” A few moments later, the assassin landed silently, like a ninja in the shadows, much like Batman would do. She saw Black Canary, Vixen, Karate Princess, And..Batgirl. She stepped out the shadows in her Black Bat attire, looking to the group but not saying anything. She didn't care for any of them really... Red Robin was a friend but she knew the rest thought she just used Batman's toys and shield for her own means, and they weren't wrong... “What is it? I am in the middle of an investigation for Batman. Oh, hello Batgirl. How are things?” she said softly. Tonight, Cassandra Cain was in her Black Bat Ninja outfit, sans the cloak she normally wore. And there was a good reason. nondisclosed_email@example.com (Black Alice X)Fri, 16 Sep 2016 15:58:56 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24552,from=rss#post24552https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24552,from=rss#post24552Seeing the billboards changing, Steph growled under her breath and tried to drive faster to get away from them. Though as the billboards Kept up she pulled the bike over and skid to a stop in front of a billboard as she shouted up at the sky. "FINE! CHRIST!" Stephs eye twitched as she then pulled out her spare earpiece and clicked it on. Once she slipped it into her ear she replied. "There... you don't have to hack every damned billboard in town. god..." After that was said she heard what Dinah said and replied. "Cute Babs. Yeah you clearly think it's an overreaction. Just, Ughhh! No, we'll talk later about it. Going to the meeting sight." With that she cut her connection and peeled out once more, ridding with full speed until she reached the Parking lot of the Stadium. Once there she pulled in as she pressed a few buttons on a keypad. With that she lifted her grapple pistol and with the bike still rolling she launched herself to the roof of the building. The bikes devices then kicked in and it's cloaking device activated as it pulled itself to a safe spot and turned off. Once she landed on the roof, Steph walked toward Dinah and crossed her arms as she spoke. "Yeah, what is it? What did Babs have to say that was so important?" With that said she looked toward KP and Vixen and nodded. "'sup. You two. welcome to the party."nondisclosed_email@example.com (Sharr El)Fri, 16 Sep 2016 14:49:01 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24549,from=rss#post24549https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24549,from=rss#post24549Dinah cringed, as she heard Stephanie on the comms. She looked at Babs. "The kid has a point. This was kinda sudden, if I am just hearing about it too. I mean, I do get it. West Coast could use some help. Hell, I could talk to Power Girl about it too. Not that I would invite her, but the fact that she knows Seattle and the issues there, would be a hell of an asset." She smirked, as she saw that Babs had more food. "You totally knew I would steal your food, didn't you?" She hugged her friend. They had been through so much together, she considered Babs as more a sister than a friend. "I will head out to the meeting place and see if I can keep these girls from killing each other." She then aged, while snatching a piece of chicken. "I will try and not kill Black Bat, but no promises." She headed out and took her bike, but also made a call on her comms. "Hey Kara, I know this is way out of your way, but we have a small issue in Gotham. This is not Society business and this is not a task for your team. This is just about Birds of Prey, and that we are opening a chapter near your new home. West coast." Kara was in the Seattle base and was looking over the crime reports, since JT broke the Syndicate, and got cops back on the streets. She sighed softly, "Did Babs put you up to this, Dinah?" "No, it was all me. I know you two have a lot of bad blood, and look, I know that you two were the original Birds of Prey. I am not asking you to join the team or anything. I just want you to come to the meeting, so that you can tell them about Seattle and what is going on there now. And I am not ordering you. Like I said, it is just a favor to me." Kara smiled, "You know I will not turn down a favor for you, Dinah. We have been thru to much to ignore how many times you saved my ass. Of course I will be there. Just tell me when." "One hour, on top of the Gotham Knight's building. Try and be discreet. I don't want all of Gotham to know we are there." "Please, you know me, Dinah. I will be there soon. I just need to take care of some things first." Dinah smirked, "I forgot, you are able to get here in a few seconds." "I am not Supergirl, Dinah. Give me a couple minutes." She laughed, as Dinah rode to the location. Getting to the roof, she noted that Vixen and Karate Princess were there already. She was on comms though. "Come to the Gotham Knight's building, top, Batgirl. I will explain all this mess to you there." She was speaking to Stephanie. She waved to the two that were there. "Just few more are arriving, and we can get to business." She smiled at Vixen and walked up to hug her. "Been too long." Then she whispered, "I heard that Black Cat is coming too. Do you think that is a good idea? I mean, being the things she has done. I am not in charge or anything, and it is your call, but... just remember who she is." Then she added, "Oh, and I invited Power Girl." She knew that would spin Vixen off, so she stepped away from her. "Hey there Karate Princess. I hope you have been practicing." She smiled. "Oh and did you ever get that spar in with Supergirl? I have been curious how that turned out."nondisclosed_email@example.com (Supergirly)Fri, 16 Sep 2016 14:23:33 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24547,from=rss#post24547https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24547,from=rss#post24547 Fashion Week in Gotham City was in full force, and as such supermodel Marie Jiwe McCabe was in town staying at her Gotham City highrise condo. At the moment though she was downtown at the Gotham City Expo center, where the massive fashion show was going to be held. “Marie, this will look marvelous on you!” Her assistant said as the woman was backstage, preparing to walk down the catwalk for Victoria's Angels lingerie line. This was the pre-eminent show of the night, and she was one of the feature models. She slid on the giant angel wings as the make up artists finished their final touches on her face. “Alright, ready.” One make up artist said. “Yes girl, go out there and slay, yasss queen!” another said. She chuckled and then exhaled, getting her model pose on, her eyes sensual, her lip,curled up just at the edges of her mouth, not enough to register as a smile, but enough to “seduce” and be “sensual”, as she was paid to do. A few moments later... “you killed it!” the designer said smiling widely at Marie and hugging her as she then posed for a quick picture. “No problem, i'm just the walking hanger for your lingerie, you make ME look good.” She replied. Normal verbage between client and model, to ensure she continues to work, granted she was at a level where she didn't NEED to be as humble... “Marie. You got a call.” her assistant said. “Take a message Alex, I'm going to go home and get ready for the After Party.” she replied and was already slipping the wings off as well as the lingerie. “No, its a SPECIAL call.” With that she froze in place and sighed. “Alright. I'll take it.” She took the phone and talked and walked back to her private dressing room. “Hey Barbara, what's up?.... Yeah my show went great... you were watching? Ha I hope you three didn't laugh.... yeah I remember our conversation.... I can swing it...Will Huntress be there?....good.. You know tonight was the after party to the biggest fashion show in the country right? Bruce Wayne will be there, so will Clark Kent. Hoping to get a few pictures of me in the Daily Planet...(she doesn't know Batman's secret identity at this point, she learns then eventually in the comics but atm she doesn't know). Alright I'll be there I know I owe you... right bye...” she sighed and finished slipping into her “Vixen” outfit then tossed her phone to her assistant. She looked to the picture she kept in her private quarters, of her and her "League" friends. And the other of the "Women of the League" “Damnit Dinah... alright go to the party for me, tell anyone who asks I had another job I had to get ready for.” the woman, Alex nodded and with that Vixen touched her totem, summoning the powers of a falcon then took to the skies heading for the meet up. A few moments later... She landed and saw Karate Princess there. She'd fought with the girl before, and things went “somewhat” good... but still. “Hey there girly, so you got the call too huh?” She said. Now came the waiting game.nondisclosed_email@example.com (Marie Jiwe)Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:30:50 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24546,from=rss#post24546https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24546,from=rss#post24546 “I know how you feel about her Cassandra,” She said looking to Dinah as the woman at her chinese food. “But we both know that she'-” she looked to her computer screen. Huntress still hadn't answered, but Steph did. “Wait. You...” She leaned back in her chair and rubbed her face as Steph went on her rant about Black Bat and Karate Princess. She'd shake her head, staring at Dinah as the shouting was probably heard over the comms. “The signal's dead. Ugh I SWEAR it's something about putting on that bat that makes them crazy!” She said. “She thinks I kicked her off the team? Where did I say that? It's not replacements its a damn new expansion to the team!” She would lean into the keyboard now and begin to type, she WAS one of the premiere hackers in the world and computer wizard. “Tracking the bike.... gotcha!” As Batgirl drove down the streets of Gotham the signs for adds would change to Oracle's “virtual” face, with a message written beneath it: “Come home Pronto”. Every sign she passed would say that, her bike's view screen would say the same. She then looked to Dinah. “You deal with her... I wonder if I was like that in the suit... anyhow. I wanted you, Huntress and Batgirl to go meet the new girls... As for Black Bat leading?” She massaged her temples and groaned. “I know you don't like her. She's not stable and she's a former assassin... But Bruce trusted her enough to take her under his wing and give her “the suit”, then we need to trust her. She left on bad terms... But whenever Bruce called she came. I kind of, sort of faked a message from Batman to get her here. I don't want her leading anything... not yet. I want Vixen to lead but she's too busy, Karate Princess, a new girl I been working with, basically prepping heh is too green, and you can't lead the Birds of Prey, West Coast Birds of Prey, and do your work with the Society all at once. Even YOU need a life. So im thinking field commander we can have her and Vixen co-lead. Unless you're there then we can put her in charge.” she would lean back and grab a box of chicken stir fry and grin at her. “Give em the entire spiel about what we really are, then the ones who agree, bring them back here... I already worked with Bruce, we're building us another place on the west coast, but for now this will be it.” Karate Princess “1001... 1002...1003...” the small comm unit Oracle had given her went off. She flipped up to her feet from doing her vertical push ups and smiled as she walked to the comm device. “Hey Oracle.... No just working out!.... I know I know but I have to...Right I can take a break from training.... Meet where? Back in Gotham? Alright...” With that she slid on her Karate Princess attire and then her Legion ring and walked out her dojo, locking the doors. Slowly her body would rise into the air and she'd take off, heading for Gotham. They were to meet on a rooftop in downtown Gotham City. Oracle said she had something important to talk to them about. “Who's them?” she had asked, but the woman didn't answer. “Guess we'll find out.”nondisclosed_email@example.com (Lilly Evans)Fri, 16 Sep 2016 11:35:44 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24545,from=rss#post24545https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24545,from=rss#post24545Batgirl - Holding a man that was fleeing from the police after a robbery that turned to two women shot, three police cruisers totaled and several thousand dollars in damage to the city by his shirt. Steph Brown aka Batgirl, was staring at the criminal and keeping him lifted over the edge of building. The look on her face seemed like she was mad, very mad. The look of fear in the man's face was clear as he had suffered through having been heavily beaten in the face and hung with a shattered kneecap and both his arms broken. "Now. You want to try to fight anymore.. You're going to tell me where you stashed the cash or you go down.. permanently." She said as she started to hold the 180 lbs. man out over the edge. After the man screamed and begged to be put down she replied calmly. "You're ugly your mother dresses you you live in a basement watching reruns of Saturday morning cartoons about magical ponies and you play video games till dawn instead of getting a job Furthermore you smell like stale cheese fries and masterbation. Now, tell me where the stolen goods are." Angry now, the man tries to use his on usable leg to kick at Batgirl and she sighs softly to just thrust her arms out and let go. Though as the man was falling she'd pull her grappling hook and with the famous expert Bat-family accuracy wrap it around the criminals legs and tied it off to the wall just before he hit the ground. At about the same time the police pulled up and Batgirl was leaving the scene. Landing on her bike she reved the engine and her tires screeched as she started down the road. Over the coms she got a call from Oracle. "Oh Hey Babs, What? Birds of Prey? Yeah I thought they were done for.. What do you mean you want it back, Babs. Who's on the list? yeah.. uh huh.. okay.. WHAT?!?" Without warning she slammed on the brakes of her bike and slid to a stop. "WHAT DO YOU MEAN I'M OFF THE LIST?? WHO THE HELL IS BLACK BAT?!?! I've been busting my ASS to be on the team!! WHAT?? Don't tell me to keep calm and get back on the bike Babs! You legitimately just pulled me off the team for some bitch who kicked a couple of peoples asses. I don't give a damn if they beat up Shiva or effing SUPERMAN! You've yanked me because I'm just not her. I'm experienced, I've been in neck deep, I've had my struggles. Who the FUCK is some bitch who only has a couple of spars under her belt??" Screaming out she yanked off her helmet and threw it hard on the ground. Then dropping her earpiece she shouted at it. "Fine you want your stupid new Birds.. take em! get them shot and killed even! Just remember I've done more for this family than that stupid so called Black Bat has. And I've actually BEEN on the team. Have fun teaching that kung fu blowhard how to work as well with everyone as you know I have been!" With that she got onto her bike spun it around and peeled her tires out on the earpiece long enough to destroy and send it scattering out in a bunch of pieces before she shot off down the road.nondisclosed_email@example.com (Sharr El)Fri, 16 Sep 2016 10:38:58 +0000 Re: We Are The Birds of Prey! (Open RP)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24542,from=rss#post24542https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24542,from=rss#post24542** Alley in Gotham ** Dinah was in a fight for her life, in an alley, in Gotham, that no one would ever think to check. If she died there, no one would know for days. She felt so stupid, as she thought she could take on Falcone's men on her own... no backup. It was a trap, and she didn't realize it, till she made the move. "Gaaaaah! Really? Now?" Dinah ducked a punch from one man, and then kicked the other in the head. He fell down, and two more ran at her. One had a bat and the other a knife. "At least they are trying to be quiet about it?" She said, as she kicked the bat, and made it slam into the man's head. She then leapt into the wall, did a suicide flip off of it, and ended up behind the knife guy. "Bad move." She said, as he slammed his knife into the wall, trying to hit her. She then kicked him in the balls, and then in the face. He went down hard. She had taken out four now, and two more pulled guns. "Shit." she said, as they fired on her. She managed to roll out of the way, before they fired. So they shot up a wall, before she threw a knife in one mans hand, and then the other she hit his arm. It caused him to turn around and shoot the other in the head. Dinah was still ducking, and then she sighed. "Okay Oracle. Ignore the gunfire. You were right, it was a trap. Damn it, you were right... again." The last man ran to a van and then sped off. She looked around. "Oh and Oracle. Send in the cops here. I have a package for them... well five packages." She zip-tied all the men to each other, and then cuffed the last one to a dumpster. After that was done, she got back to her motorcycle, and rode to the Bird's Nest. The base they called, home. ** Back at the Bird's Nest ** She walked inside, and expected to be scolded, but just took off her jacket. She had a cut in the left sleeve, and was bleeding in her shoulder. "So yeah, Babs. You were right. Just do me a favor." She sighed, "No I told you so's till morning." She noticed the display was on and then saw the names. One that was of particular interest was... Black Bat. "You really think she can run a team? Do you remember what she did to me? To you? She is not who you want leading. Hell, put Vixen in charge or... I don't know... me." She blinked as she said that. "What am I saying. With Power Girl in Seattle, I am needed in Metro more than I want. The Society keeps me busy, no matter how much I tell them I am retired from that." She finally sat down, and puled out a suture kit. "You mind? I would do this myself, but its the back of my shoulder. And now... we can talk." She smirked and then grabbed Bab's Chinese food. "Oooh, General Sau Chicken? You thought about me. Thanks. You are a doll." She took a bite. "So you want Vixe, which I approve of. If you think you can get her from the JLA. I mean, did you talk to Batman about it?" She took another bite. "Karate Princess. She is pretty good. A little odd though, and she is still learning. I fought her once, and she kept me on my toes. This is when she thought I was a villain. Don't ask. But she claims she can beat Supergirl. That is something I want to watch still." Taking another bite, she continued. "I don't know anything about Darkchylde. I just hope she is not another Rose Wilson. We know how that always turns out. But that leads us to Black Bat. Do I have to go into that more?"nondisclosed_email@example.com (Supergirly)Fri, 16 Sep 2016 01:07:20 +0000 We Are The Birds of Prey! (Concluded)https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24538,from=rss#post24538https://bdcuoroleplayershaven.runboard.com/p24538,from=rss#post24538 Oracle had been patient... She'd been patient with Batman when it came to rebuilding Gotham. She'd been patient with the League who'd been using her to run communications for the slew of newly powered people in the world. She'd even been patient with certain ex lovers in her life... But one thing she was NOT going to be patient on any longer was her group, the Birds of Prey. They served a specific place in the hierarchy of hero and villain groups, and she had an idea to put together a new Birds of Prey Group. Birds of Prey-West Coast. The files on her computer were a who's who of women heroes: Vixen- Member of Justice League, hero with animal powers which may well be unlimited. Karate Princess- Young martial artist with abilities to manipulate chi energies, trained by the martial arts master from the future Karate Kid, also has a very interesting lineage... Project Darkchylde...- This was the Wildcard. She was an assassin for hire, a murderer by all intents and purposes from all she'd seen, but the woman's skills were undeniable... The Black Bat- A former Batgirl. Probably the most skilled martial artist in the world bar none. Dinah was beaten by her several times in the past, even Shiva couldn't stand to her. She even beat Bruce, and yet she is highly unstable... “That should do it...” She said and would begin sending out signals to each one. She knew Dinah would be PISSED she went ahead with the West Coast initiative, but this was important... The current Birds simply were too busy and there was SO MUCH work to do, this had to be done. “Sorry Dinah, i'll buy you dinner later.” she said before contacting her as well. “Dinah. I need you at the tower. The West Coast Initiative is a go, I want your opinion on this group.” nondisclosed_email@example.com (Lilly Evans)Thu, 15 Sep 2016 17:06:15 +0000