Maria Helena Grayson (crossbow_bat) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2011-05-27 21:20:00

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(Not Quite) Hell on Wheels (open)
Huntress opened the throttle on her bike and increased her speed. The men on bikes ahead of her had been pulling away, but she wasn't going to let them get away. They were part of a gang who were pushing drugs to middle-school kids and Maria wasn't about to let them go anywhere but to the land of pain and jail. Preferably in that order.

She had been following them for a few days to learn their supply and distribution routes so she could bring down the whole gang and not just two little fishes. Tonight they were heading toward Metropolis to meet up with a fellow member who dealt in Metropolis. She gunned the throttle and closed the gap between them.

Huntress pulled up along side of one and grabbed her crossbow. She aimed and fire, the small arrow going into the front tire of the bike. The front tire deflated and the bike flipped, the back going up over the front. The man on it went flying off and hit the ground hard. He wasn't going anywhere anytime soon.

Huntress kept after the guy on the other bike and pulled up along side of him. She took aim, but he swerved toward her and she had to swerve to avoid him hitting her. She straightened out and half stood up, putting her weight on her hands. She put her right knee on the seat and kicked out with her left foot at the man on the other bike.

He wobbled a bit before losing control. His bike started to skid and the rear wheel hit hers. Not good. So not good. Her bike started to skid and there was only one thing left to do. Huntress jumped from the skidding bike and went flying through the air. She tried to adjust her position to make a somewhat reasonable landing, but she had been driving too fast for that. She hit the ground hard and with some bone breakage.

"Ow. Double ow." There wasn't a part of her body that didn't hurt and she was going to lie here and enjoy the nice hard ground for a bit.

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	first_son 2011-05-28 02:10 am UTC (link)
	He turns back around when given the ok to do so. "Yes, but we can offer you more privacy and a change of clothes. Probably more comfortable too. Consider it a perk for all the risks." He shrugs at the latter comment. "Raised well, I guess." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-05-28 02:19 am UTC (link)
	"Kicking ass is the perk of the job, but you're right and I will accept your offer." She glanced down at her arm for a moment and looked away when she realized the doc was just about to set it. The not fun part. "It's cute. It's refreshing considering the company I usually keep." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-05-28 02:22 am UTC (link)
	"An extra perk, then. Its not all fun and games. I'll make sure arrangements are made." he moves, at the doctor's instruction, to help stabilize her while the arm is set. "Thanks... I think." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-05-28 02:27 am UTC (link)
	"It was a compliment," she said. "The company I usually keep these days are like those idiots I chased here from Gotham. Because you know drug dealers, pimps, mobsters, and thugs offer a girl the best time and we have such interesting conversations during ass kickings." She chuckled and then stopped because of the pain in her ribs. "Ow. Shouldn't have done that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-05-28 02:33 am UTC (link)
	"Charming. I haven't passed my witty banter classes yet, I usually don't even let them get to the end of their monologues." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-05-28 02:41 am UTC (link)
	"I can tutor you if you need it. I got A plus plus plus in that class. Uncle Bruce said it's genetic in my case. Which he's probably right." She looked down at her arm. The doc was already putting a cast on her arm. She looked at Jon. "You can be the first to sign it." Not that it would stay on that long. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-05-28 02:45 am UTC (link)
	"I'm sure you could. I think I could handle that... and not the strangest way I've been asked for my autograph. I'll sign it when we reach the HQ. Give the plaster time to dry." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-05-28 02:54 am UTC (link)
	"Well usually I like to have cute guys kiss my boo-boos to make them better, but I'm thinking you may be a little too shy for that so I'll settle for the John Hancock." She gave him a wink and removed her mask. "Would it be possible to stop on the way and grab some takeout? I haven't eaten since lunchtime." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-05-28 02:59 am UTC (link)
	He smirks at the comment. "I suspect you might claim a few more boo-boos if I took you up on that." he retorts with a small grin. "We're using the teleporters, going direct. I'll run out and grab food while you get settled in and make a room delivery. What sounds good?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-05-28 03:08 am UTC (link)
	Oh he was setting himself up so well with that one, but she bit her tongue and resisted the urge for a usual comeback. She reminded herself to be a good girl. "You know me so well and this is only our second meeting. I really need to work on that whole being mysterious thing." "Anything that's nearby and easy. A burger is fine." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

first_son
2011-05-28 03:14 am UTC (link)

He's aware she probably has comebacks for some of these. For the moment though, he's letting himself relax a little - its easier than taking it easy and thinking. Besides, she is kind of cute - even if not his type. Really.

"Mysterious is overrated, I kind of like this side of you. I also know a great burger place, they have just about everything. What do you like on yours?"

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	crossbow_bat 2011-05-28 03:29 am UTC (link)
	Maria smiled and maybe blushed a little bit. "Thank you, doctor," she said as the cast was finished. "Double bacon, cheese, tomato, onion, pickles, hot sauce and barbecue sauce with a large fry. Please." She smiled again. "I guess I wasn't cutout to be a supermodel." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-05-28 03:35 am UTC (link)
	He helps her up, thanks the doctor, and heads outside after calling for a teleport for two. "Got it. And... well, a modeling agent might object to the bruises, anyway. Ok, most people are fine after teleporting, but a few people get a little dizzy or nauseous, feel free to hold on for balance, in case, til we know." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-05-28 03:50 am UTC (link)
	"Well that and I like to eat more than lettuce," she said. "There's watching your girlish figure and then there's just down right starving yourself." She smiled. "I'll take any excuse to hold on to you," she said and wrapped her good arm around his waist. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-05-28 03:57 am UTC (link)
	He rolls his eyes, but is obviously amused. The teleporting takes only a moment. "Ok, visitors' quarters are over there, they should have all the basics. I can get you anything else you need when I get back if you want to have a look around and settle in?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2011-05-28 04:04 am UTC (link)
	"That's something," she said. Her head felt like she just had a beer or two. "A change of clothes if you can swing it." She smiled. "Unless of course the YJLA is a bunch of nudists and if that's case where do I sign up?" "I'm a big girl and I'll be fine until you get back. Any place I should not poke around in?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

first_son
2011-05-28 04:10 am UTC (link)

That gets a raised brow. "We can get you something. Normally people stick to the work uniforms, but hey, if nudism is your thing, its your room." he replies, with a smirk, deciding she's kidding... probably.

"Everywhere that's off limits is locked. The guest quarters area and the lounge by it are fair game. I'll bring food back to that room over there." he points out. "Fifteen minutes, maybe twenty."

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	crossbow_bat 2011-05-28 12:25 pm UTC (link)
	Maria laughed for a brief moment. "Ow ow ow. No laughing with hurt ribs." "I feel all grimy in this uniform. Sweats will be fine. It's not like I'm going to be hitting the town." She gave him a peck on the cheek. "Thank you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-05-28 04:23 pm UTC (link)
	"Alright, I'll see what I can get for you, be back shortly." he replies, heading back to the teleporter platform to go grab food, calling in his order on his way out. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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