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Rutaffo, the Super Ref [Great Supporting Character Challenge]

The scene felt hushed despite the utter chaos. Captain Awesome and Baron Mouton locked eyes, mortal enemies of superhuman ability ready for the battle to end all battles. This would be the end.

A shrill whistle sliced through the din as Rutaffo, the Super Ref came zipping onto the scene, suspended within his glowing Sphere of Fairness. Onlookers, sidekicks, and henchmen alike paused to mark his entrance. This battle was going to be big.

Coming to rest between the principles Rutaffo began rapid-fire, “This’llbeanoholdsbarredknockdowndragoutbrawl, Queen’srulesMarxistexceptionsandallgreencodes. BystanderrulesapplyasdoToledoconventionmarkers. Doyouagreeandyouandallrelatedpartiesheretoforesosaid?”

The arch-enemies barely had time to nod before the whistle blasted again and Rutaffo soared into the sky some 30 feet. Both men collected themselves and re-engaged their death-stares. Muscles tensed, and curses muttered.

One last whistle followed by Rutaffo’s trademark, “Aaaaaand, GO!” The fight was on!

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Rutaffo, the Super Ref [Great Supporting Character Challenge]
John Perkins
Posted 3 months ago

Toledo Convention Markers? WTF ?
Cool little fic here.
Rutaffo, the Super Ref [Great Supporting Character Challenge]
Asher Crow
Posted 3 months ago

I like Rutaffo! Nothing like a neutral superhuman! Neither villain nor hero. Cool.
Rutaffo, the Super Ref [Great Supporting Character Challenge]
Ana Cristina
Posted 3 months ago

Wow, that was… interesting! I love the detail of the “glowing Sphere of Fairness” and Rutaffo’s rapid-fire speech. This was bizarre and fun.
Rutaffo, the Super Ref [Great Supporting Character Challenge]
PyroPunk 51 (PPP LoA)
Posted 3 months ago

I had to laugh a the “Marxist exceptions”. Brilliant descriptions!
Rutaffo, the Super Ref [Great Supporting Character Challenge]
thebetweenspace
Posted 3 months ago

“Suspended within his glowing Sphere of Fairness.” Micro-machines guy rapid-fire speech and the little details like “Toledo Convention Markers” and “Marxist exceptions”. Rutaffo is a real scene stealer. Well done.
Rutaffo, the Super Ref [Great Supporting Character Challenge]
Russell Ruffino
Posted 3 months ago

I keep catching this out the corner of my eye thinking this says Ruffino in the title. It’s the Ru and the double f that does it. I enjoyed the story but it’s getting annoying!
Rutaffo, the Super Ref [Great Supporting Character Challenge]
g2 (la pianista irlandesa)
Posted 3 months ago

For being a “supporting character” the SuperRef really stole the show. Really random, really entertaining. (really, you never fail to entertain)
Rutaffo, the Super Ref [Great Supporting Character Challenge]
JMSquire
Posted 3 months ago

Excellent super hero scene, hilarious in it’s awesomeness. I wish I could tap in to whatever well of knowledge you pulled those rules and regulations from.
Rutaffo, the Super Ref [Great Supporting Character Challenge]
JLaughter
Posted 3 months ago

Ha, this is a really fun story to read. The ref’s speech is priceless, the globe of fairness=awesome wording, and the entire setting is just zany, which I like. Kudos!