controlledvariable: (PB >> you're gone away but)
(ง︡'-'︠)ง ([personal profile] controlledvariable) wrote in [community profile] tushanshu2012-09-22 12:16 am

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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]
andaway: (S - that will hurt tomorrow)

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[personal profile] andaway 2012-09-29 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Steph...

[He isn't sure what to say now. He knows there's something more that he should get, that he should be asking- but Bruce has already contacted him (and he knows it's because he was pushing Steph far too much about her private life), he always has had trouble knowing when to stop asking. Call it an occupational hazard.]

I can stop talking to him if it will make both of you feel better. I'm not sure what I did to cause this, I'm just...

[He's used to people not liking Superman, used to people fearing him when they realize his powers. He's used to people like Lex who will always misunderstand the reason he's on Earth.

But Clark Kent is just a reporter that means no harm, he's only bothered a few big fishes when he exposed his lies. He's not used to a kid disliking him for apparently no reason.
]

I'm sorry. I'm glad you found somebody. I will not... bring the subject up again.
andaway: (S - come at me bro)

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[personal profile] andaway 2012-10-01 08:53 pm (UTC)(link)
You have nothing to be sorry for. It wasn't my business and I let my worries and fears take over when I should know by now you're more than able to handle yourself.

[He makes a face] And about Striker, I wouldn't make you tell me any more than what you're able to. We can just hope I will eventually understand.

[And hope it isn't too late.]