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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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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