seasiren (seasiren) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2011-07-19 20:21:00

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Break the cutie (Zach, Michael)
All Ash knew was this is something she had never done before. She had never seen a show of any kind that hadn't been televised on the surface world. So the idea of going to one of Zach's shows was something that appealed to her after she had given it some thought.

She didn't want to go by herself either. So after working herself up into a near panic she had asked Michael to go with her. She had been quite pleased when he had agreed to go with her. She had been afraid that she would end up going alone. They found themselves seated towards the front of the place and she gave a sheepish smile.

".... We fought monsters in Ciaro. Then we talked. I-I guess he thought m-m-.... mages should stick together," Ash said as she settled into her chair and watched the stage. "But it was nice of him. I've never actually gone to anything."

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	masterofmatter 2011-08-06 03:06 am UTC (link)
	"Hey, don't worry about it. It's over now. And considering how shaken up you were you still managed to hold it together. Good job." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greatest_zatara 2011-08-06 03:12 am UTC (link)
	Zach nods his agreement, walking over to the bar to grab a basket of fries that had been placed on it. Dan's expectation was that anyone ordering food could damn well pick it up themselves. "So, what are you each up to lately? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	seasiren 2011-08-06 03:18 am UTC (link)
	"Helping out with Atlantis. We're no longer stuck on the surface," Ash said without missing a beat. "Well. To tell the truth I was convinced I was going to pass out. I'd rather fight monsters. Monsters I c-c-can handle." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-08-07 01:11 am UTC (link)
	"Not much for me. Since the fight on Atlantis things have been pretty quiet on the YJLA front. Even got time to pass with flying colors on my Engineering 102 class." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greatest_zatara 2011-08-07 03:21 pm UTC (link)
	Zach's ears prick up. "What's your focus? Mechanical or structural?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	seasiren 2011-08-07 08:52 pm UTC (link)
	The fact Zach had noticed that pleases Ash. She knows Michael is smart. She just wasn't really aware what he did besides studying, she hadn't figured out what he does just yet. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-08-08 12:39 am UTC (link)
	"Structural. With this passed, I can petition to bypass the next class and move on to Special Physics. After that, another couple of months and I'm done." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greatest_zatara 2011-08-08 01:06 am UTC (link)
	"Nicely arranged. I double-majored in structural and mechanical to get a foundation for building my sets. Scott Free made finishing my degree a condition of apprenticing under him for escape acts. The double-major was my own ambition, though." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	seasiren 2011-08-08 01:32 am UTC (link)
	She listened to them. Then gave a slight smile. "Engineering makes sense for a .... magician of your sort. Do you help design the stage performances? I didn't feel any magic so it has to be non-magical." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-08-08 01:59 am UTC (link)
	Michael takes a sip of his drink. "Being legit probably helps his shows, Ash." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greatest_zatara 2011-08-08 02:02 am UTC (link)
	Zach manages to restrict himself to a nod and slight snort of air, before smiling. "Yes. Even if I weren't bound by contract not to use 'real' magic in my act, I wouldn't. It would cheapen the mystery." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	seasiren 2011-08-08 02:04 am UTC (link)
	Ash doesn't see how. But she won't tell anyone how to do their job. "It still looks good, either way." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-08-08 02:11 am UTC (link)
	"It does. And you did both structural and mechanical, huh? I'm not required to take mechanical but I'm curious. Would you recommend me taking it? It's for architecture." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greatest_zatara 2011-08-08 02:13 am UTC (link)
	Zach considers that. "Mmm, I'd say take a course if it will fill another credit requirement, and make your judgment from there. A broader foundation is always helpful. What are you hoping to do with your degree?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	seasiren 2011-08-08 02:19 am UTC (link)
	Ash looks to see if any of the food is ready. This isn't exactly a conversation she she add much to as her life is just radically different from theirs. Al;l she can do is listen. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-08-08 02:22 am UTC (link)
	"Architecture with Emphasis on Building Restoration. it's kinda why i wasn't too keen on getting into the business. Bad fights tend to wreck buildings." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

greatest_zatara
2011-08-08 02:46 am UTC (link)

A clatter of plates heralds the readiness of their food. Zach goes to pick it up himself, floating the third plate, as he's out of hands. It lands in front of Ash, and he sets down his and Michael's food.

"Mostly true. I've seen a handful of cases where supervillain rampages caused the final bit of attention needed for an area though. Not something you can count on, but interesting." He cuts into his steak.

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	seasiren 2011-08-08 03:09 am UTC (link)
	"Some of the stuff I've seen happen is mostly just weird," Ash admits. Then tests her food with a curious look. The smile she gives shows that it's something she can safely eat. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-08-08 03:21 am UTC (link)
	"I'm sure that's the case with a lot of the heroes, Ash. Weird comes with the territory. I'd still guess you'd have weirder though, considering the magic" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greatest_zatara 2011-08-08 10:36 pm UTC (link)
	Zach bites into his steak and gives an approving nod to the chef. "Magic isn't always weirder. Just... different." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	seasiren 2011-08-09 12:49 am UTC (link)
	"Magic is just different. It's not weird." She chuckled out loud. "Now jello? That's weird." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-08-11 02:15 am UTC (link)
	Michael kind of snickers at that one. Jello is the weird thing to her? She's the dimensionally challenged magic user who recently fought zombies and jello is whats weird to. So Michael takes a bite of his burger. And instantly lights up. "Wow. 'is good." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greatest_zatara 2011-08-12 12:51 am UTC (link)
	"You should commiserate with Red Devil. He's convinced that Jell-O is part of a massive conspiracy. I just chalk it up to the week he spent hanging out with The Question." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	seasiren 2011-08-12 03:10 am UTC (link)
	"Well it's not evil. Just weird," Ash defended with the look of someone who took a big stand over not pouting at what seemed to be friendly teasing. She had started figuring out when people were being friendly. Sulking is boring anyways. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	masterofmatter 2011-08-12 03:14 am UTC (link)
	Michael is half through another bite. This is good. Not the best, but pretty close. But even then he sees Ash fighting the pout. "I ccn shee daht." Swallow. "Jello can be weird if you don't know what gelatin is." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)