Encounter 9 (Part 2): The Radblaster (Rad Subplot 1)
Rad
"Your manager constantly chatters as you approach the entrance to the
Water World Theme Park and Marine Center. 'You're gonna love this. It's
state of the art, reaching speeds of 70 miles per hour! The kids will
love it! And think of the public exposure! I'll have your name on
keychains and clothing and perfume. When people think of Rad, they'll
think new or cool or amazing!'"
Rad's manager takes him to see the Radblaster Coaster (#4). "Ta daa! Do
you love it or do you love it! It's the best roller coaster in Hawaii,
heck in the whole Pacific! You just have to be here next week to sign
autographs and give away little keepsakes for the first carload of
passengers. It'll be great! Absolutely fabulous!"
Rad can inspect the roller coaster if he wants, even take a ride on it.
He will note that it seems to be awfully fast and the restraining
harness will fail and come open in the middle of the ride. There will
also be a lot of sparking. If Rad complains his manager will tell him
"Good points! I'll talk to the park manager and make sure everything's
fixed by next week. Don't you worry one bit! Now, about your two
o'clock appointment..."
The manager will also provide free tickets to Water World. "Just one of
the many perks. Invite your friends. They'll have a blast!" As you walk
out you see a sign for the Battling Waterbots! Event to be held Opening
Day at the Watersports Stadium (#29).
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Encounter 10 (Part 2): Grand Opening (Rad Subplot 2)
Rad
"The Grand Opening of the Water World Theme Park and Marine Center. You
are here to promote the Radblaster Coaster (#4). Kids swarm all over
asking for autographs and asking you questions about your powers and
adventures. Their dads ask you if Ghost Girl is around or if you can
give them her phone number. It's a sunny day and it looks like time to
relax."
Rad can spend some time interacting with the kids and adults. This is a
roleplaying encounter. The more embarrassed Rad is the more Hero Points
he should get. Some ideas:
- A group of kids want him to re-enact one of his many
adventures, like the time that he destroyed MechaGodzilla, or the time
that he stopped the Japanese invasion, or maybe that time when he
personally struck back at Japan and dealt the Japs a devastating blow.
- Men will ask if Ghost Girl is really good in bed
because of her ghostly powers.
- Women will throw themselves at Rad and ask to sit on
his lap.
- A woman in a leopard print leotard (Cheetah) will ask
what is Rad's stand on animal cruelty. And aren't all the animals and
sea creatures in Water World being cruelly imprisoned?
- A big guy in a shark costume (Shark) will be walking
by, then stop and stare at Rad. Once Rad notices him, Shark will bare a
big toothy grin then saunter off. Note that there are other costumed
characters walking around the park.
If other heroes are present, have them go through much the same things.
Fans will sorround them for autographs (if in costume), otherwise
they'll at least spot the Shark and maybe Cheetah with her two tigers.
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