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[scarabsuited]

[as per usual with Jaime's mode of video feeds, it's got his-eye-view from where he's standing, high on top of a modest-sized building high enough to sea the ocean in the distance, facing away from downtown. it's a pretty open view!]

Hey, so. What has two thumbs, blue armor, and choice real estate for fireworks-watching? This guy.

I got permission from the building owner that if it doesn't get rowdy up here? We can hang out and watch. We, as in, whoever wants to show up and watch. [the view swivels to sweep around the scope of the roof, which isn't huge, but it's not tiny, either.] Not bad, huh? He's not going to keep the store open so you can't use the stairs, but if you give me a buzz I can come down and fly you up. It's no problem.

Bring your own food and stuff, though. I'm still a poor college boy, and I'll probably not have brought enough for everybody. Y'know. Depending on how many show.

So, yea? Nay?



[his replies will be primarily VOICE at this point unless otherwise stated.]

Comments

[Voice]

[son_of_vell]

It looks like a nice spot to watch the firworks to me. Is this a costumed affair or casuals?

[scarabsuited]

I guess it's a...whatever-you-feel-like kind of affair? Whatever's cool with everyone else is cool with me.

[son_of_vell]

Cool. I'll see what Billy wants to do and we'll come like that. Any snacks in particular you'd like to see there, man?

[scarabsuited]

Whatever's cool with you's cool with me; I'll be stockin' myself. Chips and ketchup and all.

[son_of_vell]

Alright. We'll bring something good. Thanks for finding such a great spot.

[scarabsuited]

It's part of what I do. ...Super-surveying, I guess.

[son_of_vell]

[He laughs.] A very useful and practical super power.

[scarabsuited]

I thought so, too.

[son_of_vell]

Someone else disagreed?

[scarabsuited]

If you can even believe that. I know I can't.

[son_of_vell]

Well you do have to admit that practical job applications aren't usually the first things that come to mind when most people think about super powers.

[voice]

[notlikeanyone]

Sounds like a good plan. I'll be sure to bring some food. [Careful or he might... just bring food and then slip away to patrol. CRIME NEVER SLEEPS or takes holidays.]

[scarabsuited]

And a blanket. [don't worry; Jaime has a staple gun in his arsenal. LET THE GROWNUPS DO THE CRIMEFIGHTING FOR ONE NIGHT, SON.]

[notlikeanyone]

A blan- oh, right. I don't need one, I've sat on plenty of rooftops without a blanket. [But what if the grownups are all getting DRUNK?]

[scarabsuited]

And probably ruined like, sixty pairs of pants. Bring a blanket! It's polite for the people that show up without one, yeah? [that is a cheap excuse and YOU KNOW IT.]

[notlikeanyone]

[Yeah but he can AFFORD sixty pairs of pants. ... Maybe not if they're all Armani or something oh god dress like a normal teenager again Tim.] Fine, fine. A blanket and food. Anything else I should bring, oh viewing party overlord?

[scarabsuited]

[don't think he isn't ragged on about that, either.]

Hmmm...[indulging that with an indulgent hmm.] Maybe a signed document stating you're not gonna be a tool and duck out before the finale? Maybe? But I think I can trust you enough to hang out for more than two seconds without me having to break out duct tape or bungee chords at this point, right?

[notlikeanyone]

[It's hard to get a board of investors to take you seriously in jeans and a t-shirt :c]

Aww come on, the fireworks are a perfect distraction for criminals to use, I have to.

[scarabsuited]

[not unless jeans and t-shirts were the dress code....

sigh.] Okay, look. You go out, you do your thing, you show up twenty minutes before showtime. You eat some food, b.s. with us a little, pretend my jokes are funny, and watch some fireworks. When it's done, I'll happily launch you in whatever direction you left your bird suit and you can punch drunk people and muggers to your heart's content. Fair?

[notlikeanyone]

[If only. But then we'd have to deal with whatever "Brucie" thinks is an appropriate graphic on a t-shirt...]

Hmmm. I don't know about having to pretend your jokes are funny, buuut... otherwise, that sounds fair.

[scarabsuited]

Oh, har har. As if you'd even have to pretend half the time anyway. You better show up, or the next time I see you I'll have a high-pressure power-washing hose.

[notlikeanyone]

[It's too easy to give Jaime a hard time :)] I'll be there, I swear, no need for the hose.

[scarabsuited]

Generous as always, Boss-man.

[notlikeanyone]

You know me. So any idea how many pizzas I'm gonna have to order...? [He can't just bring chips, that would be too easy.]

voice;

[miaiam.livejournal.com]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!

[scarabsuited]

[AJKNGL;FKDS]

My EAR-!

voice; encrypted

[miaiam.livejournal.com]

[WHUPSY SHE DID IT AGAIN]

Oh my God, Jaime, I am so sorry! I totally forgot. [D8]

[scarabsuited]

I think we're gonna have to install a V-chip in you each time you do that, girl...

[miaiam.livejournal.com]

Only as long as it never goes off when I say 'fart.' Because ouch.

[scarabsuited]

This is really more the protection of my hearing than the sanctity of your classiness. Or lack. Y'know.

[miaiam.livejournal.com]

[feigns tone of ~SHOCK] And just what are you saying?!

voice;

[shiny-lilkaylee.livejournal.com]

Sounds kinda nice.

[scarabsuited]

It should be fun! I mean, the show last year was pretty cool, so.

[shiny-lilkaylee.livejournal.com]

They get pretty spectac'lar?

[scarabsuited]

Welll, better than El Paso, if only because budget. I'm impressed, but that might not be saying much, ha.

[shiny-lilkaylee.livejournal.com]

Admit I ain't seen many proper fireworks, could prob'ly impress me just fine.

[scarabsuited]

Then you can totally come. And there will be food. Probably. Most likely. I'm bringing some, anyway. But, yeah. [a private ping of the bldg address.] Ta-da!

[beat.]

...It sent, right?

[shiny-lilkaylee.livejournal.com]

Ah-huh. I got it.

[scarabsuited]

Oh, good. Awesome. See you if you show, then!

[shiny-lilkaylee.livejournal.com]

Shiny.

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[mackons.livejournal.com]

Yo, Blue Beetle! [poitin' at the camera 'CAUSE WE'RE TOTALLY BUDDIES NOW.] Count me in.

[scarabsuited]

Oh-- that's you, huh, Driver? Hi! Duh, you can come along. [PRIVATEO TEXT OF ADDRESS.] But it's pretty much bring-your-own-snacks so far, so. Come prepared.

[mackons.livejournal.com]

Yep, it's me. I gotta stop by another place first, meetcha there.