Sorry... I had to make a 2nd trip to the DMV because I didn't quite have all of the identification I needed with me to get a license after moving back to PA. Long day, but now I'm legal again.


> > My response should of course be "Untold Tales #335: Dinner and a Show", and in response to Vizh's excellent artwork I have just squeezed out another 3500 words of it. Unfortunately it's proving to be the most difficult thing I've had to write for quite a while and it's not short. I'm going to take a break now before tackling Lara and Co's exploits in the next scene.

Sounds suitably epic... I look forward to reading it!

> > Vizh isn't wrong in his estimation that all of the characters in his banner could be in the next chapter. Most of them already are. And I'm taking requests.

Well, the banner certainly shows some of my preferences. Mostly, I like to see the support staff when appropriate.





> > Of course it's not just up to me anyhow; but at the moment I'm the only person really writing the Lair Legion regularly and I'd really like a roster I'm comfortable with to encourage me.

I think, with your record of actually writing about them, you're certainly the most qualified to give any line-up the "official" stamp. Don't hesitate to go with what will encourage you.

> > So, without any guarantees that I'll actually use this, I'd like folks to comment on the following possible candidates for Legionnaires (grouped by poster)

Visionary
Hallie
Fleabot

Technically, Fleabot is one of spiffy's characters that I just drafted into my cast... but I get why he's on my list. I've suggested before that I wouldn't mind seeing Hallie bumped up to full Legionnaire, with Visionary in his ambassador role (perhaps with his own support staff).

Hatman
Rabid Wolf
Gamma Ray Gary

Hatty should remain, I think. Rabid Wolf is kind of your character, and I certainly think you should have one on the roster that you feel free to treat however you like... she'd be an interesting addition. I like Gamma Ray Gary, but I don't see how he interacts with the rest of the cast right now.


CrazySugarFreakBoy!
Pelopia
Glitch

I think CSFB should stay, certainly. Glitch could be fun, and while we might be leaning too heavily to tech/robotic characters on the line-up that's not really a reason not to consider her. No reason robots need to be a token presence, after all...

Mr Epitome
Glory
Alcheman
Silver Aegis

Mr. E and Glory are my first choices (both of them, preferably.) Alcheman could be a lot of fun, especially as how it will affect his family and bring them into contact with the rest of the team. I'm not sure how Aegis would interact with the rest of the team... it almost seems a shame to take him out of his own classically themed issues, but it could work out really well too. Either way, I want to see the rest of that U-Wolf story.


Al B. Harper
Cho Cho Futago (Butterfly Twins)
Night Nurse

Al B. should definitely stay. I don't know what to do with the Butterfly Twins, but that could be hilarious as well. However, I think the Night Nurse is a strong contender for membership... I like that idea.

Yuki Shiro
Lara Night
Liu Xi Xian
Anna

Nobody has kept the PV spinning in stories like Jason has over the last year or so, and so I think his characters have the strongest justification for a multiple-character presence on the team. My vote is for Yuki to stay and Lui Xi to be added. Out of all the candidates, Lui Xi has the most history and interaction with the team.

The Manga Shoggoth

I think he's a keeper... however, if a shake-up is desired, perhaps a change in the Shoggoth's status quo or even his basic nature could fun to explore. No specific ideas, but with something as unfathomable as MS, his return could really lead to most anything.

Dancer
Kerry Shepherdson
Danny Lyle

I'm always sad when Dancer isn't on the team. I'm a bit frightened by the idea of Kerry on the team, but it could be fun.

The Librarian
Ham-Boy
Semi-Transparent Lad

The Librarian has offered some unique solutions over his membership. Of the group, I'd prefer to keep him.


spiffy

ManMan & Knifey

dull thud & Cressida

This is a really fun group of characters (and I realize that they weren't actually all grouped.) I'd love any and all of them on the team again, whether it can be justified by character participation or not.


Icy

Icy has some of that fun Yo innocence and unique powers.


Sir Mumphrey Wilton
Fashion Accessory
Vinnie De Soth
Tom Black

I like them all (well, Black's a rat bastard, but since Regret hangs around him...) Fashion Accessory and Vinnie would be a fun combo to add to the team, and Mumph is always welcome back.


Donar
Harlagaz

Love having Donar on the team. 'Gaz is a fun substitute, but I prefer the original.


Yo

Aw. I miss Yo.


Nats

Nats pokes his head in often enough that he should be strongly considered... but I also like the set-up you have for him.


Messenger

I would enjoy Messy's return. It does sound like the character has a big comeback in the works.


Baroness Zemo
Silicone Sally

I put Sally in the picture because I think she could be fun, and to get JJJ some banner-space.


Lisa Waltz
I love Lisa, but I think her current status quo suits her.


Champagne

Champagne is a fun character with an interesting angle and could be a great addition. Right now, I'm not sure I could get a quick handle on how to write the character, but that should stop others.


The inconvievable Yurt
Anvil Man

As long as I'm not responsible for the insurance premiums...


I'll have to give some thought to write-in possibilities. Personally, I think that Mary Prankstar is fun to write, but that may just be me...