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mrcrankypants ([info]mrcrankypants) wrote in [info]dc_heroes,
@ 2010-11-11 06:04:00


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Entry tags:aquaman, mera

A Lunch Date With a Redhead
Arthur had been looking forward to this since they had made plans the last time they had lunch. Thankfully he had been keeping busy and hadn't had much time to count the days until he saw Mera again. Things with his wife, ex-wife, were hopeful. Arthur wanted nothing more than to be with her again and he didn't even care if it were in Atlantis or not. She was what mattered, nothing else.

He sat in the small bistro in Metropolis sipping a beer. There was still ten minutes to go until the scheduled meeting time and he didn't mind waiting. Having a cold beer was a good way to pass the time, though he had to stop looking at the clock every few seconds. Time was not going to go any faster.

The League had reformed. Arthur didn't think it would considering the events leading to its disbanding, but he was happy they were back together. Even if Batman had already left. There would always be someone else to fill the spot.

Sub Diego was coming along nicely and didn't require all of his attention these days. Things were shaping up and life was settling down in the underwater city.

Arthur was a man at ease at the moment.



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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-11 09:04 pm UTC (link)
She smiled at the ticklish feeling of his lips. His playful moods were few and far between, as was his smile. She missed them.

"Your Majesty," she said in return. "I hope I haven't kept you waiting."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-11 09:26 pm UTC (link)
"Of course not," he said as he let go of her hand and pulled out a chair for her. Arthur could be a gentleman when he wanted to be. "You look beautiful."

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-11 10:21 pm UTC (link)
Mera accepted his help with the chair and waited for him to sit down across from her.

"Thank you. How have you been?"

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-11 10:30 pm UTC (link)
"Better now," he said with a smile as he sat down. "I'm good. The League reformed and things in Sub Diego are progressing. The assistance from Atlantis is greatly appreciated."

He reached over across the table and took her hand. "How are you, Beautiful?"

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-11 11:44 pm UTC (link)
"It's been busy, but things are progressing well in Atlantis." His hand was warm and felt good. Safe. "I'm glad we've been able to help Sub Diego." She lowered her eyes to their hands. "When did the League reform?"

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-12 04:18 am UTC (link)
"That's good to hear," Arthur said. Even though he wasn't king, he still worried about the undersea kingdom. Atlantis and her citizens were always a top priority for him and they were in good hands with Mera.

"Few weeks ago," he said. "We had some Appelaxians try to invade. We figured it would be better if the League was reformed to deal with things like that."

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-12 04:46 am UTC (link)
Mera nodded. She could see that Arthur was not unhappy at the League coming together again. He had good friends in the League, and she wanted him to have his support network. "The world needed the League all along."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-12 05:05 am UTC (link)
"I don't disagree," he said. "But with all that happened with Hal, it's not a surprise that people didn't trust each other. Guess we just needed some time to get past it."

The waiter came and took their order. Arthur went with steak as he always did when on the surface.

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-12 05:10 am UTC (link)
Mera ordered a chicken salad and a sparkling water.

"Time does allow people to see things with a different perspective," she said carefully.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-12 05:20 am UTC (link)
He nodded in agreement. "It does." A pause. "Has it given you any new perspectives on things?" he asked cautiously.

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-12 05:35 am UTC (link)
"It has," she said, still in a careful tone of voice. "I love you, Arthur. Nothing will ever change that."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-12 05:42 am UTC (link)
He could hear the unspoken but. He forced a smile and brought her hand up to kiss her knuckles. "I love you, Mera. I always will."

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-12 05:44 am UTC (link)
"I think...believe that with time, we'll be together again." Mera smiled. "Our lunches are a good start, don't you think?"

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-12 05:58 am UTC (link)
"I do," he agreed. "I know we'll be together again. I can't live without you. I don't want to."

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-12 06:03 am UTC (link)
"Time, Arthur." She squeezed his hand. "You must take better care of yourself, my love. You look so tired. I want to take you home and put you to bed."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-12 06:26 am UTC (link)
He smiled. "I am in total agreement. You should do just that."

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-12 06:34 am UTC (link)
She laughed softly. "What would you say if I made arrangements to stay overnight here in Metropolis?"

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-12 06:40 am UTC (link)
"I would say I love you even more than I already do," he said. "I would like that. A lot."

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-12 06:47 am UTC (link)
"I thought perhaps we might spend the afternoon together, but I'll understand if you cannot." Her voice held no recrimination if he indeed had business to attend to. She took the chance to arrange for a hotel suite when she arrived in hopes she would have Arthur to herself for a time.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-12 06:53 am UTC (link)
"I am yours for as long as you want me," he said with a smile. "A few hours. A day. A month. A lifetime."

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-12 07:17 am UTC (link)
"I'm not a greedy queen," she said teasingly. "I'll settle for a day now as long as it's understood I want a lifetime."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-12 07:27 am UTC (link)
"Whatever your heart desires, my love." Arthur reluctantly released her hand when their food was delivered to the table.

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-12 05:17 pm UTC (link)
Mera missed the warmth of his hand immediately.

Instead, she concentrated on her lunch. "How are things in Sub Diego?" she asked, mostly to hear him talk.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-12 11:15 pm UTC (link)
"Good," he responded. "Everyone now has a place to stay, we're holding elections for mayor and we're working on creating a police force."

Arthur took a sip of his beer.

"It's slow going, but it's expected."

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-13 07:02 pm UTC (link)
"Have they tried to put you on the ballot for mayor?" she asked.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-13 09:38 pm UTC (link)
"Yes," he answered as he methodically cut up his steak. "I refused of course, though I suspect there will be write ins."

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-13 09:54 pm UTC (link)
"I suspect you're right. You do have a lot of valuable experience."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-13 11:05 pm UTC (link)
"I do, but I don't have the time to give Sub Diego the attention it deserves. Not with the League starting up again." One day he would have Atlantis to rule again.

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-13 11:31 pm UTC (link)
"When you rule again, it will be Atlantis. I will hand the kingdom to you when both you and Atlantis are ready." She was a queen born and bred; she would what was best for his people.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-14 12:38 am UTC (link)
"How are things in Atlantis?" he asked. "The council giving you any problems?"

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-14 07:22 am UTC (link)
"They try, but we manage to come to resolution when necessary. They also want what's best, but they have their own ideas of how to get it." She sipped her water. "You would think they could learn from their past dealings with the crown."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-14 02:58 pm UTC (link)
"Their bickering and arguing will never change or stop," Arthur said. "The council's true purpose is to give the throne headaches."

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-15 05:02 am UTC (link)
"I tend to agree. When they get too loud, I remind them that they already knew I was not a delicate flower when they requested I assist Atlantis in healing its wounds." It was the kindest way to phrase what had actually happened. "It does give me some weight."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-15 05:10 am UTC (link)
Arthur nodded. "Sometimes they do need to be reminded that the throne isn't easily pushed around or manipulated."

"Everything else is okay? Cerdia okay?"

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-15 05:29 am UTC (link)
"Cerdia is coming along. Their people are among the loudest voices, but we are doing our best to work together. It is slow, but it will happen. I will not allow a failure to prevent your kingdom from healing itself."

She reached over to place her hand on his. "I know it will do no good to tell you not to worry, but please don't worry too much. If I have a need, I will send you a message."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-15 05:47 am UTC (link)
"I worry, I'm always going to worry," he said as turned his hand to hold hers, "but I know Atlantis is in good hands with you as her queen."

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[info]sea_queen
2010-11-15 05:55 am UTC (link)
"Thank you for your faith, Arthur. It means so much."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-11-15 06:04 am UTC (link)
He squeezed her hand. "I've always had faith in you and I always will." He smiled. "Let's finish lunch and then we can see about spending the afternoon and evening together."

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