I'm Here To Save The World, But Who Will Save Supergirl

by **Melissa Castro** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 10:34 am

Melissa finally had to bite the bullet and go to Maldon. And given how long it had been since she was out in public proper, she was a little apprehensive. Still, the environment of the Rose & Crown was oddly comforting as she settled in at a table with a drink.

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by **Gar Easley** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 10:48 pm

Gar moved his way through the pub and took a stool. He chatted with the bartender a bit and handed over a sheet of paper before he turned in his stool and scanned the room. He spotted Melissa and lifted his beer in salute and recognition, remembering her from the games.

by **Melissa Castro** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 10:54 pm

Melissa returned the salute, smiling at him. She motioned to one of the empty seats at her table.

by **Gar Easley** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:02 pm

He nodded and moved over to join her carefully. "Hey, Gar." He offered his hand to her.

by **Melissa Castro** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:08 pm

"Melissa," she said, shaking his hand. "You were on Blue Team the other night."

by **Gar Easley** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:19 pm

"Yeah, for all of twenty minutes." He watched the bubbles in his beer. "Saw you lay the 'Tinkid' out, though sorry about the fall at the end."

by **Melissa Castro** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:29 pm

"My fault really," she said, "Mind blasting someone who's holding you in the air isn't the brightest move ever."

by **Gar Easley** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:36 pm

"Hindsight. We all do things in the moment we're not proud of. In fact, trying to find work to help make myself scarce at school."

by **Melissa Castro** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:38 pm

"That's a shame. The school's supposed to be a haven, not something you need to run away from."

by **Gar Easley** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:49 pm

"I'm...not sure...it's the place for me. The game...sort of made me question my reason for being there." He looked sad for a moment then smiled. "Besides my little sister's developed a new fascination with make-up."

by **Melissa Castro** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:01 am

"All girls do at some point or other," she said with a smile. "What's to question though? Hell, I've done the superhero gig and I'm there now." And it'd be a shame if you left.

by **Gar Easley** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:28 am

"It's complicated. I need the education but I have the feeling I'm not welcome. It's nothing new really, but I'm trying for my sister. I'm just thinking I may be better suited for a hermitage."

by **Melissa Castro** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:36 am

Melissa contemplated that for a moment. "I don't think hermits are even suited for hermitages. I honestly think everyone's still trying to figure out the pecking order. You're new and that upsets things until they have a chance to settle down. I wouldn't really worry about it."

by **Gar Easley** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:59 am

"I'm just trying to stay out of Vertie's way. I do alright alone, she needs...a 'pack'. A healthy one." he finished his beer and signaled for a second. "So, you've already done the "hero" gig, huh? Aren't you going at it a little bass ackwards?"

by **Melissa Castro** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:04 am

"Family business," she said, finishing her own drink and motioning for another. "Mother 'retired' when she got pregnant with me. It's always been sort of expected of me." She pulled out her phone and pulled up a picture. She turned it around to show it to Gar. It showed a beaming, attractive older woman standing behind a slightly younger Melissa. Melissa was dressed in the costume that Gar had seen her in during the game. "First night as a hero," she commented.

by **Gar Easley** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:17 am

Gar nodded, "Looks like we're in a similar boat. Having followed the 'family business' and now trying to find and follow our own path." He lifted his glass as Melissa's arrived. "Here's to overbearing "family obligation"."

by **Melissa Castro** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:22 am

"And here's to trying to get away from it," she said, raising her glass in return. "So your sister has the empathy thing going. I assume you've got something feral going on."

by **Gar Easley** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 4:27 pm

"I do, feline. Teeth, claws, night vision, the whole deal. The pride of the Pride." He lifted his drink again and took a drink.

by **Melissa Castro** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 5:49 pm

"Cool. I sometimes wonder what that would be like."

by **Gar Easley** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 6:10 pm

"It's got it's ups and downs. I have a shorter fuse then most humans...longer the most wild animals. My nose got me in trouble at the game. Kay has a scent that I recognized as something very dangerous at the time...it sort of set me off."

by **Melissa Castro** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 6:17 pm

"Sounds like you're relying on your instincts a bit too much," she said, taking a long pull from her drink.

by **Gar Easley** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 6:54 pm

"Actually the opposite. I know what Vertie's capable of and I was holding myself back to keep her from effecting me. When she passed out, it all came rushing in on me. Then I smelled Kay and thought her toxin would be like that of the globefish and at her size...I panicked." He shook his head. "Not my best moment."

by **Melissa Castro** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 6:59 pm

"I was kind of busy at the time, but I caught enough of it to agree with your assessment."

by **Gar Easley** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 7:16 pm

"Gee, thanks." He chuckled.

by **Melissa Castro** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 7:24 pm

"Just saying," she said with a slightly tipsy chuckle. "Stuff happens. As long as you learn from the mistake."

by **Gar Easley** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 7:34 pm

"Oh, it's one of those life rules. I do not go up against Vertie, but she talked me into it, said it would be fun. I needed to make friends." He smiled, fangs showing.

by **Melissa Castro** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 7:47 pm

"Well, you're making one right now," she said, smiling back and clearly not intimidated.

by **Gar Easley** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 7:57 pm

"Ah, the power of beer goggles." he smiled at her and waved over the lone server to order something to eat. "So, I'm not too rough and broody for ya'?"

by **Melissa Castro** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:04 pm

"Hey, just because I'm tipsy doesn't mean I've gone beer goggles yet," she said. "You've been a little broody since you sat down. It's better when you smile."

by **Gar Easley** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:19 pm

"It's a delicate balancing act." He shook his head, but was still smiling.

by **Melissa Castro** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:24 pm

"Being tipsy or you smiling?"

by **Gar Easley** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:28 pm

"I would think both, but I've never been tipsy. The word itself and the behavior of those who've claimed to be so, seem to imply it's directly tied to one's balance. As for my smile, it's sent more then a few fleeing for the nearest exit."

by **Melissa Castro** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:33 pm

"Well, I'm still here," she said, leaning on one hand. "So smile some more."

by **Gar Easley** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:25 pm

"Far be it from me to turn down a request from a lady." He smiled as the food arrived.

by **Melissa Castro** » Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:05 am

Melissa switched chairs and scooted around the table to sit closer to Gar when the food arrived. "Much better," she said, picking at the food. "I wasn't lucky enough to get the healing factor thing, even though I can get all the other typical bruiser attributes. Makes things a little difficult sometimes."

by **Gar Easley** » Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:15 am

Gar's brow lifted, but he focused on the food. "That sucks. Can't imagine how that works out, being able to deal out but not be able to take it. That's rough."

by **Melissa Castro** » Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:20 am

"Oh, I'm crazy tough when I'm pushing, but yeah, can't quite shrug off some things," she said, lifting her glass for emphasis. "And it shuts off my telepathy, which sucks."

by **Gar Easley** » Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:45 am

"I don't know. There're a few people I've know who's minds I'm very glad I couldn't read. I've found that my nose and eyes tell me plenty. Telepathy takes the fun out of things."

by **Melissa Castro** » Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:49 am

"Oh, I've had enough training to avoid the casual mind read," she said, "but... it's like... what if you had to forego your heightened senses for your healing factor to work?"

by **Gar Easley** » Fri Nov 21, 2014 2:40 pm

Gar thought for a moment. "Man, that would be weird...like suddenly going bald kind of weird."

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