notthelantern (notthelantern) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-04-07 23:46:00

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inactive - alex rice-matthews, steven garrick

A surprise visit!
"Knock, knock! Anyone home in here?" Alex Rice-Matthews calls as he steps into the HQ of the Justice Society of America. Now, it's not strange that he does so. The kid spent a lot of time growing up there, is the grandchild of a founder, and the son of a former member. He's been there a lot.

What is different is the red and green uniform he's got on complete with his grandfather's logo on his chest. And the bright green ring on his finger. He's been doing his best to keep the fact that Grandpa Alan gave him his ring secret, wanting to surprise everyone. And now he's ready to reveal it, confident he's been training hard enough.

"Don't tell me everyone rushed out without me," he laughs and he closes the door behind him and looks around.

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	madeofgoesfast 2010-04-08 05:08 am UTC (link)
	By the time Alex gets there, despite not seeming to move, at least while being watched, Steven is already in the kitchen, peering into the fridge. "Hmm, seems pretty well stocked, with just one issue." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notthelantern 2010-04-08 05:16 am UTC (link)
	Alex blinks and starts to say something but stops. "Right, speedster," he chuckles, setting down next to Steven to look into the fridge. "What's the issue?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2010-04-08 05:19 am UTC (link)
	"You're not going to believe this, but I have no idea what any of this tastes like. I can remember having eaten, but there's no real association to any of it... everything in the speed force tastes... like the speed force. Which is hard to describe. Why don't you pick something out." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

notthelantern
2010-04-08 05:23 am UTC (link)

Alex gives Steven a strange look but eventually nods. "Yeah, I get ya. Like if I make food with my ring, it's just gonna taste like green energy," he chuckles. "Let's see..." he trails off, peering into the fridge. "Ah ha!" he declares, discovering several wrapped slices of pizza that are quickly carried to the microwave by floating green plates. "Let's start ya with pizza then."

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madeofgoesfast
2010-04-08 05:26 am UTC (link)

"Pizza sounds good. I remember going out for pizza...and it smells awfully good, anyhow. But yeah... basically, anything that was really important to a Flash or a Quick... I might have a more firm recollection of. School for Jay and Barry... the scientists... knowing what a Green Lantern is comes up... bits and pieces of their knowledge - that I know. But more abstract things get more fuzzy. I may learn quick, but I have a lot to learn."

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	notthelantern 2010-04-08 05:32 am UTC (link)
	"Pizza is very good. One of the best foods known to man and alien alike regardless of what my father says," Alex laughs as the slices cook. He snags a pair of sodas from the fridge and tosses one to Steve. "Sounds like it alright," he agrees, sending three slices of pizza Steve's way once the microwave beeps. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

madeofgoesfast
2010-04-08 05:37 am UTC (link)

He catches the soda easily, barely seeming to look at it. "Yeah... its... well, from what I can think of, sciences wise... think about when you were, say, four. Do you remember what your /very/ favorite toy was? Favorite show? Things you absolutely hated? Favorite book to have read to you, or movie? In some case, I'm guessing yes. But everything else? You probably don't remember much else... unless its part of a power somewhere. My whole life is like that, but its what's important to other people. Its like, I sort of recall going to school multiple times over, but the people and exact details get fuzzy... but Bart and his video games? Well, I've never played one, but right now, I could tell you the codes and sequences for almost every fast action game ever. So a lot of things are odd bits and pieces that would make no sense to anyone else."
he offers, trying to explain his memory, or his recollection of times and memories.
He gets the pizza, and has his first taste of something that doesn't taste like chewing on electricity, and immediately all signs of line of thought are gone in total experience bliss.

"Oh god, that's amazing."

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notthelantern
2010-04-08 05:43 am UTC (link)

Alex listens carefully, popping open his soda and leaning back on the counter. "Man...that really sounds like a hassle, man," he says, shaking his head. "We have definitely gotta get you out there and experiencing stuff," he says with a grin. "Food, fun, sun...hey, you remember how to swim? I hope Mickey and her crew get ya a bathing suit. I'll teach you how to surf," he declares.

He blinks at Steven's reaction to the pizza and chuckles. "And just think, it's only reheated leftovers. Just wait till you try the fresh stuff."

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	madeofgoesfast 2010-04-08 05:45 am UTC (link)
	"Ok, with that comment, we have definitely got to grab fresh pizza, yes." he decides, trying the soda next, with much the same reaction. Its a few seconds before he realizes there was more questions there. "Oh, yeah... surfing sounds fun. I'm pretty sure I know how to swim too. One way to be sure." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notthelantern 2010-04-08 05:49 am UTC (link)
	Alex shakes his head and laughs. Apparently this is all he's needed to decide Steven's a great guy. "Sure. I'll talk the rest of them into ordering it in for dinner tonight. Get some french fries too," he says with a nod. "I'll be sure to make sure you don't drown," he teases. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

madeofgoesfast
2010-04-08 05:57 am UTC (link)

Steven grins. "Well, either my memory on the topic will be flawed, and I'll suck at it, or else I'm a great swimmer. Unless, you know, your cousin in a swimsuit is playing lifeguard. Then I might suck anyway." he replies with a wink.

"Pizza and french fries, sounds perfect. I have a lot of movies to catch up on too. Maybe we can talk the others into a movie night, since there's so many new arrivals."

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	notthelantern 2010-04-08 06:04 am UTC (link)
	Alex shakes his head after finishing off his slice of pizza. "Watch it or I'll get Warhawk to be your personal lifeguard," he teases with a smirk, hoping the name is enough. "Sounds good to me," the Green Lantern agrees. "There are some good flicks around these days. And there will almost definitely be ice cream." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2010-04-08 06:11 am UTC (link)
	Obviously doesn't know the name, but gets the idea. "Duly watching it." he replies with a laugh. "Well, I've missed out on almost everything. I also know ice cream is supposed to be really good." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notthelantern 2010-04-08 06:14 am UTC (link)
	Alex nods. "She's still family," he remarks simply as his reasoning. "Hopefully the others know more about the flicks," he says, sipping his soda. "I've been spending most of my free time this past year working on getting even better with this ring." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2010-04-08 06:27 am UTC (link)
	He nods. "Don't worry, for all the running commentary, I'm still a Garrick. If she is single, I promise I'll be a perfect gentleman. And if she's not, I'll back off." he agrees readily enough. "I could see that. I can only imagine it takes some getting used to." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notthelantern 2010-04-08 06:32 am UTC (link)
	"Cool, cool," Alex nods. "She'd kick your speedy little butt if you weren't," he jokes. "Oh yeah. Took me a bit to get the hang of it but I'm the best ring-slinger since my grandfather himself," he declares confidently. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2010-04-08 07:01 am UTC (link)
	"Oh yeah, I have no doubt she can take care of herself." he agrees. "And... well, I'll have to take your word for it, since you're the only Green Lantern I know." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notthelantern 2010-04-08 02:52 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm sure you'll get to meet Gramps eventually, especially since him and Mr. Garrick are friends," Alex remarks, crushing his empty soda can with a glowing green compactor. "So, you going to join up with the superhero stuff or just live fast and easy?" he asks curiously. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2010-04-08 05:19 pm UTC (link)
	"I hadn't given it a lot of thought, honestly. But it seems like I should do the super hero thing. Seems kind of natural, at this point." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notthelantern 2010-04-08 05:34 pm UTC (link)
	"Awesome, dude," Alex declares with a grin. "Ya can hook up here with the JSA like me, Mickey, and the rest." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2010-04-08 05:50 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh, no question there. If I'm going to do the hero thing, it'll definitely be with the JSA." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notthelantern 2010-04-08 05:53 pm UTC (link)
	"The best team to be on," Alex declares with a grin. "Don't need to be no League," he laughs. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2010-04-08 05:56 pm UTC (link)
	"Well, it seems like a good team too from Wally and Barry's impressions, but they have Jai, and Dad has always been JSA." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notthelantern 2010-04-08 06:06 pm UTC (link)
	"Jai?" Alex blinks a moment. "Oh yeah, their speedster. I remember now," he says with a chuckle. "They're alright but any team with someone as awesome as me has gotta be better," he says, grinning. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2010-04-08 06:34 pm UTC (link)
	"Well, at least this team doesn't lack for confidence." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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