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Willow Rosenberg Lately, Willow had no time for anything, let alone Sunday afternoon coffee to relax with.

Good thing she ignored the voice that told her the list of *all those things* that she'd promised to do; the work that she had for Master's; the potions she promised to do, and wasn't sure she really could deliver on - this was a big one. In fact it might be the reason she did take a break! Though she had her laptop with her for research, so.. it could have counted for doing something that she had to do? maybe?

After saying hello to Mr. Scalveze - who threw in a biscotti for free! - she took a window seat basking in the sunshine while she booted up her laptop.
Jennifer Walters What do you do when you come to a different city to do some work you didn't wanna do? You ask a local friend where's a good place to drink a decent cup of coffee and have some peace so you can work. So that's why Jen's here, of course. Another reason could be that she's currently in her green Amazon form, and that draws a lot of attention!

     She Ducks into the door thanks to her heels pushing her to over 7ft a nice formfitting pinstripe suit, her hair done up, having done a deposition. She sighs as she walks over her heels, clicking kinda loud as she walks over, then again, she's not light! as she moves to the counter, " hello could I have a very, very large cup of your coffee, please and ohhhh, some of that fantastic looking biscotti"



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Willow Rosenberg Of course, Willow doesn't really stare - more like a peek. Then a blink. Then a tiny wee smile - which she tries to hide behind her coffee to no avail. Jennifer is right, the biscotti here are out of this world. And the chocolate ones are even better. Of course Willow might be a chocoholic. Just a teeny, weeny bit!

So far she hasn't done anything since getting here. Well she turned in the computer. Nothing else though.

Italo beamed at Jennifer. "You look like you need two - a skinny woman like you!" He was an old school Italian, and he likes his women with a bit of curves. "See that girl by the window? I keep telling her to eat! She's skinny like you! Eat, eat. Two, but this is your first visit, so I will only charge you for one. Deal?"

Whatever Jennifer may happen to say, he still puts two biscottis on her plate.
Jennifer Walters Jennifer Walters Laughs and smiles brightly, a real smile " Thank you so much.. I will not forget to be sure," She says ' Then I'll take two " She chuckles, " One chocolate though it's been a rough day, and I did extra work, so I wanna treat myself ".

     She chuckles since she looms over the counter. It's not easy to be nearly 7ft and, well 7ft when your in really nice heels like herself. She grabs her drink and walks over. Putting her bag down next to her she grabs a booth and sinks into it with a sigh. Giving her coffee a smell, she nods toward Willow before she takes as much-needed sip of coffee.
Willow Rosenberg "Very well. One chocolate, one almond." Very shortly, Italo has her coffee and biscotti ready, and scurries around the cash register when she pays and looks for a seat.

"He actually let you pick?!" Willow waits until Jennifer is over by her seat. "You're lucky! Mr. Italo always makes me take what he thinks I need! I used to work here." Which may be a hint as to *why* he is like that with Willow. "In my undergraduate days. I think he kind of adopted me."
Jennifer Walters Jennifer Walters Beams a smile " Well, that sounds super nice," She says, looking to him " I think he likes you more " She winks. " Besides, it's hard to tell an avenger what they want, and it's nice to have people care for you ." She gives Willow a saving grace as she grins

     She looks over to the pretty redhead " So what did you study? " She asks as she takes another long sip of her coffee and crosses those very long green legs of hers.
Willow Rosenberg Willow giggles quietly. "Studying. You probably wouldn't care about it, but I'm doing my Master's in Mathematics and Computer Sciences at Columbia. I've got some time to decide if I want to continue - after all I have only finished my first year!"

When Jen happens to mention the Avengers, Willow goes wide eyed. "I thought you would be something like that! And you weren't around the Watchtower, but that doesn't mean anything precisely." It's not that she knew everyone in the Justice League, and now that the Justice League Dark was fully underway as a complete and separate organization, she had lots of people who she didn't know.
Jennifer Walters Jennifer Walters Nods her head " Hard subjects to be sure I minored in science, just in case the law thing didn't work out so I get it . First-year congratz you've survived the first cut. The second year is when they really pile it on to grind out anybody who isn't committed, so stick to it or figure out it's not for you. The second year is the best time to do that " .

     Then you talk about the tower, and she blinks, " Wait, you're a hero? " She peers at the cute young woman, she smirks " I've been there. Diana took me up to visit it's an impressive place. I put myself on the reserve in case they need help " .
Willow Rosenberg "I didn't think I was going to be studying this year. I applied late." She still hasn't figured it out. "In fact they gave me a scholarship for the entire Master's. With spending money to boot. It's weird, it's like they were hoping that I was going to apply to them."

And for a top ten in the country University trying to get *you* instead of the other way around is a big deal. Too bad Willow hasn't thought about it yet. (Or lucky, depending on who is looking at this. The University certainly was tickled pink!)

"So far, the only thing I found hard is to mark the exams and failing the students. I felt horrible!"

She nods, and blushes. "I'm not really a hero - not like Superman, or Diana. I helped bring back Superman when he was taken away. Abducted. I mean, I know a little bit of magic, and normally they really don't need me.. My friends and I do more local heroism stuff. Mostly supernatural things. They have started a new group though! The Justice League Dark, which I think will be more where I will help?"
Jennifer Walters Jennifer Walters Smiles brightly. "Anybody who works for the good of the people and really just wants to help is a hero.. you don't need powers for that, " She says " They help no lie.. but not needed ". She blinks " Wow, magic has always been crazy stuff. I think it's neat. I know a guy named doctor strange he's the sorcerer supreme .. He can do some crazy stuff, but if you already helped superman, your magic must be pretty good "

     She stands and walks over to sit down with Willow mostly so it's easier to talk " And if the school comes for you that means your mega smart.. Sounds like your a very talented and beautiful young lady " .
Willow Rosenberg The blush goes deeper. "I'm smart at least. I wouldn't say I'm beautiful. Cute, maybe. And lot's of people really don't know what to do with smart people. I think my friends has it better that way. She's just smart enough, and really beautiful. If she wasn't my friend, and wasn't so painfully cis, I'd date her. But she's my beste - which is even better."

Willow's eyes widen as she breaks out a grin. "I know him! The Sorcerer Supreme. He was trying to get a school where we all could learn. I mean the magic users. I know John Constatine too. He's kind of grumpy but if you go around that, he can be pretty nice." For him.
Jennifer Walters Jennifer Walters Boops willows nose, yes boops it with a very light tap " Don't sell yourself short.. I've hung out with wonder woman and was invited to her island .. I know pretty, and you, my dear are very pretty," she says firmly " It's your friend's loss, love doesn't care about your preference I learned that the hard way " .

     "Yeah, he did. Pretty sure that's what he's up to now, I also know John. Be carful of that guy. He's an asshole ". She says firmly And sighs, " I don't know magic, but if you need stuff punched really hard, You can always call me " .
Willow Rosenberg Yes, he was an asshole. To everyone else but Willow - at least when he was taking over the Watcher's duties he was a gradient less than an asshole to her. "John seems to have no idea how to deal with me and my friends. He's a Watcher sometimes.I've been to his House before - lots of times. She invited me to use the library. Maybe that's why?"

"Diana is so noble! And heroic. And beautiful.. " *sigh* "Did you know I helped get her freed? She was locked up on a Greek Island but a Goddess! While an imposter pretended to be her. Even when we rescued her, she held her head high. And still had enough grace to be thankful to all of us."

Willow smiles then. "The heart wants what it wants. Some people refuse to see that, and they often lose out on the very thing that might have given them the greatest pleasure."
Jennifer Walters Jennifer Walters Laughs " That's what I've learned. Just gotta cut loose and enjoy " She sips her coffee and enjoys the biscotti " Oh wow, the almond is good, but that chocolate is fire ". Blinks " What's a Watcher? and please tell me it's something better than how creepy it sounds " .

     She nods " Diana is amazing pretty sure she's a free pass for a lot of hetero girls. She's everything you want and think " She sighs " I'm happy and honored to call her a friend ".

     She thinks " So what's this local stuff you deal with? I'm here for a law firm thing and stuck in this area a while.. so I have no idea what kinda badness happens.. You seem local " .
Willow Rosenberg "You're lucky, calling her a friend! At best I could call her an acquaintance."

Willow giggles. "It is a funny name, isn't it? But since he didn't choose it, you are safe from all to untoward connotations that might be there if it was a word picked today. A Watcher leads us, and guides us on the way to defeat supernatural beings. Usually the Watcher is older, and usually the person does not have any powers. But, I guess we were lucky with John and Giles. Usually they work with the Slayer, but this Slayer has a group. The odds of having me in the group are strange. I mean, the Slayer has built in magic control with me!"

She thinks for a minute. "I lived in Sunnydale before. It's a quiet town. As for Gotham, around my apartment there is very little. But I think that has something to do with the owner? The rest of Gotham is.. well, not b..ad.. but not good either."
Jennifer Walters Jennifer Walters Nods "Gotham has its issues. It's kinda got one of the worst crime rates of the country .. but if you're in a good spot, that's good. I'm glad your kinda safe.. the only place as bad or worse than Gotham is hell's Kitchen, and that's not far from where I live in new york so I feel ya " She says brightly

     "I'm glad it's not what I thought to cause that name was creepy yeesh ". She grins " Ahh, well I'm out I don't know magic stuff .. But I'm a hulk so, what's a slayer is that some kinda magic killer? ". She's enjoying the whole magic talk.
Willow Rosenberg "Kinda and kinda not? The Slayer can use magical weapons if the enemy calls for it. Say demons. They still need a lot of oomph to beat them down. And say a vampire, we use protection to help us - that's where I come in! Yet a stake is just as good for them, even more so. The stake is the easiest and most useful weapon for a vampire. For example, a gun the vampire would just laugh at you."

Willow continues, "That's where the Watcher comes in. We research the creature extensively so that we have an edge. He also goes through fights and making sure that the Slayer is ready for anything she might be up against. They have taught me some hand to hand, but really my forte is magic."

Now in magic she has a few defensive spells!

She pauses and makes an 'ewww yuck' face. In another way a Watcher could be bad! "Don't get me wrong, I think John sleeps around indiscriminately. He isn't allowed to touch us that way, I think. And being a .. oh my.. you're the lady Hulk aren't you?! I'm so dumb! You're tall, and green - it makes sense! You would be a great addition to the Slayer's team! Like I said - mostly they need omph to get rid of the creatures."
Jennifer Walters Jennifer Walters Laughs and beams brightly " I'd be happy to help," she says softly and nods " Sure, I'd love to learn about magic stuff. I've run into a few of them who use magic and demons and stuff. Learning how to fight them might be a good thing " . She says brightly, " That's me, Lady Hulk. I like that " .

     She waves off about john, but she seems to understand " Sounds like you and your friends are lots of fun to be around. It's good to have friends I didn't meet most of mine till I was older, but for you to get them young is very lucky " . She takes a sip of her tea " And knowing a Magic user is always awsome.. now you know a hulk, so we can help each other " .
Willow Rosenberg Willow grins. "It depends on who you speak to." The grin begins to fade. "It's been a rough couple of years. My best friend had some sort of spell on her, and for a time our relationship was rocky. She was dating this.. uh.. well he's not the person I would have thought she'd be with? And for a while we drifted apart."

What she doesn't say was that her friend in question is the Slayer.

"It was scary for a time. Well, maybe I didn't adjust to it.." *sigh* "It's a long story. And she came back to herself, but it's still a bit tricky. I mean - how do you be mad at someone for being mean to you when the person doesn't even remember the past few years. Not really."

For a minute Willow looks distant. Then shakes her head. "I got through it. And, I guess, I learned things about myself? And I applied to my Masters all by myself! Which may not have happened without the growing I did.. I bet you'd like Buffy. She's got this confidence like you."

Of course she offers to teach you the very basics about demons. Mostly stay out of their way, and get someone who knows what they're doing!
Jennifer Walters Jennifer Walters Touches the girls hand as she smiles " Hey, I'd rather learn from you," she smiles " I don't mind meeting your friends, but you're the person I met first, right " she says softly " As a wallflower myself, I won't let you slide into the background, beautiful girl like you needs to be with the rest ". She grins

     She leans back and takes out her phone " Here, lemme give you my number and all that stuff so you can contact me.. I'll grab your deets like that we can work together and do stuff like that " .
Willow Rosenberg Willow blushes a faint bit over the nose. "Really? I can't picture you as a wallflower!" Her hands clasp over hers, to say thank, and let go. "It's okay. I'm kind of used to it. In highschool my pinnacle of success was to take over the computer science class when the teacher couldn't continue. I mean, I was a nerd. Still am a nerd. Probably a geek too.."

As she babbles, she takes out her phone and begins to exchange numbers and emails.

After she's done exchanging, she cocks her head. "This is a weird question, but you kept calling me beautiful, and that if someone can't see that they are the ones who are crazy." She bites at her lower lip. "You weren't put out by my liking girls and boys.. uhm.. uhm.. you weren't trying to ask me out on a date in a roundabout way?"
Jennifer Walters Jennifer Walters Smirks as she grabs her phone and sets you an address " I accept, pick me up at 7, " She says " I sent you the address " she winks at Willow, clearly yes she was trying to pick you up, and you fell into her trap.

     She then slowly shifts and changes and as you watch, she turns into, well Jen normal mousy little Jen " I know what it's like to be a geek and a wall flower better than most, " She says in her normal voice " I mean look at me.. I'm a queen geek too! " She then slowly shifts back up to her big green and beautiful form!
Willow Rosenberg Willow's eyes widen. "You /were/ trying to ask me out!" Then she giggles. A lot. "I'm pretty dumb, aren't I? It's been a while since I was with a partner. For about a year now. I'm not good at reading the signals. The last man I went out with.. actually there was one recently, but I think I got my signals mixed. He was nice, but he.. Have you ever gone out on a date, and discovered you thought you were on a date, but he didn't?"

"Like that."

But then, he was older than Willow.

"I.." At that, Willow was flabbergasted watching the green Hulk Jen turn to mousy little Jen. "Wow, you're even cuter like this! And I like geeks." Then she's back again. "So you weren't kidding. Were you? About understanding wallflowers.. oh! I'm vegan."

As though /that/ was the particular bit which would turn Jen off.
Jennifer Walters Jennifer Walters Blushes a bit at the cute comment and she smiles " Well then, perhaps I'll show up as myself then," she says brightly " Just this suit isn't built for the normal me, so " She points down to her chest, " So yeah, I changed back so i don't fall out of my clothes " she grins.

     " I've done that going on a date thinking it was a date.. they wanted to talk to a friend it's frustrating, " She giggles.
Willow Rosenberg "It was. I mean, he treated me ever so nicely. But.." Willow on that particular 'date'. "Maybe to him it was a date, but he figured out it was going to be going nowhere. And I don't mean he expected to get into my pants - he was too thoughtful from the beginning. Maybe he decided it was a mistake. After all, he accidentally slid into the Magic Box by accident. Maybe he figured he was obliged to? We were going to see that stars."

Which if you were going on a date that wasn't a date was actually a pretty good outing to be going on!

"Sometimes I wish they would be friends - you know? I mean if I like you enough to go on a date, wouldn't you think I would like you enough to be friends? Sometimes dating makes no sense."

Her coffee was lukewarm by then, but the biscotti was still good. She nibbles at it as she thinks.
Jennifer Walters Jennifer Walters Touches your hand again to stop your mind from spinning like it is. She knows you are nervous " Where shall we go for our date.. you pick a spot and I'll pick a spot.. you pick food," she winks " Since your Vegan," She says brightly " I just like to eat " .

     She likes herself better as Jen. She's more bold and able to hit on a girl and not curl up into a ball! . "I think people wanna do the romance and build the friendship as the romance part builds.. at least I do "
Willow Rosenberg *Take a deep breath Willow*

"I still wonder. Sometimes." Though what Jen says makes sense. "I guess, and let's face it, I may look mousy, but really I have backbone. It's nice to be treated well, but not /so/ well that you can notice it - if you know what I mean. There is only so long I could put up with the politeness, and walking on the inside of the curbs.. I mean, I have faced down vampires and demons!"

Pushing her coffee away, she settles down without playing on the laptop. And without pushing Jen's hands away.

"That sounds nice!" Of course she'll have to rearrange her schedule. But what else is new? "It's a date."
Jennifer Walters Jennifer Walters Beams a huge smile at Willow and squeezes her hand lightly " Sounds perfect, " And yes, she doesn't move her hand. She likes to hold willows. "Oh, I wouldn't say your mousy, I'm mousy, your more like that cute redhead pixie that people don't look at twice, but when they do.. they can only say wow .. " She also grabs her cookie for another bite to polish it off. Her own coffee is cold, but she doesn't care right now. She's hitting on Willow, and that's way more fun. "till tonight, then ". She gets up mostly go to change and debate if she should go as Jen or she-hulk.