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Whichever "Kid Marvel" you refer to is irrelvant.

I am here, this thread is mine, Legion World is mine.

Yeah, yeah. Kryptonian. Vulnerable to magic, blah, blah. FREEZE!

<The "Overlord" is encased in a block of magic ice>

Someone haul this iceberg out of my office. Thank you.

Oh, I can think of about two things I want. The first, which should be obvious, is I want an increase in my money. But I don't want payment...I want some of those stock tips Tamper Lad hordes that allow him to increase his fortunes so easily.

The second...well...lets just say this. If I can guarantee Frio will be turned back to the side of 'good'...well, I need a guarantee that I'll have a lawfully wedded companion to spend my time with here on peaceful Legion World. Which means no more engagements for you--to Tamper Lad or Actor Lad.

<brushes ice off like it was a thin dusting of powder>

Bah! A pathetic attempt. I did not come here without finding immunity to all your feeble "powers."

If you wish to retain custodianship over this humble rookery, Rockhopper, you will do so only under my authority.

Until that time comes, which it won't, I will thank you to leave the premises. Harming the LMB's Deputy Leader would hardly be a way to win over any people to your side.

And, make no mistake, the LMB will triumph in the end.

I don't have Tamper Lad's tips and, even if I did, it wouldn't be my place to give them to you. I'll... speak with him on the matter, though. For Frio, I'm sure we can come to some sort of understanding.

As for the second part of you offer... I... (God, this pains me so but...) ...accept. (I'm so sorry, Actor Lad.) If you bring me back Frio, I will... *flinch* ...marry you.

We always do. Especially in the face of adversity. And don't worry, Rocky. I recognize a serpent when I see one. (And God how I hate that slipper bastard.)

Then we have a deal...my dear. I will do whatever I can in my power to help bring Frio back to the side of good...and then you will fulfill your end of the arrangement.

Goodbye my dear fiance, until we meet again...

<flies off>

Cali, are you sure about this? <puts a hand on her shoulder> Do you really want to *ugh* marry this--this person? I trust him as far as I can throw an asteroid.

*crying* No but I-- she's my sister. *blows nose* I've gotta... I have to go. *sniff* (Not even a visit to the old West will cheer me up now. But I guess it's better than moping around forever.) Bye, Rocky. And... and, thanks for everything. (How am I going to explain this to Actor Lad?)

*flames on and flies away, still crying*

<Time Teller Lad enters Rockhopper Lad's office>

TTL:Rocky, you have an appointment the Winathian Ambassador in an hour.

RhLad:Thanks, Tim. *sighs* I'm really concerned about Cali. And, I can't explain it, but when I froze that Kryptonian a while ago, I felt like there was someone else around using the Ice Magic.

TTL: Well, maybe it was Rockhopper Lass.

RhLad: I don't think so. I spoke with Adelie a while ago and she hasn't used her powers all day. She and I are the only Rockhoppers on Legion World. None of the other Pyngwyny here have the Ice Magic.

TTL: There are other LMBers with ice powers aren't there?

RhLad: There's Icefire, Polar Boy and Frio that I know of and none of them have magic-based powers. There's just something not right.

Now that I don't have to worry about the Deputy Leader stuff, I can concentrate on this being a resort and centre of Pyngwyny culture again.

Of course, I will be holding a special reception in honour of our newly elected Leader, Fat Cramer, and Deputy Leader, Dedman!

Oh yes, my entire staff--including my personal secretary, Lad Boy, who has had the cushiest job imaginable--are welcome to stay on and keep their jobs. The Rookery is owned by the Pyngwyny Crown, so you all still have cushy government jobs.

{The Pyngwyn Prince is sitting in his study, rubbing Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle on the tummy.}

*Sigh* It's so lonely here at the Rookery since Adelie went away, Hyvvie. I'm glad you're here. (He leans over to kiss Hyvvie, who returns the favour with a lick on Rockhopper Lad's face.}

I'm sure she's okay, but if even your Nose of Wonder can't find her, then she must be off Legion World.

Then there's the LMB. Fat Cramer and Dedman are doing a great job, but the team's just spread so thin these days. And Lardy! The poor thing! I know what it's like to have lost a love. I've tried to talk to him, but every time I've brought it up, he's said he was all right and appreciated my concern.

{Time Teller Lad enters the study}
TTL: Rocky, are you all right?

RhL: I'm fine, Tim. I'm just mulling things over with Hyvvie. I'm not sure where things are going these days.

{Rockhopper Lad's Omnicom signals}
RhL: This is Rockhopper Lad.

{Cobalt Kid appears on the Omnicom}

CK: Rocky, we have a situation at the Security Office that I'd like you, as current Chair of the Legion of Former Deputies, to assist with.
{Cobie explains about the explosion at SHAKES and Lardy's pursuit of the Royal Inquisitor}

RhL: I'll be right there, Cobie. And, if it's all right, I'll bring some assistance.

CK: The more the merrier. Cobie out.

RhL: Tim, Hyvvie, we're going to the Security Office.

[rings door chime]

[door opens]

<click>Mister Rockhopper Lad...are you here? Did you get this unit's message from Time Teller Lad? Hello?<click>

[Time Teller Lad relays a message from Eudyptes]

<click>Mister Rockhopper Lad is where? He is one of the master's closest friends! Give me his coordinates, and I will help!<click>

[Time Teller complies]

<click>Many thanks, friend!<click>

[ disappears ]

pop

Time Teller Lad...are you here? I need to speak with you about Rocky...and a certain robot.

Hello?

Here I am, Lard Lad. I'm sorry. One of the clocks was 1.7 seconds off. What can I help you with?

Oh! Hi there!

Look, Time Teller Lad...I've been looking for Rocky, but I know he's been away...

...tell me, have you seen him with a robot recently...one who looks like me?

Not for three days, seventeen hours and twenty-two minutes.

{Hyvvie the Wonder Beagle enters}

Hey, Hyvvie, where'd Rocky go?

Hyvvie: He was in a little cottage in the woods and then he was about to go down a Path with the Lard Lad Robot and the Royal Inquisitor when he sent me back here.

TTL: Why didn't you tell me this before.

Hyvvie: You didn't ask.

TTL: Can you find them?

Hyvvie (sniffing the ground): The cottage interferes with my Nose of Wonder. I don't know about the Path. Either it interferes too or they're not on Legion World.

I need to know more about the robot, guys. You see I need to know if it's the one I'm looking for. The one Hyvvie found, which was destroyed, was definitely not the one.

There are two others: one in Slim's club and the other is with Rocky...<just now comprehends what Hyvvie said> and Royal Inquisitor? Crap!

My robot...well, it's no ordinary robot. Did either of you see or hear anything that can help me determine whether this was the one?

{TTL looks at Hyvvie and both shrug}

I didn't see him, Lardy (I may call you Lardy, yes?) and Hyvvie doesn't see, to know much about him either.

Hyvvie: He was kind of mopey. And he seemed a little disconnected with what was going on around him.

TTL: Does that help?

Maybe...yes, I think so. You see...the robot is sort of infused with part of the soul of someone I cared about, someone who's gone. And that person was very naive and very innocent.

I need to find Babette. Have either of you heard anything about the robot and Babette?

Just cause I'm in a mood. Not my creations.