116/The Princess and the Bug

The Princess and the Bug
Date of Scene:	23 April 2017
Location:	Unknown
Synopsis:	Summary needed.
Cast of Characters:	Blue Beetle (Kord), Wonder Woman

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Blue Beetle (Kord) has posed:
So.. Who takes the highly advanced, enviromentally friendly public transit that the city has to offer? Ted Kord does. Oh sure, he could be driven around in his limo. Or his helicopter. or in one of a variety of experimental (and downright /awesome/) other vehicles he and his company are testing right now. But for all his money Ted isn't a snob. He isn't vindictive of his competitor who devloped the transport. And he's trying to get a feeling for this city which will soon be his, and KORD Industries, new home.

That said, he has just stepped out of the hyperloop station and is sipping a latte as he strolls along the stroefronts now, talking into his bluetooth. "Look, I know Starks ARC reactor powers a good portion of the hyperloop but Still think we could sell him on our newest generation of solar collectors and storage cells.." he says to whomever is on the other line..

Wonder Woman has posed:
Diana was right there... just a few steps away from where Ted Kord found himself while conversing tech work on the phone. She was dressed in a black leather slim-fit jacket that was half-cut at her stomach, had a red t-shirt on beneath that that actually had a gold WW logo on the chest and a pair of black snugly fit jeans that belled gently over heeled shoes she was wearing.

She was smiling at a woman and her two daughters, they'd approached her and were asking for her autograph. She was signing them and chatting with the three of them. The girls appeared to be around 15 and 10 years of age. They seemed to be enamored to be there with Wonder Woman, and Diana was loving it herself as she enjoyed interacting with kids more than anyone on the planet.

"You're both invited to the Consulate them. As is your mother and father. Breakfast then... I'll have my assistant call you?" She wsa speaking to them.

Blue Beetle (Kord) has posed:
So yeah... /THATS/ a thing. Ted has just stopped and turned around when he spots... Holy hannah! Is that... Naaaaaw. it /couldn't/ be... Could it..? He gets that fanboy look in his eyes and sowly walks over to the small group but stops just outside of their space.. because he is NOT a jerk. At least not THAT much of one. And he can wait his turn.

Wonder Woman has posed:
The exchange between the small gaggle of women doesn't last terribly much longer, Ted would only have to stand there for about another 45 seconds before the Mom and her kids part ways with Diana and start to walk for their transit route. The youngest girl waves back at Diana all super-eagerly and Diana would return the wave.

She'd turn then back to the standing-tbal that she was parked beside, her belongings resting atop it. She started to grab for her drink and her large stylish sunglasses and then took notice of Ted. She looked over at his face with her brilliant sky-blue eyes and then gave him a polite smile and a nod.

The Amazonian woman, who is a notorious charity worker and human rights activist, didn't seem to recognize the wealthy techman Ted Kord.

Blue Beetle (Kord) has posed:
Perhaps some part of Ted should be hurt that Diana doesn't recognize him, but then again other then being on the covers of scientific journals, popculture science magazines, two roleplaying book forewards and a few tabloids (WASN"T HIS FAULT!!) they don't really travel in the same circles. Sure he was mentioned in the report of his (way more famous) father after his death last week but...

When She nods he perks up and smiles a goofy smile. "HI!" eh greets her, then looks a bit sheepish. "I mean, hello... Uhm.. Wonder Woman, right? Gosh, I'm a /huge/ fan of yours. I've read all the news stories on you.. Your unnoficial biography.. I even bought your doll..." he says, then blinks. "RIght, sorry, that sounded creepy. I bought it for my secretary's daughter. She's as big a sfan as I am.. and it's way more acceptable for her to own a doll than a grown man." he takes a deep breath. "I just want to say.. you're a /huge/ inspiration." he says as he ofers her his hand.. "Oh.. uhm. I'm Ted.. Ted Kord."

Wonder Woman has posed:
Diana had been preparing to depart, but she stopped when Ted engaged her and one might expect her to look put-off by this but she wasn't. She, wasn't the kind of person be distraught by others enjoying her presence. Instead, Diana paused and she turned to face him respectively and after he said all he said she just gave him a big smile and reached her right hand out to accept his into it and give it a firm shake.

"I'm thrilled to hear that you are gifting the toys to those who enjoy them." She said to him then, amused by his prevous words. Her head would tilt then to the side. "Ted Kord... That name sounds familar to me." Her voice was heavily accented English. "You are... KORD Industries?" She asked further then while her right hand placed her sunglasses up upon her forehead and tucked the limbs behind her ears. Her black hair was tied up into a bun on the crown of her head, which showed off her face entirely.

Blue Beetle (Kord) has posed:
Ted Kord blushes as she takes his head, giving him that firm strong but not overpowered shake. Good thing he didn't tell her he bought more than one doll. He couldn't resist. Wow, she really is strong! But controlled. "Well the kid deserved it. She gets awesome grades and her mom is always bringing in report cards to show me.. and she keeps /my/ life organzioed as well as her daughters so it is only fair." he says with a chuckle.

He then blinks when she recognizes his name. "Oh.. Well.. Yes. That's me. I mean it's my dad's com..." he stops.. and remembers just why he is now in Metropolis and sighs. "Sorry.. sometimes I forget. yeah, /I/ am Kord industries now. For better or worse."

Wonder Woman has posed:
"For better." Diana continued where he'd left off and she showed him a confident smile after taking her hand back and resting it on the table beside her. "I am sure of that. Why? Well.. because you've learned from your father, both his successes and his mistakes... and you'll use them to aim toward being a better person and a better leader. That is what parenting is all about, in my view. For each generation that comes next, to be better than the last." Her head would shake lightly then.

"If that is not what we pass on to our children, then I am not sure what we are even trying to accomplish." But for a woman who was immortal, her own words might not apply to her.

Blue Beetle (Kord) has posed:
Ted Kord actually feels a wee bit better when she smiles at him, part of that fear and sadness being cast aside by her confidence. And thats her real super power. The ability to share that confidence with others. "When you put it that way... maybe you are right." he says, then looks embarrased that he was even so scared to begin with. "I like to think my dad was as good a parent as circumstance allowed.. I mean I know he put p with a lot of my shi.. I mean... with a lot of my junk.." Because who could swear in front of Diana prince, right?

And now that confidence is coursing through him. Not just about teh company but about the other.. project. Because it wasn't just his father's legacy he has to fulfill. He's been putting it off for too long. Finding excuses. He may not be a father but /his/ dad passed on a legacy.. and so did Dan.

The original Blue Beetle

"Yeah.. you're right. You're totally right. Thank you, Diana. I think I just needed to be told that..."

Wonder Woman has posed:
Diana's blue eyes were on his face as he spoke, her small chin would dip down some as she listened to him with those big round eyes up a little while watching him. When he almost cursed, a little sly grin appeared on her red painted lips and it lingered there for a second or two longer after he corrected himself.

The Amazonian woman's left hand extended then and she would place it on the side of his right arm, above the elbow, her hands were warm like the sandy beaches beside the ocean on a perfect day. "Keep your faith in yourself as your most powerful alley, Mister Kord." She told him, giving his arm a soft squeeze before she let her hand drop back down to her side. A moment later and she was pulling a small golden crown out of her leather carryall on her side. "I have these on me incase I meet children who recognize me." She offered it to him and smiled. "Please, for the daughter that you mentioned." It was a replica of her own tiara that she would wear with her armor set.

Blue Beetle (Kord) has posed:
Ted never thought that after the week he had he would feel this... Invigorated. Yes, he still mourns the father that passed away. yes, he was feeling unsure of himself about whether he was really wirthy of taking over the company. yes, he wasn't sure he was worthy about slipping on the suit and carrying out Dan's legacy, which he had been training for, for years, and had only recently had a crisis of faith.

But Diana just has that effect on people. Her smile. Her touch. He presence. Everything. He feels energized and when she offers the tiara he graciously accepts it, his smile becoming broad and goofy. "Candy will LOVE this.. Thank you, Diana. Thank you so much. You don;t know how much this will mean to her." Or just how much just you believeing in me, a stranger, means to me, he thinks.

HE then looks down at her luggage. "Oh, I'm holding you up. I hope you have a GREAT da, Princess."

Wonder Woman has posed:
It was a fine line to walk between coming off in a way that was honest and sincere, or coming off as a pretentious bitch. Diana had thought she'd mastered the positive one of those two, but it was something she was always afraid of doing wrong... even after a hundred years of being apart of the 'dirty world' now.

"I'm glad." She said softly to him, still smiling as she gathered her things up. "I will pay more close attention to headlines about your company now." She added as she picked up her bag as well and placed the strap over her shoulder. "Should you need any help from me, just contact the Consulate to my people, they will put you in touch with me."

The woman, who was several inches over 6'0" with those heels on, would touch his arm once more before politely heading for her own transit destination.

Blue Beetle (Kord) has posed:
Ted Kord grins and nods, still looking like a happy puyppy. SIncere is one of the things he does so very well, like part of him is a kid thatw ill never grow up despide the soul crushing responsibilities of the world. "Okay! AND HEY!" he calls after her. "Same for you! If your consulate needs anything, Call KORD Industries!" he says, and then watches her walk away, sighing to himself. Such a surreal experience, this turned out to be.