Today is Tuesday and I've decided to look for a job. I informed Lorelei and she pointed me to a man she knew.
He was running an operation that helped people find work. Though it's wasn't a stable job. She explained that I could go there in the morning of the day I wanted to work and he would send me as a helper where people were required whether it be the docks, a warehouse or something like that.
I must admit that it suited me perfectly and the only con was that I needed a one hour walk to get there. So, without wasting time, I went there as soon as I was ready.
It was a small office on the second floor of the building. I was greeted by a man with short grey hair and a big belly. He wore a white and blue checkered shirt with light brown pants.
Voranis: Hello sir!
?: Hello there young man, you must be Voranis. Lorelei called a little while ago and said you'd be coming by. You can call me Greg.
Voranis: Yes sir, I'm in dire need of a job.
Greg: Hmmm...How are you with heavy objects?
Voranis: I'm stronger than I look, it won't be a problem for me.
He sized me up and down for a bit and smiled.
Greg: Very well, you know a warehouse called Prime? Two days ago something happened there and well...things got weird, people got arrested and all that. Now, the warehouse was bought by Wayne Industries but they have a hard time finding trustworthy people to work there because of what happened and so they called me.
"Oh what a small world. I guess the police has already finished their investigation there. Who would have thought that because I helped those people there, I would find a job."
Greg: Now, I wouldn't give this job to anyone randomly but since Lorelei recommend you, I believe I can trust you. So, how about it? You want in?
Voranis: I would like to be in sir, yes!
Greg: Great! Now, take this paper and show it to them so they know you came from me.
We shook hands, I took the paper and went straight to Warehouse Prime.
People moving here and there and machine lifting things greeted me on my arrival. I asked around and was pointed at the office of the man responsible.
After a bit of talking and me showing him the paper Greg gave me, I found myself in yellow work overalls as I began my work.
It took some getting used to, but I thought of it as training. Thankfully, I didn't have any problem with heavy things but I put a limit on myself so as to not seem too strong.
After 6 hours of heavy work, I got payed what was agreed and more since I kind of did the work of two people.
First thing I did, was buy myself a smoothie. Secondly, I heard from my fellow workers that they give flowers as a gift and each one has a certain meaning.
"I'm pretty sure I saw a shop that sold flowers near the Metropolis University. I should investigate."
And so, I made my way to the university while enjoying the godly taste of this magnificent drink.
I was about halfway through my drink, when-
BOOM!
An explosion knocked me off my feet.
I pushed myself to my feet when I noticed a crime of the highest order. My divine liquid was spilt all over the floor.
"My SMOOTHIIIIIEEEEE!!!!!!"
Righteous indignation welled up inside me as I searched for the culprit.
A grey hulking figure rushed past me as the ground shook with each step he took. He had a square head and the letter 'B' on his chest.
"Vengeance shall be mine!"
Using dust and smoke as cover, I turned invisible and summoned my armor. Acting on a random idea that I had, I went ahead of him as he kept running.
I dropped my cloak and charged at his leg, using my whole body to trip him. My flawless plan worked and he fell down with a large boom.
I jump on top of him in triumph.
Voranis: Tell me villain! What do you have against smoo- Woah!
He suddenly grabbed me and threw me towards a building. I made a hole on the wall and dropped down.
Voranis: Ugh, you're gonna wish you hadn't done that.
Rushing at him, he threw a downwards punch at me and I jumped to avoid it.
Not trusting my somewhat unfamiliar legs, I used my hands to push myself up in the air using his arm as a pivot point.
I delivered a strong kick to the face and he staggered back. Not letting up, I kicked behind his knee and made him buckle down before giving him a few more punches.
Finally, I gave him a blast of psi-storm from close range to finish the deal.
He went limp and almost fell on me as I jumped back in a hurry.
Voranis: So, he's one of the supervillains I've read about? He did not look that super really.
Supergirl: Cinderblock is just a b-rate bad guy, nothing special to brag about, but good job nonetheless.
A voice informed me from behind my back and I crossed my arms and nodded in acknowledgement.
Voranis: I see- Woh! Supergirl!
I almost jumped in surprise but I managed to keep the embarrassing body language to a minimum.
"Oh no, I don't want to deal with supergirl right now! She won't recognize my voice thanks to my armor but you never know."
Supergirl: Hey new guy!
She waved at me and landed.
Voranis: Greetings!
I said with a hint of nervousness.
Supergirl: So, care to introduce yourself?
I stood with my back straight.
Voranis: I... am the blade of Aiur! My name-
"By the gods, I can't give her my actual name...and I can't think of something right now!"
Voranis: -is of no importance right now. I bid you goodbye, for I must depart.
With that, I cloaked and went to hide in the crowd that was starting to gather around the scene.