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lantern_kid ([info]lantern_kid) wrote in [info]dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-03-16 10:16:00


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Entry tags:inactive - avalon, inactive - henry jordan, inactive - josh casey, jon kent, npc - jai west

Death and Life, or, Henry's Healing Harem
Of course Black Hand would attack Coast City with his latest scheme for world-devastation when Dad and Carol were both out of the galaxy. Thankfully, he did have some backup -- his new Blue Lantern partner was pretty much the only thing keeping Henry alive right now.

Henry hopes that the Guardians can do something to help his arm. Black Hand managed to touch him, and his left arm feels like it's shriveling away, held in check only by his green charge. But it's not time to worry about saving his arm right now. He needs to take Black Hand down, and fast, before he kills any more people.

"Hey, Hand?" Henry snarls. Ava's been keeping him on the ropes for a bit while Henry catches his breath. Black Hand looks up at the Green Lantern. Henry's mind races to think up a pithy line he can deliver.

"Fuck off."

Oh, well. He'll be more pithy next time. He unleashes the full power of his green ring at Black Hand, knocking the zombie flat on his back. "Wrap him up, Ava," he tells his partner. "We need to get him to the Sciencells."

Henry wavers a moment... then collapses, the ring fighting to keep the infection from spreading up his arm. But something must be done, and quickly...



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[info]lantern_kid
2010-03-22 03:41 am UTC (link)
Henry chuckles at the comment, pouring the batter into the waffle iron. "Warriors isn't a hook-up establishment." At least... not since I've set up Petra with Din. "It's a place to hang out with other heroes and civvies together. You could meet some friends! A date isn't out of the question, if you were looking for one, but... you could just get friends to visit with other than me."

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[info]bluelantern
2010-03-22 03:42 am UTC (link)
"That's good. Because I'm afraid I'd just make a mess of everything." Replies Avalon with a shy smile at Henry. He sighs then, and shrugs some as he says "I suppose a visit wouldn't be bad. I'm just... not sure. About any of that. You humans have far too many rules of engagement, and I just don't want to hurt anyone, but friends would be nice." He flushes a bit and the confesses "You are a great friend but I do feel a bit lonely.. when you go to school I don't have much to do with myself."

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[info]lantern_kid
2010-03-22 03:42 am UTC (link)
"Then let's arrange for you to get a human identity and go to school," Henry suggests. "You'd meet some people, you'd learn more about Earth... really, a win-win."

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[info]bluelantern
2010-03-22 03:43 am UTC (link)
Avalon looks dubious, but slowly nods his head in agreement. "Okay...." he then says softly, before he flashes Henry a smile. "That might be fun. I've not had any schooling for a good ten years.. might be a bit of a refreshing thing to go back."

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[info]lantern_kid
2010-03-22 03:46 am UTC (link)
Henry smiles, getting the bacon from the fridge. "It's not always fun... but it's an important part of human society, and if you're going to live here, it'd be helpful. And like I said... you could meet more people."

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[info]bluelantern
2010-03-22 04:00 am UTC (link)
Quite unsure what was drawing him to say anything at all, Avalon draws in a deep breath, his eyes moving to meet Henry's and make contact as he says in a bare tone, "I've felt so alone, though it's not for lack of your effort. It's just.." he drags in a deep breath and blows it out before he says "I don't know. I'm not used to.. to being just a face in the crowd. None of the customs here are similar; things that I do at home to show respect go unseen. It's stressful in the oddest of ways."

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[info]lantern_kid
2010-03-22 04:01 am UTC (link)
Henry's curious. "You know I'm here for you, right, Blue?" He begins cracking eggs into a bowl.

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[info]bluelantern
2010-03-22 04:09 am UTC (link)
"You have your school and your family and all of that.. But I'm here alone and your life doesn't revolve around me. You have your school and all of that and.. all I do is sit here or fly at night. It's really frustrating for me. I don't want to be a dead weight and.. that's what I'm being." he says.

Avalon is careful to not say Josh's name, or even bring that up again, but he knows that Henry will be preoccupied for quite a while with Josh. It's not a thought that angers him or even really hurts him.. it just intensifies Avalon's isolation. Things have been an adjustment for the ex-military general, civil revolution leading teenager who had to grow up far too fast.

Things like going to the mall, hanging out with friends? Henry introduced him to that. It was hard to not feel things yawning up long and wide around yourself when you sit alone more and more.

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[info]lantern_kid
2010-03-22 04:18 am UTC (link)
Henry lets go of the bowl, allowing his ring to create a hand holding the bowl and a whisk that begins scrambling the eggs on its own.

He moves to Avalon's side and grasps his friend's shoulder.

"You've only just come to Earth. There's going to be come culture shock. And it can only help to meet more people. If you come with me to Warriors, you can meet some more people. I mean... it's right that my life doesn't revolve around you, and your life shouldn't revolve around me. But we are partners." He smiles at his friend. "And no matter what, you should know you can always count on me for anything."

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[info]bluelantern
2010-03-22 04:24 am UTC (link)
Good gracious, those words make Avalon's chest tight. He draws in a slow breath, and then gives Henry one of his sheepish smiles as his eyes turn away and he nods his head. Henry wasn't really getting it, but that was okay. Avalon wasn't going to press the subject.

"Yea.. Warriors.. And school." he then says softly.

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[info]lantern_kid
2010-03-22 04:25 am UTC (link)
"It sounds like a plan, man," he grins. He pats his friend on the shoulder, then goes back to the cooking.

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