Roy Harper/Red Arrow (i_can_hit_that) wrote,
@ 2010-11-07 12:11:00

Father-Daughter Time
Roy Harper never expected to be a father, especially not at this point in his life. He always knew it was a possibility the way he and Jade used to carry on.They lived in the moment because they didn't know where tomorrow would have them, just like every time he he fired an arrow. Years ago, when it was just him and the Titans, they could afford to play it by ear. They never had to have a real plan because they would always win; they were the partners of the greatest heroes to walk the Earth. How could they lose?

Now, as Roy looks across the room at the eight year-old girl munching on popcorn (and she's going to eat it all if he doesn't get over there), he realizes that his life wasn't complete /until/ Lian arrived.

"All right, Kiddo. We've got popcorn, juice and Skittles. Anything else we need?" he asks. "Star Wars is a sacred film that cannot be stopped once started. We must follow the path no matter what happens. Do you understand, young Lianakin?" Roy asks solemnly.

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rightontarget
2010-11-07 07:25 pm UTC (link)

Lian nodded, continuing to munch happily on popcorn. She'd been waiting all week for this. She'd never seen Star Wars, only heard of how AWESOME it was from her Dad, Uncle Dick, and Uncle Wally. Uncle Garth was the only one that didn't seem to care for it. Dad said this was because it wasn't The Little Mermaid (Uncle Garth didn't seem to like it when he said said).

"I understand, Jedi Master Daddy."

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	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-07 07:42 pm UTC (link)
	"Excellent. The Force is strong with you; you shall become a great Jedi and archer someday soon." Roy says, picking up the remote. "Now press Play and prepare to be rocked by the awesomeness that is Episode III!" Roy grins, giving his daughter a kiss on the forehead. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rightontarget 2010-11-07 08:38 pm UTC (link)
	Lian grinned. "Uncle Ollie said he was going to start teaching me, soon." She saluted him. "Yes sir!" She pressed play on the DVD player, before scrambling back to the couch, nestling up against his side. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

i_can_hit_that
2010-11-07 08:52 pm UTC (link)

"Of course he will. And after he teaches you the basics, Dad will teach you all of the advanced stuff." Roy grins, settling in to watch the movie.

A little bit later...

"Okay, Kiddo. What was your favorite part of the movie? Who's your favorite character?" Roy says, turning off the Blu-Ray player and looking down at Lian. He hoped she hadn't nodded off like he had, though it would prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that Lian was his kid if she could sleep through anything.

Jade was the first person to say that about him. His heart missed her, despite the fact that his brain screamed at him for being so silly. He couldn't let Lian see something like that from him. It might bother her.

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	rightontarget 2010-11-08 01:11 am UTC (link)
	Lian had watched the entire movie intently, not even noticing when Roy nodded off. "I liked the lightsaber fights," she said. "Those were cool. And Yoda and Mace Windu were awesome." She furrowed her brow. "But...Uncle Wally said that it was illegal to kill off Samuel L Jackson in a movie? Is George Lucas going to get into trouble for doing that?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-08 02:12 am UTC (link)
	"I think he already is, Lian. There are lots of angry Star Wars fans who think George Lucas really messed up by killing off Mace Windu. But even more people will tell you he messed up by hiring Hayden Christensen in the first place." Roy chuckles. "We should go as Jedi for Halloween next year. What do you think, Shrimp?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rightontarget 2010-11-08 02:25 am UTC (link)
	"He looked silly," Lian said. "His eyes and his fluffy hair made him look like an angry cat." She broke into a grin. "Yes! That would be awesome!" Daddy was the only person that got away with calling her Shrimp. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-08 03:17 am UTC (link)
	"Awesome. I'll set it up." Roy tells her. "So what do you want to do now, Lianakin? Today is Father-Daughter Hang Out Day, so we can do whatever you like, within reason." Roy says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rightontarget 2010-11-08 03:32 am UTC (link)
	Lian thought this over for a second. "Pizza? Then...maybe archery practice?" She grinned. "You have much to teach me, Jedi Master Daddy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

i_can_hit_that
2010-11-08 03:40 am UTC (link)

"Hm." Roy says, imitating Yoda. "A wise plan you have, Lianakin Harper. Much wisdom you show in the seeking of pizza, followed by the practice of archery.

I will complete your training and teach you the ways of the Arrow. You shall be the greatest archer ever." he says, imitating Darth Vader. Then he bursts into laughter.

It was nice being able to be silly with his daughter, if only for a bit. He still had to figure out a lot of things, like what he'd do to secure her future financially, and if they'd stay in this penthouse apartment, but very little of that mattered when he could see her smiling.

"Pizza it is. I'm getting pineapple, fair warning. What do you want on it?" he asks.

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i_can_hit_that
2010-11-09 04:58 am UTC (link)

After Lian went to bed for the night, Roy is up, considering those serious questions about his future. Does he stay here in Star City and try to help Ollie and Dinah out? Does he go somewhere else and hope that the heroes in that town don't take offense to Red Arrow joining in? Or, does he try to restart the Outsiders and do good wherever needed?

Most importantly, does he uproot his daughter and move her somewhere without family to make any of this happen.

He releases another deep breath and lets an arrow fly at the target across the room. Sooner or later, he's going to have to make some choices about all of this and he's sure the sooner is going to come sooner than he wants.

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	heroes_gotham 2010-11-09 05:10 am UTC (link)
	It was late, but there was a knock at the door. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-09 06:48 am UTC (link)
	Roy opens the door and smiles when he sees who it is. "Hey, you. Long time no see. Come in." he says, opening the door to admit Helena. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	heroes_gotham 2010-11-09 06:59 am UTC (link)
	"Hey," she said. "It has been. I was in the area and thought I would stop in and say hi." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-09 07:09 am UTC (link)
	"I'm glad you stopped in. My daughter just fell asleep. Would you like a drink? I've got beer, water, juice and milk." Roy offers. "What are you doing in town?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	heroes_gotham 2010-11-09 07:13 am UTC (link)
	"A drink would be great," she replied. "Water, please." She avoided answering the question about what she was doing in town. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-09 07:16 am UTC (link)
	Roy passes her a bottled water and grabs one for himself, noting her avoidance of the question. "Is everything okay, Helena? Please don't make me call Dick and ask." Roy says. "I'll do it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	heroes_gotham 2010-11-09 07:26 am UTC (link)
	"Everything's /fine/, Roy. Can't I just stop in and say hi?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-09 07:36 am UTC (link)
	"Suit yourself." Roy says, walking over to her. "So, what's new in your life?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	heroes_gotham 2010-11-09 07:39 am UTC (link)
	"Same old stuff," she said. "How's Lian? How are you doing?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

i_can_hit_that
2010-11-09 03:57 pm UTC (link)

"Lian is great. We just got back from vacation in Hawaii. She loves the water." Roy says, finding it impossible to not gush about his daughter. "She's so smart and she's the funniest person I know."

Of course, Roy composes himself, knowing that Helena didn't come to talk about Lian.

"I'm doing pretty well, too. I've been trying to decide how I'm going to live since we got back. I'm not sure if it's selfish of me to continue going out at night when I've got a little girl at home. But I still want to my part to keep whatever city I'm living in safe. I'm not sure how it's going to work out." he says, taking a sip of water.

"I'm also thinking about starting my own firm. I've got experience as both a P.I. and bodyguard, so I figure I can make a living and take care of my kid along the way." Roy muses.

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	crossbowvixen 2010-11-09 09:59 pm UTC (link)
	"You as a dad. Who would have thunk it?" she asked with a smirk. "Hire a nanny? Daycare? Then again, what do I know about raising kids. They're just small adults." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-09 10:11 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm not big on nannies and letting other people watch my kid. I'll figure something out, though." he smiles. "So, what's Gotham like these days?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbowvixen 2010-11-09 10:35 pm UTC (link)
	"Don't call me to babysit," she said bluntly. She shrugged. "Gotham is Gotham. It doesn't change much." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-09 10:49 pm UTC (link)
	"Don't worry. Of the many things I'd call you for, babysitting isn't one of them, Helena." Roy grins. "I thought about relocating to Gotham, but I'm not sure. You talk to Dick lately?" Roy asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbowvixen 2010-11-09 11:06 pm UTC (link)
	There may have been a sigh of relief from Helena. "Among other things," she said. "I wouldn't exactly call Gotham kid friendly." She shook her head. "No, I haven't. Did something happen?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-09 11:46 pm UTC (link)
	"That's just it; he hasn't returned my calls so I thought he was just busy. Then Troia said she hadn't heard from him either and now my warning bells are going off." Roy says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbowvixen 2010-11-10 04:34 am UTC (link)
	"Is this your way of asking me to check on him?" she asked. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-10 04:36 am UTC (link)
	"No, but I'd appreciate it if you did. Have him call me if you find him. If you don't, call me so I can go look for him. Please?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbowvixen 2010-11-10 04:43 am UTC (link)
	Helena sighed. "Fine. Only because you said please. Don't get into the habit of having me check up on people for you because you've decided for civy life." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-10 04:48 am UTC (link)
	"Ouch, Hels. You're hurtin' me pretty deep here. I figured you want to check up on Dick anyway, considerin' how you two are." Roy says. "Besides, it's either ask you or ask Batman and I'll pass on that particular phone call, thanks." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbowvixen 2010-11-10 04:59 am UTC (link)
	"What's that supposed to mean?" she asked with a definitive edge to her voice. "There is nothing between us and what happened was a one time thing. It didn't mean anything. Much like you and me." "Now that I can understand." Batman wasn't easy to get along with on the best of days and Helena and him never got along well. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

i_can_hit_that
2010-11-10 05:07 am UTC (link)

Roy had a knack for creating irritation in women, without Dick's refined ability to somehow calm them down from murderous rages. Jade had called him on that once or twice.

"I wasn't saying anything. I was just sayin'." he says, his hands up in a gesture of placation.

"What's up with you? You're a little...edgier than usual." Roy says, wondering if he'd hit a nerve with her.

"Want to go a few rounds?" he asks with a smirk.

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	crossbowvixen 2010-11-10 05:47 am UTC (link)
	What was it with the superhero community? They could keep identities secret, but word about who a person slept with got around faster than a forest fire. "Nothing." She gave him a flat look. "I learn from my mistakes." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-10 05:58 am UTC (link)
	"I meant /sparring/, Helena. Wow." Roy says. "Look, if you stopped by to insult me, you could have said so. We could have cut to the part where I took a rain check on that." Roy told her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbowvixen 2010-11-10 06:09 am UTC (link)
	"I...I'm sorry, Roy. It's been a really lousy week and I shouldn't take it all out on you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-10 06:14 am UTC (link)
	Roy nods. He knows what it's like to have a lousy week. "Do you want to talk about it? Might help if you get it off your chest." he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbowvixen 2010-11-10 07:02 am UTC (link)
	She considered the offer for a moment. Helena wasn't exactly the warm and open type and certainly not one to talk about things. "No thanks. I'll be okay, but I think I will take a beer." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-10 11:03 am UTC (link)
	Roy goes to the fridge and pulls out a pair of beers, popping the lid on Helena's and passing it to her. He hoped she'd be all right. "Where are you staying while you're in town?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbowvixen 2010-11-10 11:05 am UTC (link)
	"Thank you," she said and took a long pull from the beer. "I'm just passing through. Didn't plan on staying." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-10 11:16 am UTC (link)
	Roy files that info away, wondering what Helena is playing so close to the vest. She didn't share a lot, but this was a new level of cryptic, even for her. "Are you leaving tonight? If not, we can go out. I know some crooks in the Triangle that could use a pounding." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbowvixen 2010-11-10 11:30 am UTC (link)
	"Are you promising me a good time, Roy Harper?" There was the slightest smile on her face with that. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-10 11:58 am UTC (link)
	"Don't I always? I usually deliver, too." he smirks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbowvixen 2010-11-10 01:29 pm UTC (link)
	Helena snorted. "Yes, but this time you can't. You have a kid to stay home with. I on the other hand am as free as a bird (pun totally intended) to go kick some bad guy ass." She smirked. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-10 01:50 pm UTC (link)
	"Don't worry. I've actually got a bird in mind who can watch Lian while we're out for a bit." Roy says. "Besides, I need this or I might start losing my touch." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbowvixen 2010-11-11 10:28 am UTC (link)
	"I doubt that will happen," Helena said with a small smile. "But if you've got Lian covered, I'm game. I could use some violence therapy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	i_can_hit_that 2010-11-11 11:56 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah, let me make a call." he says, picking up the phone. He speaks with someone on the other end for a bit and smiles, thanking them. "We're good. Dinah is on her way. I'll get dressed." he says, turning and grabbing his bow. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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