15647/The Fastest Rebound Alive!!

The Fastest Rebound Alive
Date of Scene:	18 August 2023
Location:	Vasquez Home
Synopsis:	Nettie had questions but Billy has few answers.
Cast of Characters:	Nettie Crowe, Billy Batson

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Nettie Crowe has posed:
    Nettie returns from seeing Pixie off, adn claps her hands together, the crow on her shoulder giving a flap with a sharp

    "Well, THAT was unpleasant, ladies!"

    And then he flies about to scout The Rock, and let Nettie have time with Shazam.

    "So. I gather that was one of the wee speedlings related to The Flash that you were playing tag with on my last visit?" she questions thoughtfully.

    And this time, Broom is making an appearance, simply giving Nettie a place to lean.

Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam turns around and sucks the rest of a Twinkie into his mouth. He chews and swallows."I hope that Pixie is standing in a corner thinking about what she did." He picks up a tea kettle. There's a small clap of thunder and he pours out a steaming cup of water. He adulterates this with a Nestea bag and sets it out for Nettie.

"Oh, Irie? Yes she's one of the Flashes. I've known her off and on for about three years. She's a bud. One of the guys. That sort of girl."

"It's hard for me to find a girl who can keep up with Shazam... she... she's better in some ways. Always good. Keeps me humble." He chin nods.

Nettie Crowe has posed:
    "You have a crush on her." Nettie observes, accepting the steaming cup of Nestea because she's a *good guest* and appreciates the effort. She lets the bag steep.

    Her eyebrows rise up, and she forms a moue with her lips, her head dropping into a tilt to one side.

    "Don't you?"

Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam raises an eyebrow and says, "Nooooooo. I was just working on my speed powers with her. I went with her to help O.G. flash and this other evil Flash showed up and was beating on him. I want to be able to help out. I mean she's my friend and all that. I... listen we met three years ago but then she went off and I hardly saw her till right before I graduated. I've been with... two other girls since then. I'm not mooning over her or anything. Anyway... no offense but I'll leave the women to you. I decided the Champion has too many responsibilities and my life as Billy is no joke. Irie is great but she's just a friend and sometimes partner."

"Besides... I don't even think she likes me that way."

Nettie Crowe has posed:
    "Well. There's only one way to find out." Nettie sips her tea.

    "Continue to become good friends. Support one another endlessly. At the end if there is a romantic spark? It'll happen. And if there is not?" she shrugs.

    "You end up with a really good and close friend who endlessly supports you in your darkness and your light. What's the worst that could happen?" Nettie shrugs, and she shakes her head.

    "I have had one wife. I have crushed on other women -- and the occasional jackass of a human being -- ah, I think the modern parlance for it would be 'bisexual dumpster fire'..." Nettie trails off, and shakes her head "But romance? Not my strong suite. Not when you have to be charmed or warded to even touch me for more than a few minutes, lad. An' the people who want that life are few and far between. But you are /young/, Billy." she states with gentleness. "Just... don't listen to those lads in your head. They've not the best of records with the ladies." she states.

    ESPECIALLY YOU ZEUS.

Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam says, "That's... really awful, not being able to be touched." He holds his arms out for a hug. "Bring it in. I'm not a Kryptonian or even an ordinary mortal. Magic trumps magic. Gimme a hug."

Nettie Crowe has posed:
    "I'm fine where I'm at, thank you, Billy."" Nettie states, and she holds out her hands. "The reason why is because I'm neither alive, nor properly dead. I've got markings, Hagmarks and sigils all about my back, where a spirit tried to claim my life, after offering the color of my hair and eyes to restore the life of someone I loved dearly." Nettie explains, and she frowns.

    "So, the longer someone is around me, the longer someone stays in physical contact with me, the Worse it becomes. Lydia once nearly put my head on a pike coming in after a fight with some youths on the street. They fancied a bit of a grab. Well..."

    Nettie looks into her tea cup.

    "They got more than they reckoned when I grabbed back. Broke my nose that time." she states quietly, and then she draws her eyes up.

    "Don't forget, my little thunder-bringer, I've lived the lives of so many people. It's one of the reasons I do not wish an enlongated life on anyone. Even my worst enemies. There are so many goodbyes, that you begin to dread the hellos." she states, and then leans forwards, her bluer-than-blue eyes narrowing.

    "... so are you crushing on Irie West or *not*."

Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam doesn't press for the hug. 'So... you'e like a Nazgul but nicer?"

Billy thinks a moment and answers, "I will not say 'no.' I... she's very nice and a lot of fun. Let me ask you something: "Why are you so keen on knowing? Are you afraid of an incel Shazam? I mean I got time for that. If I want. If things settle down."

Nettie Crowe has posed:
    "... err... no, duckie. The Nazgul were nine kings of men who were gifted rings meant for the Elves and were turned by their own darkness to serve Sauron and ultimately Morgorth in bringing an end to the Vailar and the world of Middle Earth. I was a fourteen-year-old gifted child who had a really awful idea and fumbled." Nettie replies, and then she wrinkles her nose. "If he based the Nazgul on me I'm going to have to track him down and have words."

    And then Nettie just gives a small smile.

    "There's three things that keep my heart beating: magic, The Good Fight, and gossip. Can't ever have enough of those."

    Corvax then lands on her shoulder.

    "Seriously, old women an' their gossip, lad!" he gives a roll of his eyes. "Dun forget she's an old biddie."

    "Corvax..."

    "The Crone of Crows."

    "/Corvax/..."

    "A Harridan of Horribl-- oh fine!" Corvax stops his colorful vernacular and sulks a bit on Nettie's shoulder.

Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam spreads his hands out. "I honestly wouldn't say no, if she wanted to go to say Iceland for coffee or something. I'm sorry I don't have a better answer for you... I have five Greeks and a Hebrew blowing raspberries in my head right now. I mean, I am aware she's beautiful. She's magnificent running. I can actually perceive that. She has this yellow lightning that crackles around her and I feel it call to my own lightning. On the other hand... the first crush I ever had, who taught me to play the flute, had green eyes and red hair too. So, that makes me a little hesitant. And we never went very far. That girl will blush when you hold her hand... gods she's sweet. Anyway, take from this what you will. I'll get better tea for your next visit. I'll hit London."

Nettie Crowe has posed:
    "Eh, tell 'em I'm good with their great auntie." Nettie states, and blows a raspberry herself at the voices in Billy's head.

    "It must be very difficult with six men in your head trying to tell you, or advise you, if you ask them for their help. The wizard Shazam was nothing to be triffled with."

    She pauses, and then glances around "... matter of fact, I'm still surprised I don't burst into flame when I come here. I feel like I should be on fire."

Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam shakes his head. "Hecate was not an enemy of the Olympians. Characterizing witches as evil is an invention of later religions, who wanted a monopoly on piety. At least Zeus can understand why mortals behave the way they do. He's also settled down more later. Anyway, you're a friend and seek our good fortune, The Rock won't deny you. Pixie is another matter, after all she said. I think Zeus expects an apology. I mean... calling me a troublemaker... and I would still have to defend her... or you. Keep this in mind if Juggernaut regresses.

Nettie Crowe has posed:
    "Are you attempting to school a witch on the history of witchcraft?" Nettie asks, and she wrinkles her nose in amusement, and she raises her eyebrows a moment.

    "Would Zeus be satisfied with some take-out from Portobello Road or perhaps fresh chicharrons?" she questions lightly.

Billy Batson has posed:
ShazamBlushes a little. "Just showing I'm not an ignoramus.Zeus would love some pizza. He accepts these amends from the upstart's teacher. He... will merely interrupt her cable service -to teach her a lesson. He was going to trash her hard drive. Is this agreeable?" Steve perks up, starts writing a a formal agreement out. He uses a grandiose faux Greek font with Roman numerals '-on the XVIIIth day of...Xenia Zeus, Eagle of Olympus, King of the gods, god of storms, accepts the offering ot Portabello take out and foregos wrath of gods and will merely assert a Class IV 'Gotcha' on the Rainbow Winged Brat who studies under Nettie Crowe, Mistress of the most unimaginably adorable Besom in creation...'"

Shazam says, "Knock it off about Broom, lover boy." Steve scratches out the last remark.

'Witnessed by Shazam, Champion of the gods, and King Solomon, not a Greek but a good fellow.'

Nettie Crowe has posed:
    "Quite agreeable. However I will decline pizza and raise kebab. You don't want pizza from London. America or Italy. Preferably New York or Naples. You really have to be particular with your pizza, and for as much as I love my home country, England doesn't do a good pizza."

    She takes out her phone, and begins to input an order "Does Zeus want lamb, extra spicy, all the garlic, brown sauce with rice?"

Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam pauses. "Okay, bear in mind, this comes from Zeus who *requested* a direct statement by me regarding your order: "Do eagles fuck in the heavens?" Excuse the language." Shazam is suddenly all Billy who blushes. Pretty ballsy for a guy scared of his wife, he thinks. <<Young champion, Hera could cow Typhon and all his Hecateire when she's on one of her tirades. Just because I could beat her doesn't mean I want to try. Choose your battles.>>

Nettie Crowe has posed:
    "Well, where else would they? Also: Unsurprised that's from Zeus." Nettie states, plugging in the order. "So much naan." she mumbles quietly "And a blackcurrant soda, you can't get those stateside. It's not a popular flavor. But oh, oh the jellybabies..." Nettie gives a wry smile, and she looks over to Shazam.

    "So, about twenty minutes before it's ready."

Billy Batson has posed:
Shazam claps his hands. "Okay, I'm on it. I want to get my speed higher. Irie is hard to keep uith. He takes a look at the information on Nettie's phone. "Zeus and the gang thank you. I guess I'll see you soon. Billy has a show to do tonight.If you know anyone who likes to interview, let me know. Take care,Nettie, and mind that fairy... and Juggy."