young_swimmer (young_swimmer) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2011-06-25 15:36:00

Entry tags:

cait curry, npc - aquaman, tyler darnell

Council Meeting
Below or above the surface, Atlantis was Atlantis. Not much had changed in the city and with the people even though it was now an island on the surface of the water. There was still rebuilding to do, but the population of the city went about their daily lives and politics and government never took a break.

It was Cait's first weekend in Atlantis as part of the deal with her mother and Arthur. Ty was with her and so far Arthur had been on his best behavior. Ty was stressed and Cait was stressed, but they were able to handle it. For now.

Today was a council meeting and Cait was looking forward to it. She had an ace up her sleeve and with any luck, after the meeting she won't be betrothed to Cerdian.

She took a deep breath and walked into the council chambers.

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	all_powerfull 2011-06-30 01:22 am UTC (link)
	Good news, I take it? he asks over the link, smiling as well as soon as he feels her presence. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

young_swimmer
2011-06-30 01:33 am UTC (link)

She wrapped her arms around him and held him tightly for a few moments. She let him go and gave him a big smile. There would have been a big kiss to go along with the hug, but she knew some manner of decorum had to be maintained.

"It went much better than expected. Cerdian and I don't have to marry each other. At least right now. The council is giving us a year to see how the people react to me being with you."

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	all_powerfull 2011-06-30 01:36 am UTC (link)
	He returns the hug. That's wonderful. he replies telepathically. Not perfect, obviously, but a lot better than it was. And I should be returning Atlantis to the sea floor? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

young_swimmer
2011-06-30 01:41 am UTC (link)

"Not perfect, but I'm not being forced to marry someone I see as a brother. That's always good. Though I'm beginning to suspect there's something in the air because the council is never this agreeable."

Cait shook her head. "It doesn't matter. We can stay together and Arthur can't use Atlantis as an objection."

Cait gave him a sheepish smile. "Yes. That was part of the deal. Arthur asked me if I could convince you to help Poseidonis."

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	all_powerfull 2011-06-30 01:44 am UTC (link)
	I would have offered anyway, you and your mother convinced me to wait. Its possible they may want a favor in return, or just he good graces of yourself and your mother. Whatever it is, I'm not complaining. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2011-06-30 01:46 am UTC (link)
	"I know, but sometimes it helps to have an ace up your sleeve. Mother is devious." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	all_powerfull 2011-06-30 01:51 am UTC (link)
	And she's teaching you some deviousness while she's at it. It was a good idea. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dc_parent
2011-06-30 01:52 am UTC (link)

Arthur noted that his daughter left the chamber and followed her out to speak with her. Perhaps they could now talk a bit more without so much acrimony between them.

When he finds her with Ty, Arthur's expression stiffens, but he manages a curt nod.

"Ty. Caitria. I wanted to say that you handled yourself well with the council. You behaved as a princess and I am very proud of that." Arthur concedes.

The next part is a bit more difficult, but he looks to Ty.

"Your willingness to aid Atlantis is commendable, Ty. I have not...been civil or kind to you in the time we've known each other, yet you are willing to aid our people." he says.

"I assume Caitria has told you of the council's decision?" Arthur asks.

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	young_swimmer 2011-06-30 01:55 am UTC (link)
	Cait gave her father a smile. "Thank you. Thank you for understanding." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	all_powerfull 2011-06-30 02:01 am UTC (link)
	"Atlantis was partly in trouble because of my association with your daughter, whether people were in their right minds or not. Its the least I can do, and I'm glad I can help." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dc_parent
2011-06-30 02:07 am UTC (link)

"As a father and a king, Ty, I need you to be completely honest with me at this moment: can you do this without causing yourself any permanent harm?" Arthur asks.

"It wouldn't do for you to pull this off and injure yourself permanently. Caitria would blame herself for any misfortune that fell upon you and I will not have that." he says.

"And what preparations must Atlantis take before you can do this?" he asks further.

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	all_powerfull 2011-06-30 02:11 am UTC (link)
	"Yes, sir. As long as I stay calm and focused, which Cait will help me with, I'll be just fine. I would suggest temporarily emptying the city - I can move the city, with a combination of powers, but it might be a bumpy ride down." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

young_swimmer
2011-06-30 02:19 am UTC (link)

Time to fess up about it. "Ty and I share a mental link," Cait admitted and hope her father wouldn't react too strongly to that. "I can keep him grounded and calm enough to do this."

She nodded. "Emptying Poseidonis may be for the best. We can have General Nakesh and General Joette organize the citizens and have the troops do a sweep of the city to make sure we have everyone out before we do this. Repairs are easier on the surface, so is there anything that needs to be fixed before we submerge the city? We may want to send a messenger to Tritonis about our plans as well."

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dc_parent
2011-06-30 02:24 am UTC (link)

Arthur does not like the idea of his daughter's thoughts being on constant display for anyone (except him, but he's her father and that is perfectly fine). He wants to say something. He is about to, but then he can almost see Mera's disapproving glare when when it gets back to her that he tossed Ty through a wall for taking advantage of Cait.

So Arthur takes a deep breath and lets the comment go. Now is not the time for another fight.

"A few more of the towers need to be repaired, but construction should not take much longer with our mages aiding in the reconstruction. I expect we would need a few more days, the weekend at the most. We could begin an evacuation in the meantime, and keep it as orderly as possible.

I can have the Generals get to work on that immediately." he says.

"And yes, contacting Tritonis about this will give our people a choice in where to go. Ty, how soon will you be ready to do this?" he asks.

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	all_powerfull 2011-06-30 02:26 am UTC (link)
	He'd like to explain that the mental link is just surface... he can see the change in expression, but he doubts it will help. "I can be ready when the city is. This weekend would be fine." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2011-06-30 02:31 am UTC (link)
	It's to help him control his powers, Cait explained to her father. Ty can lose control if he's not grounded and gets stressed. He doesn't invade my privacy or I his. "What would you like me to do?" Cait asked. She had agreed to do her duties to Atlantis and she would do them. She would not go back on her word. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dc_parent
2011-06-30 02:42 am UTC (link)

"I'd have you do exactly what you said you would; let the people see you with Ty and allow them to get used to the idea. It also might help to have you explain to them what he will do so that there is no confusion." Arthur says.

"Public speaking is a requirement of royalty." he says with a small smile.

"Of course, you already know that, don't you, Minnow?" Arthur asks. He remembers Cait's various addresses to the people of Atlantis...also known as any school of fish she could charm into standing still, which was a great many of them.

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	all_powerfull 2011-06-30 12:09 pm UTC (link)
	"I'd be happy to stay in Atlantis when she comes here. One of... well, one of the power sets belongs to an Atlantean, so there's no real accommodations needed." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

young_swimmer
2011-06-30 10:14 pm UTC (link)

Cait blinked. It had been a long time since her father called her Minnow. It had been his own nickname for her when she was young and he was the only one who called her that. He hadn't called her Minnow since she had left to go live with Grandfather.

Cait gave him a smile. "I will do what is needed," Cait said dutifully.

She took Ty's hand and held it. "I would like you to be with me when I am here."

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	dc_parent 2011-07-01 01:10 am UTC (link)
	"Very well, you two. I need to go begin preparations with the council and speak with my wife. I trust you two will speak to the people as required." Arthur says. If Cait does not stop him, Arthur will leave the two be, albeit reluctantly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2011-07-01 03:28 am UTC (link)
	"I will," Cait said. She gave her father a smile. Things were getting better between them and that made her happy. "Thank you, Father." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	all_powerfull 2011-07-02 01:38 am UTC (link)
	"Thank you, sir." Ty replies, sincerely. "Well... that went... better than I had hoped, for once." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2011-07-02 01:50 am UTC (link)
	"Maybe we're in for a string of good luck?" Cait speculated. "I mean after the year we've had, we're do for some. Right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	all_powerfull 2011-07-02 01:55 am UTC (link)
	"With all of the disasters that have happened? But at the end of it all, I still had you. So I figure I came out ahead already. This is just a bonus." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2011-07-02 02:00 am UTC (link)
	"I guess one of us has to be the optimistic one," she said and gave him a quick kiss. "I'm glad it's you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)