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Skyscraper looked around for the source of the voice. Her eyes grew wide as she saw a blue-clad figure become visible, hovering in the air a dozen meters away from her. The figure was a female wearing some sort of blue hooded cloak and armor. The giantess clenched her fists and took a step forward. "Who are you supposed to be?" Skyscraper asked while shaking her singed hand.
Claire knew casting the HEAT METAL spell would disrupt her INVISIBILITY spell. She was counting on her sudden appearance to intimidate the giant-sized thief but it seemed Skyscraper was less impressed than hoped for. "Technomancer, at your service," Claire answered as she took a bow. "Seems Yoyodyne Industries has been having a bit of a shoplifting problem. They hired me to find out who is responsible and see they get turned over to the authorities. Don't suppose you want to come along quietly?"
Skyscraper snorted derisively. "I don't have time for this. I have research to finish. Fly away now. I'd hate to have to swat you like a gnat," Robin stated as she began to turn back to the truck she had dropped.
"Hey Miss High-pockets! Don't turn your back on me when I am arresting you!" shouted Technomancer. "Fine, have it your way." Pointing towards the towering villainess she commanded her suit's computer to cast another spell. Information flashed across the suit's holographic heads-up-display or HUD.
MAGIC MISSILE Active
As the suit's computer activated the selected spell, a series of glowing darts of energy shot from her extended finger. in the blink of an eye they flew through the air towards Skyscraper. The giantess jerked her head back in an attempt to dodge the arcane missiles but they flew unerringly towards their target to slam into the side of her face and head.
"You bitch, that stung!" she screamed as it felt like someone had struck her in the side of the head repeatedly with a cattle prod.
"Be careful Claire. News footage indicated Skyscraper has at least Beta level strength when she is at full size. It's not likely the suit's armor can withstand too many direct hits from her," Sam warned his wife over the suit's comm link. "Our security teams are holding at the perimeter, ready to move in whenever you want."
"Now High Pockets, you want to reconsider coming along quietly or do you want to feel some real pain?" Technomancer asked as she hovered in front of Skyscraper.
"The name is Skyscraper. And I have reconsidered. I don't think I am going to hate swatting you after all. Actually I think I am going to enjoy it," the giant woman said as she struck out at her hovering adversary.
Technomancer darted to her right to avoid Skyscraper's attack. The FLY spell gave her enough speed to dodge the blow, even if Claire had to struggle for control as she was buffeted by the wind generated by Skyscraper's wild swing. "That's enough of that," Claire thought to herself. "Time to take her down to size."
To be continued ...
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Finally the two stars of the comic finally meet face to face for the first time. This has been brewing for some time since Skyscraper started stealing Yoyodyne technology for a few months now. Things will be heating up, more than the truck with the Heat Metal spell cast on it.
The rumble continues at the Yoyodyne shipping yard in
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Comments: 35
andrewr255 [2014-02-10 03:30:06 +0000 UTC]
On the one hand Claire will be hard to hit but on the other hand if Robin does connect it could be over.
When dealing with giants one should remember it doesn't take much to hurt them as if you stick a pin in your finger despite its size it can still hurt bad. Still, not much damage is done despite that pain.
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hotrod5 In reply to andrewr255 [2014-02-10 06:15:23 +0000 UTC]
By your comment it's anyone's game. Well they are still more to this fight between these two.
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Knight3000 [2014-02-09 22:31:10 +0000 UTC]
Sky is going to get agitated with Technomancers magic missiles if she is already!
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hotrod5 In reply to Knight3000 [2014-02-10 00:00:04 +0000 UTC]
Oh Skyscraper is already agitated by the magic missles, hence why she took a swing at Technomancer.
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Stick-bag [2014-02-09 21:26:03 +0000 UTC]
It's always tough for a giant to strike a small, flying target, but nice touch having Technomancer being affected by the airflow caused by Skyscraper's movements.
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Teri-Minx In reply to Stick-bag [2014-02-09 23:06:28 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, I thought it was a logical detail to include, glad someone noticed it
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Soviet-Superwoman [2014-02-09 19:53:01 +0000 UTC]
I agree that if Technomancer gets hit, it won't go well for her. This is a might versus magic duel and magic always has to be a lot more crafty and agile.
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hotrod5 In reply to Soviet-Superwoman [2014-02-09 22:41:22 +0000 UTC]
You right, this is might vs magic with two intelligent women. You're right about Technomancer, but you are looking at it from the heroic point of view. From the villain's point of view, if Skyscraper lands one hit, she would have defeated Technomancer.
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Levi-K-Whitney [2014-02-09 17:40:32 +0000 UTC]
Oh, come ON, Technomancer! That was a perfect opportunity to say "Seems Yoyodyne Industries has been having a bit of a shoplifting problem. It turns out the perpetrator is somebody who can literally lift shops!"
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hotrod5 In reply to Levi-K-Whitney [2014-02-09 20:39:01 +0000 UTC]
True but Technomancer had to think on the spot in front of a giant villain would can crush her.
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Lady-Quantum [2014-02-09 16:08:38 +0000 UTC]
It's a wonder Mega Mime hasn't shown up to watch his love interest in this cat fight. Though I have to say the Technomancer character is interesting in it's concept, don't spells usually have material components as well?
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Teri-Minx In reply to Lady-Quantum [2014-02-09 20:54:06 +0000 UTC]
In this reality, Technomancer's spells are fuelled by an artificially created magical element called Orichalcum. That acts as the material component of the spell. The spell formulas are converted to computer code, which allows the suit's computer to cast the spells, using the magical energy provided from the Orichalcum
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Lady-Quantum In reply to Teri-Minx [2014-02-10 03:23:35 +0000 UTC]
Wow! That's really a neat and detailed way of explaining how that works! I've always been impressed with how you have your characters fleshed out. This is just another example.
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Teri-Minx In reply to Lady-Quantum [2014-02-10 04:23:58 +0000 UTC]
Why thank you! I appreciate the compliment
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hotrod5 In reply to Lady-Quantum [2014-02-09 16:23:56 +0000 UTC]
Well Skyscraper is using teleportation device supplied by Kim Paler to teleport around the place. But I would assume Mega Mime wouldn't want to miss Skyscraper in action.
Technomancer does have some kind magic material component coursing through her suit. Teri can answer that better than I can.
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Lady-Quantum In reply to hotrod5 [2014-02-10 03:24:39 +0000 UTC]
Well Skyscraper is hard to miss, so I'm sure MM will try to find her again.
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hotrod5 In reply to Lady-Quantum [2014-02-13 12:05:47 +0000 UTC]
Agreed, Mega Mime would find a way
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brad328 [2014-02-09 14:32:36 +0000 UTC]
Technomancer better be careful, one swat from Skyscraper and she's liable to end up two cities over.
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Teri-Minx In reply to brad328 [2014-02-09 20:57:00 +0000 UTC]
Technomancer
Yes, but I always loved to travel, and it beats paying the high costs of air fare with the airlines.
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hotrod5 In reply to brad328 [2014-02-09 16:20:48 +0000 UTC]
Better hope Technomancer heeds your warning and just let the equipment go before she gets hurt.
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ladytania [2014-02-09 13:53:21 +0000 UTC]
Very nice! And I agree with Skyscraper, nothing more annoying than a gnat!
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hotrod5 In reply to ladytania [2014-02-09 16:19:59 +0000 UTC]
Thank you Tania. At least you are sensible and agree with Skyscraper that Technomancer is annoying like a gnat.
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Levia-the-Dragon [2014-02-09 13:43:46 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, need something with a little more punch behind it than a basic magic missile to take down something that size...
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hotrod5 In reply to Levia-the-Dragon [2014-02-09 16:16:15 +0000 UTC]
True but the magic missle Technomancer launched at Skyscraper was just to get her attention.
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Levia-the-Dragon In reply to hotrod5 [2014-02-10 07:07:42 +0000 UTC]
Well it did that, what's her follow-up...
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hotrod5 In reply to Levia-the-Dragon [2014-02-10 11:17:28 +0000 UTC]
The fight just started so just wait and see.
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FireBrandi [2014-02-09 13:33:04 +0000 UTC]
I don't suppose either of them have watched "Attack on Titan"?
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hotrod5 In reply to FireBrandi [2014-02-09 16:15:00 +0000 UTC]
I can't speak for Technomancer but Skyscraper only watches the Discovery Channel and TMZ.
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FireBrandi In reply to hotrod5 [2014-02-09 16:19:22 +0000 UTC]
Too bad. I think she'd get a laugh out of it, and maybe a few tips.
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hotrod5 In reply to FireBrandi [2014-02-09 16:58:10 +0000 UTC]
Well if Kim Paler recommends it then Skyscraper would watch it.
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FireBrandi In reply to hotrod5 [2014-02-10 19:48:56 +0000 UTC]
Well I don't think Kim watches anime, but so you know what I'm talking about:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCbRzb…
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hotrod5 In reply to FireBrandi [2014-02-13 11:06:07 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for the clip, I already knew about the female Titan you are talking about.
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hotrod5 In reply to singory [2014-02-09 16:13:44 +0000 UTC]
Yes she is and hopefully Skyscraper can use her intellect and size to get her out of this situation. With her stolen goods of course.
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