mrcrankypants (mrcrankypants) wrote in dc_heroes,
@ 2010-08-28 14:44:00

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Lunch Date
Arthur sat at the table on the outdoor patio at a small cafe in Lisbon and enjoyed the warm sunshine while he waited for his...while he waited for Mera. She had wanted to meet again and talk and he couldn't refuse her. She could ask for the moon and he would find a way to give it to her.

He would never admit it, but he was nervous. Things with Mera were complicated to say the least and he didn't want to do anything that would upset her or ruin his chances of repairing things with her. He loved her, there was no question about that, but they had been through so much that he wondered if they were past the point of being able to forgive each other.

Arthur sipped his cold beer as he waited.

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sea_queen
2010-08-29 03:01 am UTC (link)

Mera enjoyed the warm sun as well, strolling along the dock and into the city to find the small cafe and the love of her life. It had been a surprise for Arthur to agree to lunch and have it happen so quickly. They were both so busy with their responsibilities, and they had so much between them that they may never recover. She had to ask herself if it was worth the risk to piece together their relationship, and the answer was always yes.

She caught sight of his blond head gleaming in the sunlight. Perhaps some strands of silver in the dark gold, but he was still the most handsome man she knew.

He looked up and her heart double-timed for a few beats. She lifted a hand to wave and quickened her steps.

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mrcrankypants
2010-08-29 03:10 am UTC (link)

Arthur came out of his reverie at just the right time to look up and see Mera coming toward him. A small smile came to his face and the breath caught in his chest. Time slowed and a few seconds seemed impossibly long.

She never failed to be the most beautiful woman in the world and never failed to take his breath away.

He stood up and walked over to pull out the chair for her.

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	sea_queen 2010-08-29 03:14 am UTC (link)
	"Arthur," she greeted him, and kissed his cheek before taking the seat he offered. "You're looking very well." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mrcrankypants 2010-08-29 03:19 am UTC (link)
	"You are looking more beautiful every time I see you," he said as he kissed her cheek and pushed her chair in for her. He took his seat and waved a waiter over to get her drink order. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sea_queen 2010-08-29 03:33 am UTC (link)
	Mera ordered an iced tea, something she'd learned to enjoy when spending time above the water. "How have you been?" She let her hand rest on his on the white tablecloth. He did look tired, but not as haunted as he had the last time they met. That was good to see. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mrcrankypants 2010-08-29 03:36 am UTC (link)
	"Well enough," he answered. "Things in Sub Diego keep me busy. How have you been? How are things in Atlantis?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sea_queen 2010-08-29 03:40 am UTC (link)
	"Atlantis is the same. Busy and healing. There is a much welcome sense of moving forward in the city." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mrcrankypants 2010-08-29 03:57 am UTC (link)
	"Good," Arthur said. "That's good to hear. You're doing well? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sea_queen 2010-08-29 04:07 am UTC (link)
	As well as she could alone, but that was not necessary to say aloud. "I am well enough, more now that I see you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mrcrankypants 2010-08-29 04:22 am UTC (link)
	Arthur smiled. "I know the feeling," he said. "You do look more beautiful every time I see you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sea_queen 2010-08-29 04:36 am UTC (link)
	She did love his smile. They were so rare that it was a gift when it happened. "Thank you, Arthur. You always could make me feel beautiful." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mrcrankypants 2010-08-29 04:48 am UTC (link)
	"You don't need my flattery to make you beautiful. You do quite well on your own." Arthur took a long drink from his beer. "Have you heard from or seen Garth?" Arthur asked. Not that Arthur would go and see Garth for himself. Things between them were complicated. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sea_queen 2010-08-29 05:02 am UTC (link)
	All of Arthur's relationships seemed complicated, yet here they were. There was hope for the rest. "I've heard of him, but I haven't seen him. He is as well as can be expected." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mrcrankypants 2010-08-29 05:06 am UTC (link)
	Arthur nodded. "That's good to hear, I suppose," he said thoughtfully. He wisely didn't ask about Dolphin. Dolphin could be a touchy subject with Mera and Arthur wasn't going to provoke her. "I'd recommend the pan-seared halibut," he suggested as he picked up his menu. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sea_queen 2010-08-29 05:32 am UTC (link)
	"That sounds delicious." For appearance's sake, she looked through the menu. "Garth will come when he's ready. Hope is in short supply, but it is there." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mrcrankypants 2010-08-29 05:35 am UTC (link)
	"I suppose you're right." A pause and a small smile. "You usually are. More times than I ever cared to admit." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sea_queen 2010-08-29 05:57 am UTC (link)
	"Then you should listen to me more often," she teased. "It would have saved us so much grief." So much..grief, oh... She looked down before Arthur could catch her expression. She wouldn't let anything ruin this one lunch. One at a time, rebuild their relationship one moment at a time if she had to, because she believed they could. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mrcrankypants 2010-08-29 06:02 am UTC (link)
	Arthur turned his hand and gave hers a squeeze. The old wound caused by the death of their son had never completely healed for either of them. They were good at reopening it. "Mera...." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sea_queen 2010-08-29 06:15 am UTC (link)
	She twined her fingers with his. "Don't. Please. We're having a nice lunch in a beautiful city. Let's continue. Tell me about your work in Sub Diego." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mrcrankypants 2010-08-29 06:27 am UTC (link)
	He caressed her thumb with his. "One day we will have to talk about it," he said quietly. Arthur blamed himself for what happened and he knew she blamed him. She had every right to. "Things are going well. We're making progress, it's slow, but we're making some. People seem to be settling in." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sea_queen 2010-08-29 06:33 am UTC (link)
	"We will, one day." She gave him a faint smile. "When we are stronger. I promise." "My offer of assistance from Atlantis stands. Anonymous if necessary to avoid censor from the government." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mrcrankypants 2010-08-29 06:40 am UTC (link)
	He nodded. "I had lunch with Diana," he started. "She offered to be the go between between Atlantis and Sub Diego. This way the government won't think Atlantis is trying to takeover Sub Diego." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sea_queen 2010-08-29 06:52 am UTC (link)
	"That is an excellent idea. Atlantis has too much on its plate to consider taking over Sub Diego." She relaxed and considered their joined hands. "My task is to make Atlantis strong, not increase its borders. This will help us take a place in the world again." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

mrcrankypants
2010-08-29 07:05 am UTC (link)

"You will," he said. "You've always been strong and Atlantis needs a strong leader."

His thumb continued to move lightly over her soft skin. Mera had always had soft skin and Arthur could clearly remember what it felt like under his hands.

"How are things with Cerdia?" he asked. The war with the island nation had been some time ago and there had been some resentment about Atlantis annexing the small island nation.

	mrcrankypants 2010-09-07 08:46 pm UTC (link)
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