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[themysciran_diana]

Since leaving Milliways the first time Diana has been traveling steadily east.

By plane. Then by train.

It has been a very interesting experience, and in certain cases very -- enlightening.

And yet she is still not at all disappointed to open the door to a local cafe and find Milliways waiting on the other side.

The chairs here, for example, are much more comfortable. And the fireplace contains fish.

It's a different sort of interesting, and one that is arguably more familiar than not. Such is the life of an Amazon and member of the Justice League.

Even one currently wearing slacks and a solid-colored blouse rather than her more iconic uniform.

[ooc: Open until it scrolls.]

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[aaaaaaaagh_sky]

The fireplace is a bit of a surprise to the young woman in the tan and black outfit; she's been in and out of here quite a bit, but never really looked at the fire before. Let alone seen the fish. So she'll be staring for a while, before turning and giving a sheepish smile at anyone who might've seen her gawp.

[themysciran_diana]

Diana meets that sheepish smile with a warm and understanding one of her own. She's good at it.

"It's not really a location one expects to find fish, is it?"

[aaaaaaaagh_sky]

"Not really, no," Ellen says. "Even I know that, and we never had fish where I come from."

[themysciran_diana]

It's the uniform that makes Diana ask --

"Your world lacks oceans and rivers? Or is it some type of asteroid colony? I've seen a few of those, though I've not met anyone from them here. Not yet, at least."

As to the future, who can say? It takes all kinds, and most of those kinds seem to find there way to Milliways.

[aaaaaaaagh_sky]

"Oh, no, my world has at least two oceans that I know of, and at least one river- although I've only ever seen the river, not either of the oceans," Ellen says. "It's, um, Earth. It's just that it's... well, I lived most of my life in a sealed, underground fallout shelter, and we didn't have animals in the Vault. And the only things I've seen alive in the Potomac are mutant crabs the size of people, not fish."

[hear_the_voices]

"Did you know that there's one strand of cornsilk for each kernel on an ear of corn?"

Guess who learned something in the useless trivia category today!

[themysciran_diana]

"Now that," Diana says, turning to look at the originator of the fact with a smile, "is something I did not know before today. Do you think anyone ever counted them to make sure?"

[hear_the_voices]

"Somebody must have, right? I mean, to know in the first place."

Duh.

[themysciran_diana]

"It's difficult to believe anyone used mathematical predictions to come to that conclusion. But I'm not sure who would have the patience for such an undertaking."

[makesthings]

Sameth is doing better but he still should be in, but the infirmary is boring so he slowly makes his way to the fire and sits down.

He's improved but still pale and the bruises on his wrist are taking their time healing. When he sees Diana, she gets a small smile from him.

[themysciran_diana]

"Sameth!" Diana says, returning his smile.

Then, of course, she looks more than mildly concerned.

"You look ill,indeed. Did you come to some grief in your own world?"

[makesthings]

"Um, no, here. I set myself against someone more powerful than me."

[themysciran_diana]

Diana could mention that this is against the rules, but --

"Why? What happened?"

Other considerations are more important in the scheme of things. For now.

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

There was the sound of a cello playing nearby with a young woman, about 18, sitting behind the instrument and playing a complicated movement piece. There was some tea cooling on the table by her, and a stack of books. Also possibly seeming odd or not so odd, a bow and quiver resting on the table as well.

[themysciran_diana]

It's the cello piece that first catches Diana's attention, though Kate may rest assured that she also noticed the bow and quiver -- an Amazon never disregards the location of a weapon.

She does, however, feel as if it might be rude to interrupt.

Perhaps when Kate is finished playing.

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

She continued playing for another five measures before finally setting the bow down, and carefully setting the cello aside with a sigh. Her gaze then flickered over to the black haired woman.

"Oh hi there," She smiled and self consciously tucked one of her own black strands behind her ear.

[themysciran_diana]

"Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean at all to interrupt. You play very well."

It's accompanied by a smile. Kate's self-consciousness is difficult for Diana to miss.

[ever_lovin]

From a booth nearby Diana is sure to hear muttered French. Ben's pretty good with the spoken language but the written always gets him for some reason.

[themysciran_diana]

She turns her head a little once she catches those self-same muttered words, studying the man thus revealed.

Then she smiles very slightly.

"Bar's translation services do not extend toward the written word? I hadn't thought to check for myself."

A clear oversight, or so one might presume.

[ever_lovin]

"Huh?" Ben says looking up. One can almost imagine spectacles hanging from his nose by the look he wears. "Oh, nah I'm sure Bar could give me these in English but I wanna see what the author had ta say in his own words first. Kinda silly I guess."

[themysciran_diana]

Diana's smile broadens.

"Not silly at all. While there's something to be said for a good translation, even the very best may have different connotations of meaning to the original. I prefer original texts when they are available, myself."

[basic_powers]

Somethings are quite pleasant small surprises, like the clientele here. Arguably not the most usual assortment of 'the usual crowd'... But it's enough to keep one boy occupied by people watching in a booth and eating some cut fruit as a late night snack.

[themysciran_diana]

One thing that will rarely fail to surprise Diana is the number of unchaperoned children here.

It's not that she doubts the ability of the young to keep themselves safe, but they should not have to.

Which is why her gaze might settle on Tyler's table a little more often than it does the rest of the patrons.

[basic_powers]

It's true the boy is by himself here...and seemingly very much at ease with the situation.

He does catch the gaze settling upon him for far longer than other patrons with all the air of a puppy who has caught a scent, and is unable to determine if it is friend or foe.

[themysciran_diana]

More frequently, not longer in duration.

Still and all --

If he ever happens to catch Diana's gaze with his own, he is likely to fall on the receiving end of a kind and acknowledging smile.