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Tweak says, "i love justice"

Literally Pirateninja (shadowcat) wrote in toboldlyrpg,
@ 2017-05-11 04:45:00

Entry tags:

! enterprise, ^ log, kitty pryde | marvel, lucifer morningstar | lucifer

WHO: Kitty Pryde and Open
WHEN: 226405.11 0630 hours
WHERE: Gym
SUMMARY: TBD
WARNINGS: TBD

Kitty tended to get up early. Really early. With her Engineering training starting, she wanted an early start, which meant her morning routine got moved up an hour. With the ship returning to normal (because naturally there'd be a disaster the day after she arrived), she really felt the need to hit something.

She pulled out a big punching bag and set it up, then tied her hair back and assumed a ready stance. Then she let out a battle cry and started to hit it, following up her punches with kicks and increasingly acrobatic attacks.

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	extraharley 2017-05-11 01:43 pm UTC (link)
	"Do you ever get really frustrated and accidentally send your fist through the punching bag?" Lucifer asked, making his presence known. He'd entered quietly and observed the new arrival silently for a minute. "And what happens if you suddenly... materialize? In the midst of it then?" (Reply to this) (Thread)

shadowcat
2017-05-11 10:01 pm UTC (link)

"Sometimes." Kitty swung around, hitting the bag with a roundhouse kick. She bounced back from it. "At best? I'd lose a limb. My molecules and its molecules would get really messed up and impossible to distinguish from each other."

It had obviously never happened, but it would probably be gruesome. Though knowing multiple universes, there were probably a few versions of her with personal experience.

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	extraharley 2017-05-11 10:54 pm UTC (link)
	"Well that sounds absolutely horrifying," Lucifer remarked. He took a seat on a bench and studied her. He really wanted to see her abilities in person, but he chose to wait instead. "So is the space thing new to you? And you got a hell of a welcome to the Enterprise, it seems." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

shadowcat
2017-05-12 01:53 am UTC (link)

Kitty shrugged, and hit the bag again. "Space isn't new. When I was a teenager, got kidnapped into space, was this big adventure. Went into space a few more times. Had a bad time. Didn't want to go back, but went back anyway, traipsed about the galaxy kicking ass and saving people. Decided I wanted to stay on Earth for awhile and..."

She stepped back, and stretched her arms over her head. "And then I ended up here. Guess space keeps calling me back. Not the first time I've been in an alternate reality either. I didn't really get a normal childhood from about 13 and a half to... ever."

Why Kitty was telling Lucifer this, she didn't know. But it was coming out whether she wanted it to or not. Or maybe the devil was probably not one to judge.

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extraharley
2017-05-12 02:29 am UTC (link)

"And then you ended up here in a red alert for three days," Lucifer supplemented. "And now you're aggressively taking your frustration out in a relatively healthy manner so well done."

Lucifer had missed the gym during the red alert, despite having 24/7 access to the lounge now. He supposed he had Beckett to blame or thank for that, or both. And from where he sat, it certainly seemed like Kitty had needed some time in here as well.

"Would you want normal? If you could have it?" he asked.

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shadowcat
2017-05-12 02:57 am UTC (link)

"Really wonderful timing, that." She ran her fingers through her hair, then grabbed a towel to wipe down."I keep trying. Went to college, killer robots and anti-mutant extremists come for me. Settle down back home again, and now I'm here. I want it, but... if my friend I saw just before I came here had come to ask me to come back, I'd have considered it."

Her smile was a little lopsided. "I've got a responsibility streak a mile wild. It's a problem."

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	extraharley 2017-05-12 03:06 am UTC (link)
	"Which friend?" Lucifer asked, thinking that Kitty's answers probably made far more sense to her than they did to him. Something was bothering him, and it took him a moment to place it. "You're young," he said matter-of-factly. "When the hell did you have time for all of this? You must be exhausted." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

shadowcat
2017-05-12 04:02 am UTC (link)

"Her name is Ororo. She can control the weather. Like full control of atmospherics. Make storms. So we call her Storm."

She realized some of what she was saying probably didn't make much sense without context. "I've been at this...12 years I think? I was scouted out by a school when my powers first manifested. It was supposed to be just... learning to use them, you know?"

Kitty spoke with her hands, moving them to emphasize her words. "A safe place, away from people who hate and fear people like me just because of an accident of birth. But it became one crisis after another. I mean, we're not the only ones dealing with things. Tony's guys, The Avengers, keep having to save the world repeatedly, and my guys save the world repeatedly, and sometimes we work together to save the world or a city somewhere, but sometimes we fight each other."

One thing after another and coping mechanisms, what were those? "Sometimes, we think things might get better. And for a little while it does. But it's like trying to grab onto sand just slipping through our fingers. It escalated. School is attacked, then they want to register us to keep track of us. We try to form our own nation and millions of us die. And then it somehow gets worse."

She gave him an apologetic look. She was venting, which wasn't something she got to do often but he probably didn't want to hear some of that. "And I'm sorry I'm just dumping this on you. There's a lot of good things too. It's just the bad stuff has been on my mind for a few weeks."

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extraharley
2017-05-12 04:52 am UTC (link)

That was a more coherent description of what Kitty's life had been like, and Lucifer let out a low whistle at the conclusion before quickly adding, "No need to apologize. I asked, didn't I?"

The idea of millions dying struck a nerve with Lucifer, as often happened when the injustices of the world were made apparent. He kept this to himself, however, and said, "Other than the poorly-timed lock down, life here should be a vacation so take advantage of that. You deserve one. So work on relaxing for a bit? That's that thing you do when you don't have to worry or fight people or constantly be looking over your shoulder."

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shadowcat
2017-05-12 05:10 am UTC (link)

"I do need a vacation, but I'm not going to lose out on getting to play with the engines." Kitty flashed a grin at him, everything pushed back down where it belonged. "Getting to see a ship like this? The kind of thing I've always dreamed of."

Second, maybe, to the Falcon. "I don't think anyone here wants me dead yet. I figure I'll give it time until I piss off the wrong person."

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extraharley
2017-05-12 05:22 am UTC (link)

"That can be a vacation too," Lucifer pointed out. He stood up and nodded toward the bag. "Mind if I have a go?"

Considering her a moment, he added, "If you ever need to hit someone rather than something? I'm an excellent punching bag. You can ask Hawke about that." There was a smirk on his lips as he mentioned Hawke, and he was going to need to go find her soon. They hadn't exactly caught up since the red alert.

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	shadowcat 2017-05-12 05:36 am UTC (link)
	"Sure thing." Kitty gestured towards the bag, stepping aside to give him a crack at it. "And are you sure about that? I can hit really hard. Trained by the best. Also literally a ninja." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	extraharley 2017-05-12 05:39 am UTC (link)
	"Try me," Lucifer said, forgetting about the bag for a moment. "Unless you're really an angel or a demon, then you should warn me first." He considered her, not doubting that she really could hit hard, after all he'd walked in on her workout with the bag. "Go on," he urged. "You know you want to." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shadowcat 2017-05-12 06:03 am UTC (link)
	"One of my best friends is demon, Queen of Limbo. I'm just a mutant from Chicago." Kitty looked him over. She really did kind of want to. "Are you sure? Would it hurt me if I hit you wrong? More than normal anyway. One of my exes could turn to organic steel." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	extraharley 2017-05-12 06:07 am UTC (link)
	"I'm not steel, no, but I'm not going to flinch," Lucifer pointed out. "So there's no give there. But don't hurt yourself, either," he mentioned. That would defeat the purpose. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shadowcat 2017-05-12 06:16 am UTC (link)
	"All right." Kitty nodded at him, then darted forward, feinting a punch at his face but following it with a left jab towards his lungs. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	extraharley 2017-05-12 06:25 am UTC (link)
	Well, she definitely knew more about fighting than Hawke, and the feigned punch was clever, especially when she hit him square on the chest. "That would've hurt," he mentioned. "You know, if I wasn't... me." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shadowcat 2017-05-12 06:31 am UTC (link)
	"That's... kinda hot." Kitty bounced back on her heels, then charged forward again, phasing through Lucifer's body and trying to elbow him in the back of the head. She might just be showing off. A little. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	extraharley 2017-05-12 06:45 am UTC (link)
	"And that's brilliant," Lucifer said, spinning around after feeling the tap on his head. That was something he'd never witnessed before, and he was impressed. "See, told you we'd get along well," he added. "I knew it." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shadowcat 2017-05-12 06:56 am UTC (link)
	"This really isn't hurting you, is it?" Kitty looked like she was really enjoying this. "No pain?" When she sparred with Logan, he could heal from anything,but he still felt pain. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	extraharley 2017-05-12 06:59 am UTC (link)
	"It's like you're tapping me, trying to get my attention," Lucifer replied. "Of course, the last time I explained to someone how little I felt, I became mortal around her. But that was my father's doing so I'm feel fairly confident you won't hurt me." He grinned. "I told you. I make an excellent punching bag." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shadowcat 2017-05-12 07:08 am UTC (link)
	"Something tells me you're actually enjoying this." One of Kitty's best techniques was counters and using momentum against her opponent. So she didn't often get a chance to just wail on someone. She jumped forward, lashing out with a kick at Lucifer's chest. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	extraharley 2017-05-12 07:16 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah I am," Lucifer admitted. That's all he said though, not adding that he was mostly enjoying that she was enjoying hitting him, after venting everything earlier. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shadowcat 2017-05-12 07:25 am UTC (link)
	"At least we're both getting something out of it!" Who knew the devil was a better therapist than Professor X? Kitty moved in again, dancing around him. Her blows were precise and well aimed and actually kind of brutal for someone her size, but it was obvious that some part of her training had involved dance. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	extraharley 2017-05-12 02:53 pm UTC (link)
	"You were trained well, especially when I factor in that you're naturally intangible." Which he had just witnessed. "You know, I do know a thing or two about the world being against you," he mentioned. They just couldn't do anything to him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shadowcat 2017-05-12 09:19 pm UTC (link)
	"That makes sense." It really did. And with how many unique and unusual things she'd seen and experienced, a Lucifer who didn't seem to be all that evil wasn't that unusual. "I take it the stories aren't exactly true." At least in his case. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	extraharley 2017-05-13 12:39 am UTC (link)
	"Hardly," Lucifer agreed. "I never wanted to be the devil, it was forced upon me. Took me a while, but I finally gave that up and retired from ruling hell, where I moved to where else but Los Angeles. I lived there six years and I've been here since February." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shadowcat 2017-05-13 01:17 am UTC (link)
	Road to hell, good intentions. Someone had to rule the place right? Though Kitty wondered why a just and merciful God was one would even have a place like hell. No matter how badly some people deserved it. She dropped her hands and stared at him. "What, you turned in your two weeks and left?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	extraharley 2017-05-13 01:22 am UTC (link)
	"Not quite and trust me, my father wasn't happy. Nor was my brother, who had to check in on the place in my absence. But I was never the monster my father wanted me to be so he could justify his actions," Lucifer said, rather bitterly. Shrugging, he added, "I just thought we had that in common, as well. People assuming we're monsters and all." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

shadowcat
2017-05-13 01:38 am UTC (link)

"We kind of do." Kitty was uncomfortable with the idea of Lucifer's father, but it wouldn't shake her faith. If there was a universe with a good god, there'd be universes with bad ones. Lucifer's was clearly somewhere in between. "My dad sounds a lot better than yours. He wasn't a mutant, but he always supported me. When that nation I mention needed help, he went there to do what he could."

So when Genosha burned, her father had burned with it. She'd grieved, but she'd also been so proud of him.

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	extraharley 2017-05-13 02:13 am UTC (link)
	"Good," Lucifer commented. "Sounds like you need someone on your side, other than your extremely dangerous training school." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shadowcat 2017-05-13 02:40 am UTC (link)
	It was really really hard not to make devil and satan wise cracks. Something about making deals with the devil was on the tip of her tongue and she had to swallow it. "Thanks, I actually really appreciate that. I hope you have people in your corner too." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	extraharley 2017-05-13 02:45 am UTC (link)
	Lucifer grinned. "I do," he replied. "It's actually rather refreshing, because I'm upfront about who I am but people here believe me." And they were still on his side too. "And anytime you want to hit someone instead of something? I'm your guy," he added. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

shadowcat
2017-05-13 03:00 am UTC (link)

"Getting transported across space and time is enough to make most people willing to give someone a chance," Kitty pointed out. She offered her hand. "Want to get lunch later? I can regale you with stories of daring do and this one time we accidentally replaced my mentor's whiskey with bud lite."

You didn't mess with The Wolerine's booze. But she'd messed with The Wolverine's booze.

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extraharley
2017-05-13 03:06 am UTC (link)

"One of the benefits of being me is that I don't have to eat. But I'll meet you for lunch all the same," Lucifer replied, eyeing her outstretched hand before shaking it warily. He thought that was her intention, at least. "And yes, I'll have to hear stories of when you were more evil than myself. I can't even imagine thinking I'm about to drink whiskey and then tasting that pathetic excuse for beer."

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	shadowcat 2017-05-13 03:09 am UTC (link)
	"He wasn't happy, I think I was stuck doing the really awful calisthenics for two weeks after that." She threw the towel over her shoulder. "Can you at least taste food?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	extraharley 2017-05-13 03:10 am UTC (link)
	"I can, which is why I don't eat here," Lucifer replied with a smirk. "I'll see you at lunchtime, though." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	shadowcat 2017-05-13 03:13 am UTC (link)
	"See you then!" Mood buoyed, Kitty tossed him a faux salute before turning on her heel and walking out of the Gym. (Reply to this) (Parent)