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[superhostage]

i'm not usually a social media guy, but since there are lots of new people showing up from wherever and they all seem lost, i figured i'd jump on here. i know there are probably a lot of other locals they've (you've?) talked to, but still.

hi, i'm olly. i've lived in central city my whole life, and i'm very familiar with the alliance and the society. that's because part of my powers is that i'm bad luck, which means if there's ANYONE in the city that gets taken hostage in a heist or fight or whatever, it's probably going to be me. it's been that way since i was 17, and it's probably never going to change. (you can ask anyone in the guilds, they all know.)

a couple of people have stopped me in the last month or so to ask for food recommendations and other things, so here's what i have for you:

LOCAL FOOD:
Bun Daddy - hot dogs and hamburgers/cheeseburgers, really good and really greasy
The Top Chop Shop - bbq, ribs, steaks, a little pricey but worth it
Zelda's - pierogi, mostly, but the fillings change every day and it's cheap
Tacos First - food truck, self-explanatory, though there's more than just tacos, and they sometimes have live music
Ma's Place - italian, pizza, greek
Eden - all vegetarian and vegan, really good and reasonably priced
Froth - coffee shop near the college
Pop Tea Bar - tea, bubble tea, japanese and korean snacks

[ all the names are linked to websites or map pins for everyone's convenience. ]

if you have questions about other stuff around here, i'm sure if i can't help you, one or more of the other locals can.

welcome, i guess? at least until they figure out a way to get you all back home.

that's all, thanks.

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[superhostage]

maybe? i guess it depends on what you want to know. i’m pretty familiar with all the heavy hitters in both guilds, but i’m not actually part of either, so i couldn’t give you any inside info.

[expositus]

Start with the heavy hitters. Anything they wouldn't want to advertise to prospective recruits?

[superhostage]

honestly, i don't think i'd really know any of that. i'd say some of the alliance are in it more for the fame than the good deeds, but i guess it doesn't really matter too much, since they still do good things to be famous. fantastic in particular is kind of the superhero equivalent of that high school quarterback who got a free ride through school because he could sports good and people liked him, so he got a big head about it and doesn't mind bullying the nerds because he can get away with it.

also, some of the society are really pretty decent people, they just prefer to do their own thing and know the society will let them. plus it's a pretty sweet deal overall.

[expositus]

You did mention being familiar with them along with the society, hence my asking. But what you mentioned is actually pretty notable.

[ she's oddly a little reassured that the people here are more inclined to look for fame and money and showing off their power instead of glory or whatever the heroes usually fight for at home. it feels more honest and less like they're making up for something (and yes, she's including herself in 'they'). ]

Are the nerds in this analogy the villains?