Mix-and-Mingle

[cityship]

After the most recent pod-pop had been completed, Stacy began encouraging the crew towards the Obs Deck. They would be most effective if they were familiar with each other, and as the Jaime Reyes Incident had proved, leaving them to meet whenever they happened to cross paths was not effective.

Anyone who stepped into the Hub would be transported to the Obs Deck, no matter where they had intended to go. Those who had been exploring the City were verbally herded towards the Hub, although the energy tentacles did not make an appearance.

||Please report to the Obs Deck for Crew Introductions.||

The Obs Deck hadn't changed very much since they'd last been there. The creepy sculpture was still present, as were the fleshy couches. However, the couches were arranged in a more obvious circle this time.

Come and meet the new -- and in some cases, weirder -- members of your crew.

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[flunkingspanish.livejournal.com]

"He's one of the big super heroes back home," Paco said. "He's an alien from the planet Krypton, but he's been voted a world citizen by the U.N. Pretty much the nicest guy ever, from what I've heard."

"Awesome, I'll drop by some time," Paco said, grinning back. Weapons training with a hot girl. Score.

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

"Huh, sounds a good guy. Cap probably would have liked him."

She added with a smirk, "Could also spar or give you some pointers on other fighting styles. *If* your fragile male ego can handle being beaten by a *girl?*"

[flunkingspanish.livejournal.com]

"Everyone likes Superman. Batman likes Superman, and Batman doesn't like anything."

"My male ego is surprisingly sturdy," he replied with a wink. Last year, an entire class had put their spring trip money on Brenda kicking his ass. The ego, it was sturdy. "I don't hit girls, though."

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

"Wouldn't know Batman either."

Kate nodded, "all right, but don't expect me to hold back either way. Not much of a sparring session though, and it's different. If we are going to have to fight, whatever we face, they'll hit anyone."

[flunkingspanish.livejournal.com]

"It wouldn't be much of a principle if I dropped it every time I got kidnapped by an alien spaceship," Paco joked. Seriously though, guys didn't hit girls. Not guys who deserved to spend any time with women.

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

No and she'd agree to such sentiment. But sparring, opponents are to be on equal ground.

"All right. You might reconsider that principle after I kick your ass a couple of times."

[flunkingspanish.livejournal.com]

Sparring definitely required equal-footing. Which is why he felt weird about the idea of sparring with a girl. Even a girl who could easily kick his ass.

"It's survived eight years of angry redhead," Paco said with a grin. "Bring it on."

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

"Oh yeah? Well let's see how you handle angry brunette."

[flunkingspanish.livejournal.com]

"Can't wait."