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Huh? Oh my god, no! At least I sure hope not. This is just a sort of party, and although everyone here has superpowers? You sure don't want to work with some of them. Like, over there? The weird lump pink guy? Dr. Dugog? He just like, breeds 'cuddle fish.'

And that guy with the good butt? Total manwhore. My friend Sadie says he has the herp. Also his powers suck. I think he turns stuff into sand or some crap. Seriously, this place is filled with some real losers.

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Dude. You got a problemo with that?

[Layla blinked a moment and just stared with a bit of a gape to her mouth at the girl.]

Losers? How dare you! Just because you cannot see a practical application to their power, it doesn't mean that their powers cannot be used in the most creative, and interesting of ways. Maybe you should look at yourself, first! See what makes you so awesome, and then shush up and not speak like that--not about anyone!

[She said in a firm voice, arms folded across her chest. Her eyebrows pinched a bit. Some of her best friends had these supposedly lame powers, and did amazing things. Plus, they were way better than people like the one speaking to her now.]

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I never once stated I did. I was merely asking a question. [Small roll of her shoulders, and a quick smile.]

Ohmygosh, I'm not saying turning into sand is bad, just that it's like, not particularly impressive. Which is cool! What's not cool is giving people herpes. I mean, that shit can be controlled, you know? You just have to like, monitor for outbreaks or something. He's a jerk, though. I don't think he cares about girls very much.

And Dr. Dugog is creepy. There, I said it. I hear he's nice, but he's still like... "gentle sea creatures are the future!" and I don't really like jellyfish? But maybe that's my problem? I dunno, would you want to be turned into a jellyfish? Maybe a manta ray would be neat...

Anyway, I'm just saying, if you're shopping for a superteam - and why would you do that, anyway? You must be like my friend Tommy - you could do a LOT better in this city. There's like, a thousand former superheroes and a ton of reformed villains and crap.

I'm Leslie! [She's really almost aggressively chipper.] People at things like this call me Trauma Queen, but it's really Leslie.

Good! Alright then! Good! YEAH.

Well, to you--maybe it's not. I think it is downright amazing. It is a gift, and it can always come in handy if used in a creative manner with a respectful team. A team that works together.

[Layla just listened intently, and took the information in for the time being.] Well, if he did do that... He would be considered a villain, since we are on the same team. And if it were an accident, my mother could speak to me. So, there is some good that could come from it. It could help me swim through lots of water, and possibly sneak up on someone, right?

My mentor would be the person that would organize the team outright. I am not the leader, though I do have good leadership abilities. I would rather work with a team who all are leaders, and not just Sidekicks and Heroes. I don't believe in that sort of distinction.

[Layla offered her a sweet, gentle smile. Layla's had her own moments where she's gone off on a talking tangent before. It doesn't phase her a bit.]

It is a pleasure to meet you, Leslie. My name is Layla. [Layla then offered her her hand to shake.]

It is a pleasure to meet you, my name is Layla.[She offered the other woman her hand to shake.]

Do you possess a power? Or do you have other skills that you rather use? I am just getting back into being a part of a group dynamic, and also with using my gift for the greater good. So, I might be a bit rusty here.

Oh my gosh, aren't you sweet? Hey, are you like, single? You and Tommy would get along. He always wanted to be a 'real' superhero. Uhm, he's sort of frat-boyish? Gingery blonde.

Yeah, but jellyfish don't have brains so it seems like a waste. I wouldn't mind a fish... oh! Or a dolphin!

Oh, gee, well, let me think... Obviously you would not fit in with the Mongolian Barbecue Horde - except for Tommy, like I said - since you're actually, like. Serious. Plus the Captain hates idealism. Uhhhmm... I think you're too clean-cut for what's left of the Deviants... except maybe... but no, you probably wouldn't like him. Oh! What about like, the former teen heroes? I heard they have a support group now!

That is SUCH a pretty name! [She shakes it.] And you have great hair, oh my gosh. Mine's all processed to shit.

I'm Kenzie. I'm uh... Good with powertools.

Thank you. [She said to the name compliment, offering the other girl a sweet, sincere smile.]

You offer up a lot of information to think about! Who is Tommy? And this Horde? I am a little confused and I apologize for that, but you've gone over so much here. Also, your hair is very pretty, I like it. You are a very beautiful woman! [She offered with a sincere smile.]

Well, that is very important. I am not so great with them. What else do you do? Have you been working for the Mayor for long?

Oh, Tommy - we call him Twenty-Man Tommy because he hates it - and his sister are part of our little group. We made up dumb code names too, but like, it's more of a joke. We're not REALLY superheroes. We just help out sometimes. Nate - we call him Captain Bitterness - he's ex Black Ops. He saved my life! But, yeah, you can find guys like him around the city, too. Nate and this other guy we know, they were both Black Ops, so, you know, they mean well? But they're not exactly squeaky clean. Like, they'll kill people and stuff. Matt's worse than Nate but he was basically a supervillain.

ANYWAY. We call ourselves the Mongolian Barbecue Horde. Or the $1.99 Dinner Defenders! It's all a joke.

I just thought if you were single you might want to meet Tommy. He really wants to be a 'real' superhero.

Wait? Single as in alone as a Hero? Or single in some other manner? I am starting to be really confused right about now!

[She rubbed her temples, and forced a soft smile.] Ex black ops, ex villain, ex killer of people? Yeah, not sure I am seeing the merit here. I guess I would have to meet him?

Single as in dating.

Nate only kills people if he has to. He's a good guy, just, you know. Ex government. But you'd probably hate him - he's really bitter, and he makes fun of pretty much everybody. Sarcastic, you know? Matt's nice enough, but he used to kill people just because he could. It's all kinda complicated.

You been a hero long?

Oh! Um, well...I am not sure how I am on the whole dating scene. Plus, I don't know him--don't know if he'd even like me...

I--see. Well, I do my best to not look down on anyone. I am sure he had his reasons for all that he's done. Plus, again, I would have to meet him to see how he is, you know? How I would relate to him? I see. Well, I've had my fair share of different friends, I would have to actually meet him before I made that distinction. I bet, it really sounds like it.

No, not long. I kind of went to a super hero high school, then I went off to college, and let it all go. I couldn't get myself wrapped around the notion of actually having to harm someone, or hit someone if I couldn't use my powers. So, I took the time off to get to know me, as well as to figure out my entire cover story should I actually really get into being a Hero. My best friend began telling me stories of her time as one, and got me in touch with her mentor. I decided I loved it, and I wanted to help people in every way that I could. That is what I did. So what if I am now 25, I am still young, and nothing is creaky, or painful yet. So, yeah...that got long. Sorry!

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You might not be dumb enough for him.

Nate's a hard guy to get to know. Like, really hard. Matt's more approachable, which is weird for a guy who used to wear a cape and give speeches and crap. They're both kinda scary looking too, I guess - they're like, INSANELY tall, both of them. Like six foot five. I'm like five foot one! That's GIANT.

Oh, honey, all those heroes who tell you they're only 24? Lyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyying! I know for a fact Namor is like, forty. And don't apologise! I like hearing people's stories. Me, I never wanted to be a hero. I got mixed up in some government crap is all. Nate got me out.

[She had to laugh at that comment. It made her feel so many differing emotions just then. One was shock.] Okay!

That is kind of tall, but that is not a problem. Usually appearances don't make no never mind to me. I just roll with the punches, and try to engage with their minds.

Oh! Well, I am sorry to hear that happened to you. It is a good thing that he is around to help you. Well, I am not 24, I am 25, so I guess I am telling the truth?

He's SO shallow. And dumb.

You're like, so nice! I can't believe how nice you are!

It's not so bad. I know some people who had it worse. Matt, him and his sister were there their whole lives, can you imagine? I was only there for like... well, not TOO long. Nate, I know he was there for years but not FOREVER since he has a mom. I've met her, even. He never ever wants to admit she exists, though.

You're totally not too old to hero, then.

Okay, then why would you...why would he...me? Crud, I don't even know what I want to say! [She had to laugh a bit nervously.]

Well, thank you! I think you are very nice as well. It is nice to hear a compliment.

[Layla just shook her head at that comment. Swallowing hard, it was a reflexive feeling.]

That sucks, you all...I mean, it is just rotten. The government screws with so many lives and doesn't even blink. I would love to go face to face with some of those fat cats, take them down a few hundred pegs!

Thanks! Means a lot to hear that. [She chuckled in good nature.]

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You could do better, I think.

Thank you!

Oh, it could be so much worse for me and most of my crew. But yeah, it is kinda grody.

Just avoid herpes-man!

Well, thank you for the compliment. I do feel bad for Tommy though. I don't even know him, and already he's been painted in such a bad manner. I hope that he finds his happiness somewhere?

Sure, anytime. I mean, it is true. And not to worry. I don't plan to get close to him to wind up with said herpes. Thanks for the heads up though, I suppose.

Oh, don't feel bad for him, he's too busy hitting on girls and doing dumb shit like ferret-legging.

Hey, hos before bros! Or whatever the saying is.

Ferret-legging? What the heck is that? Wait, do I even want to know?

[Layla had to chuckle at that. Smiling then a moment later.]

Yes, that is exactly how it goes.

Work for? I'm totally freelance. And you know, I do stuff.

Well, yeah? I mean, I got this job through the Mayor. I was wondering how you got yours? Though freelance is cool too! Well, if we are to work together, I need an idea of what stuff that is? You can also ask me anything!

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