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[trickier]

This is becoming a yearly thing, isn't it? Always around the same time of the year too! Funny that.

Not that I mind, as you know, but you might as well make it a year-round thing while you're at it, yes? No? I'm just sayin'. I'm not gonna complain though, I'll take any opportunity to stretch my legs a bit, doesn't matter where!

So, where to?

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1/2 I am so sorry....

[goodbad_imthguywiththgun]

[stare]

2/2 --but I just couldn't resist

[goodbad_imthguywiththgun]

...didn't I kill you before?

((OOC: I give you permission to taunt and god-mod his ass without having a successful shot fired at your muse, as punishment for killing someone as fun as the Trickster.))

[hexappeal]

Long time, no see. How's it hanging, James?

[trickier]

If it isn't Zee! It's certainly been a while. And y'know, same as always, being dead an' all.

Is the City still treating you fairly?

[hexappeal]

I heard your siren call from across the multiverse, Mister Depressing.

Rather well, aside from the newly single thing. At least for every person that leaves, someone new shows up.

[trickier]

I'll be sure to use it more often then if that's all it takes to snare me a lovely magician.

Ah, I take it our dear Bond left? That's— that's a real shame, that. Hope you're not getting too lonely.

[hexappeal]

So it's a choice, huh? I had no idea.

[She pauses, then nods minutely.] I'm afraid so. But don't worry about me, I've inherited his dog and cat. I'm becoming a crazy spinster with a house full of animals, it would seem.

[trickier]

Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. I'm full of surprises like that. At least now I know I won't have to bring out waffles every time!

[ Have an understanding smile. ] Well, if anyone can pull off the crazy cat lady, it's you. And I mean that in the most complimentary of ways, of course.

[hexappeal]

No, you still owe me those waffles, pal. You ditched before you delivered.

[She lifts a hand to her heart and ducks her head with a sigh.] I'm always flattered, James. And if you come back to the City, I'd still love to pull together something a little more eccentric, if you're up for a real midway act.

[trickier]

Darn, and here I thought I'd gotten away scot-free!

[ That briefly makes him brighten before his expression falls again. ] I'd love to, it sounds exciting, but I don't think I'll really be going anywhere.

[hexappeal]

Never going to happen, I'm afraid. I remember the important things.

[She waves a hand dismissively.] Sooner or later, maybe. Until then, I wouldn't mind keeping you company.

[trickier]

What if I bribed you with a home-cooked meal?

And good, because I certainly wouldn't mind some.

[hexappeal]

I think you're getting warmer.

I'm glad that's your answer because I do hate being forceful... [No, she doesn't.]

[trickier]

I suppose I could make it a nice breakfast with waffles made from scratch.

Why, I can't see why anyone wouldn't want your company, forced or otherwise. [ Yes, he can. ]

[hexappeal]

Red hot! Although it depends on if that breakfast is dinner or comes the morning after it... [OH SNAP. GIRL'S PUTTIN THE MOVES ON!!]

I appreciate the thought you put into that lie. It's sweet.

[trickier]

[ Oh my. ] I'm sure something can be arranged in which there can be both dinner and breakfast.

Of course, anything for you.

[hexappeal]

[Oh my, indeed. How coy of the two of them!] I'll be looking forward to that, then.

You say that now, but...

[backinakidflash]

Fancy meetin' you here. Is this where we exchange 'hey-didn't-you-die's?

[trickier]

Uh we could, but that would be awkward?

For what it's worth, which I reckon isn't much if anything, but yeah— I'm sorry.

[backinakidflash]

It's awkward anyway. Don't apologize. I don't want to hear it and I don't care. I just want the list of games your mun is considering.

[trickier]

I figured. And there's no list, actually. Personally I'd love to return to the City, but that doesn't seem likely.

[backinakidflash]

I honestly don't know if I'd rather you go there where I'm not. I think it's the coward's way out.

[trickier]

Oh, wherever I go a speedster's bound to follow eventually, no worry. Such has always been the case in the past anyway.

[foreshadower]

You're so enthusiastic! Do tell me stretching your legs means looking for trouble, yes?

[ flash villains for lyf ]

[trickier]

Why, whatever else would I mean? I am the Trickster after all. I've got a reputation to keep.

[ once a rogue always a rogue!! ]

[foreshadower]

Don't we all? I can't imagine this area has too much in the way of trouble, however. It's such a disappointment.

It would be just like you to liven things up a touch.

[trickier]

It's unfortunate, but as they say, be careful what you wish for. I'm sure something can be arranged.

Better me than the dumb brat that stole my shtick anyway.

[foreshadower]

Yes, yes. That's always the trouble with those second-generation sorts. I feel fortunate that I've never had to handle such things.

[trickier]

As you should! It's quite a pain, especially when they don't get it.

Honestly, kids these days.

[foreshadower]

Careful, you might start to sound like me, and we can't have that!

Thankfully, I don't think anyone under the age of a hundred really wants to take my thing.

[trickier]

Oh well, there are worse fates. I'm probably considered ancient by their standards either way.

Be glad! Although it's probably harder to steal your thing than most of the Rogues.

[foreshadower]

There are a few I could think of that may be able to. Obsidian, for one. Lantern's son?

[ God he just knows everyone, it's creepy. ]

Perhaps it's for the best, that eventually we're considered old. Although I like to think none of us are truly too old to be out of it yet. [ A beat. ] Well, perhaps Fiddler, if he were still alive.

[trickier]

Ah yes, I think I might have heard of him.

[ No, it's sufficient. ]

Growing old's inevitable, but as long as you have the spirit for it, you're still in the game I'd say.

[foreshadower]

Indeed, yes. And that's all that matters. Besides, the game's just a touch too fun to just abandon it.

What else are we going to do these days?

[trickier]

What else is there to amuse ourselves with? Once you're in the game nothing is ever quite as fun, really.

[foreshadower]

Nothing else quite compares. I even tried retirement, and it's still not nearly as exciting.

[trickier]

Oh, I know. I can tell you that playing on the other side and chasing the Rogues still doesn't come close either.

[foreshadower]

Hah! Having your own does little more than prove an annoyance, as well.

There's something more exciting about doing it, rather than being on the other side.

[trickier]

I can imagine!

It's not surprising when you think about it, it's like the difference between robbing and being robbed.

[foreshadower]

Yes, precisely! It's hardly fun when we're the victims of someone's attentions, but I find they're easily handled. [ Disposed of. ]

omg omg omg omg omg. That's all I can manage, sorry.

[hypnoticsong]

[Don't mind Piper, he's just going to gap at you for a moment, Tricks.] Maybe because it's swiftly approaching Halloween? It is your favorite holiday of the year, right?

[Piper pointed out with feigned cheer.]

♥

[trickier]

[ It's cool, he's sort of used to it so his flippant gesture is done with actual cheer. ] That's right! I don't think she's put that much thought into it though, but it could be something in the air. Who knows.

[hypnoticsong]

[The whole carting your dead body around the desert probably had something to do with it, Tricks. It wasn't the best period in Hartley's life, sufficing to say.] It's my experience that they rarely do. Put much thought into what they do to us, that is.

So, does this mean you're back? Because, I gotta say, the kid who took up your mantle is pretty damned annoying.

[trickier]

[ He knows, but let's just pretend everything's normal it's less awkward. ] Sometimes they can surprise you, but generally I have to agree.

And I hope so! Someone has to teach the brat another lesson if no one else will.

[hypnoticsong]

[Thankfully, Piper had always been pretty quick on his feet. One did not become a gay superviillain surrounded by testosterone over-charged bad guys with bad attitudes without learning a thing or two after all.] It's really awkward all around. Especially when your mun is a girl and you're a guy. Or maybe that's just been my experience. I'd like to hope my sexuality was more of a driving factor for her to pick me up but you never can tell with mundanes.

[Piper found himself rolling his eyes in disgust when they continued to talk about Axel. Something about the blond had really rubbed him the wrong way. But maybe it was just because of how he had come to take up Trickster's mantle.] I hope so. He's definitely a lot more cruel than you ever were, James.