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mrcrankypants ([info]mrcrankypants) wrote in [info]dc_heroes,
@ 2010-07-25 00:31:00


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Entry tags:aquaman, wonder woman

Lunch Date
Lorena was always bugging him to get out more. What she didn't know was that Arthur did get out. Occasionally he would meet an old friend for lunch and catch up on things. Today he was meeting Diana for lunch. Once a month he did this. Last month it had been Ollie. There was a lot of food and a lot of drinking. Arthur had a hangover for days after that.

Arthur arrived at the restaurant ten minutes early and was shown to a table.



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[info]princess_diana
2010-07-25 10:50 pm UTC (link)
Diana, true to type, showed up exactly on time. To be honest, she half-expected a bit of brooding on Arthur's part and was a bit surprised to see him waiting almost patiently without much trace of brood on his face.

"Hello, Arthur."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-07-25 10:52 pm UTC (link)
Arthur stood when Diana arrived and greeted her with a small smile and a kiss to her cheek. "Diana. You look lovely as always."

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[info]princess_diana
2010-07-26 02:17 am UTC (link)
"A smile and a compliment! And here I'd heard you've been doing some legendary brooding, Arthur." She grinned at him and kissed his cheek. "I'm glad to see you. How have you been?"

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-07-26 02:21 am UTC (link)
Arthur harrumphed. "Despite popular thought, I don't brood." Pause. "All of the time." He moved to stand behind her chair and push it in for her when she was ready to sit. "I'm glad to see you too. Keeping busy. There's a lot to do in Sub Diego. And yourself? How have you been?"

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[info]princess_diana
2010-07-26 09:53 pm UTC (link)
"I've been busy, but that's usually how it is. I actually helped Batman a bit, which was an entertaining change of pace. Now that we all seem to have our own interests it's easy to see how separate everything has become.

"How are you, since you're not endlessly brooding?"

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-07-26 10:04 pm UTC (link)
Arthur nodded in agreement. "Has there been any talk about reforming the League?" he asked.

"I'm good. Lorena rides my ass and we're working hard at rebuilding Sub Diego." He does not mention Mera or Atlantis for obvious reasons.

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[info]princess_diana
2010-07-27 08:35 pm UTC (link)
"None that I have heard of. It would seem we are all still intent on going our own ways. I suppose there is merit to that, though between you and I it felt good to be able to do something for the Bat." She smiled. "How is the construction going? I see Lorena hasn't made you insane yet."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-07-27 09:05 pm UTC (link)
"I will confess that I do miss it on occasion," he said. "Lorena's keeping me from going insane." Arthur shrugged. "It's all politics, which slows everything down. I try to help as much as I can, but some seem to think I'm trying to take over. Surface dwellers don't know how to build underwater and if I ask Atlantis for help, it could be seen as Atlantis trying to annex Sub Diego. It's a pain in the ass."

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[info]princess_diana
2010-07-28 09:07 pm UTC (link)
"Political red tape is always a hindrance to progress or even a recreation of the norm. At some point sacrifices have to be made in order for the job to be done. Is there anything that I can do to perhaps help you find a middle space between the idea of takeover and annexation?"

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-07-29 03:26 am UTC (link)
"I don't know, Diana. I'm out of options and I don't have any ideas. Unless you know of a way I could get help from Atlantis and have it funneled through another source so the idiots in Washington won't think Atlantis is trying to take over."

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[info]princess_diana
2010-07-29 03:28 am UTC (link)
"You forget that I could probably be the source it gets funneled through."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-07-29 03:36 am UTC (link)
"I would be indebted to you if you would do this. The citizens of Sub Diego would appreciate it greatly," he told her.

The waiter arrived and took their order. Arthur ordered steak and potatoes and a beer to go with it.

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[info]princess_diana
2010-07-31 07:25 pm UTC (link)
"It would be no problem. Consider it done. I'll have someone contact you for a list of specifics and we can go from there."

Diana ordered the chicken special. She opted to skip alcohol.

"Are you really doing alright, Arthur?"

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-07-31 07:46 pm UTC (link)
"Thank you, Diana."

Arthur arched a brow. "How many times and ways are you going to ask me if I'm okay? I /am/ okay, Diana. I would like to be back in Atlantis and with Mera, but I can't. Instead I'm focusing on Sub Diego and her citizens. Despite what Lorena says, I get out and I see old friends. Last month I saw Ollie. The month before that I saw Wally."

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[info]princess_diana
2010-07-31 07:49 pm UTC (link)
"And when will you learn that it is the job of friends to worry when one of their own has undergone some specific and unique challenges as of late...particularly one who is prone to champion-level brooding. Accept the concern, Arthur. It's indicative of care."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-07-31 07:56 pm UTC (link)
"Come on, Diana. You know I'm an amateur when it comes to brooding. Bruce is the expert," Arthur grumbled.

"I know you care, Diana. I appreciate it." Time for a topic change. "Have you seen anyone else recently outside of Bruce?"

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[info]princess_diana
2010-08-02 02:39 am UTC (link)
"Bruce doesn't brood; he glares at reality with strict disapproval. Something along the lines of a perverse headmaster of sorts." She grinned.

"Actually I haven't, not really. Which is unfortunate."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-08-02 03:06 am UTC (link)
Arthur blinked and then laughed a little. "You are right. He does do that."

Arthur nodded. "If it were for these lunches once a month, I wouldn't see anyone else either. We shouldn't have fallen so out of touch with each other."

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[info]princess_diana
2010-08-04 01:48 am UTC (link)
"I wonder if there is truly any way to repair things now." Diana's voice was sad even as she said it, tones of grief shading the words.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-08-08 07:26 am UTC (link)
"There is always a way, Diana. Just wait until the next world threatening situation. The League will come back together and we'll be back in our old ways and habits."

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[info]princess_diana
2010-08-09 01:26 pm UTC (link)
"You say that almost like you're hoping something crazy will happen," she teased. "Lorena pestering you that much?"

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-08-09 09:55 pm UTC (link)
Arthur chuckled. "Maybe. She's always on my case about something. Being out there and beating bad guys up doesn't seem that bad of an idea."

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[info]princess_diana
2010-08-15 04:46 pm UTC (link)
"Sounds like you need a gym down in Sub Diego to workout. But I do know what you mean. It has just been too calm and too quiet. I haven't gotten to lasso anyone in ages."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-08-15 05:27 pm UTC (link)
"I get plenty of workout without a gym," he said. "There's a lot to do to keep me in shape."

Arthur nodded. "It has been, but I'm sure you'll get a chance to do that soon. Things never stay quiet. Which...is why you should enjoy the quit while you can."

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[info]princess_diana
2010-08-16 03:53 pm UTC (link)
"Ah but Arthur, I enjoy using the lasso. I'd use it on you, except I think it'd make you cranky. Crankier." She grins.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-08-16 06:14 pm UTC (link)
Arthur laughed. "I'd let you use it on me, but I am a married man." At the mention of being married, Arthur visibly slumped. "Was married, I guess." His relationship with Mera was complicated.

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[info]princess_diana
2010-08-21 03:10 pm UTC (link)
Diana shook her head.

"Maybe I should tie you and Mera together."

She hadn't precisely thought of the lasso being used for carnal pursuits until Arthur mentioned it. Now her mind drifted a bit, considering it though not on present company.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-08-21 11:39 pm UTC (link)
"Diana, I didn't realize that you had a kinky side," Arthur said. He grinned. "I like seeing this side of you."

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[info]princess_diana
2010-08-22 02:07 am UTC (link)
"How did you possibly miss that I have a kinky side? Arthur, I fight crime in a glorified swimsuit and go-go boots whilst carrying a lasso." She grinned.

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-08-22 02:35 am UTC (link)
"Diana, I'm used to seeing people in swimsuits, remember?"

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[info]princess_diana
2010-08-22 02:39 am UTC (link)
"Whilst wearing hooker boots?"

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-08-22 02:47 am UTC (link)
"Okay, you got me there," he said. This lunch with an old friend and some laughter was just what he needed.

"Thank you," he said. "For meeting me for lunch today."

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[info]princess_diana
2010-08-22 02:52 am UTC (link)
"Win! I'll note this on the score card. It was my pleasure, Arthur. It really was."

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[info]mrcrankypants
2010-08-28 04:41 pm UTC (link)
Arthur smiled. "It was a nice time," he said. "Keep in touch and if you ever need help with anything...."

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