Warriors

Aug. 29th, 2006 10:59 am
[identity profile] reducing-ray.livejournal.com posting in [community profile] jla_watchtower
The phone rings at Warriors -- the one in the back, out of sight of the customers. Really, only two things ever happen on that line: private calls for Guy, and sometimes the Atom travels through it. The bartender -- who's been startled too many times -- now reflexively checks the caller ID when it rings. Seeing it's an Ivy Town number, he picks up the phone handle and steps back, as Ray Palmer and a young, handsome Chinese man suddenly appear through the phone line.

"Hey," says Ray to the bartender, who orders a couple beers and heads out to grab a table.

"I don't know if I can handle this, Ray," says the young man. "I mean, running around as the Atom is totally cool, and fighting Chronos was awesome, but meeting the Justice League ..."

Ray smiles.

"It'll be fine, Ryan. Trust me, it's better to meet them in a casual environment, first."

Ryan Choi looks unconvinced.

"Right. Becasue casual is so happening right now."

"Have a beer, Doctor Choi. Trust me, if you can map the electron flow at a particle level, you can handle Hal."

Of course, he doesn't know who all Hal's roped into this sit-down, and some of the others are a bite more difficult than particle physics ...

Date: 2006-08-29 03:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elfinlantern.livejournal.com
Arisia knows Ray. Sure, it is only in that "I know you're with the Justice League and you hang out with Hal" sort of way that she knows a lot of people but that's all she needs, right?

Right.

The girl with the pixie bob haircute that reveals distinctly pointed ears and gogo boots makes her way over to the table, "So, what brings you in for a drink?"

Date: 2006-08-29 04:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elfinlantern.livejournal.com
"I'm always working but since Guy made me the manager, I can sit down from time to time." The tired is hard to miss. She doesn't mention it just yet, however.

Instead, she smiles brightly at Ryan, "Welcome. It can be hard to get used to a new place. How are you liking it so far?"

Date: 2006-08-29 04:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elfinlantern.livejournal.com
"Getting everything in place, making a place of your own is always something that seems to take me forever."

Arisia slides into a seat, smiling. There is a look toward Ray, "And you? How are you doing, Ray?"

Date: 2006-08-29 06:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elfinlantern.livejournal.com
Arisia's expression shadows a little and she reaches out to put her hand on Ray's shoulder.

Date: 2006-08-29 07:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elfinlantern.livejournal.com
The look of concern in Arisia's eyes frows a bit, "You'll let me know if I can help?"

Date: 2006-08-29 05:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lanternslight.livejournal.com
Hal steps in and, seeing Ray and his friend, head in their direction. He's offering his hand to Ryan right away.

"Hal Jordan," he offers.

Date: 2006-08-30 12:54 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lanternslight.livejournal.com
"First drink's on me," he offers, motioning to the bartender. "What'll you have?"

Date: 2006-08-30 12:58 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elfinlantern.livejournal.com
Arisia slides over toward Hal but doesn't drap herself all over him or pounce - yet. She's letting him buy drinks. Not that they'll likely have that much of a tab, all things considered.

Date: 2006-08-30 01:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lanternslight.livejournal.com
"Except for Ollie," Hal jokes. "Somehow, he manages to put his pants on both left legs at once."

Date: 2006-08-30 02:34 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-kingofat.livejournal.com
He enters Warriors - first time he's been here in ages, actually - and looks around, eyes narrowing as they alight on the Chinese man.

Not all of Ray's friends are open and trusting.

Date: 2006-08-30 03:44 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-kingofat.livejournal.com
Of course not.

It's more of a professional assessment.

Date: 2006-08-30 01:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lanternslight.livejournal.com
"...with beer. What do you want, Arthur? I'm buying."

Date: 2006-08-31 09:10 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-kingofat.livejournal.com
Your replacement, Ray. I fully understand the need to make sure things are right with Jean - once she's no longer being possessed by an evil witch, of course.

That last said with no sarcasm or humour whatsoever.

So, Mr. Choi. Your scholastic record at the University of Beijing was impressive, your subsequent career equally so. Why does a scientist want to become a superhero?

Date: 2006-08-31 09:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-kingofat.livejournal.com
So you're going to put on tights and risk your life - repeatedly - because of what exactly? A sense of obligation or debt?

This is important to know.

Date: 2006-08-31 09:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-kingofat.livejournal.com
He gives the younger man a long, considering look.

Finally:


All right, I'm satisfied.

Date: 2006-08-31 10:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-kingofat.livejournal.com
Dryly:

Yes, Ray, because advisors always get to stay on the sidelines.

Date: 2006-08-30 01:28 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amazon-diana.livejournal.com
And she hardly ever comes to these things either but she's less busy with only the JLA and not an embassy to run. It is good to see Arthur here as well as Hal.

She still pauses looking out of place before heading over to the table.

Date: 2006-08-30 02:02 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amazon-diana.livejournal.com
She breaks into a smile and makes her way over to sit next to Hal.

"It is good to see you."

Date: 2006-08-30 03:02 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elfinlantern.livejournal.com
"DIANA!"

Arisia all but flies across the space between them to give her a hug. It's a rather unelegant sprawl she ends up with but that's okay. She hasn't seen Diana since she died and she'd heard that she'd said some very nice things at the funeral and she'd always really liked her.

Date: 2006-08-30 03:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amazon-diana.livejournal.com
With a laugh Diana caught the flying form that tackled her, but they still end up practically falling backwards in the chair.

"Arisia! It is very good to see you as well."

Date: 2006-08-30 04:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elfinlantern.livejournal.com
It takes a bit for her to get arranged but she ends up on Diana's lap, hugging the other woman.

"I missed you."

Date: 2006-08-30 04:25 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amazon-diana.livejournal.com
"I am so sorry I have been busy, we will have to remedy not seeing each other." She keeps her arms loosely around Arisia's waist.

"How have you been? Are you keeping Guy in line?"

Date: 2006-08-30 04:28 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elfinlantern.livejournal.com
"I didn't come and find you, either." There is a small grin on her face as she says it, almost shy but still excited. "I'm well. Guy..."

She leans up and whispers in Diana's ear "Guy's got a girlfriend." Arisia doesn't know if it is a big secret or not but ..... this is /Diana/.

Date: 2006-08-30 04:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amazon-diana.livejournal.com
"Oh?" She's curious to know who Guy would be dating.

"Well you and I will do something soon, when you are not working."

Date: 2006-08-30 04:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elfinlantern.livejournal.com
Arisia nods, grinning.

"Just call me some time. We'll go somewhere and I can ask you questions!" She hasn't really heard anything about how things are going with John and John'll get all stoic if she asks him.

Date: 2006-08-30 04:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amazon-diana.livejournal.com
She laughs because she has a fair idea what the questions will be about.

"I will do my best to answer them then." Because no, she doesn't want to get into that here with all the others around. It wouldn't be as bad as Plaz interrogating her but it still wouldn't be what she chose.

Date: 2006-08-30 04:45 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elfinlantern.livejournal.com
"Okay." Arisia leans up and kisses Diana on the cheek before starting to slide off of her lap. More people are here. She should start making some food.

Date: 2006-08-30 04:29 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_man_of_steel_/
The last time he walked in here, he sang karaoke with a chimp.

And he's still smiling about it.

When he got the word from Hal, his schedule lined up. And fortunately, nothing earth-shattering (literally or figuratively) was going on.

Despite Warriors being a supers hangout, he always felt out of place relaxing in his costume. After some trial and error, he's come up with a standard "Superman out of costume" dress code - jeans, hooded sweatshirt and sneakers. This particular sweatshirt had the old-school "Justice League of America" logo over the upper left chest.

He walks in through the kitchen (He worked out a secret way in with Guy so not to attract onlookers) and saw the crowd gathering. He was surprised, yet pleased, to see Arthur there.

Date: 2006-08-30 06:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_man_of_steel_/
Kal smiles. "I'll take *one* Atlantean Ale." stressing the one.

He then offers his hand to Dr. Choi. "Pleasure to meet you, Dr. Choi. I'm Kal."

Date: 2006-08-31 04:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_man_of_steel_/
Superman laughs. "No, can't say as poker's one of my hobbies. Perhaps some of the other leaguers." He looks at Ray and smiles. He'll let Ray or someone else break the news if they choose.

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