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The Promised Phone Call

Feb 04, 2006 07:37

It has been a long day. He's been on and off the phone for most of it, and he thinks he's probably heard every variation of "You just missed her, Ollie" and "She's not here right now" that exist. Not to mention her machine. Twice ( Read more... )

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_black_canary_ February 4 2006, 05:42:43 UTC

"Ollie? What's--is Mia all right?"

straight_arrow February 4 2006, 05:45:40 UTC

She's alright. She's injured...most of us are injured, we had something go bad on us. But she's pulling through, the doctors say nothing to worry about.

I just wanted to talk to you. To get things straightened out.

Would you be willing to meet somewhere?

_black_canary_ February 4 2006, 05:47:26 UTC

"Injured doing what? Are Roy and Connor okay? Where've you been?" She stops the flood of questions. "Yeah. I'm in Gotham today, but I'm going to be in Manhattan again later unless Oracle calls."

straight_arrow February 4 2006, 05:49:38 UTC

Well, then, if you have time, can we meet for dinner?

My treat, but only because I'm a multimillionaire and I'm making demands on your busy schedule.

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At The Restaurant straight_arrow February 4 2006, 06:15:04 UTC

Things were lucky for once. Ollie got here at quarter to eight, and has been sitting at the table fidgeting ever since. Finally, he sees Dinah walk in, and waves her over to the table.

He begins to get up and greet her "properly", but holds himself down.

Re: At The Restaurant _black_canary_ February 4 2006, 06:17:57 UTC

She's dressed as conservatively as she ever gets. She might as well be attending a casual business meal. "Hey." Her smile is friendly, but not too friendly, and she seats herself. "Had a look at the menu yet? The portabello chili's not bad."

Re: At The Restaurant straight_arrow February 4 2006, 06:20:00 UTC

I was eyeing it, actually. Connor's been after me to try new recipes.

Actually, Connor's been after me to cook something besides chili, but I'm taking small steps.

Re: At The Restaurant _black_canary_ February 4 2006, 06:21:25 UTC

"How is Connor?" She opens the menu and begins studying it, not looking at him. "I talked to Roy not too long ago--I'd gotten a few things for Lian."

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_black_canary_ February 4 2006, 07:26:00 UTC

She shrugs. "J'onn checked out my head to make sure Light didn't have anyone wipe my memory, or plant a suggestion that I open all the Watchtower airlocks at the same time, or whatever. The rest of it ... I've been working out a lot." Her expression softens. "And Pieter's been helping."

straight_arrow February 4 2006, 07:27:34 UTC

Ollie tries to grin. It's like Batman posing for pictures -- it just doesn't look right.

I think you can spare me the details of how he's helping you work out.

_black_canary_ February 4 2006, 07:28:50 UTC

"I wasn't going to share." She picks up her napkin and unfolds it. "Can we stay friends, Ollie?"

straight_arrow February 4 2006, 07:32:32 UTC

I hope so. I want t...

His face drops, he stares at table.

I never wanted things to get this far, to get this...messed up.

I miss you too much already to lose you as a friend, but...

...all I can promise is that I'll do my best.

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