4057/Still not Superman

Still not Superman
Date of Scene:	13 March 2018
Location:	Metropolis residential area, near the ocean.
Synopsis:	Power Boy gives Maxima some tips on how to talk to Superman.
Cast of Characters:	Power Boy, Maxima

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Power Boy has posed:
    The fire was a small matter. A little residential fire that got out of hand. Power Boy flew in, grabbed the young mother, her toddler. he went back and got the cat and the dog. he put out the fire, and the professionals are handling it now.

    He flies off a few miles to hover overhead. He gives a couple of long slow breaths are taken as he hovers there. Power Boy is a floating, black hair and black uniform, a single figure in the skyline taking in a few cool, fresh breaths off the ocean. he shakes his hair from his eyes, and gives a soft sigh before swearing softly in Interlac.

    "Is this it?" he asks himself. Is this his life now?

Maxima has posed:
The sky OPENS overdramatically and a cute lil orange ship lands on the neighborhood street. "Hey, what the heck..." some guy says, "Aliens this early?"

After the ship lands, Princess Maxima walks down the ramp and hmms, pursing her lips as she surveys the neighborhood. She squints at the man who honks his horn at her. She walks toward the car car annoyedly and then glances up as she sees SUPERMAN in the distance by the ocean, "Ah, Superman! Wait---" she calls out, waving her hand at the Power Boy. She then frowns, having spoke too soon, "That's not Superman."

Power Boy has posed:
    What the hell? Even as an alien space god, Power boy does not see that sort of thing every day. not anymore, anyways, and certainly not at Earth. the young man flies very fast, and within a few seconds after she realizes that he is not who she expected, his feet are on the pavement not too far from her.

    He pushes a gloved hand through his hair, looking her and the ship up. "English?" he asks in English. >Or Interlac?< He asks in Interlac. He steps forward and offers his right hand for a powerful, firm handshake. "Power Boy." he says in both english and Interlac.

    Having introduced himself in the local language, he regards her curiously. He is unsure what sort of ship that is. he'll have to run it through his Father Box back home.

Maxima has posed:
Princess Maxima is wearing a pink robe and an orange cape, which she swipes off after her entrance. She hands the clothes to her handmaiden, who climbs back aboard the ship. Strangely, she speaks good English as she says, "Hello Power Boy," she replies, shaking his hand with a polite lil smile, "I am Maxima." The ship's ramp closes slowly and ominously. Traffic starts to back up on the small road as Maxima starts to make small talk with this mysterious Power Boy, "You must be one of Earth's superheroes like Superman. I have so many questions. I am not...from around here, as you say."

Power Boy has posed:
    he wrinkles his nose. "I just try to help. Could you move your ship off the road?' his smile is small and almost shy, as if he doesn't flash it much. "I promise, Maxima, no one will cause you harm while I am here. you can move it safely." He offers his hand, "Please?" He will gently attempt to lift her heavenwards so her vehicle can leave. He gestures at the ship with a hand, as if to signal for it to lift.

    With a tilt of his head, he asks "Where are you from?" Power Boy asks Maxima, speaking in his unaccented plain English. His blue eyes linger on her in a curious manner, his jaw set in that small, slight smile as he attempts to lift her gently into the air. "And what brings you to Earth? Business? Politics? Slumming?"

Maxima has posed:
Maxima points at Power Poy with a cautioning finger and tilts her head as he tries to grab her, "I am from Alderac--my people are the most advanced in the galaxy. It's...different than this place, to be sure," she explains, lifting off into the air, "Slumming? What is this?" she wonders, waving her hand to the lil orange ship. It then churns to life and rises up into the clouds, "I have come to form a team of the best people on your planet. Are you the planet's protector too?" she explains to him as she floats above the trees.

Power Boy has posed:
    Power Boy gives her a respectful nod when she indicates she doesn't want to be touched. Her ability to fly causes his smile to flash a little brighter and linger a little longer now. His head bob is a respectful one as he floats skyward.

    He ruins the respectful attitude though, when she talks about her advanced technology. He gives a little laugh at her. "I am from Apokilips." Power Boy counters. "I am of the the fourth world. Your starship is adorable. there are three or four members of the green lantern corps on this planet, and a couple of the blue and indigo lantern corps have been known to linger here."

    His good humor vanishes as he adds, 'there is a Daxamite prince and the last four known Kryptonians in the universe here. I mean no disrespect, but the people of this planet will scoff at your technology. Have a care, these people are tough. It is what i like about them-- they are tenacious." he crosses his arms over his chest. "I defied Darkseid himself to protect this world. I am not a popular hero, but I do what i can for these people. They have given me asylum and a home. It seems a small thing for a warrior to protect his home. The heroes of this world have driven off the invasions of Apokolips. What would you have to offer in this team?"

Maxima has posed:
Zipping past the tree, Maxima flies under a branch and then back to Power Boy, "What? Darkseid? Yes, I know this name," she says concernedly, "Even on Alderac," she says, like it's a known fact.

"Yes, I know the superheroes of Earth are powerful and gifted. That's why I'm here. We will protect the Universe," she promises, offering her hand to Power Boy again, "You will join us? I can tell you are honorable and talented."

Power Boy has posed:
    His head tilts to the side. "how can you tell this? I am not telling you no. If I tell you yes, I will not back out of it. what has brought this on? I do not trust you just because you have a pretty face."

    His smile is soft and he seems amused. "What am i protecting the universe from? Darkseid? Daxamites? Rogue Lanterns." he'll take her hand, but it is merely to keep them at more or less the same distance as they float ever higher. "Look around/" he asks her, his voice quiet. "look at this pretty little blue planet." his voice changes. He is from Apokilips. It is all fire and bare earth. "Look at it. It is beautiful. I can gallivant about the universe, and i do. I return here. If you mean to ask me to leave to go fight some unknown foes in the ass end of the universe, I will decline. These people, as small, petty, and ignorant as they can be, have made me welcome in their home."

Maxima has posed:
Maxima gives a pause as he makes her reconsider her awesome offer, "Yes, you're right. I should not be so trusting. I should find Superman and he will tell me who is of the best of this planet---" she blabs as she drags around next to Power Boy, "What? Oh yes," she says as she gazes around the landscape.

"No, you will help me and still be Earth's defender. Do not worry. Do you have time to visit my ship in orbit?" she wonders, "I can show you more when you are free from your duties defending the planet."

Power Boy has posed:
    Sadly, he has a lot of time. "Yes. I can make time in my otherwise quite full schedule." he has been teaching his dog tricks. power Boy finds himself actually considering the offer as he realizes how unimportant he is, and how empty his life has been of late.

    "Superman is an experience. I wish you good fortune with him. He is a genuinely good and very powerful creature. I would trust him to always do the right thing, even when it is not what you might want."

    He allows the grip to slip, and he nods his head. "I will come to your ship and we will discuss the threats you see and how I might help you in facing them." Power Boy gives her a little nod of his head. "This is a busy world. It is a shame to not come down from your ship to experience it."

Maxima has posed:
Maxima finally smiles now that she gets what she wants and releases him, giving him a little pat on the shoulder in recognition of his good choice, "Good, I will tell my handmaidens to expect you," she replies.

"I see what you are doing. Best to experience Earth with those who live here. Yes, you are probably right. Do you propose living here? In this city? Perhaps if Superman sees me as something more than a powerful Princess, he will meet with me and consider my offer," she notes thoughtfully.

Power Boy has posed:
    "Superman will talk to almost anyone. Tell him what you seek, but do not play games with him, and be direct with him. He will always do the right thing." Power Boy replies. "and this planet has got to be better than living in a spaceship with... handmaids." His nose wrinkles a little at that. "They are servants and not slaves, I trust?" he asks, keeping his voice carefully modulated. "Paid a fair wage to assist their... lady?" Power boy tilts an inquisitive brow. His arms cross over his chest, and the smile is gone from his face.

    His eyes regard her seriously and pays attention to her after he asks the question. He is inwardly surprised at himself. She's a gorgeous space maiden, and here he is worried if she keeps slaves? 

Maxima has posed:
Maxima shakes her head with disinterest at his description of dirty slaves, "No, Alderac does not need slaves. It breeds the most talented people in the Universe," she tells Power Boy emphatically, "We rely on science to serve us," she adds cryptically.

She then nods her head as she considers her new plan, "Good, then I will find a palace in this city. I will speak with you and Superman and the greatest of all Earth's superheroes. Will I find a palace nearby? In one of your tall buildings?" she wonders.

Power Boy has posed:
    "Uhh." Power boy should bother explaining how things work here. He really should, but he nah. "I know nothing about palaces, and I live plainly. it suits me, but I am a warrior, and need no such comforts." he gives her a little salute with the two fingers on his right hand.

    "Palaces are paid for by currency here. i do not know enough about Almerac to speak to you on the differences." he gives his head a little shake. "I shall meet you in orbit some point in the near future, Umm, Maxima." He starts to move upwards. 'For now, I have a patrol in the bering strait to attend to." he gives his head a little nod. "Best of luck, Maxima."