Heather Collins (loveontherocks) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2012-03-25 19:20:00

Entry tags:

azurite, emerald, plot - "like it or not...", sapphire, topaz

You're Invited...
A few days later (after Heather had returned from Opal with Jess and Harry), mail arrived at the New Guardians headquarters (or their PO box, anyway). They'd left a couple ways to get a hold of them after the fire rescue, though none that would disrupt their privacy, at least, not yet.

It was an invitation to appear at a charity ball that was being hosted to raise money for the victims of the fire.

This got a team meeting. "So...." Heather asked. "Do we go?"

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	hope_on_wheels 2012-03-25 08:37 pm UTC (link)
	Lenny's parents..hadn't reacted well, but they were pretty much resigned to the facts. "I can't say I'm any crazier about this hero thing, but if were going to do it then it probably wouldn't hurt to show the public were approachable." (Reply to this)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-03-25 08:51 pm UTC (link)
	"I guess Lenny is right. We'll have to get suitable clothes, I guess?" She wrinkles her nose thoughtfully. None of her old dresses for parties looked good on her now. She'd call he Mama for ideas. "Besides. It's to help the people we saved. It's just helping them even more, right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2012-03-25 09:09 pm UTC (link)
	"Suitable clothes will not be a problem. Nobody's under any obligation to come, but I'm definitely going, and I'll help anyone else out with outfits." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	loveontherocks 2012-03-25 09:55 pm UTC (link)
	Heather tapped her chin thoughtfully. "No worse than the art gallery, I guess. I'm in." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fears_itself 2012-03-25 10:23 pm UTC (link)
	"Clothing not issue," Andy says as the clothing on her went from leotard and turtleneck to a simple black dress. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hope_on_wheels 2012-03-25 11:37 pm UTC (link)
	"I..that's a neat trick, Andy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-03-25 11:44 pm UTC (link)
	Harry squirms in his seat. He really doesn't want to go to this, both because of the attention and the secret ID issue. But if everyone else was going, he couldn't say no. He'd ask Cindy about the secret ID problem later. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-03-26 12:00 am UTC (link)
	"Lookin' sharp, And," Jess compliments with a soft smile. "Question: are they like, expecting us to go as 'heroes' or what?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

littleladylord
2012-03-28 12:50 am UTC (link)

"The invitations don't specify, and they're addressed to me 'And Co.' So I think we should just go as guests. You don't have to give your real names if you don't care to, but nice clothes would be better. But Heather, if you want to think up something more practical and artsy for actual emergency intervention, then feel free; you've clearly got the creative thing going."

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	godownswinging 2012-03-28 01:45 am UTC (link)
	'All' does sometimes include Saishu, anyway. The others are obviously involved in some kind of contentious conversation. She supposes she might as well know what's going on. "Is problem?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	loveontherocks 2012-03-28 01:48 am UTC (link)
	"I might try and see what I can come up with," Heather said. "I don't sketch as good as I sculpt, but worth a shot." She looked up when Saishu entered. "Oh," she said. "We were just talking about whether or not we should go to this party." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fears_itself 2012-03-28 02:19 am UTC (link)
	"Were invited somewhere. Charity place." This is said in Arabic, but it has the same halting, incomplete way of speaking that Andy speaks in normally, and even then it sounds off, as if the robot were running the translation through an online translator. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

littleladylord
2012-03-28 02:29 am UTC (link)

...Andy was speaking half-baked Arabic to Saishu.

The orange flickered hot in her eyes. Cindy spoke half-baked Arabic to Saishu. Saishu was Cindy's. Cindy could take care of her just fine. Especially since Andy was leaning more and more toward being a girl...

"Hey, you don't need to--" Cindy gritted her teeth and shook it off. "Sorry," she said, right through her teeth. "Had a little moment. Appreciate what you're trying for there, Andy."

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	godownswinging 2012-03-28 02:31 am UTC (link)
	Perhaps Saishu has some idea why Cindy is using that tone. Maybe its just she's so used to getting a translation. She understands Andy's words, and even if its half-baked, its kind of nice to hear something from closer to home - but she still turns to Cindy. "Charity event?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	loveontherocks 2012-03-29 01:15 am UTC (link)
	"It's... to raise money to help the people we saved from the fire," Heather tried to explain. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-03-29 01:19 am UTC (link)
	Still looking at his feet, Harry wonders if anyone's going to mention that not giving your real name is useless if they see your face. Why did they have to do this he wonders. The Ophie flare up does have him freeze up for a moment though. He desperately hopes there will be no more arguing, so when Cindy brings it in check he relaxes again. But only slightly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

fears_itself
2012-03-31 09:04 pm UTC (link)

Andy sees the flare up. Andy hears the apology and the supportive response from Cindy after that. But the initial moment was enough to give the machine a feeling of terror. Deep seated terror that had only been subtle nuance before became strong impulses.

There is a slight shift in the color of Andys eyes towards yellow, a slight change in the angles of Andys face towards the masculine and the dress that had been created shifted back to a clingy bodysuit. One that showed nothing.

See what happens, child? you claim the one as your "Other" and she snaps at you...

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	littleladylord 2012-03-31 09:07 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes, so --" Cindy starts to explain, then looks at Andy. God damn it. "Andy, you looked very pretty, and there was... nothing wrong with looking pretty." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hope_on_wheels 2012-03-31 09:09 pm UTC (link)
	Lenny fought the urge to roll his eyes, he wheeled up to the two and radiated an aura of calm. "It's okay, Andy. It was just human emotions running amok for a second. Everything's okay." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	loveontherocks 2012-03-31 09:16 pm UTC (link)
	"You looked fine, Andy," Heather insisted. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-03-31 09:21 pm UTC (link)
	There was a very distinct sense of people not getting along in the air. Harry tenses up even more, he hates this. Which makes him appreciate Lenny's ability to calm everyone even more. Looking Andy's way, he gives Andy the best reassuring smile he can muster. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-03-31 09:25 pm UTC (link)
	Jess smiles and can just tell Harry isn't feeling well. She gets up and runs a comforting hand against his shoulder. "Ya look fine Andy. Ya shouldn't worry." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

godownswinging
2012-04-01 05:42 am UTC (link)

Saishu mostly just looks lost. Its gone from people slowly explaining things and something about charity to people getting all worked up and all offering reassurance for... something, all at once.

Saishu just gets back out of the way a little in hopes things will settle, since the confusion and lack of comprehension would be getting on her nerves, were it not for the added aura of calm.

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	fears_itself 2012-04-02 01:19 am UTC (link)
	"Am fine. Was startled. Easy to startle now. Am okay, though." The voice Andy heard had silenced (and Andy was certain it was Parallax taking advantage of the startled host) and the attention was back on the conversation. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2012-04-02 01:22 am UTC (link)
	Cindy turned back to Saishu. "There's going to be a big fancy party to raise money for the people who lost their homes in the fire. We're invited." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	loveontherocks 2012-04-02 02:00 am UTC (link)
	"So... we're going then?" Heather ventured. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2012-04-02 02:58 am UTC (link)
	Harry smiles his thanks at Jess. She managed to pull him out of his own little world that he'd been plunging into to avoid this situation. But that didn't get him out of attending this thing. And he's quite sure that as long as everyone else is going, he couldn't not go. He's not looking too pleased at this whole situation. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hope_on_wheels 2012-04-02 03:02 am UTC (link)
	Lenny notes Harry's reaction. "For the sake of security, a couple of us should probably stay here to man the place." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2012-04-02 03:07 am UTC (link)
	She had been concerned with him withdrawing. But then she starts to get it. Harry is nervous. "We all don't.... well. Do we all need to go? Are they expecting all of us?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fears_itself 2012-04-02 03:44 am UTC (link)
	"Would like all of us. Are a team," Andy says, shifting her weight a bit. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

in_reserve
2012-04-02 03:53 am UTC (link)

"Andy's right. We're...we're a team. We should all go," he admits nervously. He didn't want them to change plans or worry about him. He could put up with this, and he certainly didn't want anyone to have to stay behind because of him. No, he'd go. And probably end up trying to blend in and not be noticed but that was his problem not theirs. There was never any point worrying people about his problems.

"Boss, could I...wear goggles or sunglasses or something?" He didn't think a mask would be appropriate. "I mean just...just to..." At that point he loses steam and just hopes his suggestion would be okay.

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	godownswinging 2012-04-02 05:29 am UTC (link)
	"I... do not know party. No clothes for such things. Would... need to stay close to French or Arabic speaker... crowds very confusing." Saishu stumbles through the English, trying to participate in the overall conversation and voice her concerns, at least. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2012-04-02 05:42 am UTC (link)
	"Nobody has to go, but it'd be nice. Lenny, you and I can bring radio or iphones and check up on things just as easily there as here. Harry, of course you can. I can get you some good, classy shades if you need new ones." She turns to Saishu. "We'll get you something to wear, and I promise I won't leave you alone there." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	loveontherocks 2012-04-02 05:55 pm UTC (link)
	Cindy's concern for Saishu registers as a slight pinkish glow for Heather, and she allows herself a small smile. Someone out there for everyone. ...Except maybe crystal freaks. She forces the smile to return. "Sounds like a plan then." (Reply to this)(Parent)

	loveontherocks 2012-04-11 03:27 pm UTC (link)
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