it's not our fault it's an april mingle

[ladybro]

Who: S.S. Blameless
Broadcast: N/A
Action: Yes, for crew-mates and any visitors!
When: Month of April

[ aww mingle, no. ]

Comments

[takingkarabusiness]

What was your code name?

[ she's on the ground now, btw, since flying can tire her out at this stage ]

[beathach]

"Beast". It ended up sticking longer than I thought it would.

[Logan had called him that, when they first met]

[takingkarabusiness]

A little on the nose, but as long as you don't mind it?

I didn't choose Supergirl. My dayjob boss did—the media mogul. I think she feels a sense of ownership over the persona, which is hilarious because she doesn't know I'm her.

[beathach]

[he shrugs] It's better than "bozo", which was the first one someone tried to give me. [not seriously, of course]

That's . . . geez. Is it difficult? To - have a secret identity, right near someone who . . . I imagine keeps up on what you're doing?

[takingkarabusiness]

I think I'll stick with Hank, if it's all the same to you.

And it's almost impossible. Thank goodness that my sister's boss is a shapeshifter, or else I would've been definitely fired for not being able to prove I'm not Supergirl.

[beathach]

[he smiles] I'm fine with that.

A . . . you know someone who can change their form?

[takingkarabusiness]

Yeah. And get this: he's a Martian. From Mars.

[beathach]

[what]

No way.

[takingkarabusiness]

It's 100% true. Unfortunately, we have some similar backstories.

[beathach]

Oh. I'm - sorry to hear that.

[takingkarabusiness]

Mars didn't die, but he's the last of his particular race, after genocide.

[ she shakes her head slightly, to shake off that direction of thought ]

Anyway, he really helped me out, and I still get to work for Ms. Grant.

[beathach]

[he winces, but he doesn't say anything else on that, letting the topic slide to something more pleasant]

That's good. It seems like you really have the "secret identity" thing down.

[takingkarabusiness]

Kind of? I'm terrible at lying.

[beathach]

I've found that omission is a little easier than lying. [his lips twist] I'm terrible at it too.

[takingkarabusiness]

Then let's not embark on any super secret missions together.

Oh, but speaking of secret missions, it seems like you have your hands full getting your lab in order, so I think that Winn and Kitty will probably be okay working on their project for the time being?

[beathach]

I think we'd be okay if no one asked us about it, but that might be a good idea.

And - yeah, of course. [he nods, not bothered in the least] It's an open offer, but I'm sure they're both more than capable.

[takingkarabusiness]

I think they are, as well, but it's kind of you to offer so freely.

[ she adjusts her glasses, feeling a little awkward ]

She had a pretty strong reaction when I brought up the idea. Kitty did, I mean.

[beathach]

I'm . . . not surprised.

[he rubs the back of his neck, looking away] "Hank McCoy" is completely different in the world she's from. It's understandable.

[takingkarabusiness]

That's what I gathered, because I told her you were nice. Like, really nice.

I hope she comes around, though. It's not fair to you.

[beathach]

Mm . . . I wouldn't hold it against her, if she didn't. [but he smiles briefly at Kara sticking up for him] I can't say I wouldn't react the same way, hearing a few names from my time.

[takingkarabusiness]

I think we all have that instinct, but it's important to remember that people can change, or just have different experiences.

She asked how I'd react to Evil Winn, and I told her I'd probably be an idiot and give him like six chances to prove he's really good at heart.

[beathach]

Mm, I know. I've seen it happen.

[he huffs out a breath of laughter] If it was someone I was close to? I'd likely do the same thing.

[takingkarabusiness]

I'm just kind of hopelessly optimistic sometimes, what can I say?

[beathach]

It's a good quality to have.

[takingkarabusiness]

[ she smiles genuinely... and is that a bit of a blush coming up? ]

Oh, well, you know. It has its ups and downs.

So! Unless I really am interrupting anything, maybe you could show me around the ship? It's my first visit.