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Post by Adminenkainen on May 19, 2022 18:46:52 GMT
Captain Desmo and Hour-Man Tuesday, May 2, 1940 Appleton City Midtown Townhome of Jack Smith 5:10 PM
Hobbs was making dinner for him and Jack when Captain Desmo and Hour-Man returned.
"Hullo! I'm in the kitchen, old boy!" Hobbs called out. "I was making burgers and chips out here, but I can grill up a few more now. News? No, no new calls from the wretched blighters. Making us sweat it out more, they are..." he had added in quieter tones, so as not to upset Jack.
Hour-Man put in a collect long distance call to Doris West's office. And got Doris on the phone right away this time!
"Hour-Man, yes, I made a round of calls on your behalf earlier. Zatara can be there tomorrow. Hawkgirl can join you around 11 tonight. I just need to know where you want them to meet you. I'm afraid Sandman, Bart, and I are still occupied with other business."
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Post by dtspurrier on May 19, 2022 21:54:41 GMT
Hourman says, " thank you Doris for the assistance. If you or the group need my assistance please let me know. Please send Hawkgirl and look forward to Zatarra tomorrow " Hourman asks for Hobbs address and tells both of them the news
(ooc this is of course Hobbs does not mind nor there are any objections)
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Post by Tim_Fox1002 on May 20, 2022 15:05:43 GMT
"We actually live together, so not a problem," said Desmo. "We can meet your team there if you like."
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Post by Adminenkainen on May 20, 2022 20:57:11 GMT
Captain Desmo and Hour-Man Tuesday, May 2, 1940 Appleton City The apartment of Captain Desmo & Hobbs 7:06 pm
After eating dinner at Jack Smith's home, the two heroes and sidekick adjourned to the shared apartment of Captain Desmo and Hobbs...to kill time.
There was no shortage of stories to swap - most of them true!
The phone rang just after 7, long before Hawkgirl was due.
It was Jack Smith. "Cap," he said over the phone, "the kidnappers called again. They said they'll exchange Marie for you, if you go back to the Bentley Wholesalers at midnight, and come alone!"
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Post by dtspurrier on May 20, 2022 20:57:49 GMT
Hourman comments, " you know we really can't let you go there alone right. So what is the plan. I know Hawkgirl could give us some aerial reconnaissance. We could drive around and get a better layout from behind the building and its perimeter."
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Post by Tim_Fox1002 on May 21, 2022 12:52:41 GMT
"I appreciate that, son," said Desmo to Hourman. "Of course I'm going in there. The deal will be off if anyone's seen, and I can't risk Marie being seen. Hawkgirl, as you say, could fly above out of site to be a back up and call you, Hourman. Hobbs, you can be the back up driver if Hourman needs to come in as back up. But yeah, let's scout out the area first. By the way... I think we forgot to go by the police station to be there when the firefighter was going to clear our names.... Anyways this plan is more important than anything now if we want to see Marie alive."
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Post by Adminenkainen on May 21, 2022 14:32:56 GMT
Captain Desmo and Hour-Man Tuesday, May 2, 1940 Appleton City The apartment of Captain Desmo & Hobbs 11:00 pm
"Backup driver, or getaway driver, if things turn sour. But I'm fully on board in whatever way you need me," Hobbs said.
More time passed ((our biggest time jump of the campaign, I think!)).
There was a knock on the door. A fetching young woman in an evening dress was on the other side. Rex recognized Shiera Saunders and could introduce her.
"Sorry I came empty-handed," she said as she came in. "The wings are awful bulky and I figured one of you strapping men could haul them in for me from my car. So, what's the plan?"
The heroes began to outline her role in aerial reconnaissance and she interrupted. "Sorry, but isn't this an enclosed building? Unless there's a skylight, what would I be watching for?"
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Post by dtspurrier on May 23, 2022 20:18:15 GMT
Rex thinks about this after formal introductions were made and says, " well if there is time we could scout it out. Maybe use another building across the street and get on the roof and see if we see a skylight or a window. "
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Post by Tim_Fox1002 on May 24, 2022 4:03:09 GMT
"Capital idea, Hourman!" said Desmo. "Hawkgirl, are you ready for a bit of reconnaissance of the area together before I get kidnapped? And Hobbes, your other very important role of course is to get Marie safely in the car and make sure she's alright. Maybe pack a few biscuits and a thermos of coffee for her, will you?"
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Post by Adminenkainen on May 24, 2022 15:28:04 GMT
Captain Desmo and Hour-Man (and Hawkgirl)Tuesday, May 2, 1940 Appleton City Flatiron District Bentley Wholesalers 11:30 pm Hobbs was parked a half-block away, behind the wheel of Hour-Man's car, with the motor running and a thermos and "biscuits" waiting for Marie. Rex had, as inconspicuously as possible, scouted out around the back of the building and found a second door. Hawkgirl had done a flyover of the building and reported no skylight on the roof. There was a roof access door, and of course, many visible second floor windows. Captain Desmo was out of sight, but ready to go in at midnight, if not sooner. ((I'm guessing Hour-Man is in costume somewhere nearby? If there are any last-minute changes needed to the plan, this is the time to make them.))
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Post by dtspurrier on May 24, 2022 21:22:20 GMT
Hourman will be in costume and asks hawkgirl if during her recon she noticed any windows that are broken, if not can she check if the roof door is unlocked and if the door is metal or wood. If the door is unlocked or if looked to be not well made that that could be hourman and hawkgirl entrance. Can hawkgirl carry rex to the roof or is Hourman too heavy for her?
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Post by Tim_Fox1002 on May 25, 2022 23:41:27 GMT
Desmo will wear "civilian" clothes - and old suit from Gabby, along with his flight googles and cap. In his pockets he will only carry his pipe, tobacco and a lighter. Hidden in his flight books (worn under the suit pants), he will have his concealed knife in one of his boots. He will leave his gun and bullets, and firecrackers at home - to appear unarmed - and ideal for a prisoner exchange.
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Post by Adminenkainen on May 26, 2022 17:36:19 GMT
Captain Desmo and Hour-Man (and Hawkgirl) Wednesday, May 3, 1940 Appleton City Flatiron District Bentley Wholesalers 12:01 am
Hour-Man's new day's worth of power mystically kicked in.
Hawkgirl had reported that she saw no broken windows. The roof door was metal, but had been left unlocked. Hawkgirl had lifted someone before and carried them upwards, but it was difficult, and prone to accidents happening.
Two tough-looking hoodlums, both strangers to all the heroes, opened the front door to the building and stood there, as if waiting. Neither of them was openly armed, but had room for concealed weapons under their jackets.
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Post by dtspurrier on May 27, 2022 21:16:22 GMT
If there is a fire escape in back he will climb this too the roof of the building in the rear. He would have done this before the exchange. If this cant be done and if there was time he would use rope ( either stopping at the store or borrowing some) . he and hawkgirl are on the roof. Hourman will be on top observing down hiding and waiting for the exchange. Once this happens , Hourman and hawkgirl will try to open the roof door quietly.
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Post by Tim_Fox1002 on May 28, 2022 3:31:39 GMT
Hobbes will wait in the car a few blocks over, so as not to be seen (with thermos, biscuits, and sandwiches prepared for Marie). Since he had Butler training, this chauffeur job should suit him well. Desmo (dressed in a suit with goggles, and flight cap, and flight boots etc) will approach the building at the designated time smoking a pipe, and maybe stop about 4 yards from the entrance and wait for Marie to come out and himself to be taken prisoner.
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