Rise To Stardom

Chapter 236: Dive of Faith

Chapter 236: Dive of Faith

{Tech Wiz: Year One | 7th of September 2022 | Act 3 | Scene 2 | Take 1}

It was an orange evening, the busy NYC streets rife with the background noises of moving cars and pedestrians.

And in a secluded alleyway, Nathan was climbing up the perron of a fairly tall old building, a few words resonating in his mind as his fingers, soon latched onto the building's ledge.

Genius isn't just about what you can build, Nathan…

Pulling himself up with a slight huff, he hopped onto the building's rooftop with a lowered crouch.

Slowly rising to his feet, he then raised his right arm slowly, gently caressing the peculiar-looking wristband he had created. 

…it's about what you choose to do with the things you build.

An intimate cinematic score, layered but underpinned, cued.

"Hope this works…" Nathan muttered to himself, his eyes glowing with a brief neon-blue hue.

In response, his arm lit up in a now familiar shade of blue circuitry, connecting with the band.

Like layered dominoes falling atop the other, nano-structure-like elements, extended from the band, pavementing themselves across Nathan's skin and clothes to reach all of his extremities.

And soon, was a suited vigilante standing tall, hands gloved, legs booted, head covered and his body, protected by the exosuit powered with an energy core.

Flexing his arms and fingers as his visor booted up, albeit with a glitchy and messy interface, Nathan remarked disappointedly, somewhat expecting it as he switched it off with a light tap to his ear;

"I'll add it to the list…"

Field of view crystal clear, as it should be, Nathan moved towards the ledge with measured steps, the camera in first person.

Then it cut back to him, his face within the helmet, noticeably anxious as he slowly pulled backwards with similarly measured steps.

The score built up slowly, morphing into pulsating, bold synths.