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[mythically]

( diana is seated at one of the consoles in a café when the video feed begins. it seems she’s already gone a bit native—there’s a kedan-style cloak draped around her shoulders, apparently all she needs to keep warm. still, the glint of gold from her armor is perfectly visible, as is the tiara set amongst her dark curls. she’s making no pretense of who she is, should anyone be able to recognize her.

she lifts a hand in simple greeting, smiling. she’s perfectly calm, though anyone who knows her well can probably sense just a bit of tension in the set of her shoulders, the way her eyes are focused. )

There’s many of you here that I know. And many more that I do not.

My name is Diana, and while I’m newly arrived I believe I’ve gotten most of the basics of the situation. It seems you’ve all been busy, recently.

( there’s nothing mocking about her words, and her smile is genuine and honest. she pauses, for a moment, as though to give her audience a breather. then, she continues— )

I’m sure there’s a lot to be done, and I’m willing to offer my assistance to anyone who should need it. But first, I would like to be better acquainted with all of you. If we’ve met before, I’m sure you’ll come and say hello. And if we haven’t, it’s never too soon for introductions.

( both before and after this broadcast and subsequent conversations, diana will be flying over the same café. in effect, she’s using herself as a beacon. feel free to run into her in person if you’d prefer. )

Comments

[video]

[backwordscompatible]

[Well.]

[Will wonders never cease around here?]

We've met. Sort of. In a place like this, that line tends to get a little blurry.

[mythically]

_{( well, there's no mistaking that face. still, diana blinks at the screen a few times. )}

Zatanna?

[backwordscompatible]

The one and only.

[On the Turtle, at least.]

Does that mean you remember me?

[mythically]

_{( she's had a few moments to compose herself, now, so she nods. then she chuckles, ruefully. )}

You were a bit older when we first met.

_{( but zatanna is one of her best friends, and she'll never be unhappy to see her. )}

[backwordscompatible]

[Darn. So much for the small glimmer of potential that this was her Diana. Oh, well. Any Wonder Woman around these parts was still good news, in her book.]

Yeah, I get that a lot.

One of these days, I might consider telling people I learned how to age backwards, too. Just to see who believes me.

[mythically]

I'm sure we all would. It seems like something you'd try, at least.

[backwordscompatible]

Nice to know my reputation still precedes me, no matter what world I'm gracing with my presence.

And speaking of...you get any somewhat expected visitors yet?

[mythically]

A few old friends. More than I would have expected, actually.

[backwordscompatible]

Tell me about it.

If I'd've known I was going to be showing up to a costume party when I first got here, I would've asked to borrow a mask. I'm sure Robin had about twenty or so to spare.

[Not very subtle. Then again, neither was she.]

[mythically]

_{( robin is still tim, to her, but the sentiment applies just as well. she laughs. )}

I think the coattails would still give you away.

[backwordscompatible]

Betrayed by my own signature look.

I wonder if dad ever had days like these.

[mythically]

_{( her zatanna can mention her father casually, but she tends not to. diana decides not to question it, however. )}

He might have been able to get away with a bit more. You're the one with the most name recognition, after all.

[backwordscompatible]

[She knows what happens. In her future, and other futures. But, by her time, it hasn't happened yet, and public denial can often be a handy thing to have.]

...you know, no matter how many times people tell me that, I never seem to get tired of hearing it. Even if it sounds too impossible to be true.

[mythically]

I suppose we could all just be trying to inflate your ego.

[backwordscompatible]

In that case, don't let me stop you.

[mythically]

I'm not sure you could. _{( her zatanna love is strong. )}

[backwordscompatible]

Not even if I wanted to. Apparently.

[One more surprise to add to the day. Zatanna was certainly fond of Diana, yes. The woman was one of the founding members of the Justice League, after all. A friend of her father's. Even the "other" Diana that had spent time on the Turtle, whom she'd also gotten to know, had been very sweet.]

[But the thought of actually being on such familiar terms with her? Being able to laugh and quip and joke with her so easily? That was a world she never realized could have existed. What was next? A world where she has a fling with Bruce Wayne?]

Did you want to meet up in person at some point? Say, for a cup of cocoa? Or lunch? [How do you feel about Taquitos?]

I have this strong feeling you and I would have so much to talk about.

[mythically]

I would be honored by your company, Zatanna.

_{( and she sincerely means that. she has an endless amount of respect for the other woman, and finds herself genuinely curious about this younger version. this zatanna must be quite different--especially if she already knows who diana is--and diana realizes that. she doesn't expect her to be her friend as a reproduced miniature. but she finds, already, that it's easy to like her. )}

Cocoa or lunch would be lovely, whenever you'd like to meet.

[backwordscompatible]

Well, lunchtime is usually my ideal for having lunch...but that's up to you, and whether or not you can get away once the rest of the 'surprises' start to show up.

[Because he they will. They always do.]

[mythically]

Suprises, hmm. _{( she had a feeling. )}

If you don't mind eating late, I could meet you in _{( here's some wibly wobly timey wimey stuff. maybe about 2 hours )}?

[backwordscompatible]

Perfect.

I know this great restaurant in Fire. If you think you can find it on your own, I'll send you the directions now.

[mythically]

I'm sure I can manage, so feel free.

[backwordscompatible]

[Roughly a minute later, Diana will find a small image file being uploaded to her console: RESTAURANTDIRECTIONS.GIF Upon being opened, the map will show a bright, blinking red circle over the street block of the restaurant, with a matching arrow and the words "RIGHT HERE"]

would you like to action this up?

[mythically]

_{( she receives the gif and smiles. )}

Thank you. I'll see you soon, then.

sure!

[backwordscompatible]

[She's looking forward to it.]

[So forward to it, in fact, that she showed up almost half an hour early. Fortunately, the place that she offered to meet Diana at had an outdoor seating area. It was cold, but nothing a fluffy jacket and warm hat couldn't fix. Or a steaming cup of cocoa. Extra marshmallows. She'd earned it.]