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Welcome to Gotham (Private)

Ace looked up from his laptop then over to Z. He would stand up to get it, but he was currently impaired by not having his prosthetics equipped. He redirected his attention to the screen as Z walked over to the door. The dark-skinned woman opened the door and greeted the two with a grin. Z was wearing a black fitted, long-sleeved crop top and blue skinny jeans. She gave a little wave then knocked on the wall to get Ace's attention.
Ace turned around to face them, a frown downturning the corners of his mouth. "I thought you weren't talking to me," he blandly stated, looking straight at Senna.

He's Such A Heart Throb, Ain't He? (Private)

Juliettee heard Alex's voice through the speaker and her eyes darted towards Ryan. She could feel her boyfriend's heart begin to beat faster, making her sit up straighter.
A sigh could be heard on the other side. Alex remained quiet for a moment before saying softly, "I'm sorry, Ryan, but you're father is dead." It pained him to break the news, but someone had to do and Ariana certainly wasn't fit for it.
Juliettee's mouth gaped open as she pulled Ryan closer out of protective instinct.

Welcome to Gotham (Private)

The next day at nine in the morning, Ace and Z were in Ace's apartment, which was Lacy's old one before she moved in with Dick that was closer to his work. Z was cooking breakfast for the two of them while Ace sat on the couch with his laptop resting on his knees. The night before, five people had gone missing simultaneously without a trace or direct connection. The five people were a child, the kid's father, a twenty-year-old woman, and two brothers who often frequented Lacy's Bar. He was putting in a little of his own research, out of curiosity for the situation mostly.

He's Such A Heart Throb, Ain't He? (Private)

Juliettee giggled at the wink, resting her cheek back against his shoulder.
"Ryan, where are you right now?" Alex asked, his tone deadly serious and gruff, meaning he was speaking quietly to avoid someone hearing him. There was hint of sadness in his voice but not enough to be prominent.

He's Such A Heart Throb, Ain't He? (Private)

Juliettee was eager to meet his lips half way, sitting up to kiss him. She brought both hands up and let them rest on his neck. She had always seen scenes like this in movies, but she had to admit experiencing it was a lot better than watching it. And, of course, the best part: one of their phones ringing. Juliettee broke away to let out an extremely irritated groan. "I swear if it's Katherine," she grumbled, digging her phone out of her purse. Her eyebrows rose. "It's not me for once."
Alex was calling Ryan.

Crystal looked at her lover and gave a gentle smile. "Thank you, baby," she told her. She pocketed her phone then walked over to her. She cupped both of Waiola's cheeks and kissed her lips. "I will call you when everything is dealt with." She lingered close to her for a moment. "I love you," she murmured, kissing one more time. Then she stepped and geo-leapt to Alex's apartment.

Welcome to Gotham (Private)

Ace pushed his glasses up onto his head and scrubbed at his eyes. "Eto besporyadok," he grumbled, a thick Russian accent flowing with the words. He adjusted his glasses back onto his nose to watch Sparrow storm away. "I'm pretty sure she's angry," he observed in a very sarcastic tone. He sighed, shaking his head. Deciding to drowl on the matter any further, he turned to walk the way Z had went.

He's Such A Heart Throb, Ain't He? (Private)

Juliettee seated and buckled herself next to Ryan. She leaned forward to peer over the edge as the wheel began to move. "I've been on the London Eye before, but obviously that's incredibly different from this," she recalled, leaning back in her seat. When he draped his arm around her shoulders, she leaned into him with her cheek against his shoulder so she could look up at him. "You remember I suggested that we make out on the Ferris Wheel? I wasn't joking, come here," she proclaimed, grinning at him.

Crystal let her eyes shut for the moment Waiola brushed a tear and her curls away. "I don't know if I want you to come," she spoke honestly. "I don't want you getting hurt if Ariana is as volatile as Alex made it seem." She could use Waiola for support but Alex and her were both immune to Ariana's electricity to a larger extinct than Waiola was.

Welcome to Gotham (Private)

Z didn't move as Sparrow approached her; rather, her cocky smile grew more smug. But then Tim stepped between him, stopping the shorter woman in her tracks.
Ace rolled his eyes to the back of his head for a moment, a gesture of annoyance, then looked at Z. "Can you give me a minute, please?" He asked her. Z smiled sweetly at him as she nodded. She patted his ginger hair before walking to the nearest ice cream shop. Ace redirected his attention to Sparrow.
"Look. I only get to see her once a year, so just avoid her for a couple of days," Ace stated rather blandly. "Then you won't have to see her again." He certainly wasn't going to send Z away, he hopelessly in love with her and would prefer not letting her stay during the only time she wasn't busy.

He's Such A Heart Throb, Ain't He? (Private)

Juliettee grinned at him. "Oh, you know, I had to reroute," she said, shrugging. She pinched his sleeve and pulled him down far enough so that she could peck his cheek. "For someone so fast, you're pretty slow." She joked, laughing. The line to the Ferris Wheel was short so they managed to get a seat before the next spin was full.

Crystal stopped washing her hands and just let them rest against the edge of the sink, the water still running. Small trails of tears tracked down her cheeks as she took a deep breath in. At Waiola's embrace, she leaned her head back to rest against her shoulder. "Ariana is probably really f*cked up right now," she comment under her breath. "Alex needs my help to keep her contained so that he can call Ryan." The thought of how big of a mess her family was going to be after this was headache inducing. Her family was small, but the death of someone would be a heavy impact.
"That f*cker probably got himself killed with a bomb, he never really had much luck with bombs," Crystal contemplated before turning off the sink.

Welcome to Gotham (Private)

Ace stopped walking when he heard the collection of voices behind him. He saw Sparrow snap at Z and Tim, rolling his eyes in an irritated response.
Z raised her eyebrows at her. "That's rude, considering I don't know you," She signed with frown, disregarding what Sparrow had just said. "Have we met before? Did I do something to you?" There was a cocky smile playing on her lips as she 'spoke'.
Ace crossed his arms, taking a moment to wait for the other two. "Z," he called, getting her attention. "Come on." Z gave a little huff, glanced towards Sparrow with that cocky smile, before turning to catch up with Ace.