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[killersong]

Down housing. I’ve got nowhere else to go.

[She sighs. She’s not crying, just upset.]

I can’t get a job. Rackham said I’m too much of a liability to hire, and it’d gonna be the same everywhere. All those network posts about Roman? Or Beck? I shoulda kept my mouth shut. He’s told me to try a brothel. I fucking hate this place.

[hippie_ninja]

Don't go to a brothel. Look, you can stay with me sometimes. And I can cover your expenses until you have a good Dom.

[killersong]

That’s… that’s sweet, Jesus.

[It’s one of the nicest things anyone’s ever done for her. She shakes her head though.]

I’m not looking for a handout, seriously. And last time I lived with another sub without a dom, they sent me to the Zoo for a week. I can’t pug you ag that risk.

[She sighs, frustrated.]

I hate that we can’t do nothing without a dominant. I hate living like this.

[hippie_ninja]

It's not a handout. We're a team. We're both going to do better for each other if we're not in the Zoo or a brothel, right?

[He looks at her steadily]

Please. Let me help.

[killersong]

I’ll pay you back. Every cent.

[She pats the log next to him. Once he sits, she leans her head against his shoulder.]

I was a fucking superhero back home. One of the Birds of Prey. And now… now this. This world. This place. Why is no one bothered by it? Why is no one doing anything?

[hippie_ninja]

[he wraps an arm around her]

I don't know what to do about it yet. I think Scott Summers does. He's a professional... He fights the system at home.

He's a superhero, too.

For now I'm following his lead. But it's not a fast track, Di. We have to be patient. And we have to look out for each other in the meantime.

[killersong]

Yeah?

[She appreciates the hug and leans in just a bit more. As much as she hates to admit it, she's been lonely since she returned.]

No, I get it. I'm just impatient. And whining. [She chuckles] Unattractive, I know. I need to quit it if I'm gonna find myself a good dom, right?

[hippie_ninja]

What kind of Dom are you looking for?

[killersong]

I don't know. Anyone, I guess? Anyone who isn't a total jerk anyway. I could ask Harley, but she's got Hellboy and I don't wanna mess her up. Jesus, if I can't get a job because I'm a citation risk, the hell is gonna take me as their sub?

[hippie_ninja]

I would.

Rosita might. She's a guard now so maybe that changes things... I could talk to her.

[killersong]

Yeah, crazy people.

[She nudges Jesus fondly.]

Rosita's a guard? Shit. I thought she was cool. I'm not sure that's the best idea. She'd be on my case or I'd end up getting her fired. So will you actually? Neither of us are exactly clean.

[hippie_ninja]

She's there to spy. She wouldn't ride you about it. I can at least see what she thinks?

[killersong]

I mean, I can ask her? I mean, I guess it might do us both good? She gets brownie points for straightening me out and I can maybe get a better job and shit if I can prove that I'm toeing the line with her as my dom?

[hippie_ninja]

It's a smart play. [He likes it.] Both of you laying low on the radar until we're ready to act.

[killersong]

Right. Everyone'll think she's some crazy dominant bitch and I'm some actual submissive. I fucking hope she agrees to this.

[hippie_ninja]

I've known her a long time; she's done crazier things.

I think you'll like her. Working with her. And hey, I'll get to see you more.

[killersong]

She your dom too? I mean - [She pauses to gulp her beer] I've only met her once but she seemed pretty cool, pretty chilled. Well, like, intense, but chilled? Super intense actually.But nice. Fair, I guess.

[hippie_ninja]

Very intense. But one of the best people I've ever known. She's not my Dom though; just my friend.

[killersong]

You know I trust you to the end, right? Which I guess extends to your friends too. I like this plan. I mean, Faith was my plan but without her... I guess Rosita's gonna be a good bet.

[She nods.] I'll ask her. Tomorrow.