14113/Cat and Killer

Cat and Killer
Date of Scene:	11 February 2023
Location:	The Narrows - Miagani Island
Synopsis:	Talia and Catwoman eating ice cream in a tree..
Cast of Characters:	Talia al Ghul, Selina Kyle

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Talia al Ghul has posed:
She had gone out drinking for a change of pace. The Manor that she ahd been allowed to stay in for now was lovely.. But still, she felt totally listless. She had a place to stay but not a purpose. And so until whatever period of time passed that her father would have a use for her again..
    Talia was aimless. So, on this night she was in a bar in the Narrows, the worst end of Gotham. But strangelye nough the place was a quieter one than most. Perhpas it had to do with one of the main patrons, a man always wearing dark glasses that covered glowing red eyes that came and went.
    But here, there was reasonably strong drink, and for at least a short time free of the eternal violence of this side of town.

Selina Kyle has posed:
When Talia eventually leave the bar, all of her instincts tell her that something is wrong. Somewhat founded in her natural paranoia and somewhat due to her training, she has the unmistakable feeling that she is being followed. Or at least watched.

She doesn't take ten steps before a familiar voice speaks from up above. The female voice sounds both husky and amused. "Kind of a sketch place for a drink, even for someone like you." Catwoman is perched casually on a windowsill on the second floor, long legs stretched out.

Talia al Ghul has posed:
Catwoman goes to drop down over behind her, and Talia turns, "What, I can't enjoy some peace and quiet?" She would muse, "And it doesn't seem like your normal go-to eitehr. So were you here to join in or did I interrupt what were your normal drinking grounds?" She would ask demurely.

"You seem to have taken an interest in me since I came to town."

Selina Kyle has posed:
"Maybe I'm just following you." Catwoman offers, stepping up closer. "You've never had a stalker before? Honey, you don't know what you've been missing." Red lips pull into a playful smile and she tilts her head. "So where are we going next?" And it looks like Talia is stuck with company.

Talia al Ghul has posed:
Talia would gesture, "Oh, I've had a few. None of quite your caliber. Most would have hit me with poison by this point. I do hope that I'm up to your standards of the canary. And I haven't anywhere particularly in mind. Are you going as yourself or somewhat more casual?"

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle head-tilts at the question. "Tonight, I'm afraid I'm -very- casual under the suit. Probably too casual for most establishments in THIS part of town. And poison really isn't my style, believe me."

Talia al Ghul has posed:
There would be a hmm over from Talia, "I suppose that I can accept that. So, will you be leading us to somewhere more fitting your fancy then or shall I have to put it to my own whimsy to locate?"

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle shrugs at that, walking alongside Talia. "That all depends, really. I don't have much of a fancy; I'm just easily bored, is all." They walk a few steps together and Catwoman adds. "I really expecting you to be going to some clandestine 'meeting of assassins', or something. But we can do something else, if you want." Selina looks over, then asks. "So HE still has you living off-site instead of moving in?"

Talia al Ghul has posed:
Talia would give a nod, "I have.. Received permission, yes. I have taken my things over. It is.. Better than I had expected." Of being let in and allowed to stay. "And we have our places where we prefer to gather and to be a murder." Like a flock of crows. She would gseture, "I can take you to one of the closer areas here if you would like."

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle looks intrigued. "I've never been part of a murder." she replies. "But why not?" After all, Talia is humoring her, right? "I mean, it's not like I have other plans for the evening."

Talia al Ghul has posed:
And Talia would go to slide her hand over the waist of Selina, moving to tug her along. "Very well then. But I warn you that it will not be what you expect in the slightest. And care to have a wager upon it?"

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle rests her hand casually on Talia's shoulder, not minding the proximity in the least. "A room with a single chair and a swinging light with a bare bulb? Or have I been watching too many black and white detective movies?" she quips back. "I'm not sure what I'd expect, but very little surprises me."

Talia al Ghul has posed:
There's a smile over at Selina from Talia, "But of course. I do however feel like there needs to be something. So what would you put on the table if you are, in fact, fully surprised and admit it?" A light tease. But Talia -does- expect to surprise her..

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle's smile becomes full of mischief, then. "How about Lady's Choice? A surprise for a surprise." she replies. "To the best of my knowledge, you and I are the ONLY two women that He's ever been serious about That intrigues me."

Talia al Ghul has posed:
There would be a smile from Talia, "It sounds like we both have some insights to share with one another. But.." She would muse gently. "His heart has always been claimed by one that he is fully devoted to. And a surprise for a surprise then." She would keep her hand where it was as the two would walk through the shadows.

Selina Kyle has posed:
"He has, and always will, place that stupid oath before anyone else." Selina replies, nodding in agreement. "And that sounds like a deal to me. Surprise for a surprise." The two woman walk together arm in arm, nevermind the shadows and the bad neighborhood.

Talia al Ghul has posed:
The two women walk in arm, and then Talia leads Selina through the streets over to one of those rare places in the Narrows that doesn't look like a perpetual war zone slaughtered by suffering and covered in blood. An.. Ice cream parlor. Bustling, even late at night.

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle does look, well, surprised. Genuinely, even. "An ice cream parlor?" she asks, quirking a brow under the goggles. No, she's not fully admitting to anything yet, but it's clearly a very good start. "Lead the way, then."

Talia al Ghul has posed:
Talia would smile wickedly, "Yes, where would one expect a murder of assassisn to meet up in a section of the city devoted solely to skulldudgery and suffering?" One of the few bright, peppy, and un-fettered place within the district. "Do you have a favorite?"

Selina Kyle has posed:
"A favorite ice cream flavor?" Selina asks casually. "No, actually this makes a lot of sense. Like in the Godfather when they met in the Italian restaurant. 'Go ahead and try the veal', right?"

Talia al Ghul has posed:
There's a smile from Talia, "Quite. So what will your particular imbidement be?" Her making a show out of offering as the two would slink in. One in a catsuit.. The other in a catsuit.

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle stays close. "Chocolate. With chunks of chocolate, smothered in chocolate syrup, with chocolate sprinkles." she replies. Indulge much? Apparently someone has very good ideas about what she wants.

Talia al Ghul has posed:
Talia al Ghul would just smile, "Oh? I suppose that you're allowed to have an off night." The two go in where they're barely paid a glance as Talia goes to order one of the asme for herself, and they're quickly served and slide towards a seat while Talia pays.

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle slides into the seat across from Talia, pushing the goggles up to show her big, green eyes. "I *knew* we had more than one thing in common." she offers, in response to the matching order. "You're a regular here." Not a question. "I wonder if I'd be allowed to come in, all by myself."

Talia al Ghul has posed:
Talia al Ghul would smile, "I said we met here. not that we were exclusively the only customers. Do yo uthink that the locals would react well to an ice cream parlor that they were not allowed to patronize? The League of Assassins' skills only go so far. I'll ask you to keep the secret." She gives an exaggerated wink.

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle inclines her head at that, wordlessly acknowledging the request. "Not exclusively -your- place, but a place where you meet. That does make sense." The smile returns, lighting up her whole face. "I just never would have thought Assassins would like ice cream."

Talia al Ghul has posed:
Talia al Ghul leans in to stage whisper to Selina, "We all scream for it." she would pull back over, moving to take a large scoop of her own concoction. "So you see? Our ancient plans and schemes do have a logic to them."

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle doesn't -quite- stifle a giggle at that, but she nods. "And what woman ISN'T a fan of chocolate?" she purrs. Plunging in her spoon, she twirls it slowly and raises it high to draw out the chocolate sauce. Dragging it to her mouth, she manages to capture the bite without splattering.

Talia al Ghul has posed:
Talia's smile would grow bigger, "So, I seem to have won the little wager and found your greatest weakness. So shall there be any form of retaliation for my actions tonight or do you find yourself actually enjoying yourself?" Finishinga nother bite of her own, a bit of chocolate dribbling down her cheek.

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle laughs softly at the question, pulling off both of her gloves. "Retaliation? Oh darling, I'm -quite- enjoying myself." she replies. And without hesitating she reaches out with a fingertip to wipe the chocolate dribble on Talia's cheek. Licking her fingertip, the playfulness returns. "I'll save my retaliation for a little bit later."

Talia al Ghul has posed:
Talia al Ghul would accept the rub back on her cheek, letting Selina dab it off. "Why.. Then do consider me rather impressed that you consider of me worthy of your time even moreso beyond stalking. And shall we be getting seconds then?"

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle takes another bite, drawing it out long as before. This time she leaves a little chocolate dribble on her own cheek. "Seconds? I would suggest possibly 'to go', except your place is a bit far to walk and it will probably melt."

Talia al Ghul has posed:
Talia al Ghul would smile, "Well then, do you have somewhere a little closer we might go to? And I think we might have some issues hailing a cab to go there." She would go to take her finger over to let it rub over the bit of chocolate on Selina's cheek, then taking it over daringly to Selina's lips to let the other brunette lick at.

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle captures the offered finger and suckles it, keeping eye contact all the while. "I know a place that's closer." she replies. "One of many. A girl in my... profession... can't be too careful, after all." She lets Talia take care of the order, digging in for another bite instead.

Talia al Ghul has posed:
Talia al Ghul would get up, going to order two large pints of the concoction to go before returning.. Along with a giant milkshake. "So then darling, why don't we go? Consider me.. Curious." She would flash a big smile. "And I do want to see what my surprise is."

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle lowers the goggles before they step outside again, giving the street outside a scan in a couple different spectrums. She links arms with Talia once they're outside again, taking a turn while they walk. "Well I do hope you can be patient, at least until we get there."

Talia al Ghul has posed:
Talia does not have Selina's equipment on her, but she still goes to sweep the area with her own senses. Following along after Selina. The exchange being amusing from earlier nwo that she was beholden to the cat leading her through the alleyways

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle doesn't lead on a very direct trail, but it's one that Talia can keep up with. Even carrying ice cream. After a couple of cut-overs, they end up in an alley. "I hope you don't mind using the fire escape. This place belongs to a friend who travels a lot, and I like to be discrete."

She uncoils her whip and it flicks out in the same motion, the end wrapping around the lowest run of the ladder. Selina pulls it down, then holds it for Talia to climb first. "There's a trick to the window, so just give me a sec."

Talia al Ghul has posed:
Talia al Ghul would shake her head, "I don't. I'm surprised many areas have them here honestly. I suppose they're invaluable for late night purveyors such as ourselves. So will your friend mind our transit here?" She would watch over at the window,memorizing the method.

"Why thank you. Such a proper and courteous invitation. I'm charmed." She would climb in first.. But still be careful for a trap.

Selina Kyle has posed:
Selina Kyle climbs up just a few rungs behind Talia, letting the ladder roll back up into position once they are on the small balcony. She smiles. "I doubt that she's home, as I said, but I'll go in first all the same." From somewhere on her belt, Selina produces a small, thin object that could be a dental tool. With a smooth, deft motion against the top window she pops the clasp and slides the lower frame up.

Flashing a smile, Selina slips smoothly into the darkened room. "Okay." she calls softly from the darkness. "Come on in. There's nothing under the window."

Talia al Ghul has posed:
Talia al Ghul would go to slide on down and glance about the place, "Homey." She would move to after she had landed take out the ice cream scan about for somewhere to put it down in the dakrness. Finding a nightstand, she would set the package in place. "Shall we put these right into the freezer or do you want to start on our second round immediately? And I suppose that you do have your own plans afoot."

Selina Kyle has posed:
Talia would sense something is up a moment before Selina's arms are around her shoulders, the other woman suddenly pressed very close in the darkness. "Surprise." she murmurs, almost nose to nose. Her goggles are pushed up, and there is enough light that the green of Selina's eyes can be seen. "I think we should put the ice cream in the freezer."

Talia al Ghul has posed:
There's a smile over from Talia, "Yes.. This is a most pleasing surprise." She would lean in over and close her eyes.. And lean in over against Selina, going to slide her hands around the other woman's waist to softly then go to press her lips back to Selina's as darkness would consume the pair.