FEB CATCH-ALL

[heartstings]

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? ]


WILDCARD
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Comments

[heartstings]

[ As tempting as it is to tell him to butt out he hasn't done anything to deserve it. ]

hey
kinda busy rn

[reborningreen]

No worries, Just wanted to check-in.

Reach out sometime, when you do have time.

Nothing important.

[heartstings]

[ Her response comes a bit later. ]

well uv checked in
n im fine

[reborningreen]

[ Oliver stares at that, nods, and shakes his heads. Okay. ]

Alright. See you around, Kenzi.

[heartstings]

[ This response comes back almost immediately. ]

mght b sooner than u think
where r u?

[reborningreen]

In the warehouse where I brought you that night.

[ He knows she will know the one. ]

[heartstings]

k

[ About ten minutes after she turns up at the warehouse. She's dressed in all black, which isn't unusual but wearing a loose-fitted hooded jacket made from that material she got from him. A pair of goggles rest on her head and a facemask around her neck. ]

Hey. [ She looks tired but somehow energized. ]

[reborningreen]

[ The door opens for her, and closes behind her as he grins at her get up. ]

Hey. Now that is interesting.

[ His look sizes her up. From face down and back up again, lingering on the mask. ]

Come in, take a load off.

[heartstings]

What's interesting?

[ Her excuse for the mask is that it's cold and stays in place better than a scarf. Something she learned ages ago.

She slips her pack off and stuffs the mask and goggles into it. If he's being nosy he might notice a pair of truncheon peaking out, though she's quick to close the pack back up before settling into a chair. ]

[reborningreen]

I like your mask.

[ He grins and doesn't pursue it, as he leads the way into the warehouse. But he does see those truncheons, with the sight of someone used to sneaking out with such things himself. ]

Can I get ou a drink?

[heartstings]

[ She snorts when he compliments the mask. ] Uh huh.

[ When he offers to get her a drink she seriously considers for a moment. ]

Some coffee would be great, actually.

[reborningreen]

[ That draws some surprise, but he heads to the side where the coffee maker is, checks the settings, and starts a new brew. ]

Be just a few moments.

[ He settles opposite her, regarding her curiously. ]

I have to admit, I was surprised when you showed up.

[heartstings]

[ She's been drinking a lot since returning and having Gabriel is just proving to enable her to drink more. Plus she's cold so a hot cup of coffee would be nice.

She relaxes in her seat as she tugs her gloves off. ]

I was out and about. [ It might be a little late but it's not unusual for her. ]

What've you been up to?

[reborningreen]

[ Oliver nods in response to her words, curious, but not pushing. ]

Patrolling sometimes, spending my days making sure Queen Consolidated is up and running fine, and also that it, and the Foundation are independent.

Otherwise, catching up on a lot of movies and television I never got around to watching. [ 13 years of movies and television await him. ]

[heartstings]

Sounds boring. [ Then again she hasn't been up to anything particularly exciting. ]

Speaking of patrolling -- or rather special suits -- I was wondering if you could make me one? Shit just keeps happening and it'd be nice to have something more protective.

[reborningreen]

[ He snorts. It is, to him, anything but boring. Her question does not surprise him.

And he doesn't have to hesitate at all. ]

Of course. Do you have any ideas on designs or colors? And if you want to lean more toward armored or speed and agility, or whether you want to split the difference?

[ He stops there, though there are a lot more questions to give her. ]

[heartstings]

[ She'd expected him to try and talk her out of the need for such an outfit. But he's not so she smiles. ]

Well, I still need to be able to fly and I rely more on being quick so the latter.

And I don't want anything too colorful, I already wear a lot of black so... [ She trails off with a shrug. ]

Design though... [ She trails off, thinking about it before shrugging again. ] I'm not sure. I just know that I need an opening in the back for my wings and at least the palms of my hands open on the gloves for my sparklers.

[reborningreen]

I can work with that. Something like the material I use then, designed not to hamper my movements while still shielding me some.

[ And he nods at her words. ]

Alright. I can sketch up some designs and send them to you, if you want, and we can work on something that you both like and will also help give you protection.

[ He knows that sometimes the balance between the two takes some getting used to. ]

[heartstings]

Yeah. I just want something that'll protect me when things go to shit as they seem to be doing on the regular. [ Partially the truth.

She nods and offers a smile. ] Thanks, man.

[reborningreen]

Makes sense.

I've been making my own stocks more plentiful for the same reason.

[ He considers her. ]

How are you with a hand crossbow>?

[ he grins at her. ]

You're very welcome, Kenzi. Its good to see you, and to see you taking care of yourself.

[heartstings]

Actually pretty damn good. Knives too.

[ Her eyesight isn't great but she can still hit most targets.

She lets out a soft snort. Taking care of herself? Sure, she's only been drinking since her return and barely sleeping. ]

[reborningreen]

Then I might have something for you to use.

[ He rises and moves to the wall, pulling open a drawer and lifts out a hand crossbow folded into a holster for the leg, and a second holster with bolts in it. He brings it over to her, pulling it out and showing her how to trigger the crossbow to open, and nodding. ]

I've been working on alternative weapons and I thought of you, recently.

[ Its enameled a slick dark blue, almost midnight blue with a single red stylized 'K' on it. ]

[heartstings]

Oh?

[ She looks the crossbow over before reaching for it with a grin. ]

Oh. Me likey. [ Most of her weapons are blades so it's nice to have something meant for range. ]

[reborningreen]

Good.

Sometimes, I like to get back to making. [ he grins ]

Makes the business meetings I attend a little less annoying when I know I am doing something else.

[heartstings]

[ She handles the crossbow for a few moments, getting a feel for it it in her hand. ]

Well, thanks. This is only the second weapon I've got as a gift from a guy.