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boosted_gold ([info]boosted_gold) wrote in [info]dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-06-06 19:20:00


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Entry tags:goldstar, inactive - alex rice-matthews, inactive - henry jordan

Flying Blind
Riley looked at himself in the mirror and curled up his face. This was so not his style, on any level. He was wearing a necktie for crying out loud. Yes he'd promised Henry he'd clean up and wear a suit, but this was so weird. He didn't do the suit and tie thing, and he'd certainly never been on a blind date before. He'd never been on ANY dates before. It just wasn't something he'd really made a priority in his life. He'd never even really thought about what his 'type' was.

Henry had made some valid observations though, and he'd been persuasive. Henry usually was. He did need to get out more. As it was lately, he'd bee spending every waking moment not in school on patrol, with or without Dinah.

Should he have told Dinah he'd be busy tonight? He can always tell her if she contacts him.

He sits down, fidgeting with the buttons on his sleeves, waiting for Henry to call with the info about where to meet his mystery date.



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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-08 03:56 am UTC (link)
Alex grins at the mention of DA Spencer. "I know. One of my Dads works with her," he says. "She's kinda a family friend," he explains.

"Cool. I'm feeling a bit hungry myself," Alex remarks.

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-08 04:01 am UTC (link)
A short walk later, they're sitting down and looking over menus. Riley licks his lips before he can help himself, then realizes that's inappropriate for a nice place.

"Sorry..." he mumbles to his date as he tries to settle on something.

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-08 04:14 am UTC (link)
Alex looks over the menu and comes to a decision quickly enough. He looks up and stops what he was about to ask when he notices the lip licking.

"Sorry? For what?" he asks.

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-08 04:18 am UTC (link)
"For what I was doing.. not appropriate for a nice place." He clears his throat awkwardly.

"I'm ready to order I think." He sets his menu down, waiting for Alex to flag down the waiter.

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-08 04:31 am UTC (link)
"Don't worry about it," Alex replies. "I thought it was cute. And it's a good indication you'll actually like the food and not just pretend to," he reasons.

"Me too," he adds, flagging the waiter down. The lantern waits for Riley to place his order first before he'll give his.

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-08 04:37 am UTC (link)
Riley starts himself off with some kind of dumpling dish he can't quite pronounce, and ahi tuna.

"So how did Henry approach you about this?"

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-08 04:49 am UTC (link)
Alex doesn't have much luck pronouncing the dishes he orders either but they contain some chicken.

"He caught me flying and said he set me up with a guy he thought I'd like. Turns out he's right," the lantern smiles. "How about you?"

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-08 04:59 am UTC (link)
"We had a debate about me needing to get out more, and not being sure of what it is that I'm into. Somehow he talked me into this." Riley shrugs.

"...oh... you like me?"

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-08 05:19 am UTC (link)
Alex blinks a few times then chuckles. "Sounds like he was plotting this for a bit," he says. "Henry can be very convincing."

"Yeah, I do," he admits. "You're great to talk to, a fun guy, great looking...what's not to like?"

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-08 05:32 am UTC (link)
"It's just different is all. I've had girls come onto me before, but they seemed like they were just after me for my body, or because I was on the football team." Riley shrugs. "I've never had a guy hit on me before."

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-08 05:45 am UTC (link)
"Well, just looking at ya I can see why they would," Alex remarks. "But like I just said...you're attractive for a lot more than just the body," he says honestly, ears going a little pink. "Most guys probably don't have the nerve to do it," he guesses with a shrug.

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-08 02:35 pm UTC (link)
"Oh... well thanks then. I guess you've got more nerve. Should be expected." He taps his own ring finger to make his point.

"This is still kind of weird for me. I'm sorry I couldn't.. um... y'know, kiss you."

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-08 05:20 pm UTC (link)
Alex chuckles a little and nods. "There's also the fact that I'm well...out," he says. "Most closeted guys aren't going to ask out a sports star. That's pretty much like dousing oneself in blood and then leaping into a shark tank," he explains. "So it's not impossible ya got some guys interested in ya that are just too scared to admit it."

He then chuckles a little and waves it off. "Dude, don't worry about it. I understand completely."

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-08 05:25 pm UTC (link)
"I don't get why me being into sports should make a difference." Riley shrugs, poking at his water glass.

He's quiet for a minute, not really sure what to say. "So.... this is nice." I guess.

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-08 05:33 pm UTC (link)
Alex tilts his head to the side. "Well...it's a combination of stereotypes and the fact that guys on teams tend to have a lot of attention paid to 'em...ya know, they're popular," he tries to explain. "Nothing that's your fault," he adds quickly.

Looking around, Alex nods. "Yeah. Pretty nice place," he smiles. There's a long pause before Alex decides to ask a question. "You ever surf?"

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-08 05:44 pm UTC (link)
How many untold legions of gay or bicurious high schoolers were longing for Riley Carter? He'd have to look into that at some point.

"Not on Earth, or in this time period. Closest water to home is Gotham Harbor, and you can imagine how inviting that is. I tend to gravitate towards climbing and throwing myself off or out of stuff." Rock wall, skydiving, you get the idea."

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-08 05:51 pm UTC (link)
"Yeah," Alex laughs a little. "Gotham Harbor seems like it might spit ya back out if you tried to swim in it," he says. "Skydiving?" interest is perked again. "What's that like?" he asks.

There's a small pause before something else registers with Alex. He blinks a few times and then quirks an eyebrow. "Time period? You do a lot of time travel?"

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-08 06:17 pm UTC (link)
He smirks. "I got the suit from Booster Gold after all. I go everywhere."

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-08 06:23 pm UTC (link)
Alex smiles and leans forward slightly. "So, what's the most interesting place you've ever been?"

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-08 06:32 pm UTC (link)
"Oh, the Renaissance, no question. Da Vinci could put away the wine, lemme tell ya. He's also on the short-list of historical types that are cool with the whole time-travel thing and don't screw with history because of it."

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-08 06:43 pm UTC (link)
Alex is a bit surprised. "You drank with Da Vinci?" he asks. "I wonder what he thinks of the Code," he jokes. "Makes sense he wouldn't want to mess with things. Supposed to be a real smart guy."

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-08 07:06 pm UTC (link)
"Well I didn't drink, but yeah." Riley corrects, nodding. "Makes me wonder if there's really people like him left in the world, just getting beaten into the normative curve by standardized testing and stuff."

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-08 07:24 pm UTC (link)
Alex nods, letting out a little noise of approval at the correction.

"Oh, I don't doubt it," he says. "That and how it's apparently uncool to be smart...gotta wonder how many people are getting beaten down by social pressures as well. I'm sure there are still really smart and innovative people in the world. We work with a bunch after all."

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-08 07:29 pm UTC (link)
"Yeah, but it's stupid how people force themselves to fit in. Women getting jellyfish venom shot into their face, guys dating skinny women they're not attracted to because their buddies would make fun of a big girlfriend... stupid."

He grins as the appetizers arrive, waiting for Alex to eat first.

"So... how did you get started with.. y'know, stuff?"

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