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[super_pecs]

After taking time to heal and burn off all the negative emotions he absorbed during Blackest Night, Power Boy is back in Metropolis. Costume repaired, he's been a busy. Bank robbers stopped, falling people caught, and even a few robots smashed, Power Boy has been zipping around and doing his best to keep Metropolis safe. The positive emotions he's

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[nottomcat]

Well, this is the second time in as many days Tommy has been called on by the JSA to check on the heroes of the many cities for the JSA. First was Gotham and now Metropolis. His first stop had was going to be the Steelworks, the foundry of the hero whose name adorns it.

So when he looks up and sees a guy flying around he first thinks it's Steel. Then he notices something he probably wouldn't have see if not for his cat form: A trail of pink and white behind him.

"What in the hell...HEY! HEY YOU FLYING! HEY!"

Let's hope the person with the pink trails would be able to hear him.

[super_pecs]

Power Boy spins in the air when he hears someone yelling. He looks around a few times before squinting down at Tommy. The New God glances around to make sure he's the only one up in the air then grins. Flying down, he lands in front of Tommy and the aura fades from around him.

"Hi," he greets.

[nottomcat]

Well, whoever it was the yelling got their attention. And when they came down Tommy couldn't help but take in the fact that: 1) the costume looked a bit like someones he knew; and 2) This guy was huge. When he landed, Tommy was eye level with the guys chest, right at the big window showing the chest that must have been manicured, since it was smooth..

"You a local? I don't recognize you."

Ignore the fact he looks like he could snap you in two, Tommy.

[super_pecs]

Power Boy grins down at Tommy, resisting the immediate urge to pet him. He never did understand why Earth's dogs and cats did that to him. Shaking it off, he shrugs.

"I live here in Metropolis now," he replies simply. "I'm Power Boy!" he flexes a bit before offering a hand. "Nice to meet you, Cat Man!"

[nottomcat]

"Hey now, I ain't called Cat Man. The names Wildcat. So, 'Power Boy', you're living round here now? Have you met the Supers or your distaff counterpart yet?"

[super_pecs]

"You're not?" Power Boy blinks a few times. Father Box gives a couple 'TING's before Power Boy nods. "Wildcat? Wow...you got young...and fuzzy!" he grins then pauses. "Wait...you're the new one, right? Not the old one..."

At the mention of the Supers, Power Boy grins again. "Yes! I'm friends with Superboy," it's still a bit odd to say he has friends. "And I met Superman when all those Black Lanterns were running around. I even rescued his wife!" he laughs, clearly in a good mood. "Dis-what?"

[nottomcat]

"Yeah, the young one. I'm the firsts son. And yes, I know I'm fuzzy..."

Tommy listens to the list of people he met. Another new guy who went through Blackest Night? Yeesh. First was Tiny Bat, and now this guy. Then again, considering how BIG that night was it's understandable.

"Distaff counterpart. Means the lady that shares the 'Power' part of your name, Peeb. Asking if you knew Power Girl at all."

[super_pecs]

"Oh! Power Girl. Nope, haven't met her. I want to though. I've heard a lot about her and I'm a fan," he crosses his arms and nods.

There's a pause and he blinks. "Wait...who's Peeb?"

[nottomcat]

"Obviously you are. you got her boob window and everything on your costume. I see her kinda often. She jumps between the JSA and flying solo. Gal has a lot of skill and it's good to be a fan. As for Peeb, you are. Power Boy. Pee and Bee. Put it together and you have Peeb."

No, Tommy, you do not want to poke fun at the giant who can break you in half. No you don't-

"You a fan of her exploits or her assets?"

[super_pecs]

"Yeah. My costume and name were based off hers because there was no Power Boy and it seemed like a great way to fit in," Power Boy nods. He blinks as the nickname is explained before grinning and reaching out to pick Tommy up and pull him in for a hug. "I like it!"

A look of confusion crosses his face but a TING from Father Box stops the question. "Exploits but the assets are nice too. Lots of people here on Earth look good."

[nottomcat]

Ack! the big guy really is strong. For a second it felt like someone was pressing him between two planets the squeeze was that strong. After a few seconds of squeeze Peeb let go of him and Tommy was feeling like a run over container of toothpaste.

"Well, you got the joke at least. You'd make a hell of a chiropractor, too."

[super_pecs]

Power Boy starts to say something but stops and looks concerned.

"Oh man, I'm sorry! Did you get hurt?" he asks. He makes a mental note to be more careful from now on.

[nottomcat]

"It's okay, Peeb. You were happy. If you broke anything then there woulda been a problem, but you're cool for now."

With a few stretches Tommy is about back to normal.

"So you're workin' with the Supers now? How long you been a hero?"

[super_pecs]

Letting out a breath of relief, Power Boy stands back up and grins. "Sorry. I've just never had a nickname before," he admits.

"I hope they let me work with them. I really want to. It's because of them that I'm even here," he says with a nods. "Ever since I got to Earth."

[nottomcat]

"Well, if you helped 'em out with Blackest Night I'm sure they'd be more than willin' to have you help out. But it sounds like you're kinda new around here. Where are you from?"

Tommy reaches into his fur and into the pocket of his uniform (thank you T for this material. He didn't wanna be running around buck bare and these let his fur through) and pulled out a cigarette, lighting it with a match procured from the same pocket.

"You want one?"

[super_pecs]

Power Boy's expression darkens and he looks away. There's a long pause before he looks back at Tommy. "Apokolips."

He just blinks at the cigarette and match seem to come out of nowhere. Leaning down, he pokes at where the pocket is a few times before looking up at Tommy.

"What are they?"