804/Nipping it in the Bud!

Nipping it in the Bud!
Date of Scene:	05 June 2017
Location:	Unknown
Synopsis:	Summary needed
Cast of Characters:	Star Shimmer, Athenaeum

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Star Shimmer has posed:
Its a warm day. Of course its not summer yet but, Labor day has passed and things are definitely heating up. Autumn is at work for a change. Its her first real job. She is working at Sherwood Florists, recently having been hired by Dinah Lance. Quietly she moves flowers around and makes sure everything has water.

A man walks in. He casually moves to the edge of the shop and looks around through the various flowers. Yup, Completely non-chalant.

Athenaeum has posed:
It's such a beautiful day, flowers were a must for Ysabelle. None of her properties have grand gardens (unless you count the island of course) so she'd made her way to a Flourist that had good reviews.

Today in a long silk gown of sea-green, with small shells embroidered at cuffs and across the chest, seed pearls replaced buttons up the back. The shining fabric catches the light and shimmers as the magus, hood pulled up so that only deep green lips the colour of grass at sunset are visible.

Moving across the floor, the woman stands before the counter, hands resting on her lower abdomen. "Excuse me miss, would you happen to have any Jasmine in today? And Baby's Breath?"

Star Shimmer has posed:
Autumn looks up to Ysabelle and smiles. "Oh! Yes we do! I just put some out." She moves toward the edge of the shop near the man and gestures to a pair of displays. "Right here we are."

Thats about the point the man decides he is going to act. Quickly he moves and puts an arm around Autumn's neck and puts a hand against her face like he's going to snap her neck. "Take me to the register and give me all the money or else."

Autumn closes her eyes. "Okay. Its right this way..." With no warning she strikes. She manages to get loose and throws the man to the ground. "Get out. Now."

Athenaeum has posed:
Ysabelle doesn't even have time to react, it's all over but for the tears by the time she's had a chance to do anything. But at least she can help take out the trash, whilst the poor guy's still on the floor, a flick of a finger and a murmured syllable see's him picked up on flows of air, and tossed out the still open door into the street. It's no more than a bouncer would throw him, but the fact it happened on it's own can't fail to be noticed.

"Good riddance to bad rubbish." The magician comments dryly. "You are quite the capable young woman Miss..." Ysabelle let's the words hang there, for all the world like this was an everyday occurance.

Star Shimmer has posed:
"Stillwater. Autumn Stillwater." the girl states as she watches the guy go flying. "Huh. Magic?" She asks curiously.

Then if once wasn't enough, the now shamed man returns. This time he has a Gun. He rushes in and points the gun at the two women. "I want the money and you both are going to help me out now! Got it?!"

Autumn quietly raises her hands. As they come up, they close. A violet ring on her finger begins glowing Suddenly a ball of violet light wraps around the man. The gun goes off and the bullet riccochets around the inside of the ball clipping him in the leg. Autumn winces. "I think you just messed up buddy. Don't worry GCPD will be here in a few minutes." She looks at the woman, "And you are, Ms..."

Athenaeum has posed:
"Ysabelle Orion, and yes, magic." Ysabelle reveals with a smile, she notes the ring and the way it holds the man. But she also notes the lack of magic within it. "Well now, that /is/ impressive." She looks at the poor man; "Alas, healing isn't an easy talent for me, but we should probably stop his bleeding before the doctors get here." Despite his attempts at robbing the place, it seems the magician remains non-judgemental about him. Looking at the guy more as a naughty schoolboy than a man with a gun.

"At the very least, I think the leg needs to be elevated? I'm sure I've read that somewhere..." A pause, and she's shifting gears again; "It's a pleasure to meet you Miss Stillwater, alas it wasn't under better circumstances."

Star Shimmer has posed:
Autumn smiles a little to Ysabelle as she looks over at the guy in the bubble. "Call 911." She Brings him down to the floor. Then with a quick shot, she zaps the gun with her ring and easily breaks it. "No more shooting. Quietly she makes a small cushion to prop his leg up. "Okay buddy, here is what is going to happen, I'm going to try to heal you up a little. The police should be on the way. Focus on the things you love. It might help a little.

"You crazy bitch! I've been shot because of you! This bullet was meant for you." He gripes and then rolls his eyes. He listens and begins thinking on things he loves.

Autumn sighs, "Libby any advice would be useful."

"You're doing well enough on your own keep going!"

Autumn mutters to herself, "Smartass ring." She begins focusing and a violet light begins pouring over the man's leg.

Athenaeum has posed:
Ysabelle casts about for a phone when Autumn tells her to contact the police. Even going so far as to slip quietly behind the counter before finding the shop's landline. Picking up the reciever, she presses the digits and waits.

"Police please." Another few moments of waiting. "My name is Ysabelle Orion, there has been an attempted robbery at Sherwood Florist in Old Gotham. No I'm sorry I don't know the street address, I'm a customer." Another pause as the dispatch apparently asks more questions. "She's seeing to the robber, he managed to shoot himself. I believe he's stable, he's certainly swearing enough." Another pause. "Yes he's secured, we'll look forward to seeing the office, yes thank you. Have a lovely day." And then the 'click'.

Which brings her neatly back into the room in time to hear the ring talking to Autumn. Curiouser and curiouser. "The police are on their way... Along with an ambulance for our would-be attacker here."

Star Shimmer has posed:
Autumn continues focusing on the love in her heart. "Alright. Thank you." She keeps going for a few minutes. The Bullet pops out and drops to the floor. It stops bleeding but its not a full healing. "Sorry. That is all I can do." She sighs and shakes off a little exhaustion from that one.

A few moments later the police arrive with an EMS. "Thanks officers." She states as she backs away gesturing to Ysabelle to follow along. "Sorry about that. I just got this job and don't wanna lose it just yet. Then again, Miss. Lance will probably find the security footage fun to watch."

Athenaeum has posed:
"The poor man didn't stand a chance... I wonder what drove him to such desperation?" She waits quietly as the thief is seen to, giving her account of events to the officer in charge without pre-amble. After a few searching questions (not least why she still has her hood up) the young officer nods and goes back to grill the guy again.

"Ahh well, these things happen." The young looking woman returns her warm smile to the ring wielding woman; "And no one wants to lose their job over being brave, if you think it will help I'll happily vouch for you. But about those Jasmine..."

Star Shimmer has posed:
Autumn nods slowly. "OH yes right over here." She leads the way to the Jasmine. "I likely won't lose my job over it. The boss is pretty cool. She would understand why I fought the guy. The good thing is, he will get the point. Or at least he did sadly. I'm just happy I didn't hurt him. The gun was all him."

She does give her own testimony to the cops and they take him away. All in all, another morning in Gotham.

Athenaeum has posed:
"Is it always this rowdy around here?" Ysabelle asks as she delicately picks through the flowers, selecting around a dozen and handing them over to Autumn. "I mean, I know there's been a recent surge of things happening, but you handled it so..." The words run past her mind until the right one is plucked from the list; "Decisively. Like you'd done it all before and this was nothing special."

Star Shimmer has posed:
Autumn moves to the cash register and begins ringing them up. "Gotham is Gotham. Its always been crazy. Always had lots of gang violence and so on. I grew up here. I've been in fights and junk of course. Its just life here really." She smiles a little. As for having done this before... Well I've had a little training. The whole ring thing is still new but there is a pretty light learning curve."

Athenaeum has posed:
"I thought the uh... Oh what was his name..." Ysabelle's moving around the shop, stopping here and there, collecting a handful of baby's breath and a couple of white lilies. Placing them on the counter a smile of recognition blossoms onto her face.

"Batman, that was the one. I thought he was helping, or had been helping to tidy the city up? I mean I know one man cannot change everything, but still." Coming to a stop at the counter now that her selections are made she just has to ask as well; "Is the ring techonology? It was certainly very impressive."

Star Shimmer has posed:
Autumn nods, "Yes. He's a friend. He's been helping out as best as he can. Its a lot for one man to take on. Its why he's got friends that help out. Plus, The more he does, the more there seems to be backlash. Which came first, The Batman or the Joker?" She asks curiously.

Then she quietly rings up the baby's breath and the the lilies. "I have been learning as best I can. I want to help out a lot. My reasoning is different though. My reasoning is love. I love this city and I want to show that love by helping to clean things up."

Athenaeum has posed:
Ysabelle's eyes widen just a fraction at Autumn so readily admitting to being a /friend/ of the caped crusader. Of course that's hidden by the depths of her hood, what does show is the bright smile as the other woman continues to explain her standing.

"Love is an excellent reason to join a cause. We are very lucky to have people such as yourself looking out for us." Reaching into a small purse at her waist, the woman produces a hundred dollar bill, placing it carefully on the counter. "And add in a boquet of your favourites as well. I think you've earnt a treat after that."

Star Shimmer has posed:
Autumn blushes bright. "Oh my gosh thank you!" She smiles and rings up a bouquet of lilacs and Cala Lilies. She gives Ysabell her change and smiles a little. "As far as Batman goes, He actually helped me out a lot personally. He got me out of my home after my dad beat the tar out of me. Got me set up in an apartment which I am still living in. Him and Star Sapphire helped me out." SHe smiles bright.

Quietly she looks down at her ring, "So going to ask how I was doing that stuff with the violet light?" She asks curiously as she goes to put together her own bouquet. "My favorites are lilacs and Cala Lilies."

Athenaeum has posed:
"Well I assumed technology, being that there didn't seem to be any magic involved." Ysabelle offers, reaching up to push the hood back, revealing milk white skin and those gem-like turquoise eyes. "I've dabbled in the latter, enough to recognise it most of the time when I see it."

Despite the understatement, she doesn't push further in asking for an explanation, obviously AUtumn will explain what she wants to in her own time. For now Ysabelle is content to wait, breathing in the wonderful aroma's that you only find in a flourists.

Star Shimmer has posed:
Autumn smiles a little and nods, "My ring is sorta like an insane piece of alien tech. A weapon that is among the most powerful in the universe. Its actually semi-sentient and it chose me. You've probably heard of Star Sapphire? This ring signifies me as part of the Star Sapphire Corps. I am a Star Sapphire just not THE Star Sapphire. Its confusing." She winces a little bit. "I'm a rookie honestly. Just starting out with it. Its power is fueled by love and a special battery."

Athenaeum has posed:
"Well that /is/ impressive." Ysabelle opines with genuine appreciation for the explanation. "I won't pretend to understand it, though I know about emotions being useful in some things. Maybe this is a logical extension of that?" She gives her head a little shake, straight raven black hair sliding over her shoulders as she does.

"Ah no, you said you were a rookie, and part of a Corp? So probably comes under special secrets I'd imagine. I vaguely remember hearing about a Star Sapphire, she flies yes? I think I caught something on one of the news shows..." Ysabelle flushes softly herself; "And here I am rabbiting on. I do apologise, you must be so excited to be able to help make a difference now?"

Star Shimmer has posed:
Autumn Nods, "Oh definitely. I love helping out wherever I can. To me its just amazing. Helping out people is just great. I love seeing people smile when they realize they are safe and sound. I know I have a lot to learn but, its definitely rewarding.

"Well, Power rings are odd." She starts. "Each type is fueled by different emotions with the ones at the edge of the color spectrums more potent but also much riskier to use. Violet is one of those edges and it has it's risks. Love is fickle. Just like I can use the ring, I can easily get overwhelmed with love and lose myself to it. It makes for a challenge."

Athenaeum has posed:
"I met a lady who cast spells with various colours, though I don't think that's really related. She definitely had magic, and quite a bit of it." Ysabelle replies in a tone that could easily have been used to describe the weather, or ask Autumn if she wants a pot of tea. Certainly not the jaw-dropping awe that most would feel to such a wonderous device. "And you said it chose you? Then I guess you must have a big heart, well capable of keeping yourself in check I would think. Even if you don't know it yet."

In her early years, when myths were rampant as fact, Ysabelle had heard of various sentient objects that would choose someone for a special task. In all of those stories the object knew what it was about, and so, the Magician just assumes this ring is one such object, more knowledgable than it's wearer. "You just need to believe in yourself, after all, I've only just met you and I already believe in you." Her smile is beautificent.

Star Shimmer has posed:
Autumn smiles, "Thank you. I really am doing my best with it. Its not so much difficult as it is, just learning a new thing. Its like trying to learn to shoot target practice with a rocket launcher. You can't learn in public areas or you'll wind up destroying things."

"She gives a warm smile. "Thank you very much. I know I can do it. I just... I was informed by my ring of what happened to some who lost control even for a little bit. Its some not so good stuff."

Athenaeum has posed:
"Which means you take it seriously. A cautionary tale is always worth it's weight in gold." Ysabelle agrees with the ring it seems. Or at least that part of it. "You know... I might be able to provide you with a safe place to practice. No people, nothing you can destroy." She considers the implications for a few moments, eyes off in a million mile stare before she snaps back to the now with a soft flush.

"Yes, yes I think I can help if you'd like me to. Though it would need to be within certain times, as I'll have to take you there." It's a genuine offer though, that much is plain in her face.

Star Shimmer has posed:
Autumn smiles, "I might take you up on that. I usually fly off to a small, empty island and use that place. Its easy to set up targets and destroy them without worrying too much about property damage. If I did that stuff in the city, It would be dangerous. I'm getting a little more confident and the force I can hit with... Its nuts! I have to be careful. But finesse is much more fun!" She Smiles and begins manipulating a little light, making it into the shape of an old style lantern.

Athenaeum has posed:
Ysabelle's smile broadens instantly. "Oh yes, it's never about raw power, but about how you /use/ it that is the measure of one self. What is the addage, uh... Using a sledge hammer to crack wallnuts? Or something similiar. The smallest flow for the biggest effect. It really is /quite/ rewarding when you get it right."

Ysabelle seems to have gone from her usual warmth to real, almost girlish excitement. "It's so /rare/ to find someone these days that understand that. Yes, yes I can definitely help you with places to practice. Just let me know when you have time?"