★ 01 [Video/Action] Well it's not the semi annual sale at Macy's...

[mightbeconcussed]

So I told him that I thought we were better as a special occasion sort of thing. Like the classic car you keep in the garage because if you drove it every day it’d always be in the shop. I’m not entirely sure he bought it but he agreed to leave our face to faces to parties and booty calls—Jill are you even listening to me?

[Lucy is standing in front of the fountain with a really fantastic Prada bag –price tag still attached--in her hand. She’s looking around wildly.]

Jilly Bean?

[She looks down at the bag in her hand]

Oh Holy Bear Bryant…does this mean I shop lifted? I swear I was going to buy it. Not that that ever works in the movies or the TV shows. It’s like the standard excuse for shop lifters. I bet it’s the excuse Wynona gave but honest, I mean it. I was going to pay for it until I got—where is this? Kidnapping carries a very serious penalty and I am not someone you want to abduct. Especially if you’re an alien. Oh God…it’s aliens isn’t it? I want to chime in with being opposed to aliens. Unless you’re Max Evans. Then you can abduct me anytime.

[She pauses to take a breath and note that the scenery is not one she recognizes]

This is definitely not Roswell, New Mexico.

[And a final glance down at the bag before she tucks it firmly beneath her arm]

At least I got to keep the bag…

Comments

[ageoftheg33k.livejournal.com]

What? Superman? Are you even-- Kal El is not even--

Okay, you know what? Glasses? Are not a sufficient disguise. A disguise needs detail, it-it-it needs work and time and effort. You can't just throw on some face gear and be set.

[mghtbconcussed.livejournal.com]

Okay what does any of that have to do with Tom Welling's abs?

[ageoftheg33k.livejournal.com]

Nothing! Absolutely nothing. Mm-mm, I ain't talking about nobody's abs, okay. This is strictly about the piss poor supposed alias. You should raise your standards, though. Batman's better.

[mghtbconcussed.livejournal.com]

Batman is hot too. He's got that whole 'Broken Puppy, I can fix you' thing going on. Plus abs.

Really, Hardison. Get with the program here. Obviously the most important part of any super hero is his abs.

[ageoftheg33k.livejournal.com]

Oh sure, it's the project syndrome. Not to mention all the secrets? Dude has the corner on the mysterious market.

No way, no way! You are so far off base. Have you even read a comic book before?

[mghtbconcussed.livejournal.com]

See, mysterious isn't so much of the deal breaker with me. I don't like secrets and I talk forever. The project thing is totally fun though.

Skinny, glossy, lots of colors...no my bad that was the Saks seasonal catalog. No, but I've seen all the movies and I watch Smallville on mute?

[ageoftheg33k.livejournal.com]

For real? C'mon, it's gotta have a draw to it, though. And did I mention the utility belt? No one. Can resist the utility belt.

[stunned silence.]

We gonna fix that. As soon as you set up and got an apartment, that's definitely top priority.

[mghtbconcussed.livejournal.com]

Well...okay. It depends. Like one night? The mystery is awesome. Also, chances that mystery guy is going to ask for my phone number or expect a second date is really low BUT if I'm going to be friends with benefits with him? No thanks. I like someone who will talk to me. I like to know my BFWB's. I've gotta admit the utility belt is fun. Lots of things to pull.

Take that however you want.

Okay. I'm apartment shopping right now.

[ageoftheg33k.livejournal.com]

You're making some valid points. Though when it comes to superheroes, too much talking is bad. Makes you a target. So, the one night stand thing is really your safest option when it comes to them.

I'mma pretend like I didn't even hear it, actually.

For real? You work quick. I picked [encrypted location] building 12, [/encrypted location] it seemed like a decent location. Near the hospital and the cathedral and stuff.

[mghtbconcussed.livejournal.com]

Right. Like what's her name Rachel something from the second Batman movie. Where she got blown up. So down with not getting blown up.

Do you usually avoid things that make you uncomfortable?

If I'm stuck here, I need to settle in. If I'm not stuck here, I still need a place to stay.

[ageoftheg33k.livejournal.com]

Yeah, explosives aren't fun. Well...uncontrolled ones aren't.

When I can manage it, yeah.

Makes sense. Good to see you not hyperventilating and fainting.

[mghtbconcussed.livejournal.com]

Pyro much?

And when you can't?

I'm not much of a hyperventilate and faint girl.

[ageoftheg33k.livejournal.com]

Only when it serves a purpose. Promise.

Well. Then I hyperventilate. Maybe faint a little. Not a lot, just like, just-- I rest my eyes for a second to like, give myself a moment to process.

[mghtbconcussed.livejournal.com]

FYI smores are a purpose. Feel free to pyro anytime as long as they're involved. Also, bonfires are good.

Should I carry a pillow around?

[ageoftheg33k.livejournal.com]

You bring the fixins, I'll bring the heat.

That's not an awful idea, actually. I should just strap one to my booty.

[mghtbconcussed.livejournal.com]

Deal. As soon as I find a grocery store.

I think your butt will survive, Hardison. It's your head I'm worried about thunking the floor.

Oh...hey. You're not going to like rape, pillage and murder me are you? My favorite movie is Resident Evil 2. I will go all Alice on you.

[ageoftheg33k.livejournal.com]

Hell no! Do I look like I could-- still, you're being smart. I can say no all I want and you wouldn't know otherwise. If you meet Penny at the Welcome Center, ask her. I'm strictly non-violent.

[mghtbconcussed.livejournal.com]

I live in a dorm and I'm a frequent frat party attendee. I'm being aware. Totally not a response to you. I'm careful with my drinks too but I think being roofied by someone you can trust would be fun.

[ageoftheg33k.livejournal.com]

Oh, you're doing the college thing, that's--

Yeeeah I'm not gonna roofie you. Like, ever.

[mghtbconcussed.livejournal.com]

That's what?

Even if I asked? I mean clearly this would be at a later point in our friendship when 1)I felt like I could trust you not to pass me around like the town bike or b) didn't care if you did the things boys do to girls on roofies and of course d) I would know you'd film it.

[ageoftheg33k.livejournal.com]

You must think I'm outta my mind if you think I'm about to roofie a little southern white girl. Oh no, it's not goin' down that way.

[mghtbconcussed.livejournal.com]

I don't want you to do it like RIGHT NOW. It's about trust, Hardison. Building it and developing it! I do not trust you enough to ask you to roofie me now.

Plus, I think you'd be uncomfortable with the whole filming thing.

[ageoftheg33k.livejournal.com]

No, what it's not about is me getting lynched. Hardison likes his neck unmaimed, thanks.

[mghtbconcussed.livejournal.com]

Oh please. Even if Daddy were here we don't lynch people anymore. I think I was like 10 the last time he took me to a KKK meeting.

[ageoftheg33k.livejournal.com]

Now that's just wrong. You got some balls, though. I can respect that!