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Wow, this is awkward.

<walks right past Lardy into his Lair, right past the bedroom door where Tempest lies within, and to the dinner>

Hm. Cold, but still looks great.

<grabs a piece of beef and fills up his cup with wine.>

Proceed gentlemen. I'll wait here. This reminds me of the old LMB too much not to enjoy.

(Hears Dev's voice)

Crap. I could just teleport and get away...

(She gets her clothes on...except her shoes, which she notices outside.)

Damn it...so expensive.

(Walks out.)

...Hi.

...um, er, you all know Tempest?

Dev just stares at all of them, and is amazed at the fact that there are now four of them here.

"I just..." is all he can say.

<refills glass>

Hello, Tempest. Good to see you looking so vibrant!

<begins filling plate with various dishes>

(turns to see Cobalt Kid and just rolls her eyes. She walks to the table and grabs her shoes.)

Great, an audience.

Dev...I feel like I owe you an explanation. I guess. Just give me a moment.

...make something up for being an idiot...Mother Martha my legs hurt.

Dev looks at Tempest.

"I don't understand...but we're all adults here...mostly," he says as he looks at Cobie with the last word.

We, uh, were having a friendly dinner... <motions toward where Cobalt is helping himself> ...then one thing lead to another... <thinks> and then another and another...

"Don't give me that Lardy. The dinner hadn't been touched..."

Dev turns back to Tempest.

"I don't need an explanation Tempest. I think this says pretty much everything I need to know."

Dev, I really don't know how to talk to you about this...in front of others.

I just needed something...

(Looks at how Cobalt Kid is eating.)

Carnal.

Yeah. Look, I know what we talked about. But every man in the room scares the crap out of me. For one reason or another I am not what I need to be when I am around any of you.

(puts on her shoes)

It's time I moved out of the Security Office.

Look, don't go, Temp.

<looks at Cobie and Dev>

She's my guest, guys...she shouldn't be made uncomfortable. Maybe I can talk to you two some other time? <motions toward door>

"Don't move out because of this. This has no bearing on what we need you here at Legion World, or the Office of Security for."

"We can talk later if you really want to...right now I think I just need some time alone."

He turns and walks out. He stops outside the door and looks up into the sky, and then back to them.

"I was going to...grife..."

You know, there was a time that I could play people like a fiddle and not give a crap. But what I did here today...

(She looks at Cobalt Kid, her heart races.)

Ohh...

This is horrible, I feel so sick.

"I'll be around."

Dev takes a few running steps and takes off. They see him loop around and then he is gone. Seconds later they hear a sonic boom miles away and thousands of feet in the air.

<watches Dev leave, walks to Tempest and puts his arm around her> It's okay, Temp--you were straight with me, and I jumped right on board. We're adults, here.

<finishes glass of wine>

I'll let you two get things sorted out and come back. Besides, I forgot you don't have any booze handy, Lardy--imagine my delight at the wine.

<smiles at Tempest>

Don't feel embarrassed for my sakes. I'd have come sooner if I knew what I was walking into.

<back to Lardy>

Really great job on the pasta.

<exits>

I really made a mess of things. I didn't mean to lead him on. Really I didn't.

<shrugs and grins behind Cobie> That was real wine, you butt! I had it here in case...oh, nevermind.

<turns to Tempest> I guess Dev really likes you, huh? Well, I like you, too, you know. Last night...I wasn't really trying to get you in bed...

No, I was trying to get you into bed. You didn't stand a chance.

Sorry, that made you sound weak. I just sort of have a reputation.

You friend, Cobalt, I don't rem---I mean, he's a bit of an ass. I heard he was charming, but---kind of infuriating.

Yeah, he infuriates me sometimes, too. <smiles>

You're right, though. I couldn't resist your charms. I...well, it's been a while. It was a really great night, though! Man, that one thing you did... <just remembering makes him smile>

Oh yeah, there was this one old guy that wanted that all the time, it was worth it in the---

I'm not used to feeling sexual. I mean, I have been there, gone that far before. But, I don't lust after anyone. So why you?

<ignores 'old guy' reference> Well...I am an LMB sex symbol... <grins>

Seriously, have you ever considered that maybe you like me and are attracted to me? That's why most people want to have sex, you know?

No.

The only real relationships that I have ever had. The ones that you develop overtime and earn each others' love, never happened for me. They were just dreams.

I've never actually cared for anyone or been attracted to someone, not they way you're thinking of.

Well, what do you feel for me? <goes up to her and puts his hands around her waist> You're implying that you feel something for me. Tell me.

Let me start. I really like you. You...feel like someone who could stand up to anyone. Strong. When we first met, I tried to intimidate you. Just walked right up to you naked. You didn't flinch. I...think I fell for you a little right then and there.

What about you?

I feel---

I feel---

Safe. Comforted when you touch me. Strong because in some ways, you can't deny me. I'm here and your fine with that, I feel like you would always be fine with that.