Maria Helena Grayson (crossbow_bat) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2011-04-01 18:45:00

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A Girl Walks Into a Coffeeshop (Open)
Maria needed some downtime and some time out of Gotham. The place got to you after awhile and sometimes you just needed a break. She hopped on her bike and went where the road took her. This time it took her to Metropolis. The city was almost the opposite of Gotham and it was a nice change of scenery. Maria had planned to do some sight seeing in this world, but with recent events it had been hard. She was correcting that now.

She parked her bike outside of a coffeeshop and walked in. Caffiene was needed before some exploring could be done.

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	crossbow_bat 2011-04-02 08:46 pm UTC (link)
	"Can I hitch a ride?" she joked. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-04-02 09:04 pm UTC (link)
	"Sure, why not? Maybe we'll find your home dimension." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-04-02 09:07 pm UTC (link)
	Maria laughed. "I was kidding, but I'd totally go if given the chance. I love surprises." "The odds of that are astronomical. I don't think I hold any hope of going home. That's why I'm making the best of things." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-04-02 09:13 pm UTC (link)
	"So? How many times have we had to do the impossible? Definitely get settled in here as comfortably as you can... but don't give up hope." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-04-02 09:15 pm UTC (link)
	"It's not a bad thing. My parents are alive here, I have a half brother, so to speak and apparently a half sister. What about you? Any siblings? The Kent I know didn't have any. She was quite happy about it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-04-02 09:26 pm UTC (link)
	Anyone looking into the Lane/Kent family could find that out, so its not the most secret of information, once someone has figured out who he is. "Yeah, my little sister. And I'm glad you're doing well here." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-04-02 09:31 pm UTC (link)
	"Thanks," she said. "She do the typical little sister thing and drive you crazy?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-04-02 09:50 pm UTC (link)
	"What? Jo? No. We get along great." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-04-02 10:23 pm UTC (link)
	"That's good to hear. Not many siblings do." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-04-02 10:29 pm UTC (link)
	"No, we've always gotten along pretty well." Which is true, pretty consistently. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-04-02 10:55 pm UTC (link)
	"That's good to hear," she said. "Though it also means that someone has to hassle you. I got a bit on my plate, but I guess I can do the job." She smiled and gave him a wink. Maria had a problem staying serious for more than a few minutes. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-04-02 10:58 pm UTC (link)
	He can't help but laugh at that. Its true, he probably could use people who were less serious around, anyway. "Be careful about volunteering, its a big job." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-04-02 11:04 pm UTC (link)
	She laughed with him. "I'm a big girl now. I even wear big girl panties. Want to see?" She wouldn't show him of course, at least not here, but she wanted to see what his reaction was. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-04-02 11:09 pm UTC (link)
	He smirks. Petra has him well trained on this. "Isn't that what x-ray vision is for?" Not that he's ever abused it like that, or ever would... but it seems the right response. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-04-02 11:17 pm UTC (link)
	Maria laughed. "Yes, but I think you're too noble and good to use it for such nefarious purposes." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-04-02 11:20 pm UTC (link)
	"Guilty as charged." he agrees. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-04-02 11:30 pm UTC (link)
	"Point to me." She grinned as she leaned on an elbow and put her chin in her hand. "I bet the girls just swoon all over that noble good guy thing and your girlfriend doesn't worry because you're too good to look at anyone else." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-04-02 11:44 pm UTC (link)
	"I...ahhh... wouldn't know." Which is true. Jon has never really noticed girls noticing him or not. "And, I don't exactly have a girlfriend. I mean... I was... sort of... seeing someone. But she was from another dimension, and went home." And suddenly all this isn't quite as funny. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-04-02 11:52 pm UTC (link)
	"Trust me when I say they probably are. You just haven't noticed." Maria went quiet. "I'm sorry to hear that. Good guys shouldn't get shafted like that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-04-02 11:59 pm UTC (link)
	"I'll take your word for it. I've been told that once or twice." and he's even starting to believe it, maybe. "Nothing to be sorry over. Things happen." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-04-03 12:21 am UTC (link)
	"I know what I'm talking about." She gave him a wink. "It still sucks. Things like that shouldn't have to happen to the good guys. Where is the justice in the universe? You stand up and risk everything and then stuff like that happens." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-04-03 12:28 am UTC (link)
	"Oh... uhm, thank you." Part of the not noticing - he's also usually not quite sure what to make of it when he does. "Sometimes things just happen. Anyone who is in this business for the rewards and accolades and all is in the wrong business." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-04-03 12:42 am UTC (link)
	Oh he was cute when he was flustered. "Yes, but all that people do for the greater good they should at least deserve some happiness. We don't get paychecks, we should at least get some happiness for all that we do." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-04-03 12:45 am UTC (link)
	"Technically, there is a stipend for serving with the JLA, so we do get paychecks." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-04-03 12:49 am UTC (link)
	"We all can't be JLA members," she said. "I know the only paycheck I see is from Wayne Industries where I have my day job. I don't see one for beating up bad guys on the streets of Gotham." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)