healingbug (healingbug) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-03-22 14:33:00

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inactive - avalon, inactive - henry jordan, inactive - josh casey

Houseguests Hanging Out
The prospect of going back to school has Josh a bit nervous. He's not worried about grades or anything like that, confident he can handle the material. It's all those people. But thankfully, he doesn't have to go yet.

Instead, Josh is staying at Henry's place while the Green Lantern is at school. And since he doesn't want to be a complete mooch, the healer's in the kitchen cleaning. He hums a little tune while he finishes the dishes. "There..." he trails off as he completes the task.

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bluelantern
2010-03-22 05:06 pm UTC (link)

For his part, Avalo has been doing much the same thing. He's been trying to feel like less of a dead weight and has been out taking care of the yard.

Henry was just so oblivious that Avalon was sure he hadn't noticed, but Avalon was slowly landscaping the yard. He liked working outside in the sun, and digging through the dirt was a relaxing thing for him.

Just as Josh had fiinished the dishes, Avalon found himself wandering into the house for somewater. "Hey Josh," he says with a grin. "Having a good day?"

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	healingbug 2010-03-22 05:08 pm UTC (link)
	Josh smiles as he senses Avalon coming in and dries his hands. "Hey, Ava," he greets. "It's going okay so far," the healer replies. "How about you?" he asks. "How was the yard work?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	bluelantern 2010-03-22 06:36 pm UTC (link)
	"Just fine. The bulbs are blooming and it's really lovely out there." replies Avalon, his eyes turning down to his toes shyly. He flops down at the bar, and then asks "Mind passing me some orange juice or something? I'm really dry!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-22 06:39 pm UTC (link)
	Josh lets out a thoughtful little noise, peering towards the yard. "Yeah, it is lovely. I can sense all of it out there," he says with a smile. After a moment of just enjoying the feel of the life energies, the healer nods. "Sure thing, Ava!" he chimes, quickly pouring a glass of orange juice and bringing it over to his winged friend. "Can I get you anything else?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

bluelantern
2010-03-22 07:52 pm UTC (link)

"Nah, I'm cool. Just tired." laughs Avalon a bit before he takes the glass and drains about half of it in one gulp.

Setting the glass aside, he takes a good long look at Josh and then asked softly "I.. hope it's not asking anything too personal, but..." he draws in a breath, and then says "I.. I asked Henry to please be considerate of your feelings the other morning, and knowing Henry, he probably did it anyways. Are you.. okay?"

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healingbug
2010-03-22 07:57 pm UTC (link)

Josh smiles and nods. "Sure thing. Just let me know if you want anything and I'll do my best to whip it up," he offers.

He blinks a few times at the look and tilts his head to the side. His happy expression falters at the question though. He tries to smile again but just sighs. "I...I'll be okay. Same as always...just thought that maybe...maybe things would change for once cause so many other good things were happening..."

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bluelantern
2010-03-22 08:01 pm UTC (link)

Avalon couldn't help but affect a sympathetic expression - after all he had been trying to flirt with Henry for weeks and Henry never noticed it.. and kept running off to suck face with any and everyone else.

Not that he mentioned that to Josh.

"Yea.. Henry can be really insensitive that way.. It's been really bothering me because I keep trying to.. to talk to him about what's going on with me and he just doesn't get it." Avalon replies. "I asked him to please be more careful with your feelings but... He can be a douche."

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	healingbug 2010-03-22 08:13 pm UTC (link)
	Josh sighs again and offers a sympathetic expression right back. "I'm sorry," he says quietly. "And thank you for talking to him," he adds. The healer looks down for a moment and nods. "Yeah. I guess he can." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

bluelantern
2010-03-22 08:16 pm UTC (link)

Avalon just shrugs a bit, his hands coiling around the glass of orange juice as he idly looked into it. "I don't know, but things are different here than back home.. And a lot of what I do goes unnoticed.. not that anyone is trying to be rude or not notice, but my ways are too subtle."

Ocean colored eyes look to Josh, and Avalon offers a bit of a smile then as he says "I'm willing to deal with it, and keep on moving but.. It's still hard, y'know?"

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	healingbug 2010-03-22 08:20 pm UTC (link)
	Josh takes a deep breath and smiles. He pauses when Avalon meets his gaze. What is it with these Lanterns and have amazing eyes? He pushes off the spot he's leaning and moves around to Ava's side. The healer takes a seat next to the blue lantern and puts an arm around his shoulders in a friendly manner. "Yeah. It is..." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

bluelantern
2010-03-22 08:26 pm UTC (link)

The close contact just makes the prim and proper Avalon take on a shy expression. He then tries to shift, to not slouch quite so much as he looks to Josh's face. "But I know that Henry was more of an ass to you than he has been to me. I at least have the disconnect of our rings.. I.. I don't think that it's respectful of my sacred duty to behave in certain ways."

Avalon then gives a sigh, and looks Josh in the face as he says "Without my ring, I'm just.. a guy. In so many ways I almost wish I'd been born into this, because then I wouldn't find the responsibility so.. isolating. The needs of the man though, out weigh my few puny discomforts."

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healingbug
2010-03-22 08:35 pm UTC (link)

Josh shakes his head. "No...he's been an ass to both of us," he says. "Not respectful to your duty? Wait...what?" he asks, confused.

"Trust me, Ava...being born into something doesn't make it any less...isolating," he says, letting his free hand flash white just a moment. "I don't know..." he trails off, trying to figure out how to put his thoughts into the proper words.

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bluelantern
2010-03-22 08:41 pm UTC (link)

"I don't think that it's right for me to.. become entangled.. with Henry because of my ring and my duty." he explains. "I was chosen, and I took my oath very solemnly. I envy that of you, a little bit. You're not bound the way I am, and so you are free to explore whatever you like."

He then shrugs a bit, smiling sadly to Josh as he says "They make it a stigma to have those special powers on this planet from what I've seen. It's just wrong."

	dc_parent 2010-03-24 04:53 am UTC (link)
	As they step into the house, they see a large man in an old brown flight jacket stepping into the kitchen. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2010-03-24 05:07 am UTC (link)
	Hal turns to see them both. "...you must be Avalon," Hal says, approaching and offering a hand. "Henry told me you were here." He looks to Josh. "And you are...?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-24 05:11 am UTC (link)
	Josh calms slightly as he's patted on the chest but is still pretty worried. When Avalon IDs the man though, Josh blinks. After a moment he blushes with embarrassment. "I'm Josh Casey, sir," replied quickly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2010-03-24 05:44 am UTC (link)
	Hal listens to this explanation. "Another of the hero set, then?" Hal nods, extending his hand to Josh for a firm handshake. "And you saved Henry's life?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	bluelantern 2010-03-24 05:58 am UTC (link)
	"Josh can heal." replies Avalon softly, before he then grins and moves into the kitchen and drags Josh with him. No reason to hide from Hal. "I've been keeping an eye on things.. Josh is a wonderful person.." says Avalon, "It's been ice to have him around." he pauses, then asks "Was your.. well your mission? Did that come out well?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)