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controlledvariable) wrote2014-02-02 07:59 pm
controlledvariable) wrote2014-02-02 07:59 pm
exsilium; ic inbox
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Jewelry's easy. Wear what you like, if somebody says it's too much, give 'em the finger.
[as far as peter's concerned, makeup is something that women wear because somebody made like they weren't pretty enough without it.]
[as far as peter's concerned, makeup is something that women wear because somebody made like they weren't pretty enough without it.]
It always feels kinda weird to me, I can always tell it's there, you know?
[She's a little too hyper-aware.]
[She's a little too hyper-aware.]
You get used to it. Feels weirder when I'm not wearing it, actually.
Not sure I could deal with it for long enough to get used to it. I spend the whole time worrying how someone might take advantage of it.
[steph pls]
[steph pls]
[Admiring the motion of her fingers because come on that's what they're for]
I keep wondering if the continued ragtag flow of missions will induce global warming eventually? That would personally be more pleasant.
I keep wondering if the continued ragtag flow of missions will induce global warming eventually? That would personally be more pleasant.
...you are maybe a little too paranoid sometimes.
[He doesn't expect her to say anything; he just waits for whatever's coming next, so he's pleased to see it's such an encouraging kiss.
(Not that he expected something else, but one never knows.)
His hands settle on her hips at first, but then he decides to wrap his arms around her instead, pulling her flush against him. They probably should move, but really, he just wants to keep kissing her like this. Nothing more, not right now.]
(Not that he expected something else, but one never knows.)
His hands settle on her hips at first, but then he decides to wrap his arms around her instead, pulling her flush against him. They probably should move, but really, he just wants to keep kissing her like this. Nothing more, not right now.]
[She doesn't really want to move, which is why she doesn't for a good handful of minutes, just keeps kissing him, but eventual she pulls back.]
I'm pretty sure Dick will just punch you on instinct if he catches us kissing.
[which is - kind of fair.]
I'm pretty sure Dick will just punch you on instinct if he catches us kissing.
[which is - kind of fair.]
[It's the first thing she does, when she finds herself back in Exsilium.]
Stephanie? [There's something worn and wary in her voice; she doesn't know how long she was gone, doesn't know how Stephanie has coped, doesn't know what else she might have gone through.]
Stephanie? [There's something worn and wary in her voice; she doesn't know how long she was gone, doesn't know how Stephanie has coped, doesn't know what else she might have gone through.]
[For a long moment, she can't say anything, there's just the sound of a rough exhale, like she's breathing out for the first time in weeks.]
Babs-- [Her voice nearly cracks on it, but she takes a shuddering breath and forces herself steady.] Welcome back.
Babs-- [Her voice nearly cracks on it, but she takes a shuddering breath and forces herself steady.] Welcome back.
[Just hearing her voice is assuring, in its way, even if it's brittle.]
Thanks. [Her own voice is soft, now.] Do you want to - ?
Thanks. [Her own voice is soft, now.] Do you want to - ?
Yeah, of course, um-- [Focus, Brown.] I can come to you. It'll take me a little while, depending where you are, I can't teleport anymore
I'm still in the transport facility. Where are you?
At home. [But she realizes that isn't helpful, so:] It's in the main part of town, I'll send you the address, but I can come to you of that's easier.
[It takes her a moment.] It...probably would be. [At least until her chair gets some upgrades.]
[That's what Steph figured.]
I'll be about half an hour, want me to bring you some warm clothes?
I'll be about half an hour, want me to bring you some warm clothes?
[No I'm fine.] ...That'd be great, if you can.
'Course, we've got some spare stuff floating around 'cause the newbies are due. I'll see you soon.
[And with that she hangs up, spends a few seconds silently freaking out because thank god, and then actually gets ready to leave, packing a bag with some of her winter clothes. At least her and Babs are roughly the same size.
She was right about her estimate to get to the New Initiative set up, because half an hour later she's walking inside and searching for Babs, trying to shake snow out of her slightly purple hair.]
[And with that she hangs up, spends a few seconds silently freaking out because thank god, and then actually gets ready to leave, packing a bag with some of her winter clothes. At least her and Babs are roughly the same size.
She was right about her estimate to get to the New Initiative set up, because half an hour later she's walking inside and searching for Babs, trying to shake snow out of her slightly purple hair.]
[Barbara's chair wheels back, and she pushes the hair from her eyes. It's still disconcerting; one moment she's chatting with Zinda about flight plans, the next she's in a winter wasteland. Complete with a few months' extra memories.
So she doesn't do much, as she waits. She focuses on the memories as they integrate into who she is, orders her thoughts and reigns her emotions.]
So she doesn't do much, as she waits. She focuses on the memories as they integrate into who she is, orders her thoughts and reigns her emotions.]
Hey, Babs!
[As soon as Steph spots her, she's heading over quickly, though she resists the urge to break into a run; at least she's had time to calm down from the initial surprise at Babs being back.
There hasn't been any huge changes since Babs left, but Steph looks - better. She's put weight back on, after having lost so much while on the moon base, and there's more colour in her skin than there had been while they were stuck somewhere without any sunlight.
And she looks happy to see Babs.]
[As soon as Steph spots her, she's heading over quickly, though she resists the urge to break into a run; at least she's had time to calm down from the initial surprise at Babs being back.
There hasn't been any huge changes since Babs left, but Steph looks - better. She's put weight back on, after having lost so much while on the moon base, and there's more colour in her skin than there had been while they were stuck somewhere without any sunlight.
And she looks happy to see Babs.]
[Her expression is taut with worry, when she turns at Steph's voice - and then it breaks into a warm smile.]
Hey yourself. [Her chair closes the distance between them - and, after a moment, she reaches out to squeeze Steph's hand.] How've you been?
Hey yourself. [Her chair closes the distance between them - and, after a moment, she reaches out to squeeze Steph's hand.] How've you been?
[It's not quite the hug that Steph would like, but it's enough for now, and she'll keep hold of Babs' hand if it's allowed.]
You know how it is. [Which is to say that there's been some good things, and some bad things.] You missed Christmas.
You know how it is. [Which is to say that there's been some good things, and some bad things.] You missed Christmas.
[Barbara's not pulling away any time soon. She doesn't know how long she's been gone, but she's sure it was more than enough.
And that makes her grimace, a bit.]
Of course I did. [And then, a slight smirk.] At least I missed the shopping rush.
And that makes her grimace, a bit.]
Of course I did. [And then, a slight smirk.] At least I missed the shopping rush.
A bunch of us went to New York, it was pretty hectic.
[And not just because of the Transports.]
I started a new tattoo while I was there.
[She's shown Babs her robins, but she's made a start on her bats, now.]
[And not just because of the Transports.]
I started a new tattoo while I was there.
[She's shown Babs her robins, but she's made a start on her bats, now.]
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