Maria Helena Grayson (crossbow_bat) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2012-09-30 20:50:00

Entry tags:

alina vasquez, huntress, jon kent, thomas kyle

"Let's go," Maria said to Thomas as she grabbed the keys to one of Bruce's cars. "We're going to be late."

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	first_son 2012-10-03 11:57 pm UTC (link)
	"Not a bad idea. I'll stick with Coke." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

collateralmagic
2012-10-09 04:25 am UTC (link)

"I'm avoiding any and all carbonation until I'm done hiccuping," Alina says, waggling her half-full glass. "So I'll be sticking with water for now."

And she'll probably stick with the non-alcoholic beverages the rest of the night too, even if she's not teleporting home tonight, even if she's here with people who could handle most situations that might arise.

"Got any go-to songs, Maria? I can help you find 'em."

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	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-09 11:06 am UTC (link)
	"Yes ma'am," he rolls his eyes at Maria but would've gone to get the drinks anyway to avoid discussion of songs. He'd listen to whatever atrocious singing would come up tonight but it'd be difficult to get him up there and singing himself. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-10-09 02:58 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm sure Maria has plenty of suggestions, she's evil that way. Any suggestions for me, from either of you?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-10-09 06:19 pm UTC (link)
	"I have this thing practically memorized," she said with a grin. She grabbed a pencil and some pieces of paper. She picked a few songs out for herself. A few for Thomas, though he didn't know it yet. She looked at Jon and tilted her head. "I think you should try some new ones and not the same as last time." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	collateralmagic 2012-10-13 12:32 am UTC (link)
	"Some of us weren't here last time and don't know which ones he's already done," Alina says, waving a pencil at Jon and Maria. "Elaborate, or it'll be a Best of the Beatles medley." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-13 12:39 am UTC (link)
	While they decide on songs, Thomas seems to be taking his sweet time getting their drinks. Which meant he could take advantage of Maria covering the tab and get a head start on the rest of them. There were drink specials to take advantage of to get him through the night. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-10-13 12:47 am UTC (link)
	"Let's see, I did Hallelujah as a warm up, then Kryptonite, we did Bohemian Rhapsody together. Don't remember what else. She did These Boots are Made for Walking and I Kissed a Girl. I'm fine with repeats, will consider requests." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-10-13 05:22 pm UTC (link)
	"We also sang Jackson as a duet," Maria said as she wrote down a few songs for herself and a few for Thomas. There was no way he was getting out of her tonight without singing. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	collateralmagic 2012-10-15 06:53 pm UTC (link)
	"..." Alina opens her mouth and hiccups another bead. "I'm gonna put in a request for a reprise of Hallelujah then," she says from behind her hand. "Good to know what your range is." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-10-15 07:03 pm UTC (link)
	"I can do that, sure." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-10-15 09:08 pm UTC (link)
	"I got one for us to do," Maria said to Alina. She finished her song selections and collected the papers. She smirked at Thomas and then bounced as she walked over to the guy running the machine. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2012-10-15 09:37 pm UTC (link)

Thomas comes back with a tray with all their drinks and, oddly enough, a slightly used looking fedora he'd gotten from who-knows-where. Well, once she saw her tab Maria would realize he may have won it in some competition at the the expense of her wallet.

He sets out everyone's drinks, including a Long Island for him and two shots that were the remainder from some special that evening. Though upon seeing Maria smirk, which could only mean trouble, he moves the shot he'd set aside for her back to his side of the table.

No way was he sharing if she was going to torture him.

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	collateralmagic 2012-10-18 11:46 pm UTC (link)
	"Nice hat," Alina says, because she's just that kind of girl. She contemplates her baggie of beads, and then her water glass. "Does drinking from the wrong side of the glass really help hiccups? Every time I've tried, I just get water up my nose." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-10-19 10:07 pm UTC (link)
	"Really couldn't tell you. Among the benefits - no hiccups." he replies, slightly apologetic, before getting up to ask for another Coke, and to put in a couple song requests, including a redo for Hallelujah, per his girlfriend's request. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-10-19 10:09 pm UTC (link)
	"I would say peanut butter, it's what Alfred always gave us, but won't find any here." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-19 10:12 pm UTC (link)
	"Thank you," he smiles at Alina then pointedly frowns at Maria. He knows she's up to something. "Isn't holding your breath one too?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	collateralmagic 2012-10-20 12:18 am UTC (link)
	"I'm not going to summon peanut butter in a bar just to get rid of my hiccups," Alina says, sticking her tongue out at Maria. She cocks her head thoughtfully in Thomas' direction. "Anything that easy's worth a shot, I guess." She takes a deep breath and holds it, flipping her hands in a little circle, just for the appearance of it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-10-20 02:18 am UTC (link)
	"If it comes down to it, I can be back with peanut butter in thirty seconds." Jon adds, grinning a little at the added display. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-10-20 09:55 am UTC (link)
	"Hey, I'm just saying what Alfred used to give us for hiccups," Maria said. "Worked every time." She turned to Jon. "Why don't you go get her some so we can get to the singing." She gave Thomas a look and a smile. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2012-10-20 07:16 pm UTC (link)

Thomas glares daggers at her and very deliberately takes the shot he'd fully intended to give her out of the goodness of his heart, and downs it.

"I know full well you probably put me for a bunch of songs and are hoping that after turning down most of them I'll finally sing one," he hissed at her and then made an 'I'm watching you' sign. Maybe the alcohol was starting to get to him.

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	collateralmagic 2012-10-21 06:29 pm UTC (link)
	Alina shrugs at Jon and smiles a bit tightly, still holding her breath. If he's willing to fetch her peanut butter, she's not going to stop him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-10-21 07:20 pm UTC (link)
	Jon is just that kind of boyfriend. He heads outside for some fresh air casually enough - and he has to slow down a bit in the store near the checkout counter, but its still a matter of three or four minutes all told before he's back with a small jar of peanut butter. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-10-22 12:12 am UTC (link)
	Maria just smiled and headed toward the stage after her name was called. She did "Holding Out For A Hero" and it was appropriate timing. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-22 12:16 am UTC (link)
	Thomas focuses on his drink and claps for Maria when she's done. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)