Then I'll let you break it again and again [Open]

[keep_surviving]

Diana was walking through hydroponics. With Jinx. And Provisions. Like some kind of warped, family outing.

Why?

They were having a lazy day in Jinx’s apartment, Diana watching Pro glide to and fro along the different pieces of furniture and Jinx lounging on the sofa reading one of her books, with the young bird occasionally coasting over her head to clip at her hair, much to Diana’s smug amusement and Jinx’s exasperation.

After a small period of time, Jinx put her book away and came over to see the other girl who was squatting in her apartment, expression on her face that as if she’d had a brilliant idea. Slyly, she put forward the idea that since they spent so much time together anyway, perhaps she and Diana could go on a date.

The result was Diana laughing in her face. It was a short laugh that only escaped because the question had been so unexpected, but it had swiftly drained all confidence from Jinx’s face.

Despite the fact Diana had no desire to partake in ‘dates’, especially the type that included commitment, because she had no use for that, the crushed expression on Jinx’s face as she tried pull her damaged pride back made Diana actually feel guilty.

It was at this point she realized she may be getting far too invested with Jinx and that perhaps this relationship was taking a turn into something Diana was not planning for and had been trying to steer clear of.

But if it had, it was too late to change now, she’d just have to think of some way of dealing with it later. For now though, she had to appease the girl who looked like she was about to crawl under her bed and hide from the world for a month.

So, Diana had suggested that maybe they could go for a walk together. It was still a very cheesy, romantic novel thing, which usually made Diana roll her eyes and brush the idea away, but it had certainly brought the light back into the those pink eyes.

So, now here they were.

Provisions coasting from branch to branch, exploring and strengthening his wings and flight skills, stopping to make sure the two girls were still close by and crowing for their attention when he managed a long glide. He was still incapable of true flight, but he’d certainly been coming along these past few days.

Jinx and Diana walked side by side, watching him hop and flap about. Jinx had been mostly quiet since they’d set off. Diana guessed she was still sore from the laugh. Joy.

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Pro flapped his wings and adjusted himself on the branch to look at his two 'parents', tilting his head curiously as they interacted.

"Now, whatever makes you say that?"

Deciding that 'mommy' was just reinstating Jinx in her place among group, Provisions began a game of jumping on and gliding to all the lower limbs of the surrounding several trees.

"Maybe I actually want an answer."

Diana's eyes did not leave Jinx's as she watched her carefully, confidence clear on her face.

[badluckbabe]

While frustration, and confusion danced in hers. Could she keep up the game? She had given up any hope of coming out on top. What did she have to lose other then pity?

"We've spent more time together in the last few months then some married people. And you're one of the smartest people on board as well. So I'm sure you're already well aware of what's going through my mind right now." She was straining to keep her tone level but it seemed as though even she was reaching a limit with the games that had kept her enticed and entertained for so long.

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Diana had to give Jinx credit, at least the girl was finally standing up for herself and starting to ask questions.

Well, that wasn't entirely true. She still hadn't really asked the question. If Jinx wanted to start demanding answers, first she'd need to ask.

Diana raised her brow slightly to show that she was paying attention and understood what Jinx was trying to convey. She kept their gazes connected, pulling herself back enough that they were both straight backed, facing each other; the illusion of a level playing field. Nothing but an illusion.

"Why don't you ask the question, Jinx? Tell me what you want to know." If Diana was worried, or feeling any sort of apprehension at all, there was no indication of it. But was there ever? Diana was the picture of calm. "In fact, just tell me what you want."

[badluckbabe]

How was it that something so simple could seem so monumental.

She broke the gaze when she couldn't take anymore and made sure there weren't people around. "I wanted to go out on a date and see if there was something to this relationship or if we're just using each other. And you laughed. It's not like I was asking you to be my girlfriend or whatever."

It was horrible to be confessing like this, her entire face was red and every muscle was tense. She felt a little sick to her stomach because now she was wide open for every horrible scathing thing that could come to mind. Look at her the silly little super villain wannabe, conquered by a powerless human with some charisma and good looks. She'd never let herself live this moment down.

[keep_surviving]

Diana took two steps closer, expression still the same. "What do you mean 'something'? If you're not asking to be together what are you asking for? Are you bored with this?"

Diana knew, of course, that wasn't it. But now Jinx and her were inches apart, she had the girl cornered, verbally and physically, time to move in. "You need to actually ask."

[badluckbabe]

Her teeth clenched tight and her fingers fought the instinct to make a fist. This was almost more then she could stand. As an example of this a nearby tree shuddered as some of it's fruit popped like it had been overcooked.

"I already did. I asked you out on a date." She spoke very carefully "Because I want to see if maybe...MAYBE someday we could develop a real relationship. With all that mushy stuff you keep telling me is cheesy. And so what if it is? Is that good enough? Or do you want me to actually ask you to be my girlfriend?"

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Provisions gave a harsh, startled call at the explosion and cautiously went to investigate.

Finally, Diana's expression changed, but to one of mild exasperation. "I know. But why do you want to know if we could? This-" She gestured back and forth between herself and Jinx. "-is working. Or, at least, it was working. Why do you want be be more than what we are right now?"

Her fingers reached up to briefly brush Jinxs cheek before she put the hand on her hip. "I'm not looking for a committed relationship. I thought that was clear."

[badluckbabe]

That took all the wind right out of her sails. She had an excellent point really. What had triggered her sudden desire to make things more serious?

All the fight seemed to evaporate out of her leaving her looking weak enough to blow over with a paper fan. "I don't know...I wasn't even thinking about it that much when I asked you out. But when you laughed suddenly all of that just came...rushing in!" She gestured with exasperation. "And I knew it was stupid because you've always been VERY clear about this not being committed. Maybe I got greedy I don't know." I a vain attempt to clear her head she turned on her heel she and took a few steps away.

"I don't even really know anything about you other then what little bits you let me see."

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Diana let her walk away, speaking to the back of her head. "Do you really want it to change that badly? You're enjoying this, and I'll admit, I'm enjoying this. Why not just leave it like that?"

It was at this moment, Provisions suddenly let out a loud 'craw' and jumped off the branch he'd been roosting on. But instead of gliding his way to the next branch or coasting over to the two of them, he began beating his large deep blue and black wings. With this, he was able to adjust his altitude and maintain his height, altering his speed as he flew in a large circle around them, serving through trees and avoiding branches, un-reliant on anything but his own wings to defy gravity.

After several laps, he swooped towards them, using his tail correctly to make an accurate landing upon Diana's shoulder, where he stood himself tall, turning his head this way and that, looking very proud.

Diana stared at him, rather surprised, enough so to actually let it show without releasing it. "He flew."

[badluckbabe]

Jinx too had been caught up in the moment and had a big smile on her face, "He did! And he had a perfect landing too!" She praised and silently kicked herself for rhyming. Hopefully Diana wouldn't notice.

"What a clever boy!" She cooed.

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Part of Diana's brain registered that she should be teasing Jinx for that bit of poetry, but she was too busy watching Provisions.

The young bird had fluffed up his chest feathers at Jinx's recognition and was now looking back at Diana.

He'd flown.

This creature that she'd found in her room, this once small, breakable pink collection of pin thin bones and almost transparent skin had actually grown. It had sprouted feathers. And now it was flying.

This thing that cried for her attention, her food, her protection, her care and had followed her at almost every moment of everyday had suddenly laughed in the face of gravity.

And now he was looking at her for a reaction.

Diana wasn't entirely sure what she was feeling right now, or if she even wanted to be feeling it. But she gave a small smile, gently grabbing his beak in her hand and shaking it playfully and softly as he gurgled happily.

"Good boy, well done."

[badluckbabe]

Jinx smiled at the adorable scene her own drama momentarilly forgotten as she plucked one of the burst fruits from it's branch and sauntered over to offer it's now pulped insides to the now air capable bird.

"Guess all that practice really paid of." She mused with a twinkle in he eye.

[keep_surviving]

Pro gobbled the offerings up, glowing in the praise from his two caregivers while Diana absentmindedly stroked the top of his head with her finger.

"Now your hair will never be safe."

[badluckbabe]

"It's a risk I'll have to live with. You two make it worth the extra brushing." She chuckled absentmindedly running her fingers through the soft pink locks.

A moment of courage, steeling herself and as Pro finished his snack she took Diana's hand in her clean none. "Come on then, let's go find some not exploded fruit." leading her and Pro further down the path and away from where the confrontation had taken place. Thank the gods for Provisions little performance.