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[beetlemania]

[Trying to escape from the town and the hazmats on foot? Have no fear, Blue Beetle is here! A large insect-shaped craft will touch down nearby and the hatch will open. Ted will wave you inside.]

Come with me if you want to live!

[...he's always wanted to say that.]

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[cosmicbond]

[Gen is HEAVILY regretting his choice to hand over his driver, since he's being swarmed by hazmat guys at the moment, and his lack of rapid transit/fighting power is slowing him down majorly.

But that landing craft hopefully will help him!]

Over here!

[beetlemania]

Hang on, kid, I'm coming!

[Ted's only weapon shoots nonlethal blasts of air, but, hey, it's better than nothing. He's charging in there firing at the hazmats.]

[cosmicbond]

[Phew. That's a lot of help, non-lethal or not. It gives Gen enough room to be able to fight more efficiently, despite his previous injuries.]

Thanks a lot...

[He's now noticed the outfit.]

WHOOA! Are you a Kamen Rider too?!

[beetlemania]

No problem. Just part of my job, y'know? Glad to see you're in one piece.

[He shakes his head. At least he's aware of the Riders' awesome wardrobe choices.]

Nope, I'm just a superhero. The name's Blue Beetle, but you can call me Ted.

[cosmicbond]

Nice ta meetcha Ted.

[And down Gen's last Hazmat guy will go.]

I'm Gentarou Kisaragi...Kamen Rider Fourze. Or...I would be in a normal situation.

[beetlemania]

Good to meet you, too.

Another Kamen Rider? There are a lot of you guys here, aren't there? This place isn't the best for normal situations. Come on, we can talk more on the Bug--it's safer there.

[cosmicbond]

Sounds like an idea.

[And he'll follow Ted to the Bug.]

[answerer_sword]

[She looks up at the large bug ship.]

And what constitutes contact?

[beetlemania]

At this point, does it really matter?

[He's hurriedly motioning for Bazett to come aboard.]

Just get in!

[answerer_sword]

[She gives a quick nod and jumps into the ship.]

How many others have you rescued?

[beetlemania]

You're the second I've picked up so far--I'm just grabbing whoever I can when I see them.

[The ship's rising into the air again as soon as the hatch closes.]

Care to help me look for others?

[answerer_sword]

Helpless ones? Or just any citizens who are still living?

[beetlemania]

Anyone who's trying to get out of here gets a ride. No exceptions...

...unless they try to get onboard and kill everyone on this ship. Then I'd leave 'em on the ground.

[answerer_sword]

I hope this ship has enough capacity.

[She is not sure how many people are left, but there are probably quite a large number.]

[afterthesky]

Not a phrase I'm inclined to argue with.

[It was basically rule one for travelling with the Doctor. Well, that rule was just "RUN!" but this certainly played into it.]

[beetlemania]

[Ted's covering her with his BB Gun so that she can board safely.]

Under these circumstances, you'd have to be crazy to.

[afterthesky]

That about sums it up.

[She'll quickly scurry aboard. SHe is used to this sort of thing.]

[beetlemania]

Welcome aboard.

[As soon as she's onboard, the hatch closes and the ship rises into the air.]

I'm trying to grab as many as I can on my way out. You know anywhere else anyone might need a lift?

[afterthesky]

[Most of the people she would have worried about are gone by now, but...]

Rory and Amy should have the good sense to get the Doctor moving.

[beetlemania]

That's good. No one needs to stick around here.

Do you want me to do a quick fly by to check?

[afterthesky]

Probably for the best. It's not that I don't trust him, it's just that I've known him for long enough to know he's likely to try something foolish.

[demonhunting]

[You don't have to tell him twice. He shoots down another hazmat before clambering inside, looking, for all intents and purposes, like he's been dragged to hell and back.]

[beetlemania]

You alright there?

[As soon as he's fully aboard, the hatch door closes and the ship rises into the air.]

[demonhunting]

Yeah. I'm fine, thanks.

[Hey, he recognizes you. He thinks.]

[beetlemania]

[Recognition hasn't seemed to sink in yet with Ted. He's still running on adrenaline from the rescue.]

Come on up to the cockpit; it's a little more comfortable there. Getting crowded, but hey, it beats walking.