TEXT- #THE WATCH

[superball]

[The following text message comes from a really recent account. Looks like whoever posted this really couldn't resist making their AMAZING PRESENCE known.]

Good day, fellow heroes!

It is with great pleasure that I, the Mysticalman, shall now be watching over this beautiful city of Los Angeles along with the rest of you! Though we may all come from different backgrounds, it warms my heart to the core to see so many upstanding superheroes bravely unite against the wretched forces of EVIL!!! I must say, I am looking forward to meeting all of you in person!

I also happen to have a request- should any of you come across a magical creature, I would be delighted if you could let me know right away! Even the slightest hint, the barest shadow of a clue would be immense help. While I am more than skilled at finding them on my own, I must admit this place is still quite new to me and I would certainly appreciate your assistance! Thank you!

- M

Comments

[civilizedcombat]

in theory, maybe!! but soon you'll see that my victory is going to be totally awesome! there will be no escape (•̀o•́)ง

[superball]

Only in your dreams, my dear rival!

But I'm a good sport. I might even let you have a ride with me when all is said and done! ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ

[civilizedcombat]

suuuuure, just keep telling yourself that! while you type those silly words, i'm already on the trail of the most majestic pegasus!! ٩(^ᴗ^)۶

[superball]

Just don't look up from said trail! All you'll see is the back of my cape, far off in the distance!! ~~( ͝° ͜ʖ͡°)ﾉ

[civilizedcombat]

far off in the distance, going the wrong way!! but when you realize it, it'll be way too late and i'll be waving to you from the back of a glorious pegasus (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

[superball]

The Mysticalman can never get lost on the way to JUSTICE!!! ( •̀ω•́ )σ

That said, I will be looking forward to the competition!

[civilizedcombat]

right, right, if that helps you sleep better at night!! ~(•̀⌄•́)~

do we have a start date? or do we just start whenever we get off our computers

[superball]

A start date? Why, I thought you were "already on the trail of the most majestic pegasus"! ( ¬◡¬)

But I do believe "whenever" would be a fair starting point. After all, I already have quite an advantage, so there's no point in delaying you further!

[civilizedcombat]

i am! but i didn't want to go out and tame it before you even started, because only villains cheat like that!! (ง •̀O•́)ง

ha ha, it's more like the other way around! but before i go find a pegasus: what's your email? i'll send you messages every now and then telling you to stop slacking so this race will really be exciting!

[superball]

Well said! But of course, the person I chose as a rival can only have the soul of a brave and just hero!

You may find me here... for now. I will give you my real email once you have contacted me!

[Insert email provided by a temporary email service here. Ridiculous as he may be, he still knows enough about internet security not to put his email out in the open for the world to see. Getting his superhero inbox spammed by malicious assholes would be terrible!]