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Carol Danvers	There's a lot going on, Sentinels, Trusk, intrigue, galactic kidnapping, the works. Not to mention a not too fun investigation with the Canadian Government that saw to the firing of Canadian Minister of Interstellar Affairs, Lawrence Hodges. It all just seemed like a perfect time to leave Earth far behind, and go grab a drink where not everybody knew her name, a place called Burnout Pub, in Knowhere.
Jessica Cruz	And in the pub is a rare sight. A human woman. Who's sipping something that she likes to jokingly call a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster. The barkeep doesn't get the joke. And... this woman is wearing green, and glowing a bit. A Green Lantern. There's a Lantern logo around her eye. She sighs softly. She glances over as Captain Marvel enters. "Captain," she muses, hoisting her drink a bit in recognition.
Carol Danvers	"I'll have the Colliding Black Holes," Captain Marvel makes her order, turning to smile at Jessica, waiting a moment for her drink to be served before she moves towards her, "always good to meet a Green Lantern, all well in your sector?" She asks as she settles down, sipping from her potent drink.
Jessica Cruz	Jessica Cruz nods slowly. "Yeah... still trying to figure out why Sector 2814 has so many. I dread being reassigned - it'd be so much harder to get back home." She shrugs, looking down. "I botched a rescue attempt today... almost cost a lot of lives. I know I'm going to get an earful from Kilowogg... and hope I don't have to meet the Guardians." She slumps.
Carol Danvers	"So how does Lantern politics works? Is there a democratic process? Bureaucracy?" Marvel muses, as she takes a glance at Jessica's drink and notes, "you're a bold drinker, aren't you?" She laughs at the mention of the Guardians, "what are these bozos up to these days? If you need a kind word with them, I could try on your behalf..."
Jessica Cruz	Jessica Cruz nods. "It's more of a bureaucracy. I mean, I did accomplish the mission... but it was very messy, and I'm probably going to get a reprimand. And I know that one of thoese is all I can handle." She ponders. "Reminds me of a drink from an old sci-fi novel, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." She smiles faintly. "A Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster. Described as beating your brain in with a lemon wedge wrapped around a gold brick."
Carol Danvers	"Well congrats for that, always what should matter the most, though it often doesn't to politicians," Marvel grumbles, "if you can't tell, Alpha Flight is where I have the least fun." She laughs at Jessica's description of the drink from Hitchiker's Guide to The Galaxy, "Douglas Adams is hilarious, I read that book when I was a kid. Always dreamed of going to space, never expected it would actually happen one day, aren't we lucky?"
Jessica Cruz	Jessica Cruz nods. "Yeah. Though my way was... not fun. This was not my first talking ring." She sighs softly. "It's times like this - that makes me doubt that I'm worthy." She shrugs. "I broke protocol so badly but... nobody died today. Some got really hurt though."
Carol Danvers	"You know, I never had an experience with a talking ring...does it get annoying? Does it have a personality? Do you, essentially, have no privacy anymore in your life?" Captain Marvel muses, finding it all to be interesting thoughts. Few people ever consider the Lantern's burden outside of combat and policing duties. "Nobody died is always a win, Lantern."
Jessica Cruz	Jessica Cruz shrugs. "Most Lantern Rings are just advanced computers. Mine has a bit of personality to it because it's been in service for a long LONG time but it goes quiet when I tell it to." She sips. "So - I don't remember - you'er half-Kree from my scans. Did you grow up on Earth, or just decide to adopt it as your home?"
Carol Danvers	Captain Marvel grins at Jessica's question, "forgot how thorough your rings can scan," she notes, taking some more of her drink. "It's a bit complicated...rather not get into it, if you don't mind, but safe to say I'm mostly affiliated with Earth, though I do get called on Kree Special Ops, mostly for defense purposes, out of my own choice."
Jessica Cruz	Jessica Cruz nods. "Oh - something I should tell you about." She lifts her hand and creates a construct of a dark green ring, with a twisted 'X' symbol on it instead of a Lantern. "This... you should be aware of it. It's called the Ring of Volthoom. It's sentient, malevolent, and... it almost was the end of me. I only got it to leave me alone when I wouldn't do what it wanted anymore. It will drive its bearer insane and can't be removed - only if it decides to leave or its host dies. You should... be aware of it. I don't know where it is. But... it's out there somewhere."
Carol Danvers	"That so...?" Marvel asks while looking intently at the construct, "sounds like something that should be kept in a hidden valut on Oa, no?" She shares her two cents while taking another sip, "I'll definitely let you know if I happen by it, though I hope not to, I don't do well with stuff that wants to mess with my head."
Jessica Cruz	Jessica Cruz nods. "Pray you don't. Yes, it should be in a vault on Oa, but I was lucky to get it to leave me without it destorying my life." She shrugs. "Anyway, onto positive news. How is Alpha Flight doing? I don't hear much from them lately."
Carol Danvers	"Because there's political issues as always, I don't even want to get into that bullcrap," Marvel sighs, "whatever you do, don't get involved in government work...it sucks the joy out of life." Finishing her drink, she pushes the empty glass along the counter, "wish you luck with that evil ring though, sounds nasty."
Jessica Cruz	Jessica Cruz nods as she lifts her right sleeve, showing that her arm is riddled with scars. "It was." She then sighs as her ring starts flashing bright green. "Damnit. Duty calls." She puts some credits on the table. "See you around, Captain Marvel." She then walks out, and stumbled just a bit before she got through the door.