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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	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)

	collateralmagic 2012-10-22 06:27 am UTC (link)
	Alina -- having given up on holding her breath once Jon had zipped off -- pulls him in for a grateful kiss when he gets back. "So, is there a trick to it or -- hic! -- do I just eat it?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-10-22 06:29 am UTC (link)
	Jon gets back in time to hear the performance, cheering as well, once he's done being thoroughly kissed. "No idea. Like I said, don't think either Jo or I ever had the hiccups. You'll have to rely on the experts." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-10-22 01:18 pm UTC (link)
	"Just eat some," Maria said as she fell into her chair. The guy running karaoke announced Thomas' name and the song "I'm Sexy and I know It" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-22 03:02 pm UTC (link)
	And Thomas slowly turns to look at Maria. Glare wouldn't be the right word for what he gives her. If looks could kill he would've wiped out half the room just by the fact they were in proximity to her. He was not drunk enough for this. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-10-22 03:10 pm UTC (link)
	Jon hears the song choice, giving Maria an odd glance, then a mildly sympathetic look towards Thomas. Yeah, apparently all the rumors of the mild antagonism are true - but there's worse things. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	collateralmagic 2012-10-22 03:58 pm UTC (link)
	"Right, I forgot, indignity-proof boyfriend is indignity-proof." Alina unscrews the lid from the peanut butter and extracts a generous dollop wig her finger. And, bonus, peanut butter smothers her grin so that Thomas doesn't turn that look-of-death on her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-10-22 04:09 pm UTC (link)
	Maria was immune to death glares and scowls. Bats were immune to trademark Bat scowls and glares. She got out of her seat and grabbed Thomas' hand and yanked him out of his seat. "Let's go." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-22 04:14 pm UTC (link)
	Doesn't mean he isn't trying his best on her! "Uh huh, and are you going to be singing this too?" No, the shots hadn't been enough and the alcohol was taking too long to really kick in. Damn it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-10-22 04:26 pm UTC (link)
	"Of course," Maria said with a grin. She'd start it with him, but if she finished it would remain to be seen. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2012-10-22 04:29 pm UTC (link)
	One more death glare, but she kept trying to drag him to stage and it looked like he had no choice. So he plants his feet and takes her Long Island and downs most of it before grumbling. "Fine." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2012-10-22 06:23 pm UTC (link)
	Jon just shakes his head. "Somehow, after our last trip here, I kind of doubt that Maria is going to have any problem singing this." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	collateralmagic 2012-10-29 04:28 pm UTC (link)
	"Pwoor bhebey," Alina says thickly through the peanut butter, with absolutely no sympathy whatsoever. She claps her hands loudly as Thomas finally gives up the fight and permits Maria to drag him toward the stage. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-10-29 05:28 pm UTC (link)
	The song started and Maria and Thomas sang along. About halfway through she stopped singing and allowed Thomas to continue on his own. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2012-10-29 06:07 pm UTC (link)

On their way up the stage, Thomas glares at the back of Maria's head as she pulls him along. He would've glared at the unsympathetic magic girl but Maria had glaring priorities here.

Right before they start he sighs in defeat and figures he has to do it to shut her up. This would be no different from going undercover and acting a part. It'd be like doing the flirty rich kid act but with a bit of showmanship added. So he flips the fedora onto his head and gives the crowd a cheeky grin right as they start.

He doesn't need to sing well, as long as he stays just below the music it wasn't too obvious if he was good or bad, and some hat tricks could distract people for parts. When Maria stops singing he gives her an evil eye. No way was he falling for that.

So Thomas smirks, puts the fedora on her head and jumps off stage, walking through the tables and starting a rhythmic clap and over all encouraging the audience to join in and get the woman on stage singing and dancing again.

Hey, at least he's still singing. She can't complain.

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	first_son 2012-10-29 10:06 pm UTC (link)
	Jon just rolls his eyes at the back and forth gamesmanship, then joins in in clapping along like a good audience member. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2012-10-30 02:17 pm UTC (link)
	Maria finished the song, because unlike some she wasn't a stick in the mud. She was up next and so she stayed up there and did a cover of "Holding Out For a Hero". (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)