On possibly being apped at waterscape

[aquagirl_beyond]

So you're planning on taking me from my underwater kingdom on Earth, away from my teammates in the Justice League...

And placing me in a gigantic spaceship that's pretty much an underwater environment?

Okay. I'm game. Could be fun.

Although, okay. Isn't it kind of cheating that you're taking someone who is already used to living underwater? And who's been to space?

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[just_a_mask_now]

Underwater? Do you use submarines?

[aquagirl_beyond]

No. I swim. I'm an Atlantean.

[just_a_mask_now]

Atlantean? I'm afraid I'm unfamiliar with that.

Hmmm...are you a water spirit?

[aquagirl_beyond]

...You could say that?

[just_a_mask_now]

[He notes her questioning tone.] I merely seek clarification. I am curious. Though I can understand if you find such questions bothersome.

[aquagirl_beyond]

It takes a lot to bother me, actually. You're good. [Smiles.] I'm not a water spirit. My race - Atlanteans - we're an underwater people. It's where we're from.

[just_a_mask_now]

Fascinating.

So you don't need air at all, like tigerseals? You can survive completely underwater?

[centralcityhero]

You're a member of the Justice League?

[aquagirl_beyond]

Very much so! Along with Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Big Barda, Warhawk, Micron, and Static! Although, we don't really see so much of the first one and the last two.

[centralcityhero]

I know Batman, Superman, and GL but I have no clue who the other four are.

What about the Flash?

[aquagirl_beyond]

They're...well, Warhawk is Green Lantern and Hawkgirl's son.

But a different Green Lantern than the one on our team.

Big Barda's from Apokolips. She's...amazing, really. I learn a lot from her.

Micron...is kind of like the Atom. Except he grows really big, too.

There's no Flash on our team, I'm sorry.

[centralcityhero]

Yeah, it sounds like we're definitely from different universes. [Which is always a bit weird.] Your friends sound pretty cool, though.

I'm guessing you're from Atlantis?

[aquagirl_beyond]

I am! Aquaman is my father.

You...must be...Kid Flash?

[spirited_wasp]

An underwater kingdom? That sounds really cool. Umm what is this Justice League that your talking about?

[aquagirl_beyond]

It's really beautiful, too. But then, I'm biased. It's my home.

The Justice League is a team of Earth's superheroes. We protect the world from the big, crazy threats. You know, like starfish-shaped aliens and things like that?

[spirited_wasp]

It sounds lovely. What’s it like?

It nice to know there are more superheroes. You know, your Justice League sounds a lot like what we do as the Avengers. We are always kicking bad guys butts, and saving the day as always.

[aquagirl_beyond]

It's set deep in the ocean, away from everyone and everything. I would be lying if I said it was peaceful - no place is ever peaceful, I've learned that - but it's beautiful. Majestic. Greco-Roman inspired architecture, along with a more alien design from Atlantis' founders. (At least, I think they founded it? No one has ever really given me a satisfying answer.) The people are wonderful, though.

Mostly.

I've learned it's like any other place, really, except we swim instead of walk.

Avengers, huh? I haven't ever heard the name - different universes, I suppose - but you're right. It's always nice knowing the world has more heroes.

And I'm forgetting my manners. I'm Marina. Princess of Atlantis.

[spirited_wasp]

It sounds as mysterious as it is in the storybooks. It really does sound amazing.
I guess it’s peaceful down there because you don’t have to put up with queues and noisy traffic.

Yeah I’ve heard that a lot though some don’t agree with us on our team members.


It’s nice to meet you Marina. I’m Janet but most people call me Wasp.
It’s not everyday I get to meet royalty; it’s lovely to meet you.

[aquagirl_beyond]

It really does need to be seen to be believed, Janet. But then, I find the surface world just as beautiful as home, you know? Everything's so different up there.

Though the air isn't nearly salty enough for my liking.

[punliners]

[ping!

because as much as Terry really isn't a big fan of the whole Justice League team-up thing, Marina is his bro, okay.]

Aquagirl. How've you been?

[He is much more enthused than the growly Batman voice allows for, promise.]

[aquagirl_beyond]

Batman. [She smiles warmly.] I'm fantastic. How about you?

[punliners]

Oh, you know. Can't complain.

[His words are accompanied by a bit of a devil-may-care shrug. His life is all crime fighting and villains and sleep deprivation, oh my!]

I'm glad you're doing okay, though. After that mess with Starro. How're the others?

[aquagirl_beyond]

Superman...has seen better days, I think. Everyone else seems to be doing fine, too.

You...know how it is.

[punliners]

[His expression doesn't change, but her statement-- it doesn't worry him - after all, who worries about Superman? The guy's a legend, and he's more than capable of taking care of himself - but Marina is better at picking up on people's moods than most.

Seen better days.

He makes a mental note to track the guy down for a chat later.]

Yeah. I do.

[It's a hard job, but somebody's gotta do it. Good thing the League exists.]

[girlfriend_beyond]

[Wow, Aquagirl! Act cool...]

It's rare to see a Justice League member from my own time. Mostly all I run across in these places are the old timers.