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controlledvariable) wrote2014-02-02 07:59 pm
controlledvariable) wrote2014-02-02 07:59 pm
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Might do, it's probably more likely once people start running the AIs missions.
[And they'll erase another world, but she tries not to think about that right now.]
[And they'll erase another world, but she tries not to think about that right now.]
I've thought about that, but... I don't know. I mean, with everything going on here, would that just be another thing to worry about? Like, if someone told me they recognized me from an entirely different world I'd never experienced, that'd freak me out.
[She nods. Nothing can be the same as it was.]
I'd make sure to tell him that, but I think he might be the kind of person to feel obligated no matter what I say. You know? So I just... I worry I'd ruin the chance we have to get to know each other again.
[She nods. Nothing can be the same as it was.]
I'd make sure to tell him that, but I think he might be the kind of person to feel obligated no matter what I say. You know? So I just... I worry I'd ruin the chance we have to get to know each other again.
[Two days later a file is sent to Asuka's tablet, it's a short list of names, with a job description next to each one, and a way to get in contact with them.]
let them know you're a friend of mine when you talk to them. and be careful not to mention the initiative at all, if they ask where you came from just say you're from one of the outlying villages and there's not a lot of work available there.
let them know you're a friend of mine when you talk to them. and be careful not to mention the initiative at all, if they ask where you came from just say you're from one of the outlying villages and there's not a lot of work available there.
That might depend on whether they've gotten used to the concept of the multiverse. If someone said that to me, I'd just think it was another me, you know? One from a different universe, which is... weird to think about, but so's a lot of stuff we deal with.
[She wonders who Ahiru is talking about exactly, but she won't ask. If Ahiru wants to tell her, she will.]
I'm not sure if there's ever going to be a right choice in situations like this. [and she's not sure she can give any advice that'll make it better, but she can at least be here to help Ahiru talk it through.] Do you think you could convince them they don't need to feel obligated? Not straight away, but if you find ways to show them you're not expecting anything of them...
[She wonders who Ahiru is talking about exactly, but she won't ask. If Ahiru wants to tell her, she will.]
I'm not sure if there's ever going to be a right choice in situations like this. [and she's not sure she can give any advice that'll make it better, but she can at least be here to help Ahiru talk it through.] Do you think you could convince them they don't need to feel obligated? Not straight away, but if you find ways to show them you're not expecting anything of them...
I don't think he has. At least, I don't think anybody has told him yet... But we haven't talked that much here. I mean, he's not very outgoing, and I thought he'd think it'd be weird if I talk to him all the time here while he doesn't know me very well at all.
I guess that's true... I mean, for a while this has seemed better, but maybe that's because it seems less permanent than the other option. I mean, I can tell him any time, but once I tell him, I can't take it back. But I just want to do what's best for him.
[She pauses.]
I don't know. I mean, he's the kind of person to try and make people happy even when he doesn't owe them anything. What kind of ways do you mean, though? I hadn't really thought about it.
I guess that's true... I mean, for a while this has seemed better, but maybe that's because it seems less permanent than the other option. I mean, I can tell him any time, but once I tell him, I can't take it back. But I just want to do what's best for him.
[She pauses.]
I don't know. I mean, he's the kind of person to try and make people happy even when he doesn't owe them anything. What kind of ways do you mean, though? I hadn't really thought about it.
Kinda comes with the territory. There's a reason I always keep a knife and a lockpicking kit on me.
[the reason is paranoia.]
[the reason is paranoia.]
I carry a pocket knife, but it isn't for people.
Ever been kidnapped and chained to a bed for two weeks?
[the most casual question, as she sips her tea]
[the most casual question, as she sips her tea]
Nope. Just tranq'ed with the intent to kill and held at gunpoint and nearly choked to death by cops. Light stuff.
[and then there was the vargulf, but whatever. wolf stuff is wolf stuff. he keeps his voice as casual as hers.]
Not a pissing contest, girl wonder. I get why you do it at home, but why here?
[and then there was the vargulf, but whatever. wolf stuff is wolf stuff. he keeps his voice as casual as hers.]
Not a pissing contest, girl wonder. I get why you do it at home, but why here?
I didn't mean it like that.
[It was meant to be an explanation, because that wasn't even superhero stuff, it was before she really started being the Spoiler. It's why she never really feels safe.]
'Cause here's even more dangerous. Back home I knew what was there, not everything, obviously, but I knew all the big bads and all the things lurking in Gotham. Here I have no idea what - or who - the Transporter could spit out. And I don't have a secret ID anymore, I don't get to switch off.
[Not that she ever really did anyway, but there's no hiding as Stephanie like she could've done back home.]
[It was meant to be an explanation, because that wasn't even superhero stuff, it was before she really started being the Spoiler. It's why she never really feels safe.]
'Cause here's even more dangerous. Back home I knew what was there, not everything, obviously, but I knew all the big bads and all the things lurking in Gotham. Here I have no idea what - or who - the Transporter could spit out. And I don't have a secret ID anymore, I don't get to switch off.
[Not that she ever really did anyway, but there's no hiding as Stephanie like she could've done back home.]
[peter gives her a long look.]
Who knows what the Transporter's gonna spit out, sure. Who says it's gonna come after you? You keep talking about how you knew what was out there in Gotham, but it sounds to me like what was out there in Gotham knew about you, too. Believe it or not, you don't have to paint a target on your ass. You don't have to take everything on all by yourself.
Who knows what the Transporter's gonna spit out, sure. Who says it's gonna come after you? You keep talking about how you knew what was out there in Gotham, but it sounds to me like what was out there in Gotham knew about you, too. Believe it or not, you don't have to paint a target on your ass. You don't have to take everything on all by yourself.
[Something about that stings a little, but she's not entirely sure why, so she tries to ignore.]
I'm not painting a target on myself, but that isn't suddenly gonna make the world safe, and I'd rather not get caught off guard.
I'm not painting a target on myself, but that isn't suddenly gonna make the world safe, and I'd rather not get caught off guard.
[he shakes his head and reaches out, pushes a piece of her hair behind her ear. peter knows when to give up. he's never going to understand steph's need for responsibility and control.]
Gonna give yourself grey hair and an ulcer.
[gonna give them to other people too.]
Gonna give yourself grey hair and an ulcer.
[gonna give them to other people too.]
I'm gonna quit one day.
[It's an admission, and it sounds like one, especially when Steph realizes what she's said and ducks her head like that might hide it.
She tries not to think about the future too much, vigilantes have short lifespans, and she's definitely never told anyone that she'll give it up.]
[It's an admission, and it sounds like one, especially when Steph realizes what she's said and ducks her head like that might hide it.
She tries not to think about the future too much, vigilantes have short lifespans, and she's definitely never told anyone that she'll give it up.]
Yeah?
[it's a question, but not a skeptical one. he's surprised, because she's always talked about it kind of fatalistically before, as though this is what she is and she intends to be it until it catches up with her.]
[it's a question, but not a skeptical one. he's surprised, because she's always talked about it kind of fatalistically before, as though this is what she is and she intends to be it until it catches up with her.]
If it doesn't kill me first.
[Normally there might be a smile there, to make a joke of it, but now she just shrugs and tilts her head towards where he touched her hair, like she's belatedly leaning into it.]
But I don't think I can do this forever.
[She's not even sure if she actually could retire, or if she'd just feel too guilty, but she hopes she could.]
[Normally there might be a smile there, to make a joke of it, but now she just shrugs and tilts her head towards where he touched her hair, like she's belatedly leaning into it.]
But I don't think I can do this forever.
[She's not even sure if she actually could retire, or if she'd just feel too guilty, but she hopes she could.]
That's the thing, innit?
[he scratches under the right side of his chin.]
Nobody can do anything forever. Not that we get forever in the first place.
[he scratches under the right side of his chin.]
Nobody can do anything forever. Not that we get forever in the first place.
Unless you're immortal, I guess.
[Steph...]
[Steph...]
[he rolls his eyes and waves a hand at her because seriously, steph, seriously.]
You can argue that when you are one.
You can argue that when you are one.
I could ask Seras to turn me into a vampire.
[That is a terrible idea.]
[That is a terrible idea.]
I am already nocturnal, it wouldn't be too much of a lifestyle change.
[heartfelt moment over now she's just messing with him]
[heartfelt moment over now she's just messing with him]
[he throws up his hands in mock exasperation]
Terrible.
Terrible.
You don't think I'd make a sexy vampire?
[can u not]
[can u not]
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