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Avalon Jordan ([info]bluelantern) wrote in [info]dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-04-02 10:09:00


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Entry tags:inactive - avalon, inactive - henry jordan, inactive - josh casey, inactive - katima sers

Getting back to normal.. whatever normal is.
After his time alone with Josh, Avalon has been feeling much more centered. It is a shame that Henry is so absent, but Avalon knows why and he doesn't hold it against his partner.. after all Henry put a lot on the table and now he was giving the three of Josh, Katima and Avalon enough time to process everything.

Life still had to go on though, and a couple days after the Talk, Avalon is up early doing his morning sun ritual stuff. Only this morning, it's extra wonderful for him. He appreciates Earth's sun all the more now, especially since he almost lost it.

After finishing his ritual, Avalon is in the kitchen, puttering around when Hal Jordan finds him. Mr. Jordan didn't have a lot to say, but he passed off to Avalon the paperwork that the JLA had gotten together for the three teens. They were going to be going to school on Monday.

The news is very daunting to Avalon, and he goes to find Josh, a nervous wreck. He makes his way back upstairs, and then slips into the room that he has taken to sharing with the other boy. "Hey.. Josh.." he says softly before he slides onto the bed and curls up next to Josh on top of the covers. Avalon is actually so worried that he's shivering!



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[info]healingbug
2010-04-02 01:21 pm UTC (link)
Sleeping late today because he was out using his powers a lot the previous night, Josh is still in bed. Curled up under the blankets, he stirs slightly when he Avalon gets back onto the bed. There's some mumbling before Josh rolls over and...right off the bed,

THUD.

A moment later, he sits up and looks around. "What happened?"

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-02 01:28 pm UTC (link)
Avalon just peers at Josh with wide eyes, his expression somewhere between amazement and humor. At least he is able to keep his lips from laughing.

"You okay?" he asks, before he reaches out and offers Josh a hand up, and back onto the bed. He then Ohs, and his eyes slide away from Josh as he says "We're going to start school Monday."

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[info]healingbug
2010-04-02 01:58 pm UTC (link)
"Yep," Josh replies, accepting the hand up and perching on the edge of the bed. He frowns in concern when Ava looks away. When it's revealed what's going on, Josh flails a little and ends up falling right back off the bed.

THUD

"We are?" he asks as he pops back into view, slight squeak in his voice.

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[info]lantern_kid
2010-04-02 02:04 pm UTC (link)
Henry pokes his head into the room, summoned by the sounds of falling. "You guys okay?" he asks. "What's going on?"

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-02 02:06 pm UTC (link)
At this point, Avalon can't contain his laughter. He falls back onto the bed into his wings, his expression wearing a wide smile.

"Oh, hello Henry.." he says in a warm tone, before he gestures to Josh and gives a giggle. "Josh can't seem to keep from falling off the bed." he giggles again, then starts to turn much more serious, his tone dropping to be a bit softer as he says "your dad gave me the paperwork for us to start school on Monday. It's kind of.. daunting.."

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[info]healingbug
2010-04-02 02:09 pm UTC (link)
Josh blinks a few times and looks towards the door seconds before Henry enters. He blushes when Ava starts laughing and offers a small smile. "Hi, Henry," he greets.

When Ava mentions school again, Josh snatches a pillow and covers his head with it.

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[info]lantern_kid
2010-04-02 02:12 pm UTC (link)
"Ohhhh," he says. He steps into the room and sits on the bed. "Guys, it'll be okay. We've faced down supervillains and zombies together. High school will be no problem for you."

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-02 02:14 pm UTC (link)
Avalon just gives Henry a rather suffering expression, and curls his wings around himself in a self conscious motion.

"Henry? I barely know how to read." he then says softly. "Much less read English. It's just.. very intimidating. They have me enrolled in a grade far above what I am actually capable of." his nose crinkles, and Avalon takes on an odd half scared, half disgusted expression. "I will have lots of home work."

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[info]healingbug
2010-04-02 02:16 pm UTC (link)
Still hiding his head with the pillow, Josh gives another little flail.

"I'd rather go fight more zombies. Zombies are easier to deal with than homework and highschool," he says, sounding a bit muffled.

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[info]lantern_kid
2010-04-02 02:23 pm UTC (link)
"High school won't tear your heart from your chest," he replies. "And Blue... your ring can help you translate until you finish picking up the language." He reaches over, pulls the pillow away from Josh, and gently baps him with it before getting to his feet.

"You guys will be fine," he reassures them, getting to his feet and heading for the door. "And besides... I'm not allowed to maintain the ring if I don't maintain my grades. So if I can do it with that pressure... you guy's'll have no problems."

As he heads out the door, he adds, "Other than fighting for time for the shower in the morning..."

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-02 02:25 pm UTC (link)
"That's because we all know that you take two hours in the morning to get ready!" shoots Avalon with another laugh at Henry's back.

After the door is closed, Avalon scoots over the side of the bed, peering down at Josh as he asks "Well. Do you think he's right? I've not had any schooling in like.." he gulps a bit, "Ten years? Something like that.."

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[info]healingbug
2010-04-02 02:30 pm UTC (link)
"Yes it will...and mine'd just grow back anyway," Josh mumbles. He's been shot there before and survived so he's pretty confident about that. He lets out a little 'eep' when bapped and falls back onto the floor.

"We could always share shower time," he says in a very innocent manner. And it's true, right then it doesn't even occur to him what else could happen in the shower.

The healer blinks up at Ava and then his eyes go wide. "Ten years? Wow..." he trails off. "You'll do fine, Ava," he says with a smile.

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-02 02:32 pm UTC (link)
Avalon shrugs, not upset, simply stating a fact as he says "That's just how things were done with people of my caste back then."

"I know I'll do fine, it just seems like cheating to always use my translator." says Ava then as he flips over, laying on his back once more. "And you know how poor my English is.." he then says, unable to keep the smirk form his lips.

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[info]healingbug
2010-04-02 02:34 pm UTC (link)
Josh blushes again, staring at the ceiling from his spot on the floor. "Your English isn't that bad."

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-02 02:36 pm UTC (link)
"That's because I practiced what I was going to say." replies Avalon with a smile in his tone. "I said it over and over and over all day till I was confident I had it right. I can understand more English than I can speak."

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[info]healingbug
2010-04-02 02:38 pm UTC (link)
Josh sits up quickly, bright red all of a sudden. "Y-you practiced?" he almost squeaks. "R-r-really?"

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-02 02:42 pm UTC (link)
Avalon nods his head, turning his face towards Josh as he asks softly "Yes, why is that so much of a surprise?" Avalon is flushing lightly though, his eyes shyly meeting Josh's through the fringe of his bangs and lashes.

Demurely, the Nalorian looks away, his tone soft as he says "You are worth more than you may realize, Josh. You are unique amongst the inhabitants of two planets that I feel fairly familiar. I'm willing to wager that you are unique among all the stars, I just have not visited enough of them to tell you for sure."

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[info]healingbug
2010-04-02 02:49 pm UTC (link)
"I just never thought..." Josh trails off. He blushes furiously, the redness spreading from his face to his bare chest. He doesn't quite know what else to say, just leaning up for a quick kiss.

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-02 02:54 pm UTC (link)
"Its okay.. not many have the ability to know their own world, much less two." Replies Ava as long fingers trail over Josh's cheek. The kiss is returned lazily, and Ava gives a soul deep sigh as Josh pulls away.

"I'm still worried about homework." He says. "I know you are worried over more, but from what I gather, Henry is popular. We should do well enough as part of his peer group."

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[info]healingbug
2010-04-02 03:14 pm UTC (link)
Josh leans his cheek into Ava's hand and smiles a little.

"Homework is more annoying than difficult," he says. "The four of us can help one another," he offers.

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-02 03:37 pm UTC (link)
"Yes. We will have to." Agrees Avalon.

He sighs, then murmurs "Do you think we should go find Katima and tell her? I imagine she will be just as worried as we are."

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[info]healingbug
2010-04-02 03:41 pm UTC (link)
Josh blinks a few times and then nods. "Good idea," he says. "Umm. You go on ahead. I gotta get dressed first."

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-02 04:52 pm UTC (link)
Avalon gives Josh a rather saucy little wink, his tone turning arched as he says "I don't know.. Maybe I want to watch."

He waits about three beats, until Josh is starting to flush and then grins and rolls over, leaning in to press a kiss to the other boy's lips. "Just joking. See you in a moment." he then whispers before he gets to his feet. With a ruffle to Josh's hair, Avalon makes his way for the door.

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[info]healingbug
2010-04-02 05:47 pm UTC (link)
Josh goes red again and squirms a bit. "I...umm..." he's surprised by the kiss but returns it. "Okay," he says. The healer watches Ava go before getting up to look for clothes.

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[info]compassionate
2010-04-02 03:45 pm UTC (link)
Katima was in her bed, arms tucked under her head as she looked up at the ceiling. The room was sparse, decorated only in the things Hal had outfitted the room with and her staff leaned against one corner. She had no belongings. If it weren't for the alien girl in the bed, the room would be completely unremarkable. And it was quiet. She enjoyed the quiet, though being in the space alone was a bit frightening to her. Turning onto her side, she pulled her blanket close around her for warmth.

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-02 04:53 pm UTC (link)
Going ahead of Josh, Avalon knocked on Katima's door and then stuck his head in. "Hey Katima!" he then said, his smile bright. Avalon was happy to see the girl, and without waiting for her to give any permission, he came into the room and crossed the carpet to her bed.

"I have good and bad news." he then announced, and put a knee up on the bed, fully intending to climb right up into the thing with her. Contact was important to Avalon, and he slid his hand to cover her own, threading their fingers together.

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[info]compassionate
2010-04-02 06:12 pm UTC (link)
"Avalon."

She smiled and pulled the covers back to invite him close and when he covers her hand, she squeezes his hand tightly.

"It's a bit cool in here. Get under the blankets so you don't get cold." She snuggled up to him, sighing. "What news?"

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-02 06:56 pm UTC (link)
Having wings tended to help Avalon from feeling cold, but he was never one to give up a chance to get some snuggles in. Especially with someone as lovely as Katima. He flopped in beside her and cuddled up, wrapping arms and wings both around the girl as he settled in next to her.

"Well. It's really good and bad at the same time." he admitted, and then chewed his lower lip for a moment in anxiety. Finally, he said "Mister Jordan got our paperwork, and we are going to be starting school on Monday."

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[info]compassionate
2010-04-02 07:12 pm UTC (link)
"School?" Katima burrowed close to Avalon, frowning. "Why do we have to go to school?"

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-02 07:17 pm UTC (link)
Avalon nodded his head, his eyes looking into Katima's as he murmured "Yea. School is.. a place of learning. By most human standards you and me and Josh are all far behind other kids our age."

He smiles a bit shyly, his tone sheepish as he says "I am afraid.. I barely know how to read Nalorian, let alone English.. I've not been in school in ten years. I was going to ask you if you would be willing to help me with my home work if I also helped you.. Maybe the two of us can do it more easily together than apart."

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[info]compassionate
2010-04-02 07:20 pm UTC (link)
For perhaps the first time ever Katima seemed less than strong, graceful, and assured. She suddenly seemed every bit the awkward teenager most her age would be, biting at her lip and looking frightened.

"Avalon, I've never been to school in my entire life. The Tribe taught me to read and write but...all I know is the Tribe. I will help...but I'm afraid I am going to be very stupid by earth standards."

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-02 07:23 pm UTC (link)
"You are not stupid, Katima.." murmured Avalon, as long fingers stroked down her cheek. "You are very wise and very smart. You and I are much alike in that way - I have lead armies of thousands of souls, yet I can barely speak a few words of English. We must simply learn." he then smiled sweetly, "We shall learn together."

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[info]compassionate
2010-04-02 07:29 pm UTC (link)
"Okay. I trust you." She murmurs softly, pressing her forehead to his. "I am still frightened, though. I don't want to embarrass Henry or burden you or Josh. I...have heard high school is particularly cruel on girls. I will have to buy pants."

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-02 07:32 pm UTC (link)
"We will be there for you, you will not be alone." swore the boy in a quick breath, his expression earnest. "If you are ever worried or troubled, you may come to me. Or Henry or Josh.. They are both very kind and will listen. Josh especially has a kind heart, I know that you do not know him as well as me or Henry, but.. You are very much kindred spirits."

Avalon shifted then, moving himself so that Katmina was more pulled to his side, and he was on his back with his wings wrapped around them. "We must hold onto Hope, Katima. We were all drawn here; in the relative terms of the universe, High School isn't nearly as bad as Space Worms."

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[info]compassionate
2010-04-02 07:36 pm UTC (link)
"Ugh. Space Worms are the worst. Does Henry know about Space Worms? He should. We should warn him about them. Because they are scary as anything."

Katima presses a kiss to Avalon's jaw.

"We have to stick together. Especially for Josh. We have rings."

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-02 08:32 pm UTC (link)
"We must be vigilant." He agreed, his fingers starting to thread through her hair. "We must be a united force for Henry as well. He has withdrawn from us because he feels the need to hide.. once he's been given enough time to become settled, I plan to bring him back to us."

"Henry does not know how much he needs us, sometimes. He is fearless and wears his heart on his sleeve.. but we must remeber, and be there to catch him fall if he falters."

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[info]compassionate
2010-04-02 08:49 pm UTC (link)
"I hope that once he is settled we can all be as one. We need each other, though Josh and I need different things with each other."

She turned her face up to look into Avalon's eyes.

"This is good, all of us together." Softly, she pressed her lips to his.

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-05 03:08 am UTC (link)
Avalon made a low and happy little sound as Katima kissed him, quite happy to return the kiss in kind. He was warm and welcoming, a deep well of positivity and (for lack of a better word) hope. He was also the sort whom got easily distracted when kissing someone pretty; and Katima quite filled that bill.

It's a few minutes before he comes to enough to realize that they probably shouldn't do this with Josh just on the other side of a wall. Rather regretfully, Avalon ended the kiss, though long fingers trailed over Katima's face in soft caresses.

"I want us all to be as one, as well." he murmured. "I think that between the two of us, we can lead the others.." he smiled gently.

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[info]compassionate
2010-04-05 03:16 am UTC (link)
"We could, but it is my experience to allow matters of the heart to progress naturally. True affection grows in places most surprising but when it does it blooms most beautifully."

Her voice was soft and for a moment her eyes seemed far away, recalling something. Her emotional aura didn't change, though.

"You and Josh should continue to explore your relationship with each other."

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-05 03:23 am UTC (link)
"I didn't communicate what I meant well, but that's okay." replied Avalon with a smile. He then flushed a bit, his eyes sliding away from Katima as he said "I fully plan to continue on with Josh.. he's really wonderful and.. I enjoy us. It's Henry that I worry about; at least as far as I go. It's a situation I find myself having to take my hands off the wheel, so to speak, and letting the Universe take control because I certainly don't know what may or should happen."

"He gave a nervous little laugh, "Up until our big talk, he and I have never talked about such a thing. I mean.. We've never even kissed or cuddled or anything."

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[info]compassionate
2010-04-05 03:28 am UTC (link)
"I think that very soon you two will do quite a bit even beyond the kissing and cuddling. And I think it will be very special when you do. I won't even have to ask. I'll be able to feel your joy."

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-05 04:44 pm UTC (link)
Avalon just shrugged his shoulders a bit, his expression rather accepting as he said "Yea, but.. He may not feel that way. So, I will not force the situation. Henry has a lot to worry about, and I don't think that it would do our duty as Lanterns well to bring too much pressure for him."

He brightened, "Although, if things do work out well, then I will be very pleased. As it is now, I am just happy that I am able to know you and Josh and Henry, much less be as close as we are."

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[info]compassionate
2010-04-05 04:55 pm UTC (link)
"We have a good situation here. It is nice to have a place to belong, even if we are going to have to go to school and deal with that disaster. Do you suppose we should ask Mr. Jordan if we could borrow some money to get school things? I am certain we will need things."

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-05 06:43 pm UTC (link)
Smiling to Katima, Avalon trails his fingers over her face again, his expression gentle. "I think that he got everything already, we just have to go. But never fear - I will be there for you, I promise."

He settled into the bed, his wings wrapping more around the girl a bit tighter and pressed himself in towards her. "All will be well, we must remember that. Thank you for reminding me."

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[info]compassionate
2010-04-05 06:48 pm UTC (link)
"I still worry about pants. It seems like such a simple thing,but I am self-conscious about it." She sighed and nestled in his arms. "But I will be brave. It just seems surreal, everything I have lived to be doing something as simple as school."

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-05 07:57 pm UTC (link)
Laughing some, Avalon just gave the girl a kiss on the cheek, his tone warm as he said "Katima.. if you worry so much about pants, then simply wear them. That or a skirt - there are a lot of girls that I've seen wear skirts."

He laughed then, his expression flushing some as he said "I have to wear things made for my body around the house, so I guess it's easier for me to simply accept the human fashion. It's not that bad though - pants are pretty comfortable once you get used to them."

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[info]compassionate
2010-04-05 08:20 pm UTC (link)
"I just want to fit in a bit. That seems to very important here on Earth. It's not something I've ever encountered before." She sighs. "You're warm and snuggly. I think I should like to keep you."

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[info]bluelantern
2010-04-05 10:53 pm UTC (link)
"Yea.. I dont' understand the need to fit in myself, but I can see how it's upsetting.." whispered Avalon. With another shift, he settled so that they were nose to nose, his expression smiling sweetly at her.

"I enjoy holding and being held. It's how I establish a stronger bond and become more attuned to my lover.." he then said simply, little shame in his words.

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