Gremlin

Penelope Teng, also known as 'Gremlin,' is an agent in the Department of Bad Slash. She is written by PoorCynic.

Appearance
Gremlin is a little under six feet tall and has brown eyes. Her appearance has been described by many as 'emo,' although saying this to her face would be unwise. She favors black or dark-colored clothing and makeup, although she will dress in brighter colors if the situation calls for it (like a party.)

Background
Gremlin grew up in mixed race family in a relatively well-to-do borough of Gotham City. After discovering her abilities at the age of fifteen, Gremlin decided to put them to use by joining a small super-powered street gang. She acted as the gang's infiltration expert by using her powers to short out automated door locks and security cameras. This lifestyle lasted until her gang ran afoul of the Batman. In her attempt to escape, she fell into a plot hole and almost ended up the victim of a Mary Sue vigilante. Fortunately, she was rescued at the last minute by the Assassins sent to get rid of the Sue.

She was assigned to the Bad Slash division to work with Agent Xericka. Although their personalities clashed (and continue to do so), they were able to form a strong partnership and have completed multiple missions together. They were also involved in a food fight in the PPC cafeteria. Gremlin came through relatively unscathed, unlike her unfortunate partner.

Special Abilities
Gremlin has the ability to manipulate the electrical energy in powered machines. The level of manipulation depends on the effort she puts into it. For example, turning a light on and off requires on a thought and a gesture. Causing a machine to short out or catastrophically fail requires a great amount of mental force. Something extremely complex, such as utilizing a computer from across a room, requires intense and unbroken concentration. She can also sense the magnetic fields generated by powered devices and, to a lesser extent, human beings.

Personality
Harsh, a bit crude, and somewhat flexible in terms of morality, Gremlin is a reformed criminal trying to do right. As a result of this, she tends to have a soft spot for the villains of any given continuum.She speaks her mind, even if doing so would cause the other person offense. Gremlin is a thrill seeker - she was a gang member for the sheer rush rather than any monetary reward. She never backs down from a mission, no matter how brain-breakingly foul it might be. That being said, she does not act recklessly when confronted with an issue. The stealthy approach has always been her preference, and her abilities in this area are quite advanced.

Gremlin is a bit of a party girl and loves hanging out in in huge social settings. She is openly bisexual and has expressed an interest in Xericka, who has adamantly refused her advances. She also likes classic rock and roll, cartoon shows, and unhealthy foods.

Missions
Site: Video Game Division

With Xericka

 * Mission II - Pervert From The Machine (Halo)
 * Xericka and Gremlin take a quick jaunt into the Haloverse to break up a Spartan threesome.
 * Mission III - Two To Make Squicky (Sonic the Hedgehog)
 * Bad cookies and even worse biology await Xericka and Gremlin when Vanilla tries to give Tails a hands-on lesson in the birds and the bees.
 * Mission IV - Mommie Dearest (Sonic the Hedgehog)
 * Xericka and Gremlin must deal with mad scientists, mother-daughter love, and inadvertent groping during their latest mission.
 * Mission V - Learn to Love Yourself (Teen Titans)
 * Xericka and Gremlin argue about the concept of narcissism while breaking up a little moment between two Starfires.