9078/Just a Blink Away

Just a Blink Away
Date of Scene:	04 September 2019
Location:	Genosha and then Coney Island
Synopsis:	Reunion over fried Oreos!
Cast of Characters:	Blink, Martian Manhunter

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Blink has posed:
    Genosha is a haven really for all things Mutant. For Blink it is home. She's been quiet, lost and out of touch and the reason unclear for the months away. She's walking the rooftop of one of the buildings near her home. The soft crush of her boots against the surface and a quick pivot decorate the air with her passing. Its been months and now, finally she's able to be reached. Blink can be found.

    A tug of her braid sends it back over her shoulder as she pulls herself up to the railing on the edge of the building and finally lowers herself to sit on it, feet dangling over the edge as she waits, bright green eyes watching the horizon of Genosha and its many streets. The sound of life below dulls her thoughts as she become a quiet sentinel over it all.

Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn isn't someone to worry, usually, at least not unless an alien creature is trying to swallow, burn, crush, or otherwise find a way to destroy the planet with all its lifeforms. But when someone he cares for disappears? He gets even more worried than when he can't find his daily oreos. He tried to get in touch with Blink with the usual telepathic link that they share for daily communication, something even better than texting! But he couldn't. He looked for her for a bit, but couldn't find her.
Now, there is a very specific reason for which J'onn is known as the martian manhunter, he is martian, and he is definitely good at finding people if he wants to. So it is that he would have definitely looked all over the universe for Blink, if it wasn't for the fact that, somehow, he had the feeling she wasn't in danger and so, if she was nowhere to be found, it meant she didn't want or need to be found. A regular human could take it personally, J'onn is not a regular human but a longlived alien, and so it was that he resolved himself to patiently waiting. If Blink wanted to make herself known, she would, and until then, J'onn would wait.
The fact that he didn't actively try to stick his nose into her business didn't mean his mind wasn't alert for her, and so it is that as soon as her mental signature appeared again on his mental scanner, he stood up from the chair he was sitting on, shapeshifted into the shape of the tall athletic human in which she usually sees him, and started flying at maximum speed towards her current location.
The resoult is that, silently, he appears at first as a dot in the sky, then as a humanoid shape in the sky, and then touches down presumably not too far away from the woman.

Blink has posed:
    The dot can be dismissed, the man shaped figure far less so and utterly unable to deny his presence when he lands. Blink looks up at him from her perfect, quiet at first before one leg swings over the railing and then the other. Boots touch the ground and she pushes away from it to close some of the distance. "It has been a while," is how she greets him, those bright green eyes searching his face as her hands flex at her sides.

    "How have you been?" There is no explanation for her disappearance and her quiet in regards to him. Her head tilts, one brow lofting as deep pink lips part in expectation of a reply.

Martian Manhunter has posed:
Inspite of what people might think about mindreaders, he doesn't willingly read every thought of people around him. He picks up on their emotions, and it comes as natural as seeing their hair color so really not something that he tries to suppress, but he usually doesn't really snoop into people's heads. With Blink, he has a sort of, understanding, if there's some thoughts that she wants him to see, he will, otherwise he just won't look.
That said, strong thoughts are quite hard not to pick up, and that's where his rule comes into play, pretend not to know till the topic comes up! However none of this really matters, as his expression remains neutral for a few seconds, then he nods slowly "it has been a wile indeed." he calmly replies, and there is no coldness in his voice, just stating the plain facts in what some people might call stoicism. His lips, however, soon turn slightly upwards in the beginning of a smile "I am glad to know you are still alive and in one piece, Clarice."

Blink has posed:
    The cool words slide over her and Blink has not yet presented anything for him to see. Work. Duty. Danger. These are all obvious but nothing coherent and fully thought out. She doesn't block him but there may be no reason to share. But when his lips pull up in that smile, she slowly follows suit echoing his sentiments as some tension bleeds free of her limbs and she inclines her head. "As am I..but there is no reason to think I would not be," she says.

    "I am sorry. For not telling you where I went," she expresses and then adds, "I have missed you. Tell me what you have been up to?" She asks, her voice lilting a bit hopeful as her smile warms further, pulling up to draw dimples into her cheeks. There is a few feet left between them, distance she has yet to cross to get to him.

Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn accentuates the smile, turning it into a complete one "when someone disappears for months, in a world such as that we live in, one could be forgiven for thinking the worst. But anyways, you are here, you are alive, hopefully healthy, and that is reason enough to be happy." even if he stands where he is, his eyes serenely move up and down the woman's form, apparently trying to see if there's no missing limb, bleeding wounds, or other signs of injury of any sort.
"the usual" he replies "working on the tower, at Xaviers... The school year is at its beginning so, well, new things to do for the new science teacher" which happens to be him, even thanks to Blink's own introduction, as it was basically her bringing him in contact with the mutants world and, by extension, with Xaviers in which he now works as the science teacher known as John Green. "uh, I have missed you immensely as well, Clarice, but please, unless you are experimenting to find out if martians can feel worry, well, just, next time, text, or something." he pauses, his face turning a littlebit more serious but still remaining warmly friendly "I don't mind giving you your space and all, but." he shrugs slightly, making his smile appear again "nevermind, as I said, alive and healthy, and here, is enough for me."

Blink has posed:
    "I was not attempting to make you worry, I had things to do..for Lorna. Best to do them and return," Blink remarks, her eyes searching his in quick furtive motions as they take in the changes of his expression. A soft smile remains as she tilts her head once more, a soft exhale following. "Yes, very much alive and safe. Even whole," she remarks, noting his gaze she humors him and turns in place, hands lifting from her sides so he may she is utterly whole. Not a scratch.

    Her hands slowly lower back to her sides and she nods. "I will let you know that I will be away if it happens again. I promise, J'onn." He says it is enough but the worry is there even though all is confirmed well. "The usual so then nothing has changed?" This question is skirting something as her brow rises slowly upwards.

Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn manages, somehow, to keep smiling and not point out that in the 21st century there are plenty of ways to tell someone 'hey I have to do stuff but I will be back soon, kay?' he just nods, in aknowledgement to her words, and then chuckles at the twirl "whole indeed, a very pleasant sight as always!" he replies.
The following question returns his expression into a softer kind of smile, where softer means not the idiotic constant smile that makes someone risk a facial paralisis, but a more gentle and controlled kind of smile, an expression that can be relaxed and warm at the same times. "not from my side, that's what I can say with absolute certainty without resorting to peeking into people's heads." he answers honestly, his voice calm as usual "so, apart from the world's economy and several other inconsequential things, nothing has changed?"

Blink has posed:
    "Other than my absence...no," Clarice says. Her shoulders lift, rolling back as she dips her chin, perhaps still accepting the burden her silent absence had wrought. "I am glad to find you well. And that you are happy to see me." she wets her lips and tugs anxiously at the top, pulling upon the hem as she regards him with such sharpness. Distance still as a long breath is drawn. " I am hungry, I thought we might step out...down.." she corrects. They are on a roof after all and there is food to be had in Genosha.

    The moment may not be over for him so the suggestion hangs in the air. Ready to be addressed when there is a moment.

Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn observes Blink for a few more seconds, then his body relaxes a bit, a clear indication probably made to be picked up by anyone at least minimally skilled in understanding body language. Then he steps forward, trying to cross the distance that separate them, his arms extended to give the woman a warm and tight hug, almost as if nothing happened at all "if there's oreos for dessert I would never refuse! And, well" he grins slightly "seriously, been around mirrors lately? Because I don't see how anyone could not miss you and not be happy to see you." yes, he's working on the human version of light flirting! Or maybe he didn't really do it on purpose, he's odd at times with human behaviors.

Blink has posed:
    Blink watches him as he nears her and own arms lift quickly to return the embrace, her smile soft blossoms a little further as she squeezes him back. "I am certain we can find Oreos. I still have not introduced you to deep fried Oreos. They do exist," she begins and then quiets some at his attempt at flirting. A brow arches and she tilts her head, looking up at him as she lets out a half laugh. "I do believe you were trying to tell me I am beautiful." Is that right? Yes, that has to be it. She lifts her hand to touch his cheek and then brushes her thumb to his jaw.

    "Food then," she suggests as her hand falls away and Blink steps back, turning as she readies to speed them along their way. "Perhaps Coney Island?" They need not go that far but its been a while since they traveled together.

Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn starts to grin, then raises an eyebrow, then tilts his head "deep fr... Uh, oookay, I want to try them too, yes" he chuckles, then stops, looks down at Clarice and nods with an extremely serious expression. "yes, Clarice, you are beautyful. Smart, and can bring us from A to B in a blink. What else could an alien ask for?" giving her left shoulder a gentle squeeze, he returns to his smile and nods "that sounds fine for me. Know the place or need me to find the coordinates?"

Blink has posed:
    "I think I remember, a moment," Blink begins. Her hands lift and she pictures a spot, perhaps somewhere where the appearance of a portal won't cause trouble. Lights suddenly glare, music is playing and the life of Cony Island can be seen from a vantage point on a rooftop. Clear of foot traffic. She turns then to look at him and extends her hand back in his direction.

    "J'onn," she invites him. Gripping his hand once he takes it she will walk them through the portal and into the vibrant life of Coney Island. The scents alone hit her, causing a bright smile to pull at her face, showing off her teeth. "Fried Oreos.." she is already searching as she turns her head and moves towards him. "May need to get us down from here, less portals and less scary the regulars the better."

Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn wraps Blink's hand with his own, quietly following her through the portal, and then taking a couple of seconds to let his nine senses adjust to what is to the other side of the portal. "of course, lets get down there." he tightens his grip around her hand, then creates at first a small illusion to make them invisible to anyone, then telekinetically lifts them both in the air, to gently float down the side of the building to lightly touch down in a sidestreet. Another quick illusion makes sure everyone is looking someplace else, and then they can both appear in a way that won't make it look like they just teleported in, noone will probably notice!

Blink has posed:
    The wonder of J'onn is they can be anywhere, anytime but he can not change her. She does not hide but once everyone starts to move as they had been, once they are amongst the general population, the looks she gets cause her chin to lift and she keeps hold of his hand. "This way," she says, ignoring the few whispers, some giving them a wider berth due to her ears and more. Skin, hair, eyes, ears, Clarice stands out.

    The vendor with its various fried goods is not far away and she leads them mere smell alone. "I think you are going to love them." Is her report and then she glances back at him, bright green eyes meeting his gaze as she stops them at the end of the line.

Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn couldn't care less about Blink's looks being different from the average, nor about the people wispering. They would even more if he were to be in his original form! But then, it is not that difficult for him to place an illusion on the woman so that people won't notice her peculiar traits, if she so wishes, and she knows. However J'onn is proud of who and what she is, and has no troubles displaying it by returning calmly the various stares or outright ignoring them according to the circumstances. "hm, my nose picks up the scent of what people usually blow their livers with, and I don't mean alcohol. But I have the feeling I'm going to like them indeed"

Blink has posed:
    Blink smirks a bit, "You will love them," she admits, reassuring him as the looks she gets are briefly glossed over and then forgotten. "Have you tried twinkies?" she asks suddenly, catching sight of the advertisement on the stall that is glowing all sorts of colors to draw attention. "We will get one of them," she says. The line moves and so do they, her hand reaching for her pocket that has the various currencies she carries on her person at any given time - always helpful. The group ahead places their order and then she steps up at the window.

    "Three friend Oreo baskets, a fried Twinkie and I would like a large blue raspberry slushie. A a couple of waters." She pushes the money across the counter and she is watched curiously by the man who takes her money and gives her her changed.

Martian Manhunter has posed:
"A what?" J'onn exclaims, no he has no idea about what some of that stuff is even if he's been supposedly on Earth for a tousand years or more. "wow, medicine must do its progress to keep up with this" he mumbles, internally making some unneeded considerations about the biology of humans and the chemical nature of some of the stuff they eat. "well, at least you have taste, that can be said for sure" he adds, smiling at Blink and glancing around to survey his surroundings.

Blink has posed:
    "A twinkie," she quips back. Blink steps back away to wait for their order at the other window. "Do I?" Clarice considers him and as the first plate is handed off she nudges him lightly and hands it off to him. A mountain of deep friend Oreos is presented to him sprinkled with powdered sugar. A small paper boat with two deep fried twinkles is set in his other hand and she gathers up the water and slushie. "Time to find a seat," she says.

    Leading the way for them both she finds one end of a picnic table open not far away. She sits down and not but a few seconds later the small group gets up to go, giving them both a look as she sets out the drinks and watches him with the food.

Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn pointedly keeps ignoring the looks, accepting the food in his hands and smiling widely "uh, that looks as tasty as unhealthy, and that makes it good food!" he exclaims, setting it down on the designated end of the table and then taking a seat on the bench. "and now that I think about it I have to restock on oreos before going up to the tower, Flash apparently thinks it's fun to eat them all just for the sake of eating them all! Fast metabolism, that one..."

Blink has posed:
    "You are learning," Clarice says when he says the unhealthy food is likely the best tasting. She glances up at him at the mention of needing more Oreos. "I am sure that is not cheap. I would not want to be him," she admits and smiles a bit more, watching him over those mountains of Oreos and two twinkies. "Go on," she says, "Try one." Entirely invested in watching him eat a gooey battered dip friend Oreo, Blink sips from the slushi which is already turning her tongue a horrid shade of purple. The eagerness to see him eat one is near palpable as she taps her foot and causes it to rise up and down.

    She reaches out to pluck one up and finally bites into it.

Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn chuckles slightly "ah we can afford it, luckily." he admits, then almost absentmindedly starts to telekinetically pick up one of the oreos, then quickly snatches it with his hand instead just to be a bit more, subtle? And so it is that he tastes it. His face turns from neutrality into disbelief, then perplexity, happyness, thoughtfulness, and finally into pure bliss "seriously, Clarice, explain to me how people can eat this stuff and still survive from ninety or more years?" he asks, but doesn't stop eating, he probably won't stop till the food is completely gone. Lucky he can't get sick from all of this!

Blink has posed:
    A grin spreads across her face, dimpling her cheeks as she actually laughs at him, taking her time with her one. "Most do not," she says and glances at the others that look her way. She merely smiles at them and watches him gorge, her head tilting as it comes to rest on her knuckles, idly chewing her Oreo. "I knew you would like them...don't even have to dip them in milk now. But I think most people counter these bad choices by exercise or eating right the rest..or some just do not and enjoy it. You can afford to enjoy it, J'onn."

    She winks at him and pushes the twinkies forward. "I am not sure how you will feel about them. No chocoalte but you...could enjoy it for what it is." She slurps on the drink and then pushes that over towards him as well before cracking her bottle of water open.

Martian Manhunter has posed:
J'onn joins in the laughter, waiting till his mouth is empty before speaking "yes, yes I can. But then, it's not like I don't exercise, or eat healthy for the rest of the day!" he admits, shrugging slightly. "but, to be honest, it's not the chocolate itself that I like, it's the oreos. Something in their, well, there's something in them that is really good. But that said I'm not at all complaining about, the other foods" and he proves his point by tasting and grinning widely at the new food, now alternating eating and drinking from his bottle of water.

Blink has posed:
    "Enjoy them...that is the whole point," she remarks. Clarice finishes her one but pushes the rest towards him. They are his favorite and /she/ can get sick. The rest of the evening will go simply. Spending time, conversing, trying a few other foods amidst stares at Blink who just seems to ignore them for the most part. Coney Island will be experienced mostly from a food vendor stand point for the rest of the evening.