9836/Algerian and Alien

Algerian and Alien
Date of Scene:	26 January 2022
Location:	Midtown - New Troy
Synopsis:	Monet, Starfire, and Johnny Storm have lunch in Metropolis
Cast of Characters:	Monet St. Croix, Koriand'r, Johnny Storm

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Monet St. Croix has posed:
It was one of the few times she had been in Metropolis. It was on business. Both to get away from the Institute for awhile, and to deal in something personal that she didn't feel like could be handled over hte phone. The Morrocan mutant had simply flown to the city, when she had gotten there hailed a cab, gotten annoyed at the driver attempting to stall her to increase the fare, mind-zotted him some to have himd rop her by (and leave him with no tip) as she would be arriving somewhere in Midtown. Glancing along the Avenue fo Tomorrow with a very, very faint expression of distaste.

Koriand'r has posed:
For Kori, a trip out here to Metropolis was a nice reprieve from the concerns of New York and the evacuations. A little patrol, a little shopping trip, the Tamaranian Princess-turned-heroine had simply flown her way across the sky, ever as subtle as a tall gorgeous orange-skinned alien could manage when she touched down in the Avenue after streaking across the sky in a trail of green energy.

Time for a snack!

Monet St. Croix has posed:
The bright orange girl would get her attention, and Monet St. Croix could only help but stare for just a few moments. What in the.. She would squint her eyes, confirm telepathically from passerby this was happening, and thatn ti seemed to be rather normal. So with a sigh she could not help herself but also go to track along and head in the direction the orange woman was.

Koriand'r has posed:
It was a little amusing how some of the heroes had found themselves comercialized. Genius really, because with a secret identity none of them could step out to collect their royalties. That was almost certainly why someone had the idea to create a place such as 'Batburger'. She might bring up the encounter to some of the other Titans later, but for now?

She simply wanted a burger!

Monet St. Croix has posed:
Monet St. Croix would just look over at Koriand'r for a moment, glance over at the location that Koriand'r was going towards, and then let out a sigh, "Excuse me, why are you going there?" Spoken as someone that could understand why someone would fly about as Koriand'r was, but with no remote concept of why go towards.. Bat Burger.

Koriand'r has posed:
A question that Kori actually paused on, tilting her head to the side and then looking back at the woman who addressed her. "I was hungry...this place is a seller of food, it has burgers in its name. I assume this is not a deception, right?"

Monet St. Croix has posed:
Monet St. Croix would just slowly nod, "I do.. Not doubt so. But.. It does.. NOt look like it was a fine dining establishment." Was there something more to it than she was getting? Could it be some kind of a meeting? No, ther ewas no other signs of congregation of other costumed types.. And it would not be remotely covert

Koriand'r has posed:
Puzzlement on her face, Kori tilts her head to the side, her fingers tapping at her lips before she shrugs her bared shoulders. "I suppose you are right. I was not feeling particularly strict, I just hungered but...what -would- be a finer dining here?"

Not that 'covert' was particular attainable for Starfire most of the time.

Monet St. Croix has posed:
Monet St. Croix would shrug over at Koriand'r, "I do.. Not know. But I presume everything there is overly greasy, fried, has been frozen, and is covered in salt. I cannot imagine as to how it might be tasty at all. Would you not prefer to have somewhere that catered to a decent quality of dining?"

Koriand'r has posed:
Koriand'r simply blinks at that, clearly taking a moment to consider. Given her own eclectic choices in meal prep, grease, salt and similar wasn't a deal breaker! Then again...

"Wait...are you offering to take me to a meal at a finer place of dining?"

All this time on Earth and there was still strange things that she didn't understand. Usually inviting someone to a 'nice' restaurant was usually for 'dates' as far as she knew, rather than invitations from strangers.

Monet St. Croix has posed:
Monet St. Croix would just flat out stare over at Koriand'r for a moment, translating.. "Very well, I'm sure that you could have a nicer establishment than something so.." She would cringe over almost instinctively at Bat Burger, "Something that caters to such a low end denominator. You are in the mood for a.. Burger, yes?"

Koriand'r has posed:
"Food, with meat and cheese and...." Starfire speaks, listing off on her fingers before she pauses and folds her hands in front of herself. "Of course, if I am being offered food in the banner of friendship, I would be glad to try anything you would provide."

Monet St. Croix has posed:
Monet St. Croix would hear 'friendship' and mentally sigh. But seh had approached the girl so it was fair. "We can probably find an acceptable deli in the area. It is lunchtime so there should be some that are open."

Koriand'r has posed:
Koriand'r shrugs her shoulders, nodding lightly...excitably. A promise of food was good, a promise of a new friend was great. Both? That was simply wonderful. Already she was pondering the tasty meal she might recieve and perhaps even inviting this woman to join her in her shopping trip. That was something people were meant to do with friends, right?

Monet St. Croix has posed:
Monet St. Croix would almost look at Koriand'r like the alien princess was vibrating. "There are some.." She would use her senses to sweep ahead and pick out a deli ahead. "DO you not mind asking those in line ifw e can go in front of them?"

Johnny Storm has posed:
Johnny Storm drops out of the sky on a boil of firey plasma, contained in a narrow column, a sound like ripping paper on a larger scale crescendo. When the column strikes the ground nearby it blunts into an inverted mushroom and dissapates, leaving the outline of a man in uniform lines, with the flame highligting his eyes and the large number '4' on his breast. "Ladies." he greets.

Koriand'r has posed:
Oh hey! Someone else doing the exact same entrance she'd done moments ago. More fire than glowy green plasma, the Tamaranian princess turns her head to the arrival before she blinks as Monet speaks to her and makes that request. "Oh, of course."

Back to the line, the woman leans down lightly, beaming a bright smile. "Do you mind if we move in front of you? I would very much appreciate it!"

It was worth a try, right?

Monet St. Croix has posed:
Monet St. Croix would glance at Johnny Storm, easily identifying him. "Mister Storm." She would say very cautiously over as she would turn to watch at him. And of course no one would ever say 'no' to Starfire asking something very politely.. Which would no doubt get them very quickly far up the queue.

Johnny Storm has posed:
Johnny Storm followed the pair into the queue easily taking a spot beside them as if he belonged. "Mind if I join whatever the hell it is you're doing?" as the flames licked away glamorously exposing the aging superstar as a white male, with blonde hair, brilliant blue eyes and fighting his age tooth and nail. "Starfire and...and...you gotte be one of X's, right? Have we met? Call me Johnny, I am so sorry I don't remember your name, its not like me. It won't happen again."

Koriand'r has posed:
The outfit was...kinda identifiable. That and the whole being on fire thing. Making her way and up the line while they speak, apparently unbothered by Johnny joining the line with them. He probably had more than enough celebrity of his own to manage anyway! "We are going to find ourselves a meal that is 'More fine' than Batburger."

Monet St. Croix has posed:
Monet St. Croix would glance at Johnny "We were going to get lunch from a deli." Starfire goes to respond over to Johnny first. Then just give a glare over at Johnny, "I am ?Monet Yvette Clarisse Maria Therese St. Croix. Remember it from now on." She would be cross and snappy but it was hard to do so to someone that had been an active hero for longer than many had been -alive-.

Johnny Storm has posed:
Johnny Storm recoilled slightly for effect putting up passive palms. "Yes ma'am!" he seemed well impressed by the name. "Monet Clarisse Maria Therese St. Croix. Thats GOT to be creole?" he wondered. "Don't think I've ever risked a batburger, but I gotta imagine theres better. Optomism is the most important component of a good meal."

Monet St. Croix has posed:
Monet St. Croix would just narrow her eyes to thin slits at Johnny Storm, "It is French." Managing to get out that statement in the most focused 'corrective' tone of voice that she could without being outright rude in the 'how dare you mistake such an obvious thing' tone of voice.

Johnny Storm has posed:
Johnny Storm dimmed his eyes in return, "You're just itchin for fight. I'll stay on this side of Maginot Line until after lunch, but if you cross the Rhine before I finish my..." he glanced around, "...what kind joint is this anyway?" he wondered looking for clues. "Are you sure you want me here Monet, you seem pretty agitated. I can bounce, I just thought it would be fun to get to know you guys."

Monet St. Croix has posed:
Monet St. Croix would just glance at Johnny Storm flatly, "A deli. We are here to get something that has a more functional level of food." Than Bat Burger. She's not immediately enthusiastic about it but she could hardly leave poor Koriand'r to a -fast food place-.

Koriand'r has posed:
And sure enough, they've pushed or charmed their way in. Kori makes her way to the Deli, a hand out to draw Monet after her and place the order. This was her idea after all!

Johnny's words however, they earn a blink of those bright green eyes of hers. "Is...are you...is that still English?' she questions. Her abilities might have taught her the language, but not quite slang or turns of phrase.

Johnny Storm has posed:
Johnny Storm seemed slightly let down, "A deli. Outside of Manhattan." he returned the flat look. "You know, Holy Cross, she's not from here. She doesn't know this isn't a real Deli. Are you her friend or not?" he nodded then to Koriand'r "Still English, it was a World War Two reference. World War Two was when we punched the Nazi's in the face." he explained mansplainedly. "As your token old person, I get to make those references. Do you want to know more?" he shook his head as if advising her it wasn't worth it.

Monet St. Croix has posed:
Monet St. Croix would just look over at Johnny Storm with a very, very flat expression, "You vastly simplify historical events." And she leaves how how (in her mind) how -insulting- it was on a cultural level, and even manages to the most part to restrain herself from showing it. "Would you care to join us for lunch then?" She would glance at the menu.

Koriand'r has posed:
"I am told that the more the merrier is true enough for most things, and it is very much the case for food!" Koriand'r interjects, a bright smile from the woman. Positive personified indeed! Making her way to find a seat for herself her hands are lowered to her lap and she waits excitedly, expectantly even. A little staring towards Monet, it was clear she expected the other woman to make a recommendation.

Johnny Storm has posed:
Johnny Storm remained in line for however was long enough to get himself a tray of food, trading reparte with normies moving around; he refused a few polite requests for attention from fans in a polite enough return manner. Finding himself at the table he tucked in to bread, meat, cheese and fixins and chewed quietly. He glanced at Starfire more than once, probably curious as to how she would react to the experience or perhaps just because she's Starfire and fairly glance-able.

Monet St. Croix has posed:
Monet St. Croix would rapidly go to order for herself and Koriand'r, trying to get the closest thing on the menu that she could acehive to what the Alien Princess had said that she wanted. "I'll cover the charge. For all of us. I insist." To Johnny as well.

Koriand'r has posed:
Not one to argue and certainly in the mood to enjoy her meal, Kori exciteably is left to wait for her food. Glanced at as she was, the woman tilts her head to the side at Johnny's look her way before she bites her bottom lip. "I would also like the shaken milk with the strawberry flavour, if they have it?"

Johnny Storm has posed:
Johnny Storm smiled a bit when she asked for her milkshake in fluent Starfirese, "Perfection." and dug into his meal, relenting his snooty WellActually for New York Deli's and deciding to enjoy his, "...A Free lunch. Thank you, M. I am not even sure the last time someone bought me lunch. Now I feel like a Princess. Is this what its like for you Star?" he dabbed at the corners of his mouth, careful to maintain his face against the ravaging mess of his sandwhich.

Monet St. Croix has posed:
Monet St. Croix would just maintain her passive and neutral look of 'I find you annoying but most tolerate your existance' that seemed to be her universal default. "You are lweocme, Mister STorm. For such a distinguised hero as yourself." She doesn't say it's a privilege or an honor. But she's trying to be polite. "I iwll inquire. I presume they do." She would get up.

Koriand'r has posed:
A drink on the way, a sandwhich before her, Koriand'r smiles brightly between mouthfulls. "The feasting on Tamaran is wonderful, but we did not have the beverages of shaken milk or the soda that pops." Another bite, a sudden 'beep' from her belt has the orange-skinned alien blinking and looking down at her 'T-comminicator', reaching to retrieve the device with a frown on her face.

Johnny Storm has posed:
Johnny Storm looked on to Starfire knowingly, she didn't have to say a word. "Thirty years in this game, I know that look." he explained sagaciously. Then he pointed to the Milkshake and offered the obvious "Take it with you, girl with your chops only needs one hand to battle evil."

Monet St. Croix has posed:
Monet St. Croix would lgance at Starfire, unsure as to what was going on but then getting a realization after interpreting the response from Johnny, which for once was useful. "Good luck with whatever threat you fly against."

Koriand'r has posed:
A sandwich shoved in her mouth and a milkshake in hand, there's a muffled thanks to the pair...then a high-pitched release of energy as Starfire streaks out of the Deli in a rush of bright glowing green. Onwards into the sky and away with a snack, she was ready to face the day!

Monet St. Croix has posed:
Monet St. Croix would glance as Koriand'r would leave, quickly finishing her own food "Good to meet you, Mister Storm." She would offer as politely yet blandly as possible, not making much conversation.

Johnny Storm has posed:
Johnny Storm raised an eyebrow at Monet and nodded. "Mmm, we'll see." he said prospectively. "If I ever see your beautiful face again we'll know, Ms. St. Croix, but I am somewhat skeptical." that said he offered her beautiful smile of his own, "You take care, and if you should need a hand, you let me know. D'accord?"