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

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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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	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. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mrcrankypants 2010-08-22 02:35 am UTC (link)
	"Diana, I'm used to seeing people in swimsuits, remember?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_diana 2010-08-22 02:39 am UTC (link)
	"Whilst wearing hooker boots?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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...." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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