5/24 Instance: Doug and Raven get serious

[Saint Kurt]

In the rec room:

[Mystique] Raven is curled up on the couch next to Doug. She is watching Star Wars: A New Hope for the first time.
[Jamie] ((Jamie's not here yet,))
[Jamie] ((of course he doesn't really need to be in this interaction.....))
[Cypher] No matter how many times his rational mind told him that Raven was just cold and trying to get comfortable on the couch, his imagination kept running away with him...
[Mystique] ((Yeah, but Doug and Raven get interrupted all the time...))
[Mystique] "Do you think Han Solo has to brush Chewbacca, like when they're not flying around and stuff?"
[Jamie] ((Yer pick, Jamie can come or not ))
[Cypher] (( we'll let you know when the opportune moment is. bwahaha! ))
[Mystique] ((Come in and interrupt them at some point. ))
[Cypher] "Yeah, probably. Hey, check this out!" He mimicked some wookie noises.
[Jamie] ((I already have a good line for them))
[Mystique] ((Which will be when Idsunki says))
[Jamie] ((What time is it?))
[Mystique] Raven Laughed. "My aunt had a cocker spaniel that sounded like that."
[Cypher] (( late night, after a red bull drinking contest ))
[Cypher] "Speaking of cocker spaniels, look at Luke's face!" In a whiny voice, "Whaddya mean you don't know who Luke Skywalker is?"
[Jamie] ((Gotcha,))
[Mystique] "Heh. And I didn't know there was a height requirement for the white robot guys."
[Mystique] "I'm totally doing my hair like that from now on." Raven tilted her head to display her new Princess Leia hairdo.
[Cypher] "Hey, cool!" Now if only he could get her in that slave ou--DOUG! CONCENTRATE! "...and I mean, c'mon, how much is Vader gonna talk about the force?"
[Jamie] ((LOL))
[Mystique] "Dude if I was a super villian - I'd totally have a breathing machine too. It adds a diabolical atmosphere."
[Cypher] "Seriously, he wouldn't be nearly so threatening without that." "Listen, the Force is bloody strong with this one, alright?"
[Mystique] "Do you think, like Darth Vader's diabolical mind powers could beat Professor Xavier's good wholesome mind powers?"
[Cypher] "I think they'd cancel out, but in a weird way. Vader would be more inclined to help out the handicapped, and the Professor would go around trying to get equal rights for the sith."
[Mystique] "I'm just glad our classes aren't like this."
[Mystique] "Oh look. Harrison Ford's butt is back!" Raven said brightly.
[Cypher] "I dunno, I wouldn't mind a lightsaber and some jedi powers. That'd be sweet."
[Cypher] "Just be glad those didn't get taped down like Leia's breasts were."
[Mystique] Raven looked alarmed. "They taped her boobs? ... Hey wait. How do you know that?"
[Cypher] He blushed. "It's on one of the DVD extras, she's talking about how they taped them down because they uh ... bounced too much." The red just wouldn't go away after that...
[Mystique] Ignoring Doug's answer, She pointed at the screen. "See, they're fighting back. They're not running and hiding."
[Mystique] A moment later the princess blew a hole in the wall for them to hide inside.
[Cypher] "Well, they do have guns and lightsabers..."
[Mystique] "Well... They just need a place to regroup their resources, right?"
[Cypher] "...and I'll be the gentleman and not say that I told you so."
[Cypher] "Sometimes it's time to fight, sometimes you've gotta run. Learn to pick your battles, young padawan."
[Mystique] "Padawhat?"
[Cypher] "Padawan, young jedi in training."
[Jamie] ((and when to run the hell away))
[Mystique] "I thought that old Ben guy was the last Jedi. And anyway, look what running and hiding got them. They're stuck in the garbage now."
[Cypher] "Yeah, but they've still got R2."
[Mystique] "And the gold one, whats-his-name."
[Cypher] "C3PO. He's pretty useless, though."
[Mystique] "What do you think? Do you think running and hiding is better?"
[Cypher] "He's just an ambassador type droid. He know etiquette and la..." his voice trailed off.
[Cypher] "I think you need to know how to pick your battles."
[Jamie] ((Over 6 millions languages, is he Doug in droid form?))
[Jamie] ((pick the hill yer gonna die on))
[Mystique] "What about New York? Only you took the subway back with me."
[Cypher] How to say this without revealing his crush that he doesn't have because they're just friends?
[Cypher] "I just ... you were so sure of yourself. So brave ... you didn't care what they thought, you only wanted to protect your friends. I guess I just felt safe with you."
[Mystique] Raven smiled. "I just wish they'd felt safe on their own."
[Mystique] "I'm glad you rode back with me ."
[Cypher] "It was just a bad situation, I guess..." He smiled at her, "Hey, I had to make sure someone was there to protect you."
[Cypher] ((did that go through?))
[Cypher] ((woo!))
[Mystique] "Yeah - it's like we have to learn to watch each other's backs here."
[Cypher] He could definitely learn to watch her back ... "Yeah, especially TJ's and anyone else that doesn't pass easily."
[Mystique] "It's weird. When I first came here I used to hand about with Sid, you know, the other shape shifter. It's like I felt safe with him because I'd never met anyone who could do the stuff I could do."
[Jamie] ((But Doug took care of the "Sid" factor))
[Cypher] "Yeah, that makes sense." Definitely need to remember 'just friends' ... she's probably interested in Sid.
[Mystique] "But I actually like talking to you more. You think a lot more about things..."
[Cypher] ...or not!
[Mystique] ((score!))
[Cypher] Suddenly at a loss for words ... "I... yeah, I guess I do. Thanks." He blushed a little, but he hoped the darkness hid it.
[Cypher] Don't get your hopes up Doug, here comes the 'I value you as a friend' bit...
[Mystique] Raven looked over at the TV. "That so sweet. He swung across with the princess. They're totally going to be couple by the end of this movie."
[Cypher] "Uh... yeah. Maybe not. They uh ... I don't think I want to ruin this surprise."
[Mystique] Raven leaned back against the couch, blowing her hair out of her eyes. "I still think there's a way for you to kick that Sgt. Cal Rankin's ass. We just need to figure it out..."
[Cypher] Doug could see it now ... he was Luke, she was Leia ... she'll come to think of him as a brother. Damn.
[Mystique] Kind of off topic - but kind of not. That Sgt Rankin guy totally thought he was hot stuff.
[Cypher] "I ... I don't think that'll happen. He was in the army, they've got all sorts of combat training. And did you see all those powers he had?"
[Mystique] "you'll use brains instead of brawn. Like that wise old Ben guy did - sneaking around in the death star without getting caught." You'll see.
[Cypher] "Yeah, that doesn't actually end too well for him."
[Mystique] "we could be like a kick as spy team you know?"
[Cypher] That was it, he was doomed.
[Cypher] "Doesn't the computer geek die first in those movies?"
[Mystique] "Computer geek? No like the Avengers in the 60s like when spys were all fashionalble and British..."
[Jamie] ((no it's the black guy that sacrificies himself))
[Cypher] "Oh, British I can do, luv."
[Mystique] Raven laughed. "See - it would kick ass!"
[Mystique] She looked at the TV again. "No spaceships though..."
[Cypher] "Yeah, I can see the Professor being okay with that. 'What did you do with all that education I gave you?' Well, we were thinking of going into the spy business..."
[Cypher] "No, I suppose not." Yet...
[Mystique] "Yeah, I guess not yet."
[Mystique] ((Yikes I'm getting really tired. SHould we wrap it up?))
[Cypher] (( in just a second... ))
[Cypher] "Raven, I've been meaning to ask you..."
[Mystique] ((Gotcha!))
[Mystique] "Yeah?"
[Cypher] "Well, not really ask, but ... uhm..."
[Cypher] He looked at the television a moment ... he could do this ... he really could ...
[Mystique] She had turned to look at Doug and not let the movie draw her attention away. But it kind of was. She looked back at Doug again.
[Cypher] "It's just that, before I came here I hardly even knew about mutants."
[Cypher] "And now, I'm a lot more comfortable here, and I think a lot of that has to do with ... well ..."
[Cypher] He looked back at her.
[Mystique] Raven nodded. "I just knew about me."
[Mystique] "I like knowing that there are other people like me. It's like having a big family."
[Cypher] "Yeah, I know what you mean. It's ... comforting."
[Mystique] "And like your language thing is so cool. Think of the ways you could help people. It's pretty amazing."
[Cypher] "Yeah...?" He leaned back into her a little. "Your power is pretty awesome, too."
[Mystique] "I don't know quite how I'm going to be of use... Except for the spying thing. It's weird how some mutations don't seem suited to doing good."
[Jamie] Jamie wondered into the rec room to watch some t.v. unfourtantly he noticed Doug and Raven having a moment *Oh Crap, hopefully I can get out unnoticed.*
[Cypher] "I'm sure you'll figure something out ... you've already used it to protect us."
[Mystique] A sound drew Raven's attention and she saw Jamie. "Hey," She waved.
[Cypher] He couldn't get over how comfortable he felt right now ... it'd be so easy to tell her how he felt...
[Cypher] Shit! He scooted a good half a foot away. "Oh, hey!" Shitshitshitshitshit!
[Mystique] Raven frowned as Doug shot acoss the couch from her.
[Jamie] More Unfourtantley he didn't see the discarded Red Bull can as he tripped over it.
[Mystique] What? Did she smell or something?
[Mystique] Plus it sounded like Jamie was slightly inebriated. And she and Doug were haveing a moment and everthing.
[Cypher] Shit! Damn! He was so stupid ... "Did we wake you up, Jamie?" That was so lame...
[Jamie] ((Jamie Prime did not go to the party, it was a dupe y'all.))
[Jamie] "Umm...no, I just came down to watch some t.v. I do it occasionally and usually nobody else is up...." Jamie was feeling rather stupid.
[Cypher] "No no... go ahead and watch. I was probably gonna go to sleep soon or something ... I think the red bull is finally wearing off."
[Mystique] "Star Wars." Raven said noncommittaly. "I've never seen it. Like my hair." She patted her princess leia buns again.
[Mystique] Doug looked so bummed.
[Jamie] "Umm...sorry thought..."
[Mystique] "I'll be your royal escort." She said to doug.
[Cypher] He smiled sheepishly. "Yeah, I should probably go to bed before I say something stupid..."
[Mystique] She pointed at the hair - "or your royal hair escort at least..."
[Jamie] *Hmm...I think I missed something tonight.....I'm still trying to figure out why the hell is passed out on my floor.* Jamie walked over to a recliner.
[Mystique] Raven stood up and offered Doug and arm.
[Cypher] He stood up and took it with a bit more confidence. Yeah, this friend thing could work. Just as long as he didn't say anything stupid.
[Mystique] "Goodnight Jamie." She said.
[Mystique] Then she turned Doug around to face the door. "Shall we?"
[Jamie] "Sorry again guys," Jamie waved "Seeya."
[Cypher] "See you later, man!"
[Cypher] He smiled. "Yes, we certainly shall."
[Mystique] Raven and Doug skip off in to the sunset and live happily ever after.
[Cypher] Or do they...?!!
[Mystique] Don't they?
[Cypher] Well, maybe not just yet.
[Cypher] Or do they?!!
[Mystique] They just might!
[Cypher] It's certainly possible!
[Cypher] Or is it?!!
[Jamie] ((Dear lord, a funny bunch y'all are))
[Cypher] (( too funny for our own good. back to scrawlers! )

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