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.

[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?

[centralcityhero]

Aquaman's your father? That's pretty cool.

Yep, the one and only Kid Flash at your service! Or you could just call me Wally. [Wink, wink.]

[aquagirl_beyond]

Wally. [grins.] That was the name of a Flash from my world's past, I think. Wally West. [pause] I'm Marina. Hi.

[centralcityhero]

So I was the Flash in your world? Now that's cool.

[He gives her his most charming smile.] It's a pleasure to meet you, Marina.

[spirited_wasp]

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

[aquagirl_beyond]

From what I read in the files, I'm guessing that you and he were a lot alike.

...which probably isn't surprising.

[Marina smiles and looks down for a moment. What? He's cute!] The pleasure is all mine, Wally.

[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?

[centralcityhero]

[He laughs.] I just hope that's a good thing.

So tell me; is Atlantis as beautiful as Aqualad makes it out to be?

[aquagirl_beyond]

I'm not seeing a downside, yet.

Has he never taken you there? Because he should. It's wonderful. Indescribable, even. It's set deep into the ocean, and I guess it has what people call Greco-Roman influences, but that's not all there is to it, either. There's some other architecture, alien, I think.

It's...something you need to see to believe, really.

[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.

[centralcityhero]

I think he's taken Miss Martian and Superboy there once after a mission but I'm never had the privilege of going there yet myself. It sounds like a sight to behold.

The only disappointment I can see when I do eventually visit is that you won't be there to show me around. [Stop Wally.]

[aquagirl_beyond]

Miss Martian?

Superboy?

[Marina tilts her head. These are new names for her.]

I've never...I mean, I've heard of Supergirl.

Hmm. That does sound unfortunate for you, doesn't it?

[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.

[centralcityhero]

Have you heard of Martian Manhunter? Miss Martian is his niece and--wait.

...Did you just say Supergirl? [Now he's trying to think of what a female version of Conner would look like. It's not pretty.]

It is quite unfortunate. It's probably going to stop me from giving Atlantis five out of five starfish on the survey at the end of my visit. [Bad joke is bad.]

[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.

[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.]

[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?