First_Son (first_son) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2011-06-02 23:32:00

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Learning to fly all over again
He's been pondering this for a while. Quite a while, really... but first Svalin... and then, just Jon being Jon has had him hesitant, and second guessing himself. He's still not intending anything serious anywhere... but socializing has been good. He can't deny it. Goosing Maria, much as he's sure he's going to be embarrassed later, also has him in a little less serious mood than usual.

Still, cute as she is, she also moves a little fast for him, especially after recent events.

He calls Alina's number, after looking it up in team records.

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first_son
2011-06-03 06:24 am UTC (link)

Jon gets to the burger place early. He's a regular, and well enough known - but he hasn't dated much, and he wants to make sure they get a decent table. The place isn't fast food by any stretch - its in a reasonably nice part of town, has a decent view of one of the city parks with award winning flowerbeds, and serves a selection of burgers with a rather extensive list of possible toppings, plus a few other things - but most people come for the burgers.

Its just cozy enough that he's easy to find from the door - and the staff knows he's expecting company.

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collateralmagic
2011-06-03 06:54 am UTC (link)

The teleporter drops Alina off in an out-of-sight spot, and the burger place isn't too hard to find from there. She's not dressed to the nines, but she's at least dressed to the sixes in a red v-neck and dark jeans that makes her legs look fantastic.

Of course, this is a guy who regularly sees her in fishnets and booty-shorts; if he hasn't already noticed her legs, there's really no helping him.

She runs her fingers through her hair one more time to tousle it, straightens her shoulders, and heads for the restaurant. Fortunately, Jon's easy to find too.

"Hey stranger."

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	first_son 2011-06-09 02:50 am UTC (link)
	Oh, he's noticed her legs... which surprised him a little. He usually doesn't pay that much attention with most girls he knows... which may be just the point. He definitely takes in the whole effort put into her appearance with a once-over, before meeting her gaze when talking. "Hey yourself." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	collateralmagic 2011-06-09 03:41 am UTC (link)
	Full points so far, Mr. Kent. Alina grins and slides into the booth across from him, tucking her purse between her and the wall. "This seems like a nice place," she says. "I see why it's your usual." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-06-09 04:48 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah, best place in Metropolis, as far as I'm concerned." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	collateralmagic 2011-06-09 05:37 am UTC (link)
	"Somehow, you being a burger fan isn't all that shocking," Alina drawls, propping her wrist against the edge of the table. Okay, this is pretty normal so far. She can handle it, no problem. "So outside of our usual conversation topics, what's new with you?" Besides unexpected phone calls. Or including, whichever works for him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-06-09 05:40 am UTC (link)
	"Things have been... interesting. A couple sets of extra-dimensional visitors... massive zombie attack that included my dad... didn't stick, obviously... a change or two in the league's line up... yeah, eventful. You been keeping yourself busy?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

collateralmagic
2011-06-09 05:58 am UTC (link)

"That was kind of what I meant by our usual conversation topics, considering that I was around for most of that," Alina teases. Well, clearly he's not worried about anyone listening in on their conversation, that's a relief.

She shrugs. "Yeah, pretty busy. People in my neck of the woods are coming to terms with the fact that the local Beetle is retired from the public side of the business. I also wound up fighting rabbits in Abraham Lincoln costumes and I wasn't even dreaming at the time."

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	first_son 2011-06-09 06:01 am UTC (link)
	He nods. "I know, I'm boring that way. Since getting back from the space tour, work has pretty much been life." he admits, keeping track of people around with super hearing, but comfortable enough here, otherwise, to talk work. "Rabbits in Lincoln costumes, really? Ok, that's weird, even for us." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	collateralmagic 2011-06-09 06:10 am UTC (link)
	"See, you say 'boring' and then you say things like 'space tour'." Alina laughs. "I think your dictionary is different than mine. And yeah, rabbits in Lincoln costumes. With exploding eggs. Weird, but I've kind of come to terms with tripping over the weird stuff." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-06-09 06:12 am UTC (link)
	"With your powers, I shouldn't be too surprised. As for space... well, it was one of those... voyage of self-discovery things, I guess. A lot of time just out in the middle of nowhere, but also visiting some of the hotspots out there, over a year and a half. Nice to be home though. Lots to get used to." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

collateralmagic
2011-06-09 06:35 am UTC (link)

"Yeah, I get parts one and two of the so-called 'ancient Chinese curse' without even trying." Alina says, resting her chin on her hand. "Part three hasn't hit me yet, but there's still time."

Space-tour. For a year and a half. Man, her family got edgy if she was away for much more than a week. "That sounds really cool. What did you tell the kids at school when they'd asked where you'd been?"

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first_son
2011-06-09 06:39 am UTC (link)

"That I was away on a cultural exchange program. It just made things easier being as close to accurate as possible. I did check in with allies and all, just wanted to see the remains of Krypton for myself. It was... interesting. Not sure if I found what I was looking for or not, but it was a good experience. So, how's the magical studies proceeding, anyway? I know it will always be a little interesting in results... but just the study is probably pretty cool in its own right."

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collateralmagic
2011-06-09 07:01 am UTC (link)

"Even if you didn't find what you were looking for, the experience definitely sounds worth it."

Alina laughs again, shaking her hair out of her face. "They're proceeding. Probably at the same pace they always were, but it's seemed slower since the thing with the Greek Titans. I got to taste what real control felt like, and then I had to go back to being nature's random effect generator. Totally annoying."

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	first_son 2011-06-09 07:03 am UTC (link)
	"But gives you some sense of a long term goal, anyhow. Anyway... we should probably start with getting food. What sounds good?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	collateralmagic 2011-06-10 04:43 am UTC (link)
	"Ah ha, so that's what the nicer version of 'life's tough, get a helmet' sounds like," Alina says, winking at him as she flicks open her menu. "I'm open to new experiences. Do you have any recommendations?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-06-10 04:51 am UTC (link)
	He laughs. "Actually, I meant it as I said it, good to have goals.. but glad I can entertain you." he replies with a wink of his own. "I usually go with the bacon cheeseburger and fries... but just about everything is good. If you're really feeling adventurous, they have the build your own burger options... 36 different possible toppings." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	collateralmagic 2011-06-16 11:34 pm UTC (link)
	Alina laughs too. "That puts you on the short list of people who are mildly sympathetic to my whining then. Good to know. "Ooh, build-a-burger! I'll have to try that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-06-17 12:52 am UTC (link)
	"Whine away, I'm a good listener. And... yeah, hard to go wrong here. Everything's good." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	collateralmagic 2011-06-20 07:01 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm in too good of a mood to whine right now, but I'll keep that in mind for later," Alina says. "Do you usually get onions on your cheeseburger?" Onion-breath: one of the potential dangers of burger-joint dates. It's okay if both parties have it, but just one and things get awkward. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-06-20 08:50 pm UTC (link)
	"Sounds good... I'm in a pretty good mood too, go figure. And... sometimes, if you want onions, I'll get them too." Yeah, he's sympathetic to that. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

collateralmagic
2011-06-24 05:16 am UTC (link)

"Both of us in good moods," she drawls. "Will the wonders never cease?"

Accommodating sort of guy, Jon. Alina ignores the suspicious little voice in the back of her head -- he's being nice because he's a nice guy, not because he's got an ulterior motive. It's entirely possible that Jon's never had an ulterior motive in his life.

"I am in the mood for onions, if that's not going to be a deal-breaker," she says.

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	first_son 2011-06-24 05:21 am UTC (link)
	"Honestly, when it comes to burgers, I' fine with just about anything on the menu. If I can eat Tameranean cuisine, onions on burgers are all good... so go for it, whatever you like." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	collateralmagic 2011-06-27 05:46 pm UTC (link)
	"If I ask about Tameranean cuisine before the food gets here, am I going to regret it?" Alina asks, raising her eyebrows at Jon before glancing back down at her menu. Now that the onion question had been solved, the rest of burger-building would be easy enough. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2011-06-27 06:02 pm UTC (link)
	"I just figure it helps me appreciate burgers even more. Their signature dish is probably Glorkk... its sort of like sushi ice cream." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)