14038/A day in starling City

A day in starling City
Date of Scene:	05 February 2023
Location:	Harbourside
Synopsis:	The deal is offered we will see where it goes!
Cast of Characters:	Oliver Queen, Franklin Richards

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Oliver Queen has posed:
Text Messages are the wave of the future. Or, well, at the very least, it's a way for Oliver Queen to let Franklin Richards know that he's managed to get a message to the Green Arrow. Meeting location and time included. Annnnnnnnnnnnd... sent.

Now, though, under the guise of what probably passes for dusk in Starling City and right here in the Harbour Side section comes the stealthy arrival of someone that has fought for this city ever since his timely arrival. For years the stories of Green Arrow and his compatriots have littered the newspapers and tv screens of Starling City and he's always around. Somewhere. Watching. Waiting.

Hunting those that have failed this city.

For once, though, he's looking forward to a meeting that he might not have to shoot someone during. He awaits, crouched on one of the rooftops above, watching for the arrival of the one Oliver Queen sent him here to meet.

Franklin Richards has posed:
Franklin had gotten busy and just hadn't had the time to hunt down the Arrow, as he told Thea he would as stars need fixing, people needed his help against Hydra, not to mention the mutant thing.. Needless to say he was busy. Though he gets the text and is ready to go as the meeting time comes around, a black cirlce of cloud appears on one of the rooftops. He had been to Starling city scouting out proper places to drop in, and this rooftop was one. A different rooftop, or he just doesn't notice Green Arrow, as out from the cloud comes a young adult dressed in his actuall Fantastic Four uniform. Saying walk through is a bit of a misnomer as he floats about an inch off the ground as he appears on the rooftop the black cloud dissapearing behind him as quickly as it came.

Floating forward he moves over the side of the building, and floats down towards the meeting spot. It was dark, and quiet as the renovation of the docks left it no reason for people to be there though it was nice that he didn't have an audience for this as it was all hush hush as far as he knew about this Arrow person. Franklin didn't actually know much, fighting crimes with a bow, and arrow, thankfully he seemed to be giving up the whole killing people thing so here he was to talk. Though as he looks around he sighs a bit, "If you are planning to pop out of the shadow and scare me my best friend is a Robin I have seen it all." and chuckles a bit as no-one like to brood in the shadows more then them.

Oliver Queen has posed:
"I was hoping I wouldn't have to feel sorry for you but if you're hanging with Gothamites..."

Green Arrow's arrival is half-stealth and half-sarcasm. There's a somersault off the zipline he used and he lands with one of those splendid superhero landings that the humans can do because they don't crunch the street into pieces upon doing it. It just looks so much cleaner. At least to Green Arrow.

"You sent the world's most annoying billionaire to find me. I'm hoping this is worth the headache I have."

While Green Arrow's being a bit smarmy, he's wearing a grin on his face so this is all in good fun it seems. Green Arrow's just having some fun right now.

Franklin Richards has posed:
Franklin turns, and nods. "Indeed... I had talked to him as well. I would suggest his sister if you need to adress the Queens she seemed much easier to talk to." and nods as he must know this since it is his city. That made him consider maybe it was her, but no did not look right so he just chuckles a bit and quits trying to guess as he was always so bad at it, and he doesn't want to cheat. "I hope you got my gift, I am sure it will help though if you have look at it I am sure you know that as well." and shakes his head.

"What you might not know is there are many inventions I have made that would be useful, I am willing to share of course, but I there will be some things I want to know."

He smiles, and holds a hand up, "Not your identity.. You can keep that I do so love a good mystery." and grins a bit again.

Oliver Queen has posed:
"That I did." Green Arrow snatches his bow up and gives it a twirl in his hands to show off that it has been strung up with that very gift. "I haven't had the pleasure of taking down any annoying thugs with it yet but with some practice I think I've managed to get it under control." Green Arrow just grins once more.

"Now, before I thank you and open myself up to this potentially lucrative arrangement, I have a question of my own." The bow is held down at his side and his joking demeanor softens into a more genuine one for the moment. "Why?" Even the tone of his voice is more serious right now. "Why come all the way to Starling City when I'm sure New York could use your genius as well?"

Green Arrow might've done a little bit of homework. Or, well, Felicity did. He read it.

Okay, he skimmed it. Whatever!

Franklin Richards has posed:
Franklin listens, and nods at the twirl, "I thought it would take some adjusting, but a shorter draw means faster, and you might get a faster arrow out of it, but that depends on the max velocity of the arrow itself at that point" he stops as he did like to go on about his own inventions, but often is not around those who also like the same topic. Though he has been smiling the whole while when you ask why he gets a more thinking expression as to how to explain to Oliver these things.

He starts, "Why you is simple, your really the only one here in Starling City, but that isn't what your asking." he sighs a bit, "the other why is a bit more difficult, but I will try my best." he stops thinking about it for a moment "I have been in contact with several groups, as you heard Gotham is one, and here another, but that isn't it." he stops to double check the information in his head, "There is a group in space right now around the moon, for example that my sister is a part of, even spies and mercinaries that.. well are a bit crazy, but effective."

With a chuckle he continues, "The two things they usually have in common is secrets, and there is no-one to check the wider picture of their work." he sighs a bit, "I am hoping if I can get shared information amungst several of these groups if there is anything behind it in common it will be spotted, but the only thing I have to offer is my mind, and my friendship, and well... people usually say I talk too much for the friendship part."

Oliver Queen has posed:
"Fair enough."

That's it? That's all Green Arrow has to say about all of that? Granted, he's a billionaire playboy that dresses up like Robin Hood and shoots arrows into people that get on his nerves or try to do bad things. So he probably can't do too much judging considering everything. Maybe he just wanted to see what Franklin would say? Who knows.

"So. Before you start supplying me with technology way above my pay grade..." He is, after all, just a lowly human trying to save the world with a bow and arrow. Like an idiot. "What is it that you're wanting to know? I'll try to be forthcoming but secrets are kind of my whole thing." Green Arrow motions up towards his face where the mask is hiding his identity and such.

"Who do you think Batman stole it from?" Ah, more playful digs at Gotham and rumors.

Franklin Richards has posed:
Franklin nods, as at least he got the point across the first time usually people would ask him tons of questions so he will take a fair enough now and then. though that though makes him grin a bit as he just quietly waits for what else he has to say though he thinks about it before answering of course as while he was a rather open person didn't mean he couldn't just talk without thinking about it first.

"Well first I won't give you anything your not ready for.. The twine for example works for a bow, but I would not give you a particale wave cannon and say have at it." and chuckles a bit at that as something on those lines could just decimate buildings. "You have chosen your path, I am mearly here to help you succed on it better with my tech, not solve the problem for you.... I am not a Stark." and grins a bit at that.

He turns looking away as he taps his chin, "But what could I ask for... humm... Well to start case history. Who, What you found, Where it was, When it was, stuff like that... which I am going to assume you have on electricly stored somewhere?" he sighs, "On a computer." then he thinks about it again, "Maybe a copy of what you use so I can take it to my lab at the Baxtor tower. I can work locally, but that takes trust, and I am not asking for blind trust."

Finally he turns smililng, "Everything I have suggested can be done in secrecy so that none of your secrets are given up and I would be happy to set up a drop box so you won't even have to worry about the computer you upload it from, and any new requests will need to be cleared by you before they go into effect?" he had been planning to bring this to the Bats himself other then just Robin so he had made it very clear cut and good for them as he could as sharing information could be a hard sell.

Oliver Queen has posed:
Green Arrow looks like he's paying close attention. He's actually listening and considering as much of this offer as he can. "Tell you what..." That's not the best start since it's not exactly the same 'fair enough' as earlier.

"I'm going to need some time to mull this over. Talk with my team. That whole nine yards. We're a pretty secretive bunch over here so just handing off information doesn't sit too well, I don't think. But!" There's always a but. "Maybe there's a compromise somewhere in there."

Green Arrow leans on the bow a bit. "And for the record, I have no intention of asking for a Particle Wave Adjuster or whatever you said. I want to protect Starling City not take it to the moon."

Franklin Richards has posed:
Franklin nods, "That is fair, you have my number the offer is fair, and once you talk to whoever does the computers for you should tell you how little the cases will tell about you personally." he nods hoping to clear that part up at least as he had a bit to chew on. "If you decide on terms that you are more comfortable with please send them here." he holds out a card with a E-Mail, FTP adress, Phone number, and name. "Queen could not be trusted with a true number, at least for this. That is a direct line."

He grins, and shrugs at that one, "Even if you don't wish to share information, if you come across anything... out of your payscale, please feel free to call as well."

With a nod he steps back a black circle cloud appearing again behind him. "I know to some it is a big decision, and with a team makes it only harder. We will talk again when you have the confidence to speak for your side. Until then you have heard me out and I thank you for that." he gives him a nod, "Though you may see me around.. it has been such a long time since I was invited to a..... night club." and chuckles shaking his head, as he turns, and waves a hand moving to leave again as quickly as he came.