littleladylord (littleladylord) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2013-01-17 18:32:00

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An open invitation, with just a couple regulations.
Much as she loves the other places she has homes, especially Chicago now, part of Cindy will always be a California girl. She enjoyed her years at St. Elias's immensely. So, y'know, it's hers.

So here she is, in California. And she's got a quick meeting with another superhuman trust fund brat.

"Joey," she says. "How good to see you."

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	the_element_son 2013-01-17 10:22 pm UTC (link)
	Joey flashed her a grin and slid his shades into his jacket pocket. The clothes were real this time. Sometimes they weren't. "Always good to see you, Cindy-Loo. How you doing?" (Reply to this)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2013-01-17 10:26 pm UTC (link)
	"Fantastic. Had to tell off a bunch of aliens, evil and non, but we're working on things. I hope you're well, and I hope you stay that way, Joey, 'cause there's something I've got to explain. I'm throwing a party on the third. You'll get your invitation by next week." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

the_element_son
2013-01-17 10:33 pm UTC (link)

If Joey had a lick of sense, he probably would have known to be slightly afraid right now. Unfortunately... Joey was not known for having sense.

He did the dates in his head. "Super Bowl Party?" he asked. "Sounds like fun."

He allowed himself a moment of picturing Saishu in a cheerleader's uniform. But he didn't say anything. Because even he had self-preservation instincts.

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littleladylord
2013-01-17 10:37 pm UTC (link)

"Yes. A celebration of commerce right up there with the World's Fair. I hope you attend, and I hope you enjoy it. Some of my St. Elias school chums, who are really into cheesy flirtatious banter, will be there. You will know which ones they are because they will initiate it.

Cindy steeples her fingers. "Let me be clear, Joey, that these will be the only people you engage in cheesy flirtatious banter with. There will be no repetition of Avia's party. I am doing it this way because I try very hard, as everyone knows, to behave professionally. But my people should have to be afraid of as few people as possible."
She's not done. Not nearly, but she'll take a moment to let everything so far sink in. If it can.

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	the_element_son 2013-01-17 10:45 pm UTC (link)
	Hmm. Loose former private school girls. Joey was liking this already. And then there's the rest of it. "Wait, is this because I hit on... um... what's her name... the crystal girl?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

littleladylord
2013-01-17 10:53 pm UTC (link)

"...Bringing her up without being able to remember her name was a mistake, Joey," Cindy says calmly.

"You are going to learn where and with whom your approach is appropriate. You're going to learn it, or you're going to regret not doing so. Because I was already a weaselly little bitch, and now I have a giant space snake occasionally talking in my head. But everyone knows how professional I try to be. I've worked hard on it. Everyone knows how I wouldn't go all Judith Martin on someone unless it was really necessary. And of course, without compromising my integrity that way, how could I possibly make your life a living hell?"

Cindy smiles. "Except that if I don't want to have to ruin myself by going Judith Martin on you -- because unfortunately, I do have to such things out loud, where all my sweet little teammates might here -- I do have a man who can do fascinating things with all kinds of elements. And I do happen to know that good old Will has a mad genius cousin with the most delightful toys that might fit my checkbook just fine. And the very fact that everyone knows I've spent years of my life trying to contain my worst qualities without bothering to hide them means that absolutely no one would see it coming, or be there to help you, if you chose to humiliate any of my people again."

The orange flashes in her eyes. "Do. You. Understand?"

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the_element_son
2013-01-17 11:02 pm UTC (link)

Okay, if he had body hair, the hairs on the back of his neck would be standing up right about now. And Joey is damn near indestructible, but he also has zero doubts right this minute that Cindy would make good on her threats.

And that orange in her eyes? Damn scary. But not nearly as scary as the utter calm and pleasantness with which these threats are delivered.

He swallowed, then nodded. "Got it," he said, then thought better, and added, "yes, ma'am."

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	littleladylord 2013-01-17 11:04 pm UTC (link)
	She smiles. "Thanks, that's awesome. Hope you can make it; we're going to have some fabulous steak fajitas." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	the_element_son 2013-01-17 11:12 pm UTC (link)
	Watching Cindy smile was like watching a big jungle cat smile. Right before it ate you. "Yeah," he said. "So.. um... maybe instead of hitting on anybody, I bring a date?" He rubbed the back of his head. "'cause I met this chick a little while back and didn't scare her off or nothin'." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2013-01-17 11:14 pm UTC (link)
	"That's wonderful. Of course you can bring a date." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	the_element_son 2013-01-17 11:16 pm UTC (link)
	Joey relaxed enough to smile. "You might know her. She's one of the Queen kids. Kinda funny name too. Sin." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2013-01-17 11:20 pm UTC (link)
	"Yeah, Barbie's big sister the ninja. That's awesome. You should definitely ask her." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	the_element_son 2013-01-17 11:42 pm UTC (link)
	"'s definitely a good idea if you agree with it," Joey said. "Huh. Not sure I can remember the last time I actually asked a chick out like that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2013-01-17 11:45 pm UTC (link)
	"It'll be good for you. Sooner you stop overcompensating, the sooner you're better off. I gotta run. Take care of yourself, Joey." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	the_element_son 2013-01-18 12:08 am UTC (link)
	"You too, Cindy," he said with a little wave. When she was gone, he repeated, "'Overcompensating?'" (Reply to this)(Parent)

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