The Outsiders: Meeting 2

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

It was going to be their second meeting, and she already had an idea from Beastboy that he'd drummed up some interest in some the newly pod popped. So she'd been making alterations to the Outsider headquarters all day, from checking out the intercom and monitors Billy fixed (she needed Alex's help for that) to helping to set the new carpet in the lobby to preparing the pool for the training session. It was absolutely important that today grow well: she was going to tell the group she was trying to petition Leon to get them more involved in missions. Even if he said no, there were chances that they as individuals would be pulled into some dangerous situation and then all that training WOULD come in handy, wouldn't it? Either way the training would be coming in handy, as would meeting the people that would come to the second meeting. In a way, the second meeting was more important than the first: the second told you who was staying, who hadn't just popped in for the snacks and a few laughs. She still had those of course: chips and dip and a few sandwiches were already set up for people who were hungry.

As for her, all of this work had already made her really sweaty and stinky, so she was taking a dip in the pool to clean herself off, careful to only do so in the shallow part of the water reserved for small kids: once she was good and clean, she would flush that water out, and fill it with clean water again. For now, she wanted to make sure everything went perfectly. Of course, she was also nude for this, so she figured if Beastboy dropped in now, she'd have to dry off pretty quickly.

So far though: room were all clean, conference room was a-okay and the lobby was spotless. For the moment she could relax. She'd be ready in a few minutes.

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Awkward meeting by the pool?

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

Katara lingered in this small bit of luxury for a bit too long: there were obviously GOING to be people arriving, particularly the ones she told to be here.

Sorry...couldn't resist.

[changelingdude.livejournal.com]

Beastboy had apparently had more or less the same idea as Katara, a quick refreshing swim before the meeting.

He did not however plan on doing it in the same manner as her. In fact as he burst into the swimming area and ran (Ignoring the do not run signs) To the water he didn't even notice her at first diving through the air with a loud "COWABUNGA!" And splashing into the water turning into a large Octopus upon landing.

As the water settled he spent a few moments stretching his tantacles until his big black eyes settled on the only other person in the pool.

After a long...very very long moment in which you could swear the green skin was turning red with blush a tentacle waved in greeting.

Oh, you weren't supposed to kekeke

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

Yes, she guessed she should have expected Beastboy MIGHT pop in early she just hadn't expected him a)so soon or b)to the swimming area. So once she heard the "COWABUNGA" she shrieked, going for a towel immediately. By the time he looked, Katara had the towel up to her chest, turning pretty red.

Yes, she could have yelled at him, but she was the one naked, not him, and he had no idea this was how she bathed back home to begin with. She laughed awkwardly, shaking her head.

"I should have figured you might be early," she said, shaking her head. "I've been here all day, so I figured I should have a clean dip. I'll put up a sign next time!"

Lobby meet and greet

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

Well. All awkward meting aside, now is time for the important part: all of the Outsiders seeing its new potential members, getting an idea of what sort of powers (or non powers) they're working with. There are foodstuffs all set on the table, and an atmosphere of mingling between members.

Won't you introduce yourself?

[behaemmert.livejournal.com]

Vita was a bit...miffed. It looked like she was going to be one of the smallest people in the place, and she wasn't even going to be a full time member (although she was going to help them out with the training if they could use that, children or not didn't really matter much to her. She herself had already trained ten year olds, after all)! This was aggravating. She sure hoped nobody was going to pet her.

And so, the small "girl" in the red dress (+ that silly cap with the bunnies, for added effect) and the criquet-hammer waited and watched what was going on.

...No, she was supposed to introduce herself. "Err, hi. I'm Vita. I'm from the magical department, but I'm helping out here, too, as long as I'm needed." She stated, and tried a smile. Awkward.

Why did everyone have to be taller than her?

[drowpaladin.livejournal.com]

Maydril wasn't that much taller than Vita, all things considered. The armor she'd worn was probably an interesting touch, and certainly the sword (nearly as big as she) was.

She looked unusually solemn, but she let a smile cross her face, and she made a curtsey to the girl in the dress.

"I am Maydril val Mandrian. It is a pleasure to meet you. I also like your outfit." Which was true. May was fond of red.

((Vita, feel free to come bother him too! ^_^))

[hack-rat.livejournal.com]

Alex might have been around six feet- a gene he got from both his parents- but it was rare that he really seemed it. He was currently sitting in the corner, smiling a bit as he played with his rat, Alice, flipping her over and tickling her stomach, occasionally letting her pin his hand and start to groom it.

Just because he had dragged himself to the meeting because he knew that he would see Katara and possibly someone he knew he really wanted to see but couldn't figure out quite who it was here didn't mean he was particularly comfortable with the crowd. The fact that he was smiling as he kept to himself showed a marked improvement in his ability to handle large social situations though.

His smile and his blond hair was about all that could be see under his hood as he crouched near the wall. His hand was also noticeably covered in scars, but judging by the size of them, they were from play-fighting with a rat.

Rage. So much rage.

[behaemmert.livejournal.com]

That was a tall person, about as tall as Signum. Sheesh. Playing with a rat, too. She hoped the rat wasn't like the ferret, Yuuno, and thus actually a person.

"You a part of the Outsiders?" She asked, trying to mingle some. She ignored the height difference for now!

Re: ((Vita, feel free to come bother him too! ^_^))

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

Katara had made sure to pop over to Alex and give him a hug. She knew he was still having a little trouble with people, and thought it brave of him to come back. She didn't say it, but she wanted to really help him however she could.

"Glad to see you Alex!" she greeted. "Do you think you'll be doing any of the training today?"

Re: Lobby meet and greet

[bears-omnitrix.livejournal.com]

Ben had arrived, looking more awake than he had been previously since his workout in the Sensoriums. Dressed in his jacket, he milled about, making a meandering beeline for the food. Ben was always hungry anyhow and he was determined to get a bite at least before someone intercepted him.

Re: Lobby meet and greet

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

Katara grinned when she saw Ben beeline to the food. It was funny in a dorky way, and she was fairly fond of Ben, especially knowing Nura was like his mother.

"Good to see you Ben!" She said. "What have you been up to?"

Re: Lobby meet and greet

[chosenlightchld.livejournal.com]

Hikari blinked, looking around as she and Tailmon entered. She had heard about this, but hadn't joined in the last time. She was too busy practicing with her powers on her own, but she really needed to at least come out and talk to some other people.

Tailmon shook her head. "So, you think we're going to fit in here?"

Hikari nodded. "Shouldn't be all that bad, really..."

[starbolts]

Oh, a girl and her partner! Color Starfire intrigued. The alien girl made her way over to the pair, bursting with welcoming energy.

"Hello new teammates! I welcome you to the Outsiders. Are you well?"

Re: Lobby meet and greet

[livingontheweb.livejournal.com]

Peter was sitting on the wall, sipping from a mug of coffee, watching everyone else file in. If anyone actually asked who we was, he'd gladly introduce himself, but just blurting one out wasn't really his style unless he was channeling Spidey.

[starbolts]

It's slightly difficult to introduce yourself when you are obscured by the lugging of a giant object.

A large green crystal flame, easily four times the size of an average human, is floating into the lobby on its own. How it got inside the building is a hazardous tale involving many obscure windows and difficult hallway descents.

But it was there now, finally lowered to the ground by an exhausted but happy Starfire.

"Friends, I bring you a gift for our lobby."

Re: Lobby meet and greet

[hit-girl-mindy.livejournal.com]

And here comes one more: a girl that much much bigger than Vita, who was sure she looked out of place with the hair, the jacket, the shirt...everything. Not that her mode of dress was making her feel awkward. No, there was a bunch of people, and that was more than enough. She knew a few of these guys, but not enough to just strike up a conversation.

So she's by herself at the moment, taking a sandwitch and nibbling idly.

Re: Lobby meet and greet

[terribly2shy.livejournal.com]

Laurie had wanted to look nice for the meeting. She'd brushed back her hair and wore a flower headband that she'd gotten on shore leave. Put together with a green skirt and yellow top and flip-flops, she looks the most relaxed she's been since she first woke upon Stacy in the pod caverns.

She looks around, with Spot close by her heels, ready to socialize.

Conference Meeting

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

Ok, everyone's settled in, we have an idea who we are? Good. Now comes the time where we gather in the conference room. The chairs are plush, and there are even a few couches available for those who are less concerned with personal space. The outside of the hotel is clearly viewable by the glass doors set at the end of the room, where you can see the pool set up for something.


At the head of this room are the leaders of the Outsiders, Katara and Beastboy, and they're talking to each other a moment before clearing their throats to address all of the people here.

Re: Conference Meeting

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

"It's good to see all of you here," Katara began. "I know that when you ask for a first meeting a lot of people come, but you really start to learn who;s staying by the second meeting. Still, I won't say that for certain: I know there are people who probably couldn't make it.

"For you new people, please take a look around: you'll notice that others here are varied, although most of us have the similarity of being younger than the people on the ship. I don't know if the adults do it because they're afraid of us getting hurt, or because they simply think we're too much trouble. That was part of the reason we formed in the first place: we wanted to be the opposite of that idea, of kids and teenagers doing their own thing and avoiding things like responsibility and accountability. We like any adult on the ship, have to answer to each other and our own actions. More importantly, I want us to send a clear message: The Outsiders are a family, and we look out for each other. We're all from different parts of the universe, yet our goals are the same: stopping the Ohm and promoting awareness about the lack of harmony on the ship. Together, we can help be a formidable force: apart, we'll fall. Some of us who've been here a long time can attest to that."

She looked over to Beastboy. They talked about this enough that she knew he could deliver the other part of their speech: the training, the distinction between fighting members and non-fighting members of the Outsiders, and what activities they'd do when they weren't fighting.

"She's all yours, Beastboy," she said quietly to him.

Advanced Training! Hyaaa ha ha ha ha!

[badassfreakingoverlord]

With a crash and a cry, the army of the Overlord (12 minions) burst in, surrounding the favored minion of said Overlord as she held the Sacred Tome up high.

"All right! You wanted the best, you got the best!" the book bellowed. "Overlord Zetta, the most badass freakin' Overlord in the cosmos, will now be adjourning to the sensoriums for the most freakin' advanced combat training you've ever had in your lives. The safeties will be off! The challenge will be immense! And I, Overlord Zetta, will be there to show you what a challenge really is! Hyaaaa ha ha ha ha ha!"

So pronouncing, the Overlord's small army turned and marched out, off to the sensoriums to set up camp. By the time any of the Outsiders got there to train, he'd be oh-so-ready for them...

Re: Advanced Training! Hyaaa ha ha ha ha!

[hit-girl-mindy.livejournal.com]

Like there was a chance in hell she was going to miss this. Safeties off? Challenges immense? Right now that was sounding better than moaning and groaning about her situation, and right about now? She was definitely looking into breaking some stuff to relieve some tension.

She waited a good two minutes and then casually strolled out of the room, bee lining it to the Sensoriums. It was time to let go.

Beginner training

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

She isn't really sure how many people are going to sign up for hers, but she's offering anyway after remembering that Fletcher had wanted to start learning to defend himself. This way, at least,s he can help whoever wants that sort of special attention.

"If anyone wants to do the beginner course, come with me to the pools," Katara said. "I'll be waiting!"

Re: Beginner training

[greennotgold]

Well, Fletcher at least was there. He followed Katara to the pools, curious to see what she would be teaching.

[changelingdude.livejournal.com]

And for those of you with a bit more practice...

"I've got some training going on too, we're gonna head up to the Sensoriums to see what you guys can do!" He called and shifted into a gorilla pounding his chest in challenge before shifting back, "It'll be fun come on!" He urged.

[terribly2shy.livejournal.com]

Laurie looks down at her attire. She hadn't thought that they would go from the meeting to the training. "I don't think I'm really dressed for training, Garfield..."