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WHO: I'll get back to you on that.
WHERE: Outside the City, at Diana and Zee's place.
WHEN: 3 PM on Sunday, May 20th.
WARNINGS: I'll get back to you on this, also.
SUMMARY: See this post.
FORMAT: Respond however you want.

It shouldn't come as a shock to anyone that Zatanna's house is even bigger on the inside than it appears from the curb. It also shouldn't come as a shock that the backyard is the same; while it's normally rather large, she's put forth a great deal of energy into making it big enough to hold a waterpark. It also isn't visible from the front yard or around the privacy gate. If someone were to take an aerial photo, all they'd see is a moderate-sized empty yard full of shrubbery and a patio set. There's obviously no reason Mitch shouldn't attend in a speedo, right?

There are tables of snacks and drinks, some of which are alcoholic -- but don't worry, if anyone under 21 grabs one, it turns into ginger ale. As boasted in her text, there is, in fact, cake. Two different kinds (neither with nuts just in case someone has allergies), one vanilla and covered in strawberries and the other a fancy-looking, layered chocolate. Both were bought from a little hole-in-the-wall bakery several blocks from her home that she and Larsa have been frequenting.

Though it is her birthday, Zatanna is playing gracious hostess, while wearing a very fitting swimsuit and occasionally toting around a cat or two.

This is sort of open. Feel free to tag in with whatever. c:

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[It's all good, their struggle is just and totally worth it. Especially when magic is involved. Most useful girlfriend ever, and oh so amazing. Totally going to be the best few hours.]

[There is a standing order to take it slow. However, that's only because guests will be over soon. There's the promise of rough and dirty times ahead.

Just after she ditches him for the evening.]

[And just for once, James can deal with that. If only because he knows he'll get rewarded later if he's patient. Good behaviour is the best policy. Yes, he's learning that, slowly.]

[She's a jerk and makes it as maddening as humanly possible the whole while. c:

Still, she hopes that having him over like this is revealing to him. She hopes that he realizes that she's okay with people knowing that they're together, including those closest to her.

A good ten minutes after it's all said and done, Zee rolls over onto her stomach and gives James a little kick from under the blankets. She smiles playfully and bites her bottom lip, though she doesn't look at him.]

[If nothing else, James arrival to her party has shown he can do the social thing and spend time with friends and family without too much complaint.

He's mostly glad for the sex, though.

Even ten minutes later, James is still staring silently at the ceiling, smug and satisfied and all too pleased with himself. The kick only draws out a content little hum from him, painfully close to a purr as he not so subtly squirms slightly closer.]

[It's a good thing that for all that Zee enjoys domesticity she also can't stand to be in the same place for long, can't stand boredom and monotony.

Zatanna lets out a soft chuckle. It wasn't the response she'd expected, honestly. Not unwelcome, just unexpected. She lifts herself up from the pillow in order to make more room for him, sliding the half of her body closest over his, splaying an arm over his chest. Looking up at him, she quietly clears her throat.] I'm glad you're here.

[Oh, cuddles, his secret weakness.

Her movement is enough encouragement for him to close the gap and slip an arm around her, eyes slipping shut and forever maintaining the smirk. His reply is a low rumble, deep in his chest.] I'm glad I'm here too.

[She considers leaving it at that and relaxing just a while longer, but it's her birthday. And it'll be nice to be honest, if only just a little. They aren't serious enough and now's a good moment to just slide it in there.] That...I mean, I'm glad that you came back. Not just that you're here now.

[But that's as far as she'll go. After that whole thing where she'd almost told him that she loved him the day before, it was too much. She hadn't even really given herself time to process that. All she had done was react and then pretend it hadn't happened.]

Darling, I'll always come back.

[Which is, for the most part, true. James has an awful habit of returning even when he's been a total douche and started up arguments, but that just means he cares. The Porter does change things a little though, making his choices on the matter unimportant.]

[She brings a hand to the side of his face and gently, affectionately slides her fingers to the side of his scalp.]

We'll talk about this another time. [When she's free to be candid without guests coming over, shortly.]

[The smallest of head tilts into the hand.]

Hnn, does that mean it's time to be sociable?

We have some time. [Which is why she's offering more than a peck to his lips right now.]

[No arguments from him, curling around her with an arm tightening into a clingy hug. He does, however, pull away enough just to mention;] I don't know how I'm going to restrain myself, seeing you in minimal clothing all day.

[She tilts her head down and lets out a quiet laugh.] I'll leave my room open to you. Feel free to come in for a cold shower every now and then.

Mm I might need that. Thank goodness there'll be the pool to cool down in.

I promise to make it up to you later. [Just remember to pull your shorts up, will you?]

I need as much as I can get later on to make up for it all.

If that's a challenge -- [She pulls away and slides out from under the covers, her back turned toward him as she slips her legs over the side of the mattress.] -- then I'm up for it. I suppose I should get dressed.

Edited 2012-06-10 17:41 (UTC)

Must you? [Getting dressed sounds like such a hassle, especially when he's so happily sprawled across the bed.]

[She flops backward so her head brushes against his arm, completely unashamed of her nudity.] Just a little longer, maybe.

[And it's views like this that make everything totally worthwhile.] We could just stay like this. Let everyone else entertain themselves.

Edited 2012-06-11 02:40 (UTC)

We could. But I'm looking to keep friend, not lose them. [She slinks closer pulling his arm over her shoulder.]

I'm sure they'd understand. [Bad move, Zee, now he's not going to let go :|]

You think much too highly of them. [That's fine. She'll come down a touch late, why not?

I probably do. High expectations and all. [Offering up a final snugglesqueeze before releasing her to run free. Sigh.]

Come on then.