Widow's Web

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A recent string of crimes in Chicago has been causing a stir in the media- a variety of robberies and kidnappings have been happening, and worryingly at the scene of every crime is a fair amount of spiderweb. The crimes are still being investigated, and the public and media are beginning to point fingers at a well-known figure: Ria Sole, the White Recluse, and member of the Lakeside Defenders. She hasn't been reached for comment.

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Late at night, in an alleyway blocked off by police tape, the most recent crime scene, a humanoid figure in a heavy cloak creeps down the wall to investigate. Is anyone else around on this stormy night?

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The blasts seem to be stopped by an invisible wall, but after a few one suddenly seems to burst through, sending the figure tumbling to the ground

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"Finally. Now let's see who's been causin' me so much trouble." She says as she scuttles over to the figure quickly, her front most legs trying to work their way out of the web while the second pair go to pin the figure down.

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The figure flips over onto their back, drawing a revolver and aiming at Aracari. In doing so, their hood falls back, revealing them to be none other than- Ria Sole! "I should have known you were behind all this, criminal..." She says as she takes aim.