For Eric

[thethirdwonder]

Something really weird was going on in Tabula Rasa land and Cassie was set to investigate or at least check on all the people she was close too. Morgan was effected and Dick and Tim seemed occupied keeping her out of trouble. Anatoly and Luthor seemed to be fine when she'd checked on them. She hadn't seen Kon since he missed training but that wasn'

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[up_off_thefloor]

Eric's first foray into the Catscratch Club had been brief, but not disappointingly so. After all, he'd gotten an eyefull of the Clark/Kon double act, giving him a brilliant inspiration.

And oh look, clearly the fates approved of his plan, for the person he'd just hoped to find was coming toward him on the path. He schooled his expression into a suitably mournful and sympathetic one as he strode closer. "Cassandra. Just the woman I was looking for, though I wish it were for a happier reason."

[thethirdwonder]

When Cassie saw Eric she smiled. She could use her friend right now. But then she saw the look on her face and...wow wait a second. "Cassandra? Excuse me? What the hell is wrong with you Eric?" He knew she really didn't like her full name so if this was a joke, it wasn't funny.

[up_off_thefloor]

"I'm afraid I'm the bearer of bad news," Eric told her sadly, coming closer and slipping a comforting arm around her shoulder.

[thethirdwonder]

Now she really frowned as she looked over at him. "Bad news? What kind of bad news?"

[up_off_thefloor]

"It's about Kon." Eric gave her shoulder a gentle squeeze. "Did you know he's stripping with Clark at the Club?" He shook his head sadly. "Putting on quite a show, too. Audience participation and everything." He tsked, frowning. "Not really stellar boyfriend behavior, if you don't mind my saying so."

[thethirdwonder]

Cassie blinked as she gave him a skeptical look. "What are you talking about? Kon can't even stand to be around Clark. Whatever kind of joking mood your in, you need to start being funny, because this? Was not it."

[up_off_thefloor]

"I have never been more serious, C," Eric assured her. "I was just there. They were all over each other. And anyone else that was interested, for that matter."

[thethirdwonder]

"C?" Cassie questioned automatically before giving him a shocked look. "You...your serious?" It was hard to believe but...why would Eric lie to her?

[up_off_thefloor]

Eric heaved a sigh and nodded solemnly. "I'm afraid so. I've always known you were too good for him, but now he's proven it." He touched Cassie's cheek and added, "Forget about him. You can do so much better." Like him. Of course it wouldn't be anything serious, Cassie didn't come from the right background for that, but she was good enough for a night of fun, anyway.

[thethirdwonder]

Cassie didn't really hear him at first, as she was in a bit of shock. Kon was flirt yes, but he'd never done anything like this. While the rational part of her brain pointed out that it could be the island madness that seemed to be gripping people...she still couldn't help feeling betrayed.

Eric touching her cheek brought her back to the conversation and she gave him a skeptical look. "What are you suggesting?" She asked softly, not sure she wanted the answer.

[up_off_thefloor]

"From the moment I met him I knew he was wrong for you," Eric said softly, brushing Cassie's hair back from her face. "I know it hurts, but maybe this is all for the best." It wasn't exactly an answer to her question, but Eric knew subtlety was called for at the moment. He could bide his time for a few more minutes, at least.

[thethirdwonder]

Narrowing her eyes, Cassie fought the urge to step away from Eric. Something was definitely not right, and she didn't just mean his attempts at humor. "For the best? And what exactly is the best for me Eric?" Oh, she had a very bad feeling about this...

[up_off_thefloor]

Eric shrugged. "No one can answer that but you, Cassa--Cassie." He sighed, then added softly, "I just don't want to watch you get hurt." Unless he was controlling the reins, that was.

[thethirdwonder]

"I think I can take care of myself Eric." Cassie said as she raised her eyebrows. She still couldn't shake her bad feeling. "Part of the whole super hero thing, remember?"

[up_off_thefloor]

"That doesn't mean you're immune to pain, especially emotional pain," Eric pointed out, doing his best to look concerned and sympathetic. "But my point is Kon is no good. Hell, you'd be better off with me." He laughed at the comment to highlight the absurdity of it. Hey, if that was what it took to get her into bed, he was willing to play the self-deprecating card for a while.

[thethirdwonder]

Well, that idea was kinda silly and she couldn't help a small smile. She may have been Eric's type for a weekend, but Cassie definitely wasn't now. "Yeah, right. Let's not go with impossibles here. Kon isn't...that bad." She paused for a moment in between, realizing how not sure she was about that fact. It was still just, so hard to believe.