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[wingedwarrior]

[It's about midday when Shayera turns on the comm, sitting in the comforts of her suite in the Earth Sector. Her expression is her default serious, and her overall demeanor shows she means business, despite feeling a tad unusual about making a public appearance that's not in person. But that aside, she knows that she has something that needs to be said, and a little awkwardness isn't going to stop her.] My name is Shayera Hol. Most of you probably don't know me, but that's not the point here. I'm here to talk about training for self-defense in battle.

[She leans back in her chair to get comfortable, arms crossed as she speaks.] I know there's been a few other posts about this, but having more offers doesn't hurt things. A-- [There's a brief hesitation as she decides which word best describes Kyle. He said family, but... she never agreed to that.] friend of mine brought it to my attention that there are people here who need to know how to fight. There's things here that can kill, and people should be prepared to defend themselves against them should the need arise. I'm a pretty competent fighter, so don't worry about me knowing what I'm doing.

[Then there's the fact that there's teenagers here, and they're really going to need help unless they have some form of fighting on their own.] Even if you have your own powers or whatnot, knowing how to fight is still crucial. I'd be willing to help anybody out, so just give me a call, or come to my apartment, EA-2C. I'll be starting the lessons in a couple of weeks, if nothing unexpected pops up.

[filtered message to Captain James Kirk and Clara Oswald]

[Once that's been taken care of, she fixes up a filter to the two Kyle told her about.] The little ball of sunshine told me about you two in particular needing training, so don't expect to get out of it. If you've got any questions, feel free to drop by.

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[wingedwarrior]

Can't let the flattery go to your head. [But she really does think he did a great job.] But I guess you deserve something.

[So she pulls out a tray of sandwiches from behind her, with some fruits and veggies along with them. Oh, and a few bottles of beer, too.] Eat up.

[imaginate]

[AHA FOOD. The true way to his heart. He picks up a fuzz-apple first and studies it, before tucking in.]

Oh, and fresh, too! Thanks.

[wingedwarrior]

[FOOD IS THE TRUE WAY TO ANY PERSON'S HEART.] I just went shopping not too long ago, it was getting pretty barren in my kitchen. Besides, I think Wally said food tastes better when you eat it with someone else. [Unless that someone is Diana.]

[imaginate]

That's because he prefers other people to get him food, and then eats it all.

[STIL UPSET ABOUT LEAGUE POTLUCKS.]

What do you like, anyway? I'm pretty sure my ring has a list of non-Earth recipes, and we could try getting ingredients that taste like it.

[wingedwarrior]

Not all the time, if you can believe it. He went through the trouble of getting me and Diana to eat together to try and patch things up. [Bless his heart.

But that question... she liked plenty of food on Earth, all the different flavors and types of food and combinations. There's one thing she's been missing for months.] Think you could look up some Thanagarian recipes?

[imaginate]

[He winches. He likes Diana but.. ouch.]

That must have gone well.

[A pause, and-]

Sure. We could check how similar they are across universes, too.

[A quick flick of his wrist, and his ring sails out of the bag and onto his finger. A screen comes up, blank.]

PLEASE MAKE A SELECTION.

[He counts off his fingers, attempting to recall what he needs.]

Sector 2682. Star system: Polaris.

[The screen brings up the image. Kyle taps a planet Shayera should find extremely familiar-looking.]

THANAGAR.

[The image pushes the planet to the left side of his screen and brings up statistics. Gravitational pull, number of moons, population size, list of races known to reside there, recent conflict (with Rann, is topmost on the list) and Kyle scrolls through everything before he taps an option.]

CUISINE.

[He turns it around so that Shayera can look at what's listed.]

There. Go wild.

[wingedwarrior]

It ended with both of us walking off and leaving Wally alone. [So not well at all.

When the image of her home planet comes into view, she has to swallow her emotions to prevent them from getting the better of her. Home. It even looks the same, and a wave of homesickness crashes over her before she even knows what to do. She drifts through the familiar foods, the taste almost in her mouth as she remembers every flavor, every scent, what she would eat with her platoon. She finally decides on four of her favorite foods, pointing them out.] Those.

[imaginate]

[He lets her scroll in peace, watching with a fond expression. He'd been away from Earth, but he'd never been forcibly exiled. Not being able to eat his favourite foods, or watch movies, or see another human being - that would one day probably kill him. He wasn't made to be alone in the universe, even if he'd managed fine for a few years. She was much tougher than he was if she'd been able to last through that.]

[He takes a look at something she's pointed out, a meat dish.]

I think we can try this one first. I definitely know where to find stuff that tastes exactly like it.

[wingedwarrior]

[She kept going through the foods, even after picking out all the ones she wanted for the time. Until she comes to a certain one that catches her attention, her finger stopping there. A cake-like dessert that she remembers Hro gave her on her birthday ages ago. Even after all these months, all the time she spent moving on, it still stung her heart. She winced, but the pain lasted only a few seconds before going back to focus on the other dishes they chose.] Can you tell me where?

[imaginate]

Sure, I'll get you directions later.

[He peers at the cake, that wince didn't escape him, and he takes a leap of faith.]

I only tried that one once, but there's a bakery in Fire Sector that has those in mini-cupcakes.

[wingedwarrior]

Thanks, Kyle. [It goes without saying finding food similar to Thanagar's means the world to her.

The fact that those cakes are here is a little stunning. It's just a simple cake, nothing that big, but the message it comes with hurts.] My ex-fiance got them for me one year on my birthday. Not sure if I could stomach them.

[imaginate]

Okay. So we avoid them.

[Normally he'd suggest eating them together, forming new memories, but some doors have to be kept shut.]

... Do I have to carry your shopping bags?

[wingedwarrior]

[Oh, if we're getting into joking, Shayera's all for that.] You were the one who said you'd be adorable. I need proof of this.

[imaginate]

[He makes exaggerated gestures to his face.]

How am I not adorable normally?

[wingedwarrior]

Right now, you're just a cheeky brat. Not exactly cuddle material. [She doesn't exactly think he's cuddle material, anyway, sorry, bro.]

[imaginate]

[HANDS IN THE AIR.]

I tried to warn her. Now she's going to melt when I turn on the charm.

[wingedwarrior]

I'm sorry, what charm? You've got a huge lack of it. [OHHHHHHH.]

[imaginate]

Oh, burn.

[He flops on his side, chews an orange.]

But you have to admit, I do possess certain qualities in the cute department.

[wingedwarrior]

--you do? [Totally stunned at this development. Spoilers more teasing]

[imaginate]

Come on, look at these lovely green eyes! And the cheeks!

[wingedwarrior]

Yeah. They're eyes and cheeks. What of it? [She'll die before admitting he's adorable.]

[imaginate]

One day. One day you will say it, and I'll be right there to record the moment.

[He laughs, light, infectious.]

[wingedwarrior]

Don't flatter yourself, like that'll happen. [Now she's laughing, damn you Kyle, and your cheeriness.]

[imaginate]

Don't underestimate me, sister. I'm deadly when I have a purpose.

[WAVING A FINGER JUST FOR EFFECT OKAY!!]

[wingedwarrior]

It's precious how you think you're cute. [Nothing doing, little brother.]