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Good morning Keeliai, how are we all today?

[Steph is sitting at her console, leaning back in her chair with her legs propped up on the desk. She's smiling, and for those that know her, it's the sort of smile that should be extremely concerning. Those that don't know her may also be feeling like they're about to hear something they don't want to.

She is going to be a terrible person today.]

I'm going to preface this message by saying that anyone under the age of 16, or whatever the age of legality is where you're from, should tune out now, please and thank you. I'm not gonna be explicit or anything, but it's probably not going to be appropriate for kids. [she gives a pointed look, yes you, Damian, switch off the computer now.]

I was taking an anthropology class back home, and my professor happens to be here too. [she wrinkles her nose, like yes, I know that's super weird, how do you think I feel?] And he's been giving me assignments and stuff, because apparently being kidnapped by a giant turtle isn't a valid excuse not to keep up with coursework. The topic we'd been studying before I got brought here was human sexuality, and Professor Craig suggested I write a paper on kedan sexuality instead. [Hi Bruce.] Except, uh, after the last couple weeks, I'm not really keen on that idea.

But I have been thinking about all these people with superpowers running around, and like - we've got comics back home, right? But they tend to focus on the whole defeating supervillains and stopping alien invasions side of things, which is great, sure, I love a good action story, but there's something that just never really comes up.

[she looks directly at the camera, the very picture of scientific curiosity] Do they - or, do you, for the superpowered people in the audience - ever use their powers for sex? This isn't a rhetorical question, by the way, if you have used your powers in the bedroom, feel free to share with the class.

And in the interest of not excluding anyone from the conversation, anyone who's just a regular old human, or whathaveyou, you can discuss what sort of powers you'd like to have, and how you'd use them to impress the gender-of-your-preference.

Don't feel like you have to respond directly to me, you're more than welcome to talk amongst yourselves. I figured we could use a little lighthearted chat to take our minds off the situation. Don't you agree?

[She winks, clearly trying not to laugh, and sits back in her chair to wait for responses]

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There're plenty of tougher-than-average boys - or girls - around that you could probably find someone you wouldn't have to worry about hurting.

But yeah, that still sucks. [sorry Kara]

And yet I keep falling for the squishy ones.

[ it's said with good humor, and she smiles. ] It's not all bad.

Squishy. Thanks. [She's human too!]

Considering I haven't gotten laid in like three years, I'd trade having to be careful for superpowers.

[What was that about finding out too much about someone?]

[ h e h ] If it's any consolation, you're not the only species that's squishy.

[ but then there's a wince. because she loves steph but sex talks are something she's really not used to. ]

TMI, Steph.

Not at all. I don't think I'll ever recover. [she has been slightled, it is a true tragedy]

Hey, at least I didn't mention my experiences with superpowered people. [except for how she sort of has now. Steph has no shame]

Sure you will. I bet I can find some way to make up for it.

[ there's a moment of internal keysmashing and kara rests a hand on her forehead, laughing. ] I don't want to know! Not unless you've discovered a way around the whole super strength thing.

I hope it involves ice cream. [Her favour is easily won.]

Sorry! [she's not even a little bit sorry] But no, just that I kinda dig electricity. [apparently ignoring that Kara just said she didn't want to know] You ever tried red sun lamps?

It does if I can find some. [ this is why she likes steph.

and wow she's just ignoring that electricity comment. ] I've never actually had someone to experiment with before. [ a beat ] Well, there was Power Boy but that ended quickly, and the less said about that whole thing the better.

They have milk and you have freeze breath, I'm sure you can work something out. [she has faith]

Then I will say nothing on it. Clearly what we need is to find you a cute squishy boy, and some red sun lamps. B could probably help. [a beat] With the lamps, not the boy.

[welp that got weird]

What flavor do you want?

[ slight... awkward pause. but it's not over the b thing surprisingly. ] Would that be cheating if there's a cute, squishy boy back home that I have a complicated potential relationship with?

Chocolate. [the One True Flavour]

I guess it depends what you mean by potential. Have you gone a date or anything? [wait how does she not know about this] Does this boy of yours have a name?

We kissed and I told him I'd like to go on a real date. [ p... ause... ] Uh. His name is Querl Dox, but pretty much everyone calls him Brainy.

He's that Legion guy, right? [Not exactly Steph's area of expertise, but she tries to keep up to date] I think you could get away with going out with someone else, but it really depends on whether you're comfortable doing that.

[She can be a good best friend when she's not messing around]

He's the Legion guy. [ oh good. she doesn't have to explain the from the future, descendant of my enemy awkwardness. ]

I'm... not sure if I would be. I guess I'll just take life as it comes and if there ends up being a guy here, I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

I hope he's nice. [This is Steph trying to be subtle and saying 'if you doesn't treat you right I'm going to the future to kick his ass'. She has protectiveness issues.]

That's a good way to look at it.

But, uh, fair warning, lots of the boys here are ridiculous flirts, I think there might be something in the water.

He's... not so good with people. But if you can get past that, he's actually pretty sweet. [ and kara is sadly attracted to jerks. but this one is actually an asshole with a heart of gold. ]

Flirting I can handle. It's fun, so long as things don't get into totally weird territory.

You don't have to tell me about not good with people. [Robin was, you know, Robin. Even if he's not bad with people the same with Brainy is]

I'm curious what counts as "totally weird territory"? [she quirks an eyebrow at Kara]

I don't know. Uncomfortable things? [ she's never actually had flirting go into weird territory without intending for it to be weird. so explaining is hard. ]

I guess that makes sense. Though I think I've had flirting get weird without getting uncomfortable.

[Now she's trying hard to think of examples. what is her life]

Really? How?

Well, by other people's definition of weird, maybe. Talking about some kink stuff can be pretty weird but if you're into it, it's not uncomfortable?

[She sounds so confused, Kara what have you done]

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