Sally Roth (too_sexy) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2011-06-15 23:48:00

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Boys, Girls, I can't help it, Baby.
Sally hadn't been looking forward to the trip to Ivy Town. Jude Roth was giving a guest lecture at that architectural school, and the whole family was going to stay for Sally to check out the University.

With how much she and Dad had been Not Talking lately, she wasn't looking forward to time in the car with Daddy trying to make peace. But somehow... it had worked. Dad had admitted he was wrong as they were driving up. He'd apologized to Sally and Daddy for the way he'd been behaving. It was really a relief. Sally was so happy that when they were there, she wasn't slouching and focusing constantly on keeping away the stares, feeling even more vulnerable and miserable because it was too hot to wear her overcoat. She just felt happy and didn't worry about things.

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masterofmatter
2011-06-16 02:36 am UTC (link)

This was an eventful week for Michael, so having a guest lecturer was right on the ticket for him. He dressed up as nicely as a student can be (decent enough but not amazing) and was making his way through the decent sized crowd of students (the extra credit form the professors didn't hurt, either).

So Michael managed to find a nice seat, which was directly across the aisle form a young woman. One that seemed to call for his attention. But, as a man who had been a deputy for the Green Lantern Crop, his will was enough to keep him from glancing directly.

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too_sexy
2011-06-16 02:41 am UTC (link)

As the lecture starts, Sally's happy not to be stared at, but of course also doesn't notice the person not staring. But as the lecture begins, the insistent draw of eyes in her radius -- especially eyes with even the most remote appreciation of human females -- never fully lets up.

But still, Sally doesn't look to the young man across the aisle until he asks Dad a question. A good question, really. She smiles at him.

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masterofmatter
2011-06-16 02:45 am UTC (link)

With the question and subsequent answer, Michael scribbles down notes at a rate that only time and experience would allow, not quite getting what he wanted but the answer would probably do for the extra credit.

And even Will can be worn away. Once the notes are done, Michaels gaze lifts back up and, rather than go to the lecturer, it goes instead to the girl.

Michael is just going to nod, not really knowing if she saw him or not. Just an acknowledgement.

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	too_sexy 2011-06-16 02:48 am UTC (link)
	And that's all it'll be until Dad's lecture is done, and people start filing out. Sally takes her time; she never likes to get too crowded up next to people, so she lets things clear first. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-06-16 02:52 am UTC (link)
	Michael, being the studious type, is gonna be one who's gonna stay behind as well, hoping to talk to the lecturer. he's supposed to be from Metropolis, which is known for its skyscrapers and for its skyscraper-wrecking battles. This is gonna be a few questions on the later. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	too_sexy 2011-06-16 02:55 am UTC (link)
	And eventually Mr. Roth comes down from the lecturer's platform, but he's absorbed with talking to the faculty for the moment. "Sure you want to wait?" Sally asks good-naturedly. "Could take a while." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

masterofmatter
2011-06-16 02:58 am UTC (link)

"Damn," Michael says to that, looking a bit like a kid who didn't get to sit on Santas lap. He wanted to talk with the guy, he really did. Wanted to know what new materials he incorporated into buildings that were damaged in the many invasions that the city endured. Of course, Michaels facing away from Sally, so he doesn't know who's talking.

"I'll wait. It's pretty important."

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	too_sexy 2011-06-16 03:00 am UTC (link)
	Sally laughs. "Architects. You're all so dedicated to the craft and all." It's not a contemptuous laugh. Just cheerful. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-06-16 03:04 am UTC (link)
	Michael rolls his eyes a bit. "Yeah, yeah, I know it," he says as he turns around, and immediately he recognizes her. It was the gal across the way...and now its bugging him. he knows he's seen her before. he knows it. But for the life of him, Michael can't remember it. "Have we meet?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	too_sexy 2011-06-16 03:07 am UTC (link)
	Sally looks at him, trying to think. "Not that I recall." Her mind is still far from controlling her powers, so they're just settling in on the most immediate target. "I'm Sally." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-06-16 03:11 am UTC (link)
	"Michael Choi. So, is that someone you know? A teacher, maybe? you seem the type." Michael is trying to be smooth, but unless he was coating the floor with ice as Firestorm he is anything but. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	too_sexy 2011-06-16 03:18 am UTC (link)
	Sally laughs again. "I know him, but not in much of a teaching capacity, unless --" And over to them Mr. Roth comes. "Hi." "Hi, Sally. There's going to be a lot more architecture-talk going on for a bit. Maybe you should find Daddy and go on over to the music building? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-06-16 03:24 am UTC (link)
	Michale seems almost like he came out of a spell when Mr. Roth came up. "Mr. Roth! I had some questions about the materials used in the extensive upgrades to the various buildings around Metropolis that your practice has been involved with!" Blurting will not help, Michael. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	too_sexy 2011-06-16 03:27 am UTC (link)
	"Well, that's...fine young man. Did you want a list?" Sally watches with mild curiosity. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-06-16 03:28 am UTC (link)
	blink, blink "Yes, of course! I'd love that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	too_sexy 2011-06-16 03:44 am UTC (link)
	And Jude Roth will proceed to rattle off a list from memory, with specifications of which buildings and what circumstances. Sally, in a good mood, can't help but joke "And now we know why Daddy married you, Dad. Your listing skills." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-06-16 03:59 am UTC (link)
	Michael probably would have noted the remark if he wasn't scribbling furiously on his notepad with all the materials on the list. Practicing to make these would be a nice step along the way to a firm, and its not like this is proprietary knowledge, so... "Thank you very much, Mr. Roth. I appreciate it a lot." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	too_sexy 2011-06-16 02:01 pm UTC (link)
	"You're welcome." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-06-18 07:39 pm UTC (link)
	More scribbling, and then a page turn, and more. He's definitely going to have to experiment with the alloys. It would be useful to know how to manufacture these things, but not knowing the atomic composition will make it a slow process. "Well, I'll get out of your hair, Mr. Roth. And thank you again." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	too_sexy 2011-06-18 07:49 pm UTC (link)
	"You're very welcome. If it's not out of your way, could you possibly show Sally to the music building?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-06-18 08:03 pm UTC (link)
	"Uhhhh...okay. It's on the way to where I was going, so yeah." Michael smiles at Roth, again trying to avoid the fact that he is trying really hard not to glance Sallys way. Why the hell was he acting like this? "Right this way, Sally," Michael says as he starts walking, his somewhat diminutive height still allowing a fast gait. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	too_sexy 2011-06-18 08:08 pm UTC (link)
	Sally smiles and follows him. "Thanks. You seem really hardcore," she says cheerfully. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-06-18 08:18 pm UTC (link)
	Que the eyeroll. "Oh yeah. 'Cause architecture and engineering is 'extreme'," Michael said as he led the way. "Sorry, but when I hear people say that of me all I think of 'hardcore' is that stupid X-games. I prefer dedicated, myself." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	too_sexy 2011-06-18 08:20 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh. Sorry. Dedicated then," Sally says, slightly quieter. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-06-18 08:23 pm UTC (link)
	Michael certainly notices the change in pitch. It reminds him of the princess. "No need for that. Express yourself, I've always thought. I do love architecture, and if it's hardcore like you say, then so be it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	too_sexy 2011-06-18 08:25 pm UTC (link)
	"It's just nice when people are really focused on what they want to do, and how they want to do it." Instead of hiding in their coats and standing on the back row of the choir so that people might -- might -- stare less. ...she's forgotten something, hasn't she? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-06-18 08:38 pm UTC (link)
	"Its almost midnight on a Thursday. Most of the students in there, myself included, have class at about 7:30 tomorrow. Dedication is a requirement." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

too_sexy
2011-06-18 08:42 pm UTC (link)

"I see." And oh gosh, she needed to rein herself in. Good thing it didn't seem to be affecting Michael too hard. He seemed all smart and totally on top of things.. Maybe he was gay; that usually kept it from hitting people too hard.
Sally focused on trying to get it under control like Miss Craft had been showing her. She had some minor success... she was still far away from total control.

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	masterofmatter 2011-06-18 08:51 pm UTC (link)
	Oooooooor maybe Michael isn't paying attention to where he is going. Michael had took her a good distance the wrong direction, and, once Michael had realized that, was about to turn and then nearly tripped over a very obvious planter. "Damn. Sorry about this. Just...really out of it right now." Yeah. that must have been it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	too_sexy 2011-06-18 08:56 pm UTC (link)
	"It's okay. My dads aren't in any rush tonight." Sally offers a steadying hand -- a very, very strong hand. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-06-18 09:04 pm UTC (link)
	"Okay. I got a little turned around, so...uhh..." That is a very strong hand. "It's this way. Its hard to miss. Big, with lots of glass on the east side." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	too_sexy 2011-06-18 09:09 pm UTC (link)
	She giggles slightly. "Thanks." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-06-18 10:58 pm UTC (link)
	Michael does his best to resist the weird urges, but he does get in a few sidelong glances when he finally gets to the music building. "Sorry about the wrong turn. Don't know what the hells up with me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	too_sexy 2011-06-19 01:17 am UTC (link)
	"Ooh it's nice. And I bet the acoustics are good." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

masterofmatter
2011-06-22 11:04 pm UTC (link)

"I bet. it takes a special mixing of art and science to get acoustics down. Its just a pain in the ass to design, but damn are the results nice."

A quick glance to the wall reports the time - 11:48pm.

"Crap. I still have some studying to do. I'll let you on your way then. Sorry about not being able to show you more."

And there was a gnawing at Michael to *want* to show her more.

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	too_sexy 2011-06-22 11:05 pm UTC (link)
	Sally smiles. "That's okay. Thank you." And they will part ways. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-06-22 11:10 pm UTC (link)
	As they part ways, Michael tries to place just why that woman called his attention. it was...it was really weird. Women should be the last thing on his mind, after the whole mess with Traya. So why was he so interested. He had to get the hell away right now. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	masterofmatter 2011-06-22 11:11 pm UTC (link)
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