You say it's your birthday

[3x2_9yz_4a]

Everything has been set up at the brownstone, on this clear crisp day in April.

With Ma Hunkel's assistance, food had been prepared, along with a BBQ currently heating up and sending scented smoke up into the air.

And invitations had been sent out to everyone that Jesse could think of, that simply said, Come help us celebrate the birthday of one

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[greatest_zatara]

Zach walked up to Jay, carrying a small box, gift-wrapped. "Happy Birthday Mister Garrick." Inside was a silk tie from one of the Vegas boutiques that Zach got his own formal wear from.

What the hell else do you get an adult male you don't really know but have to get a gift anyway?

[greatest_zatara]

Zach sighs and shrugs off his coat, taking the napkins from Courtney. "Thank you..."

He gives her another glance as he starts cleaning his coat. "I don't think we've met. I'm Zachary Zatara, World's Greatest Teenage Magician."

[cosmiccourtney]

Courtney makes an attempt to regain her composure.

Somewhat.

She resists the urge to roll her eyes at his introduction.

Ego much?

"Nice to meet you," she extends a hand, "I'm Stargirl. But you can just call me Courtney."

[greatest_zatara]

He sets the jacket aside after cleaning it the best he could manage, then shakes Courtney's hand.

"Nice to meet you. So... you a guest for the party, or a regular with this crowd?"

And it totally doesn't count as ego if it's true.

[cosmiccourtney]

She raises an eyebrow.

"The second one," she says, "What about you?"

Something doesn't tell her that Jay had this guy over for dinner on a regular basis...

[greatest_zatara]

"I'm... here on a recommendation from the Titans. Long story. BUT... I've been sticking around. Supposedly getting some perspective."

He shrugs. "How's it treating you?"

[cosmiccourtney]

She nods, "I see. The Titans are pretty cool. Of course, the JSA is far cooler." She smiles, "But I'm baiest."

Courtney's smile gets wider, "Oh, I love it here! Everyone's great...I've made some good friends, and I've really learned a lot."

She pauses. That sounded like something out of a comercial.

"What about you," she says, "Do you like it here? Made any new friends, girlfriends..."

The last part may seem as if she's coming onto him. Which she isn't. Courtney's just being friendly.

[greatest_zatara]

Zach tips his hat and smiles at that last bit, shrugging as if stating 'What can I say?'.

"Yes on the girlfriend thing actually. Met her when I was dealing with the Titans."

He manages to withhold on tacking on 'sorry' already taken.

[cosmiccourtney]

Okay, having a really hard time fighting the urge to roll her eyes here.

Courtney bites her lip, drawing a blank at the single female Titans.

"Which one," she says, "...Flamebird?"

She's not on the team, after all.

[greatest_zatara]

Zach snorts. "Oh heck no." He brightens again. "Speedy, Green Arrow's sidek-- partner."

He amended his statement in the reflexive fear that Mia would appear behind him and punch him in the head.

[cosmiccourtney]

"Speedy? I don't know her." She smiles, "What's she like?"

[greatest_zatara]

Zach gathered his thoughts for a moment. "She's smart, funny, assertive. Very fun to be around. I'm also fairly certain she could snap me in half with her thighs, not in the fun way I mean, and I find that appealing in a woman."

[cosmiccourtney]

Snap him in half with her thighs and not in the 'fun' way.

That merits the tiniest of eyerolls of Courtney.

"She seems very...interesting."

[greatest_zatara]

"She is. I'm very lucky to be going out with her."

He tilts his head. "And you?"

[cosmiccourtney]

She sighs, "No one for me, sadly. I don't really have time for a boyfriend, anyway."

That and the majority of the teenage male superheroes run with the Titans....or are already spoken for.

Courtney decides to change the subject.

"Hey," she says, grabbing two slices of pie of a nearby table. "Apple pie?"

[jsaboss]

"She certainly doesn't. At least not until its proven that a boyfriend can up those Political Science results." Mister Terrific turns up in the midst of the conversation. "Zachary...I'm hoping you're either a great tutor or know of one. And that you're enjoying yourself."