002 | accidental voice

[solar_absorber]

[There's a dull thud as the comm falls to the floor and turns on. At first there's only a background noise of voices too low to hear. A television playing in the background.]

And Midnighter, that one is Damon, Stefen's younger brother. He's the "bad vampire" with the attitude that all the girls fall for. But he's secretly a good guy deep down. Sound familiar?

[Just. A suspiciously pained sigh.] I'm pretty sure this is considered torture in at least five states.

[He gets a laugh is response.]Oh stop being such a drama queen. We're only a couple of seasons behind. We'll catch up in no time.

[Even more dramatic this time:] Oh god. I thought you loved me. [beat] ... You are kidding, right? Apollo?

The show is in it's third season, this is only the first. Didn't I mention that? [Pause.] Must have slipped my mind.

You did it on purpose, you ass. [Grumpy muttering, followed by a bit of fabric rustling.] We're not watching all of that tonight.

So it's my fault I have to trick you into watching TV with me?[A click is heard as the TV is turned off.] Fine. But tomorrow we're picking up right where we left off.

There are no words for how much I wish I could still get drunk. [Suspicious pause, now that the TV isn't making noise anymore:] Do you hear that? Someone's phone is on. [Beat.] Oh, come on.

Comments

[solar_absorber]

She was-is-an impressive lady.

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[bringerofwar]

So you're a glutton for punishment, basically.

off network

[bringerofwar]

[UH BEFORE HE GOES OUT, kinda sticking his head back out of the bedroom where he's changing into his costume.]

Hey, I should probably tell you that he's got my face.

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[solar_absorber]

[Blink. Stare.]

Seriously?

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[bringerofwar]

[Shrugs and leans against the door frame.]

Yep. Happens sometimes here.

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[solar_absorber]

Are you sure he's not...

[An alternate version of you goes unsaid, but it's written clearly on his face.]

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[bringerofwar]

[Midnighter has to smirk about at that, since he got such a kick out of it (before actually meeting the man.)]

He's James Bond. I'm not even fucking with you.

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[solar_absorber]

[He has to bite his lip to keep from laughing out loud. It takes him a moment to recover.]

That is just [snort] great. I always knew you had a recognizable face.

voice;

[doubleoohbaby]

I'm touched, I really am, but I have quite a busy schedule.

voice;

[doubleoohbaby]

The things we do for sex.

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[bringerofwar]

[Midnighter laughs, himself. A short bark of amusement.]

Yeah, I figure when I get tired of this whole improving-the-world bullshit I'll just go into movies.

voice;

[bringerofwar]

Seriously.

voice;

[doubleoohbaby]

At least it tends to be worth it.

voice;

[bringerofwar]

You have no idea.

voice;

[doubleoohbaby]

I take it he owes you for this, then?

[hacktivist]

Heh... opposites do sometimes attract.

Ghost. Yes.

video; encrypted

[hacktivist]

Not over this line, I can't be sure. I'll meet you.

A location of your choice.

[futurebatwoman]

Your team must be pretty good at its job.

[solar_absorber]

We liked to think so. And for the most part I think we were.

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[solar_absorber]

Oh please. You'd get sick of it after a week or less and want to kill anyone who crossed your path. Plus, being a movie star means talk shows and a gossip magazines. Both of which you hate.

[He's not buying it.]

voice;

[solar_absorber]

Don't worry about it. I can tell when someone is trying to back out gracefully. I won't think any less of you.

[solar_absorber]

Cliche as it is, yes they do.

I think we spoke for a short moment when I arrived.

[hacktivist]

You're interesting together... Like binary.

[pause] Yes. Not in person.

[solar_absorber]

Is that...a good thing?

Well, no. Midnighter was the only person I talked to in person when I arrived.

[futurebatwoman]

Congratulations, then.