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ARYA

So! You, me, and some waffles. Let's do this.

LUCREZIA

I need your help with something. You're the only person I trust enough to help me with this very special, maybe once in a lifetime thing.

Do you accept?

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[Such an exaggerated frown at the both of them!]

I didn't hear oui in there.

There are many ways to say yes. [ Common language, for Steph's sake. ]

And I would not share with you anything I would keep from Stephanie.

Fair enough.

[Because Steph wouldn't know anything about keeping secrets. Blinks, a little surprised by his own bitterness. Fortunately, he kept the thought to himself and didn't say it out loud. If he had, the atmosphere would have changed completely.]

I was just playing around. [Mostly. She touches Lucrezia's arm, briefly--she knows where her loyalties are, and Tim's still a newbie.]

Besides, you two aren't allowed to gossip in any language. Between the both of you, you could ruin me.

Ah, in that case... [ She shoots Tim a conspiratorial gaze. ]

What would you know?

[You know you spend too much time plotting in caves when conspiring in front of someone in a different language doesn't seem that strange.]

I know she had questionable choices in posters when she was younger. Have you ever explained what a fade-cut is to Lucrezia, Steph?

I know where your room is, Tim. Remember this.

Posters? For decrees and public enemies? [ She turns to Steph, is this a kink?? ]

[Chuckles, shaking his head.]

No. In modern times, it's not uncommon for teenage girls to post pictures of teen celebrities they admire or find attractive, on their walls.

[WE DON'T TALK ABOUT THE KON POSTER TIM WHY ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT THE KON POSTER]

You don't LITERALLY have to ruin my reputation...

[ Lucrezia giggles, twirling around to flop herself on the bed, ready for story time. ]

Tell me about the ones she finds attractive.

[THE QUESTION IS WHY DID YOU HAVE IT UP FOR SO LONG.]

I think Steph should tell us why. [Sits on the ledge of the bed.]

I still haven't figured out what she found so appealing. [Conner is his best friend, but seriously, he was ridiculous back in his early celebrity days.]

[Cheeks... turning... pink...

She remains standing, crossing her arms over her chest. THIS WAS A HORRIBLE IDEA.]

I think Tim needs to go back to the library now!

[ Lucrezia rests her hands on her lap, not budging anywhere and neither should any of them! ]

Perhaps you can give us each name, Tim, while Stephanie provides her reasons.

The only one I really remember is Superboy. [Leans over and whispers to Lucrezia, although he says it loud enough for Steph to hear.] Guess how I knew who he was.

[Smirks at Steph. Be careful what you wish for!]

[Stephanie taps her foot. Go on, Tim. Really. >:( ]

[ She quirks her head at Steph. ] A relative of Kara's? Is he handsome, my dear Steph?

He saved my life once. [Gives Steph a look. He is not in the business of telling people his BFF is a superhero. ]

One of my other friends also had a poster of him in her room.

Something like that. I thought Super-anything was awesome, and he was closer to my age than Superman, so this conversation is totally done okay.

[She gives Tim a look back. She's gonna kill him.]

But you have not answered my question. [ She turns to Tim, who may be more cooperative. ]

Is he more handsome than Ezio? Than my brother? [ Impossible. ]

[...Of course she would ask about her brother. On the same page as Steph now. The sooner this conversation ends, the better. ]

Uh, that's not really my area of expertise.

[Steph doesn't think that's too weird.]

No, definitely not more handsome than them. My tastes have improved since I was--[The age at which she started dating a certain Robin? Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh there's no good way to end that sentence, so she just doesn't.]

Oh, this is pretty.

[She digs through some clothes. Smooth.]

Then all is well!

[ Lucrezia laughs, hopping off the bed to place her arms around Steph. An apology, of course embarrassing her. ]

They are yours.

[This time Steph is the one who gets the "really?" look. ] If the two of you want to have some girl talk time, I am good with trying out my clothes elsewhere. [Does not want to discuss the Ezio or her brother's hotness. Passss. ]

[It's easy to get Steph to smile, and Lucrezia hugs will do it. She gathers some of the fabric in her arms.]

Oh, I'm sorry Tim. It's almost as if someone brought up something that led to this topic.

[Smirk :') ]