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FEB CATCH-ALL

WHO: Kenzi & YOU
WHERE: Maurtia Falls (mostly)
WHEN: FEB
WHAT: Kenzi doing Kenzi things post CnC2020
WARNINGS: Alcohol, language, possibly some violence.

[A] THE RED BRANCH
[ Work on the Branch hasn’t made any progress due to spending most of the last month in an alternate version of the City. Was it alternate? Kenzi couldn’t be sure, the way events played out it could have been how things would have ended up if not for Atropos. All she knew was that she wasn’t herself -- she was herself but she wasn’t, it’s confusing.

In any case, Kenzi can be found in and around the Red Branch during the day and maybe during the evening. If it’s too cold or snowing outside she’s inside continuing cleanup. If it’s a clear day she can be found outside -- somewhere on the grounds -- cleaning up any trash she finds or working on getting the old sandpit back in serviceable order after Xellos blew it up. Thanks, Xellos.

Though she may not be cleaning, instead she might be working through a routine with a pair of truncheon either indoors or out. Or working on creating some smoke bombs fill with various colors.

Mostly she’s just trying to keep busy and not let her mind wander to thoughts of the City or a certain someone she may or may not have feelings for. ]

[B] GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN (OPEN; ANY CITY THAT ISN’T JEOPARDY)
[ Kenzi can be found in the bars and clubs in any of the cities; flirting, drinking, hustling some guys at pool if there happens to be a table, and dancing. She back from vacation and not letting the fun train come to a stop. Not yet, anyway.

She might also be found in a cafe or diner, window shopping, or just chilling on a bench. She likely has Sir Apple, the cat-sized green and pink fairy dragon, with her. Having him around garners a bit of a crowd, usually children, so she can’t be too hard to miss. ]

[C] IT’S ALL FUN AND GAMES…
[ The funny thing about suddenly have ten years’ worth of new experiences in her head is that she’s a much better fighter now. Sure, she no longer has telekinesis to fall back on but her physical skills have been honed. And while her body isn’t used to the movements, her mind knows what to do so it’s just a matter of training.

After a few days, she decides to see what she can do out on the streets at night. Her plan is to locate any drug dealers, knock them out, take any money they have on them, and then leave them for the cops. She’s dressed from head to toe in black, with a loose hooded jacket made from the material Oliver had given her, goggles and a facemask covering most of her face, and her hair braided and pinned back beneath her hood. She initially intended to make herself a full outfit from the material Oliver had given her but then she was ‘ported out and her powers changed making it impossible for her to create the outfit.

Maybe she’s up on a roof keeping a lookout for the activity she’s after. Or maybe she’s in the middle of kicking some butt and looks like she might need a bit of help. Either way, drop in? ]

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...Thank you for sharing it with me, if it is such a special film.

[He nods] I've only seen one other film besides sound of music and it was...disgusting but the child who wanted to go see it enjoyed it.

[He settles in himself and nods.]

Aziraphale liked books. I think movies are more my speed. What other movies did you watch - would it make you more comfortable to visit them?

[ She nods slowly, taking a moment to focus on the pizza. ]

I don't think he enjoyed the movie as much as me. It was just an excuse to spend time together. [ Looking back on it it was really sweet of him to put up with her making him watch this movie so many times. It makes her chest tighten but she quickly squashes down. ]

How is The Sound of Music disgusting? [ She side-eyes him. ]

Most of the movies I enjoy are gory and stupid or silly romcoms.

No! Not the sound of music! That's my favorite movie. It has everything I could watch it for hours.

[he waves a hand] The boy's movie. I forget what it was called but he bought me popcorn and soda. That was pleasant.

It wasn't as good as a hockey game though.

[This one at least, looks like a sports movie but Gabriel is keeping one eye on it, and the other eye on her. Watching as she talks about this man.]

That's something people who care about each other do.

They spend time together? Watching movies. Like Crowley and Aziraphale.

[He grimaces, looking annoyed.]

Oh.

Yeah, well, you already said you enjoy sports a lot.

[ For once Kenzi isn't completely focused on the movie. ]

Watch a movie they don't enjoy just to spend time with someone they care about? Sure. But I've also, like, gone on many movie dates with guys and turned out I didn't like them so much.

[ She takes note of the grimace and pokes him in the side. ]

[He grunts, raising an eyebrow at her.]

We're good friends! You'd have to like me, otherwise I'm going to take my cinnamon sticks and we won't finish the movie.

[He grins and elbows her back before he stares at the movie interested. Minutes pass before he turns to her.]

...I like the kids in this.

Yes, we are. [ She smiles at him and goes back to finishing off her pizza. The elbow to her side gets a little wiggle out of her. ]

Yeah, they're a good bunch.

[ She allows herself to be distracted by taking some of the bottles from her pack and setting them near the pizza before rising to locate a couple of glasses. ]

[It's a few moments of actual watching before Gabriel speaks again, voicing something he's clearly been thinking about.]

In heaven...there's nothing like this for us.

No ...friendship. I have friends, I consider Sandalphon and Uriel and the others my friends but we...we go our ways. We're somehow together and apart.

It's not like this. It's not a team I never realized how badly I wanted a team.

Sounds lonely.

[ Finaly locating a couple of glasses she returns to the couch, lightly bumping his shoulder with her own. ]

Sometimes it's just that way with peeps. Especially when you've been together for a long time.

[ She can't help but think about how since Bo's whole destiny came crashing in on them that it's been similar. The two of them would come and go from the Clubhouse but were unable to really sit and spend a peaceful moment together. ]

Is that part of what drove you in the City? [ She asks the question before really thinking about it. ] Er, you don't have to answer that!

Here! [ She passes him one of the glasses so he can fill it with whatever he feels like from the selection she brought. ]

[His voice is soft]

Yes. Yes it is.

[One hand goes for the glass as he pours himself a beer before settling back on the couch.]

...I wanted to go home in the City. And I stupidly thought that I could make it perfect.

[He sighs and sips his beer before stifling a burp] I wanted...

I've spent 5 months among humans prior to that. I want human beings to be...better. I want to see where humans can go. For the first time, I want to see where humans take him.

[ There's a thoughtful hum from her as she pours herself a drink. ]

Nothing can be perfect. Better maybe, but not perfect.

[ She can understand his desire for closeness and wanting to return home. She spent a while just wanting to return home to Bo back when she was all that mattered. But the years passed and she found people she cared about. ]

'Porter willing maybe you can find that here and not repeat the same mistakes.

[He pauses.]

I thought there were. And I'm scared.

[He takes a swig of alcohol and he frowns before wiping a hand over his face.]

...It feels...this is fear isn't it. I've felt it here before. I want my mother. I thought I had people who cared about me. And I let them all down in my search for perfection.

[He offers Kenzi a sad drunk look.]

...I hurt them and I think you might be the only person who gives as hit at this point.

Maybe? I don't know what you're feeling. But...

[ She thinks for a moment, mind going back to Ruka's offer on the network. Empathy. Her eyes dart to her bag then back to Gabriel.

No, that would be stupid, wouldn't it? It'd just be messy, especially if she can't make it a one-way bond. ]

Give them some time, maybe they'll forgive you, maybe they won't. What you did...it was wrong. And while it wasn't you, it was and that makes it a part of you now. It's shitty and sucks but it's a lesson, right?

[ She reaches over, placing her free hand on his as she offers a little smile. ]

I betrayed everything I stand for.

[As an Angel. As an archangel. But in his own way he didn't. She would want direct work...wouldn't she?

When Kenzi's hand touches his he stares at it before leaning back and shaking his head.]

...But ...trying to make things better makes sense. to me. I can't not do that.

Well, you don't have to give up on trying to make things better.

[ She takes a sip of her drink. ] But now you have an idea of how not to go about it.

[ She gives his hand a little squeeze. ]

[He squeezes her hand back and leans against her shoulder. It's an instinctive motion, something he can recall doing with Lilith but-

This feels different. Not dark. Not evil. Just - two friends.]

...It'd still make some sense I mean human beings need a firm hand occasionally just-

[He frowns]

I don't know. It was a lot to take in. I feel confusion and my - this part.

[He taps his stomach with his other hand.]

This part feels sick.

[ She tilts her head so it rests against his. ]

Mmn, yeah maybe don't do that.

Guilt, maybe? Or it could be anxiety, I know some people feel it in their stomach.

[ There's a pause before she adds. ]

I could maybe, possibly, help but it could also end up really, really messy.

...I don't-

[He frowns] Why would it be messy? Is it the touching thing?

[Lilith did that. Pleasured him like that. He stares at her confused]

It doesn't involve more food does it? I think I might burst.

[ She chuckles. ]

Maybe that's why you feel sick?

[ She shakes her head as she continues. ] No, no. It's blood magic. Something I learned back home that involves creating a bond that can be, uh, intense. I haven't done it since arriving here so I don't know how it'll work.

[The archangel stares at her.]

What would it mean?

To you? And me. Would it ease my mind and yours?

It might help give you some words to what you're feeling? Ooooooor it could just make everything worse.

[ She shrugs. ]

I really dunno.

The only magic I've got the chance to play with since returning has been a barrier spell around the pub.

Is it dark magic? Demonic magic?

[He's not that far gone in his mind. He stares at her, questioning and unsure, before nodding slowly]

I would like to know things.

Some might argue that blood magic is bad but it's not. It's Fae magic. Or it would be back home.

[ Such was the way of all magic in her world. It either came from the Fae or was used by the Fae. Humans were only capable of doing magic under certain circumstances. ]

Okay... [ She takes another sip of her drink before setting the glass down and grabbing her bag. ]

As the name implies, it requires blood. Just a drop.

[ She digs out a small wooden bowl, a length of white silk ribbon, and a knife from her bag. ]

This corporation's blood?

[That's easy enough. Drunk, brain in a haze, he lowers his gaze and raises it.]

...Tell me what you need. I want to understand these things but be ready. I'm a being tied to reality.

Yeah.

[ Okay, they're doing this. She turns on the couch so she's facing him. She places the ribbon in the bowl before taking her pocket knife and making a small cut on her hand. She lets a couple of drops fall onto the ribbon as she passes the knife to Gabriel. ]

Clear mind. [ Mostly to herself. ]

[What harm would it do.

What harm could it do? Honestly. She wasn't here. He was so used to being a part of her, to her constant presence and if this would do that with someone-

He prods the palm of his hand and a drop of silver blood on the ribbon.]

Clear mind?

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