13935/Love Builds Bridges

Love Builds Bridges
Date of Scene:	22 January 2023
Location:	Brooklyn
Synopsis:	Indestructibelle and Shazam have an early picnic and discuss the future.
Cast of Characters:	Billy Batson, Sunny Harlow

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Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam swoops down over the East River. His destination is the Brooklyn Bridge. A large cooler in hand he flies up to the West Tower... he did say West, right? He lands in a high wind that really doesn't matter to him. He sits in the gray pre-dawn and waits. The cooler was a good idea (thank you King Solomon!) it could keep things hot as well as cold. He waits, his hair and cape blowing about. Like any teenager as he waits he checks his cell phone and makes the mistake of reading comments on his last podcast. Zeus angrily insists he short out the entire server at a few snerks. But the comments are overwhelmingly positive.

Sunny Harlow has posed:
A little heroics to start the day and Sunny had been busy. Her new costume, this one darker shades than her old white and red one, was wrapped around her form. Stop a mugging, help some people get out of a car crash, even rescue an honest to goodness cat out of a tree and now she was on her way towards the Brooklyn bridge with a sweep of her new cape, headed for their meeting.

Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam notes a cyclist crossing the bridge being stopped by a gang. Never get a break in this business. He drops of the tower and comes to float about ten feet off the walkway. Doing the glowing lightning thing with his eyes. The loud ahem isn't really necessary. He relieves the leader of a switchblade and sends everyone on their ways. He's back sitting there again in a few minutes.

Sunny Harlow has posed:
Annnnd Sunny was already there, or at least touching down at the moment that he was comng back, settling herself down and flaring out her cape comfortably and expectantly. "You'd think the bridge would get -way- too cold to just be waiting there."

Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam shrugs. "The Moon gets way colder and hotter and we weren't complaining. The wind is a pain though. Do you want to find another place? I mainly picked this spot because we could meet easier." He brushes her hand and says, "I like the new costume. Is this evening wear or for all occasions?"

Sunny Harlow has posed:
"I mean, most people -aren't- Alien girls or magical champions. They tend to feel the cold." A little shrug, the blonde shakes her head and settles herself down with a laugh. "I could say 'stealth material', but the reality is I just ran out of the other fabrics."

Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam sits down and opens the cooler to reveal hot dogs, burgers, fries, and onion rings. He got a small salad as an after thought most likely. "So there's this place called Nathan's in Coney Island. I never went there. The server tells me, "We don't get many superheroes in here." Annnd I said I wasn't surprised at these prices... they didn't get the joke. They comped me the salad. I'm embarrassed by that. I mean I... what time is it? I was working on stuff as Billy and I lost track of time. I tried a live stream -though I need better equipment but people started giving me money. It was great."

"So how are you doing?"

Sunny Harlow has posed:
"Practice, study, doing the whole 'Indestructibelle' thing so...yeah," she muses lightly before stretching her arms out lightly and reaches into the cooler before reaching to retrieve some fries for herself with a smirk. "Not all of us are trying to be internet celebrities after all."

Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam seems a little affronted. "Celebrity? Hardly? But I like having some money. I can treat you. That's something I'm earning as Billy with no godly powers. It's like you and your sewing, or your studies or your cheerleading... gods, you have a lot of talents. Well I found I'm good at this. And I'd like to take you to a nice restaurant soon. When you can make the time. We could even invite your folks." He did the math that fast. Solomon included a 25% tip.

He leans close to her, grabbing a burger as well and says, "Will your strong independent nature let me treat you? You surely deserve it for keeping me grounded and on task."

Sunny Harlow has posed:
"Strong, independant...but hungry," she smirks with a nod before shrugging her shoulders. "And you talk about me having talents while you're literally empowered by divine knowledge so..." she lifts a hand, giving it a little wave of her fingers before shaking her head. "I don't know about taking my folks out for dinner though...."

Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam slips his free arm around Sunny. "Yes. Talents. As opposed to powers which can be handed out pretty arbitrarily. Talents are things we develop. We earn them. I'm earning this success. In fact I may turn my podcast into a streaming show. I just need a good camera. I can afford it pretty soon. I just need to have money for rent come to think of it. I'm out of the dorms end of July. I could always crash in the Rock of Eternity for a bit. I hardly use it. No wifi though."

Sunny Harlow has posed:
"Lucky me," Sunny grins as they lean up close, a tilt of her head. "I mean, there is that, but maybe there's just no good cell signal in an extra-diamensional space. There's not a heap more on the moon after all."

Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam frowns. "My phone died after the Moon trip. I started looking stuff up. I have no idea what killed it. There were so many things it could be. Luckily I was just about due for an upgrade. I need a big brained guy to make a really good protective case for it. Also annoying, this costume has no pockets. I keep sticking stuff in the belt or I carry a shoulder bag. Superhero problems."

"Anyway, I'm going to probably find an apartment in Happy Harbor. I like the place, and there's a lot of places to hide when you change. Are you looking or are you getting a dorm? Dorms are nice except for nosy roomies and such."

Sunny Harlow has posed:
"Y'think maybe the solar radiation or magnetic fields or..." she trails off, nodding at the mention of the lack of pockets and gesturing to the pouch at her hip. She'd learned from that one herself. Still, she does however give a little laugh at his comment and question, tilting her head to the side. "I mean...I told you I was planning on moving into an apartment anyway right? That's why I've been working the Diner so much."

Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam nods. "I made a sheet to track the money coming in from sponsors and audience members. They say you need to make your month's rent with a week's pay. Conservatively I'm making this right now." He pulls out his phone, from his belt of course, and shows her a spreadsheet. "I haven't checked rents yet. You think this is enough?"

Sunny Harlow has posed:
"There are cheaper parts of the city," she muses lightly before shaking her head at his comment about the rent. "Right near the university gets pricey, but a place here in Happy Harbour makes it pretty easy to then get closer if you..." she makes a sweeping gesture to the skyline around them with a grin. "Take the other route."

Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam says, "Well this camera is my only big purchase in the near future. Not like you with text books. I am taking some online courses on media and such but they're pretty cheap. And... I can live practically anywhere. A place with a roof is fine. Lived on the street enough." The burger does not last long once he stops talking. Solomon tches in his head. She probably thinks you are bragging. Showing her a spreadsheet? Really?
"Shazam." Sunny may feel a tingle from the lightning. Then its Billy hugging her.

"I really am a jerk as Shazam."

Sunny Harlow has posed:
"I mean, scholarships help," she points out lightly. "I'm not just cheerleading for the fun of being thrown around while wearing tiny skirts, y'know?" Sunny grins before devouring a bite of her own burger, the sudden spark of voltage that had some of her hair standing on end and Sunny leans against Shazam-turned-Billy, her own arm around his shoulder. "Nah, you're not a jerk...but you are a lot taller."

Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam leans in to head nuzzle her forehead. "Uh hunh. You like tall guys hunh? Well you're a lot shorter when I'm Shaz..." He coughs, "Sparkle fingers. Maybe I like tall women? Also I think I kiss better as Billy. What do you think?" He puckers his lips for comedic effect. "I think I am going to have to change back soon though. It's cold up here. You were correct."