kneelbeforeme (kneelbeforeme) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-12-09 11:44:00

Entry tags:

inactive - kayla luthor, inactive - kieran grey

Holidays and revelations (open).
Kayla Luthor hated Christmas. She hated the music, the crowds, the decorations, everything. She even hated the television programming. The only thing she didn't hate was shopping, but that was mostly because she didn't particularly have a spending limit. She was, legally, a Luthor. Money wasn't ever really an object. She got what she wanted, whenever she wanted it, and and she didn't care who or what was in the way. Obstacles quickly got out of her way. The shopping at Christmas was just another opportunity to exert her power and control that way. It was, in a sense, what Luthor's did.

Except she didn't really feel like a Luthor. All the money and all the name-value didn't change the fact that she felt a little hollow, as though there was something more she was supposed to have. Her hatred of Christmas? Came from the idea that it was a family holiday and the Luthors certain weren't Hallmark or Kodak families. Her arms laden with bags and packages, she sat down at a cafe to people watch a little. Everyone seemed to have something that she didn't.

For once, instead of rage the poor little rich girl only felt...sad. Sad. That was a feeling she wasn't used to.

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4ever_yours
2010-12-10 01:27 am UTC (link)

One of the few things he had found to lift his spirits with all that had happened to him recently was helping people out with his ring. So of late Kieran had been doing a lot more patrol around the world letting his heart tell him where to go which it why he was flying over Metropolis.

He noticed someone one that looked like they could use his help or at the very least someone to talk to. Kieran landed in a nearby alleyway and changed out of his costume as not to attract too much attention before making his way over towards her.

“Excuse me Miss I could help but notice that you seemed a little down and was wondering if you wanted to talk,” He said rather hoping this wouldn’t be too awkward.

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	kneelbeforeme 2010-12-10 01:32 am UTC (link)
	Kayla wasn't precisely surprised when Kieran approached her. She could hear him from a distance, but she was a little stunned that someone was approaching her. That sort of thing rarely happened. "Do you usually approach forlorned strangers?" Her voice wasn't sharp, just...curious. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	4ever_yours 2010-12-10 01:38 am UTC (link)
	“I like helping people who seem like they need it,” Kieran says honestly, “So yeah it’s a bit of a habit and sometimes people just need someone to talk to.” “Do you mind if I sit down?” (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	kneelbeforeme 2010-12-10 01:43 am UTC (link)
	"The last time I checked it was a relatively free country." Kayla gestured to the open seat. "I presume you have a name." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	4ever_yours 2010-12-10 01:49 am UTC (link)
	“My name is Kieran,” He said before taking the seat, “May I ask what your name is?” He never understood why Americans liked to use that free country idiotism. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	kneelbeforeme 2010-12-10 01:52 am UTC (link)
	"Kayla Luthor," she said with something that approximated a smile. "It's nice to meet you. Been braving the shopping masses?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	4ever_yours 2010-12-10 01:56 am UTC (link)
	“It’s nice to meet you to,” Kieran said, “No I haven’t, don’t really have any one to shop for this year.” (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	kneelbeforeme 2010-12-10 01:59 am UTC (link)
	"Not even for yourself?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	4ever_yours 2010-12-10 02:03 am UTC (link)
	“No I’ve been a bit too busy for that,” Kieran said noting her bags, “What about you who have you been buying for?” (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	kneelbeforeme 2010-12-10 02:07 am UTC (link)
	Kayla looked at her bags and shrugged. "A few for Father, a couple of things for some of the staff I don't hate. Quite a bit for myself. I was bored. I'm often bored." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	4ever_yours 2010-12-10 02:24 am UTC (link)
	Kieran looked back at the bags again. “Maybe you could put your shopping skill to helping some charities. Giving is better than receiving.” (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	kneelbeforeme 2010-12-10 02:29 am UTC (link)
	"Rather large checks are written to a number of charities by my family. We've discovered it's easier to provide money so that the organizations can buy what they need." Signature philanthropy was the only kind that Kayla knew of. Actually hands-on work had rarely been permitted. "The holidays are depressing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	4ever_yours 2010-12-10 02:33 am UTC (link)
	“My parents used to say the same thing, “Kieran said, “But I always found it was much more personal to buy at least a few things for them if you can.” “Maybe but I always found them cheerful depending on who you were with.” (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	kneelbeforeme 2010-12-10 02:45 am UTC (link)
	"I don't particularly have anyone to spend holidays with. Curse of being adopted." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	4ever_yours 2010-12-10 02:56 am UTC (link)
	“That’s sad to hear,” Kieran said, “Why can’t you spend time with your adoptive parents?” (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	kneelbeforeme 2010-12-10 03:00 am UTC (link)
	"It's somewhat complicated. I think parents might be too strong a word for this. I have no mother. I never have." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	4ever_yours 2010-12-10 03:06 am UTC (link)
	“I understand complicated parental situations,” Kieran said, “I haven’t talked to mine in years.” (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

kneelbeforeme
2010-12-10 03:25 am UTC (link)

Kayla looked carefully at the man, her pristine blue eyes studying him with curiosity and interest though otherwise devoid of much emotion. She had her mother's Kryptonian eyes, deeper than human eyes, for better or for worse.

"Perhaps then you should speak to them rather than me. I'm a stranger. Surely family is more important than conversations with the random persons in this city."

She was feeling that uncomfortable emotion again. Sadness.

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	4ever_yours 2010-12-10 03:39 am UTC (link)
	“That bridge burned down years ago,” Kieran said. His parents did like to keep an ocean between them if possible. “If you want me to go all you have to do is ask I won’t be offended.” Kieran gave a warm smile. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	kneelbeforeme 2010-12-12 01:35 am UTC (link)
	"I'm not telling you to go. I'm just...somewhat amused that you've chosen to spend your time talking with a less-than-hospitable stranger with issues." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	4ever_yours 2010-12-12 01:54 am UTC (link)
	“I think it’s a good way to spend time doing good like that.” (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	kneelbeforeme 2010-12-17 05:10 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm surprised someone hasn't hurt you yet. You're like a very fluffy kitten." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	4ever_yours 2010-12-17 06:43 pm UTC (link)
	“I like to think it’s because I’m a good judge of character,” Kieran said. He did find the kitten thing to be a bit disconcerting. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	kneelbeforeme 2010-12-24 11:59 pm UTC (link)
	"That's an interesting view on things. It's...remarkable that you're so optimistic. Are you always like this, truly?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	4ever_yours 2010-12-25 12:18 am UTC (link)
	“I try to be as much as possible even if I don’t always feel it,” Kieran admits. He had been through hell lately. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	kneelbeforeme 2010-12-25 02:36 am UTC (link)
	"It's an interesting way to choose to be." She nodded sincerely. "Thank you for talking with me this afternoon." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	4ever_yours 2010-12-25 02:54 am UTC (link)
	“It was my pleasure,” Kieran said with and earnest grin, “I hope it helps.” (Reply to this)(Parent)

	kneelbeforeme 2010-12-28 04:41 pm UTC (link)
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