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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]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 (link)
Will you come and see us again before you go? asks an elderly woman.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-05 03:35 am UTC (link)
"I will try," Helena said with a smile.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-04-05 03:55 am UTC (link)
The old woman smiles and Adam waits respectfully for Helena to finish. When she's done, he escorts her back to the carriage.

"You were amazing with those people." he says.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-05 03:58 am UTC (link)
"No," she said. "I was just being polite and showing some kindness."

She climbed into the carriage with his assistance.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-04-06 02:39 am UTC (link)
He climbs in after her, sitting a little closer to her.

"I think there was more to it, Helena. They all seemed to become more animated when you started talking to him. In fact, I've seen the effect you've had on people around the palace as well.

You brighten every room you walk into." Adam says, watching her with a mix of curiosity.

"At first, I thought it was magic. Now, I am certain it is." he smirks.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-06 02:43 am UTC (link)
"It was hardly magic, Adam. My last name isn't Zatara. It was simple kindness."

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-04-06 02:49 am UTC (link)
"You are a rare person, then. Simple kindness rarely effects the results one needs when they are needed." Black Adam says.

"Still, you are good at it. What do you wish to do now?" he asks.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-06 02:51 am UTC (link)
"I would like to go back and retire to my room if you don't mind," she said. "It's been a long day and night and I am feeling a little tired."

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-04-06 02:52 am UTC (link)
"Very well. Shall I have a bath prepared for you as well?" he asks.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-06 02:57 am UTC (link)
Helena smiled. "A hot bath would be lovely," she said. Why did he have to be so nice to her? She wanted him to be mean or cruel so she didn't have to like him.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-04-06 02:59 am UTC (link)
"Then a hot bath you shall have." Black Adam says, as the carriage pulls away.

"I will say again that you look beautiful tonight."

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-06 03:00 am UTC (link)
"Thank you and thank you," she said with the smile still on her face.

"Thank you for the wonderful evening. I thoroughly enjoyed myself."

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-04-06 03:03 am UTC (link)
"I did as well. I expected you to stay hidden in your room and not speak to me at all, but you have presently surprised me.

Tomorrow, I ask that you stand by my side at the discussion with my Education Minister and the Teachers' Coalition. Will you?" Adam asks.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-06 03:06 am UTC (link)
"Of course," she said. "You did ask for my assistance with educational matters and I agreed to give it."

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-04-06 03:08 am UTC (link)
"Thank you. I appreciate it." Adam says.

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-06 03:49 am UTC (link)
Helena nodded. "You're welcome."

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]heroes_baddie
2011-04-06 11:53 pm UTC (link)
The carriage ferries them back to the palace, where Adam demands that a bath be drawn for Helena immediately.

His servants hasten to obey. By the time she retires upstairs, her bath is ready, along with a plate of fruits and cheeses, and a bottle of red wine with a note.

Thank you for a wonderful evening. -Adam

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Re: Later that Evening...
[info]crossbowvixen
2011-04-06 11:56 pm UTC (link)
Helena read the note and sighed. She grabbed the bottle of wine and headed for the bath.

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