Gilbert Kinkaid Walker (veryperceptive) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2011-03-25 00:21:00

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Ms. Torres, you've got a lovely daughter.
The zombies started coming back to life. Intact. Wow. That was.... way more awesome than anything he was hopingfor here. He vaguely remembered something like that from the papers, but he'd thought Uncle Jed was just going with a forcibly Happy Ever After as he read.

He went looking for Zoe in the mess and chaos, blood still running down his cheek.

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	veryperceptive 2011-03-26 07:43 am UTC (link)
	"Well, I've got to admit, I'm starving and don't feel like cooking. So let's head out." He smooths her hair as much as he can and ties it back. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	zoe_torres 2011-03-27 05:56 am UTC (link)
	She smoothed her hands over her hair from habit as well. It felt okay. Nice even. And not one word about her split ends. She was presentable enough that Mom wouldn't have a heart attack at the sight of her. "Thanks, Sliv...I mean, GK. That's gonna take some getting used to, using your real name and all." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	veryperceptive 2011-03-27 06:01 am UTC (link)
	He smiled sheepishly. "Yes, sorry. I'm kind of paranoid about somebody trying to hold Mom and Uncle Jed liable for stuff if I get in hot water. But I can't very well give a stupid nickname to somebody's Mom." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

zoe_torres
2011-03-27 06:15 am UTC (link)

"That can't happen. You don't even live with them." Zoe double checked what she had on when she arrived so she didn't forget anything. After taking stock, the only things she didn't have were her house keys and her cell phone. Lost in the battles somewhere, but she would have to get a new phone tomorrow, and push for the locks to be changed tonight.

"But if you need to know, ask Mom. Ready to go? Don't know what the Triangle will be like, but the sooner we get there the sooner we find out what's been happening."

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veryperceptive
2011-03-27 06:26 am UTC (link)

"Ready to go. Things were okay-ish when last I saw it, at least." And they'll head out. "Good to know. They're definitely not informed or involved, yeah. Not their sort of way to try to help. Mom volunteers at hospices, and Uncle Jed lobbies senators for children's welfare issues and they both write a lot of checks. Not really a violent bone in their bodies." They walk. A very small amount of people are starting to venture out, now the the radio's getting reports that it's over.

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zoe_torres
2011-03-27 06:39 am UTC (link)

"Some of the gangs would take advantage to make some trouble, stage some snatch and runs if they thought they could get away with it since the cops were busy." She looked around as they walked. Curtains twitched in windows as they passed.

"She might've decided to go check on some of her clients nearby instead of me doing it when the trouble was over. Mom's pretty much fearless, but there's only one of her willing to help down here."

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	veryperceptive 2011-03-27 06:41 am UTC (link)
	"During the friggin' zombie apocalypse? I'll never understand people." GK sighs as he walks. "She sounds pretty cool." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

zoe_torres
2011-03-27 09:43 pm UTC (link)

"She is," Zoe said simply. "But people down here are good at surviving, anyway they can. If that means going out in a zombie invasion, smart doesn't figure into it."

They rounded a corner and Zoe looked up automatically to the windows of the apartment she shared with her mother. The windows weren't twitching, they were open wide and a pale face looked down on them. A hand waved and the face disappeared. "Brace yourself. I think we're going to be met at the front door."

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	dc_parent 2011-03-27 09:49 pm UTC (link)
	Michelle indeed made it down the stairs of the apartment house and opened the front security door for them. "Zoe, I've been so worried about you!" She threw her arms around her daughter before either could respond. "You..." She wrinkled her nose and thrust Zoe back to arms length. "That smell! Oh, look at your clothes! Are you all right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	veryperceptive 2011-03-27 09:52 pm UTC (link)
	"I know, Ms. Torres. I don't think she should wear that either," he says cheerfully. "She's an autumn." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	zoe_torres 2011-03-27 10:24 pm UTC (link)
	Zoe shot a brief glare at GK. "I'm fine, Mom. The fashionista here is GK. I stayed at his place until the all clear sounded." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-03-27 10:27 pm UTC (link)
	Michelle was briefly derailed from pouring concern on her daughter's head by GK's comment. "I never thought of it that way." She let go of Zoe and hugged GK, forgetting he was a stranger in her relief that everything was okay. "I'm glad you're both all right. Come upstairs and tell me about it. All we heard were reports of riots and the heroes fighting zombies." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	veryperceptive 2011-03-27 10:33 pm UTC (link)
	And GK is hugged with a slight Whumph. "Nice to meet you. Yeah, there was a lot of Weird Crap going on." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

zoe_torres
2011-03-27 11:12 pm UTC (link)

"It's all over, Mom. The heroes are doing their jobs in Star City and ignoring the Triangle, as usual. Life is back to normal." Zoe tried to rein in her mother's enthusiasm by taking her arm and tugging her away from GK. If one wasn't used to a mother who believed in showing affection on a daily basis it could get a little awkward. "At least you're safe. I would have called but my cell phone disappeared."

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	dc_parent 2011-03-27 11:16 pm UTC (link)
	Michelle patted GK's shoulder as she stepped back. "Now don't start, Zoe. They serve a purpose and the Triangle doesn't have the corner on trouble. Come in and I'll get some dinner together. You'll join us, GK?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	veryperceptive 2011-03-27 11:19 pm UTC (link)
	GK's a little relieved from the relenting of the attack hug. "That would be great, thank you, Ma'am." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	zoe_torres 2011-03-27 11:26 pm UTC (link)
	Zoe had to smirk a little at GK's expression after Michelle turned to lead the way up the stairs. They never took the elevator. "Told you," she said. "Just remember she's harmless." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	veryperceptive 2011-03-27 11:30 pm UTC (link)
	He smiles. "Right." And follows up the stairs. "So no zombies breaking down the door here, Ms. Torres?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-03-27 11:35 pm UTC (link)
	"We had very little trouble," Michelle when they were all inside. She put the kettle on for tea and began looking in the fridge to see what she had to feed them. "I was very surprised to get your text message. Zoe mentioned a friend but she didn't tell me anything else." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	zoe_torres 2011-03-27 11:38 pm UTC (link)
	"Like I said Mom, my cell phone got lost in the confusion. My keys too. I'll replace the locks tonight." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	veryperceptive 2011-03-27 11:43 pm UTC (link)
	"Yeah, it was really hectic. As for me, well, um, I'm from Seattle originally, I'm a makeup artist at the theater, and I... well, obviously, have a basement apartment on Union -- do you have any eggs?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dc_parent
2011-03-27 11:53 pm UTC (link)

"You can worry about the locks tomorrow, Zoe. For heaven's sake, go get out of those clothes. They smell horrible."

She turned a smile on GK. "You came in from out of the rain and into a city where something is always happening. I do have eggs. I can scramble them for you or however you like them. I worked in a diner while I was in school and I'm still pretty handy at short orders."

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	zoe_torres 2011-03-27 11:55 pm UTC (link)
	Zoe didn't have it in her to argue about her clothes. She could still smell them. "Behave, Mom. GK is still new to the city." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	veryperceptive 2011-03-28 12:11 am UTC (link)
	"It's certainly very active here. Actually, if you wouldn't mind yielding the use of your kitchen, I could really go for making some pain perdu." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-03-28 12:24 am UTC (link)
	Michelle was briefly surprised, but gestured for GK to make himself at home. With Zoe out of the room, it was far easier to talk to the young man. Not interrogate, regardless of what her daughter believed. Or what Michelle would admit to doing. "What brought you here to Star City?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)