7734/A buzz in central park!

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A buzz in central park!
Date of Scene: 04 June 2019
Location: Central Park, Manhattan
Synopsis: Summary needed
Cast of Characters: Zatanna Zatara, Spider-Man, Nightcrawler




Zatanna Zatara has posed:
"Tommy, I swear if that rigging comes loose on me again, I will turn you into a toad!" The feminine voice exclaims to one of the workers! The source of which is a dark haired woman who happens to be dressed in some construction attire for the moment.

The man in question rolls his eyes, "Whatever, Its not like magic is real. You'll probably just replace me with a toad and put me under the stage." The guy comments as he clumsily ties off some rigging.

"emoceB a daot!"

Suddenly the construction worker finds his world from a completely different perspective. A loud croak comes out of his mouth as the now toad hops towards the woman. He croaks several times sounding a little annoyed over everything. "Now I told you to make sure the rigging was secure. You will get someone hurt if its not done right. Now will you do the job right or do you want to spend the rest of your life eating flies?" The woman asks as she stares daggers into the amphibian.

The Toad looks at her and nods. "kcaB ot namuh!" Quickly the toad is turned back to the human form and he looks terrified, "By the way, My magic isn't just for show."

The man quickly gets the heck away from the woman, "I'm sorry Zatanna! I didn't mean it! I'll fix it right away!" He gets back to work, mostly to get away from the mage.

"Good help is so hard to find these days." Thats right, Central park is abuzz with the sounds of construction. A stage is being set for, Zatanna Zatara the Mistress of Magic, is going to be performing here in a few days!

Spider-Man has posed:
Early morning Central Park is a strange bird. There are plenty of people around, mostly early morning joggers taking to the track, but the occational hipster riding by on one of their fancy hoverboards that have wheels. Peter is neither of these, but still present, sitting on a bench with his cellphone out. There's a camera bag sitting on the couch beside him along with an open laptop. "I really need to get some work done this morning.." Chiding himself with a glance off towards the sound of construction where Zatanna's stage is being errected.

Just in time to see her literally turn someone into a toad.

Pete's jaw goes slack, but he's got the good sense to close his laptop and snatch both it and his camera up on the way over, depositing the computer into the shoulder-bag against his side. "Uh... hey!" Waving as he approaches, tilting his head trying to get Zatanna's attention, "Excuse me, my name is Peter Parker, I work for the Daily Bugle's online edition."

Nightcrawler has posed:
    The sight of the stage being erected draws more than just gawkers and as the number of those in multiple coats, boots repaired, or even made, with rope and duct tape gather -there one can find Kurt Wagner.
    Pulling a pair of large coolers behind him with a small duffle hefted over one shoulder the small man is humming to himself as he gets set up at a nearby bench. Setting up shop, as it were, with one cooler that is actually being used to keep things hot via the insulation, and the other filled with bottles of water and soda.
    The homeless are clearly familiar with the man, and begin queuing up, even the pair that he greets and direct to where they can help with the food being handed out. Kurt speaking with each as they receive their food, providing a small card to each person.
    "Lonnie I had heard of the interview last week, it was a good attempt - do not feel bad. Next time" and to others he seems to be directing towards care facilities, helping those out of luck, and those out of capability in their own ways. Meanwhile the numbers eatting hot sandwiches and walking away with a bottle of water and soda each begin disbursing.

Zatanna Zatara has posed:
"Yous gots off luckys, Tommy. I used to bes likes you. I didn't thinks magics was realses. She asked me to make sures the trap doors in thes stage was secures. I didn't and someones fell through one. She turned me intos a bear withs a silly hat riding a bike!" One of Tommy's coworkers tells him. "Zatanna doesn't fires peoples too much. She expects things dones rights thoughs!"

Zatanna looks up as she's being called. "Oh, Hello there Mr. Parker. Can I help you?" She asks as she really just acts like turning a guy into a toad was no big thing. Its not he didn't get better. "Are you coming over here for an interview? I dare say I'm not dressed for the camera at this moment." She gives him a smile.

Spider-Man has posed:
Peter glances further on to where Kurt is handing out early morning sandwiches and water to the homeless population and smiles inwardly that there's still some good people left in the world. He also inwardly wonders if he's doing enough to help out, outside of his costume. It's a fleeting thought, however, as Zatanna's silken voice draws his attention.

"Well... kind of. I was just over there.." Pointing to the nearby bench where he was sitting, "And I think I saw you turn that gentleman-" pointing to said gentleman, "-Into a toad. I just wanted to make sure I'm not completely losing my mind. I haven't been sleeping much and I'm going through a rocky breaku-" ...He closes his eyes and looks skyward into a ray of peeking sun that shines down upon his face, "-anyways, I just wanted to make sure I'm not a crazy person."

Nightcrawler has posed:
Kurt Wagner looks towards the stage, where people are moving to task, the woman who appears in charge, and Peter. Not too familiar with the man but having heard of associations with his own little peer group, he watches for the moment - interested to see where things are going even as he turns to speak to an older woman, nodding to a few things murmured to him and pressing a card into her hand, saying something to the line of 'Warm bed at least, eh?'

Zatanna Zatara has posed:
"Mr. Parker, I'm not a psychiatrist. I'm a magician. Some of what I do is simply slight of hand other things are much more real." Zatanna smiles. "You seen a man change into a toad,. I seen a man learn to do a good job."

Zatanna gives a smile to Peter. "You aren't crazy. if it makes you feel any better."

She gives a glance to the people nearby being fed. "Hey Chris, something important just came up. Will you take over for me for a bit?" The woman nods and takes over while Zee steps towards the people feeding the homeless.

Spider-Man has posed:
"Sounds like you've got a pretty good handle on the psychiatrist thing too, though." Peter murmurs, stepping away from the stage construction with Zee and in the direction of Kurt feeding the homeless. Unsure whether he'd recognize the usually fuzz elf out of context, he remains rather unassuming as he too approaches. "I guess it's better than cancelling christmas, as far as worker motivation goes?

Nightcrawler has posed:
    Turning at the approaching pair, Kurt tilts his head slightly, watching the both and noting Peter's curiosity opts to not surprise the man too much by being familiar, instead opting for the polite general greeting in his thick Bavarian accent,
    "Guten Morgen, how can I help you, Herr und Dame?" head canting to the side and an easy smile crossing his features - distracted only by accepting a handshake from a man, pressing a card into his hand as well, "They're hiring William, go - tell them I sent you."

Zatanna Zatara has posed:
"Guten Morgen, Herr elf." Zatanna gives a warm smile to Kurt. "I seen you working over here and thought i would offer to help." She takes off her hard hat and tosses it aside. "Can't neglect those who need the most help now can we?"

Then Zatanna gets an idea. "stekcit raeppa!" A small stack of tickets appear in her hand. Ahe gives them over to Kurt, "Even those down on their luck need a distraction from everything!"

Spider-Man has posed:
Peter has little to offer, barely above the poverty line himself, but he appreciates the gravitas of the situation. Greeting Kurt with a warm smile and a nod, "Good morning to you, as well. I've brought nothing to of-" Pausing only long enough for Zatanna to offer tickets with another agape staring at her obvious magical accumen, he resumes thereafter, "Nothing to offer, but I'd like to help hand out sandwiches?" Likely guilt that he didnt' even acknowledge that there were homeless in the park when he considered all the people who were in the park. Typical.

Nightcrawler has posed:
Kurt Wagner's brows raise at the tickets and he smiles now, looking to the woman with some concern as she calls him elf, "Danke, Mein Dame." head bowing politely. "I appreciate that" and then to Peter, "Thank you, , it would be most appreciated." teeth in his smile as he looks between the two.
    "I figure I would do two services - feed those who need obviously, and then I know some set crews can get quite vicious with the needy. So I can help from such attacks happening with a little misdirection, ja?"

Zatanna Zatara has posed:
"I can help with keeping my crew at bay. I usually get these set ups catered. I like to make sure my guys are taken care of." Zatanna smiles, "I only rarely turn one into a toad!"

She turns her attention to Peter, "By the way, Zatanna Zatara. I usually perform in Vegas, Atlantic City, and other places."

Spider-Man has posed:
"Wait, you're THE Zatanna Zatara?" Peter asks with wide eyes, "I thought you were taller, but I have no idea why in retrospect.. Wow, you never know who you're going to run into." Like Kurt, feeding the homeless. Even Zatanna offering to catar the whole homeless feeding event. "I can take some pictures and run it in the evening edition tonight? Make an event out of it, get some community out-reach and maybe a little extra attention for your upcoming show?" First to Kurt, second for Zee.

Nightcrawler has posed:
    "Oh!" and the old rogue that is Kurt shines, "Well that would explain so much, Mein Dame - for you are absolutely enchanting." tipping a wink before looking to Peter, "If you take photos, I would suggest ones that give good press to Dame Zatara, ja? I am just trying to help, but there are always people trying to drag a celebrity's name through the mud for personal gain. A nice shield, no?" looking back to the magician.

Zatanna Zatara has posed:
"The one and only." She smiles happily. "I get that a lot, Mr. Parker. Sadly we all can't have perfect genetics like Wonder Woman or Power Girl." She comments in a joking fashion. "I just have certain talents that can help protect others."

She smiles to Kurt and Peter. "I don't want to distract from whats important. If you are insisting on it though, I can change clothes."

Spider-Man has posed:
"I just want to contribute im a meaningful way." Peter explains with a hand up scratching at the back of his neck, "Honestly, I should probably get going. I still need to swing by the press room.. How about an interview before your opening, though?" Asked of Zee.

Nightcrawler has posed:
Kurt Wagner turns to Peter, brow up, "If you truly must go - but I'm sure it could help her show." he then looks to Zatanna, "Mein Dame, many people do not realize what's important - I am just a man, who is ignored doing this duty, but you - people know you. They see you helping, then those who wish to be like you may hopefully perform the same way." he shrugs a little, "Am I using your own celebrity for the gain of others, ja... und I apologize if it is offensive to you."

Zatanna Zatara has posed:
Zatanna Zatara nods, "I understand. in that case. kroW sehtolc!" immediately her clothing shifts turning from her construction outfit to her stage outfit. Now there is no doubt who she is. from the top hat to the fishnet leggings, she gives a smile. "Lets do it!"

Spider-Man has posed:
Peter shakes his head at the sudden clothing swap, "Well, I meant later this evening.. I've got to get to the press room right now." It was a clever attempt to pose out for a minute, it has blown up in Pete's face however! "Uh.. can I take a rain check? Over dinner maybe?"

Nightcrawler has posed:
    Blinking owlishly at Zatanna's change, Kurt actually gives a whistle once she has finished. "That would be useful in the morning..." nodding to another as sandwiches drinks tickets and job, or assistance, leads are handed out to those approaching. "I do apologize if my doing so was offensive in any way as well, Mein Dame."

Zatanna Zatara has posed:
"Yes, its great in the morning but the night life can be a killer." Zatanna smiles. She turns to Peter and nods, "Okay we can do that."

"okay then, lets get started." She moves behind the line and starts helping as she can.