Tall Poppy Syndrome

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 12:59 pm

Van: *looks* i...i dont think youre telling the full truth.

Platinum: oh? Second thoughts? As i said its a bit late for those

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:00 pm

*A cart emerges and Van is slammed into it*

Platinum: Keep your arms and legs in the cart at all times.

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:02 pm

Van: *gulps*

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:04 pm

*As Van rides along, he sees the other heroes*

Platinum: As you can see, your team consists of hypocrites, screw ups and former criminals.

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:05 pm

Van: they got better

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:07 pm

* Platinum smiles*

Platinum: But look at them now...

*Van sees the other heroes swelling up*

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:08 pm

Van: guys! *tries to get out only to fatten up again, getting stuck in the cart*

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:10 pm

Platinum: You get them through this and you could lead them to great things.

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:13 pm

Van: i...i guess thats right....

Platinum: but it may also lead them to never learning their lesson. If we leave them to their allergic nightmare for a bit longer they'll KNOW they need you

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:16 pm

*Platinum smiles*

Platinum: They need to know how important you are.

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:20 pm

Platinum: or....*pokes van's gut as he overfills the cart, looking like an overly risen muffin in a tiny cup* i can pack up and leave. Taking all power with me.

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:21 pm

Platinum: Of course...Vibes and Sal might start to remember a few things...

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:23 pm

Van: you....wouldnt....guh...

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:24 pm

*Platinum looks Van right in the eye*

Platinum: Van...you know what I'm capable of. That would be the least of your problems.

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:26 pm

Van: f...fine.....i.....ill do as you say....

Platinum: good boy. Besides i know you like seeing the ladies all blimped right?

Van: *blushes and struggles* th..thats a lie!

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:27 pm

*They float past, smiling at Van*

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:30 pm

Platinum: van im in your head. And your lack of self confidence is far from your only secret

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:30 pm

*Platinum is behind him*

Platinum: Stick with the plan and the secrets go no further.

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:32 pm

Platinum: now lets go get that snack. *smirks as van wakes back up*

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:33 pm

*Van heads to the cafe*

Van (thought): Yeah...no rush....

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:34 pm

Van: *smiles as he takes a seat*

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:36 pm

Van (thought): Hmm...wonder what specials they have on today?

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:39 pm

*he looks out the window as lilith stops by a flowerstand across the street*

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:41 pm

*Van looks round*

Van: Lilith!

*He hesitates for a second*

Van (thought): No...I can't single her out...Doing this for the team...

Subject: Re: Tall Poppy Syndrome Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:44 pm

Van: and....she is always a cute blimp....