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crossbowvixen ([info]crossbowvixen) wrote in [info]dc_heroes,
@ 2011-03-27 20:10:00


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Entry tags:"welcome to khandaq", black adam, huntress

A Guilded Cage
The first day had been spent wandering outside around the grounds of the palace. Helena had a hard time sitting still and being confined to a certain area had made it harder. Dinner had been tense, but Helena had been polite and on her best behavior. She had even put a filter between her brain and mouth to not offend her host.

The second day she spent wandering inside the palace. She had to admit that it was very beautiful. She could almost imagine herself as a princess and living in a place like this. Though as beautiful as it was, it was still a cage. A week could be a very long time.

Helena walked slowly down a long hallway and looked at the masterpieces that adorned the walls.



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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-03-29 03:07 am UTC (link)
"I know of him," she said. It wasn't entirely a lie. She wasn't going to exactly tell him who she was or who Batman was. "Everyone in Gotham knows of the Batman."

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-03-29 03:37 am UTC (link)
"Have you ever met him personally? I hear he is quite fearsome." Adam says, though his tone indicates that he doesn't believe it.

"What are your thoughts?" he asks.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-03-29 03:41 am UTC (link)
"I haven't had the privilege of meeting him," she said. "From what I hear he is quite intimidating. Fear can be an effective weapon when used properly."

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-03-29 11:25 pm UTC (link)
"I hear the same things about fear." Black Adam says.

He says nothing for a few minutes, allowing her to ask a question, if she chooses.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-03-30 03:21 am UTC (link)
"It is better to be feared than loved if you cannot be both," Helena said quoting Machiavelli. "Wouldn't you agree?"

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-03-31 01:20 am UTC (link)
"I do. Though being loved, at times, grants greater advantage than fear." Adam says.

"You are beautiful /and/ well-read. That combination is not found often." he says.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-02 04:59 pm UTC (link)
"Agreed," she said. She smiled. "I am a teacher. English to be exact. Reading goes with the territory."

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-04-03 03:51 am UTC (link)
"What is your favorite book? I am now curious as to your literary tastes." Adam says, subtly leaning closer to her.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-03 02:22 pm UTC (link)
"I prefer the Classics, but I do like a good John Grisham novel."

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-04-05 12:45 am UTC (link)
"I am not familiar with John Grisham? What field does he study? Is he a thinker? A poet?" Adam asks.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-05 12:49 am UTC (link)
"Oh no. Suspense novels. It's a guilty pleasure," Helena said.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-04-05 01:11 am UTC (link)
"Suspense, you say? Hmm. I have been living in suspense for the past two days." Adam smirks, glancing knowingly at Helena.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-05 01:23 am UTC (link)
"Really? Waiting for me to do something or my friends to show back up?"

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-04-05 01:35 am UTC (link)
"Both. I am simply trying to decide which will occur first." Adam says.

The carriage arrives at the opera house, stopping at the front door. As it does, everyone in line to go inside suddenly kneels before Adam and Helena, looking down at the ground.

He rises from his seat and steps out first, then offers his hand to help her down.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-05 01:47 am UTC (link)
Helena smiled and took the offered hand. She gracefully exited the carriage. "Thank you," she said as she placed her hand on his arm.

Despite what she knew of him and what others said, he had been nothing but a gentleman in the past two days.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-04-05 01:57 am UTC (link)
"Rise." he says, almost as an after-thought. The people finally stand and dust themselves off, and many of them regard Helena with curiosity and amazement, speaking in hushed whispers.

One little girl rushes up and gives Helena a flower, before running back to her parents.

"It appears that they are fond of you." Black Adam says, escorting her to the door.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-05 02:04 am UTC (link)
Helena smiled at the little girl and tucked the flower in her hair next to her ear. "Maybe," she said. Or they could just be being nice because they were that afraid of him.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-04-05 02:38 am UTC (link)
Black Adam leads Helena inside the theater where they are escorted to the highest and best seats the area. They are seated and chilled wine is brought out to them immediately.

"I hope you enjoy tonight's performance. I hope to hear your thoughts when it is concluded." Adam says.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-05 02:40 am UTC (link)
"Thank you," she said after being handed a glass of wine.

"I'm sure I will enjoy it and I will share my thoughts after." She folded her hands on her lap.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-04-05 03:01 am UTC (link)
The play begins, a story of two people who, on the surface, could not be more different. She was a princess and he was a lowly shoemaker, but she saw something in him that was worthwhile.

He saw that she was not the cold woman that she pretended to be.

Eventually, the pair agree to stay together as they bring out the best in each other. When the play has ended, and the people have filed out, Adam turns to Helena.

"Would you like to meet the cast?" he asks.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-05 03:07 am UTC (link)
"Sure, that would be nice," she said. "Thank you."

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-04-05 03:13 am UTC (link)
Adam nods and rises from his seat. He offers Helena his arm again and walks her out of the booth, down to the dressing room.

They walk in on a group of men and women of all ages, speaking fluent Italian and discussing their performances tonight.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-05 03:16 am UTC (link)
Helena greeted them with a smile and thanked them for a wonderful performance. She of course spoke Italian and was able to talk to them in their native tongue.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-04-05 03:19 am UTC (link)
Black Adam simply watches as Helena interacts with them, noting how they all start to crowd around and ask her about herself and why she is here.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-05 03:23 am UTC (link)
Helena politely tells them that she's here as a guest for a week. It felt good to speak in Italian. It had been quite some time since she had done it.

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Re: Later that Evening... - [info]heroes_misc, 2011-04-05 03:27 am UTC
Re: Later that Evening... - [info]crossbowvixen, 2011-04-05 03:35 am UTC
Re: Later that Evening... - [info]heroes_baddie, 2011-04-05 03:55 am UTC
Re: Later that Evening... - [info]crossbowvixen, 2011-04-05 03:58 am UTC
Re: Later that Evening... - [info]heroes_baddie, 2011-04-06 02:39 am UTC
Re: Later that Evening... - [info]crossbowvixen, 2011-04-06 02:43 am UTC
Re: Later that Evening... - [info]heroes_baddie, 2011-04-06 02:49 am UTC
Re: Later that Evening... - [info]crossbowvixen, 2011-04-06 02:51 am UTC
Re: Later that Evening... - [info]heroes_baddie, 2011-04-06 02:52 am UTC
Re: Later that Evening... - [info]crossbowvixen, 2011-04-06 02:57 am UTC
Re: Later that Evening... - [info]heroes_baddie, 2011-04-06 02:59 am UTC
Re: Later that Evening... - [info]crossbowvixen, 2011-04-06 03:00 am UTC
Re: Later that Evening... - [info]heroes_baddie, 2011-04-06 03:03 am UTC
Re: Later that Evening... - [info]crossbowvixen, 2011-04-06 03:06 am UTC
Re: Later that Evening... - [info]heroes_baddie, 2011-04-06 03:08 am UTC
Re: Later that Evening... - [info]crossbowvixen, 2011-04-06 03:49 am UTC
Re: Later that Evening... - [info]heroes_baddie, 2011-04-06 11:53 pm UTC
Re: Later that Evening... - [info]crossbowvixen, 2011-04-06 11:56 pm UTC

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