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[worefishnets]

Laurel's at the gym working out.

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HI! I'm sorry I fell off the map for... ever.

[ollie_queen]

Hey. [Oliver comes over, dressed to work out, towel slung over his shoulder.]

No worries! Glad to see your back!

[worefishnets]

[She was in mid stretch when she heard his voice, small smile Laurel turned to look at him.]

Hey yourself.

[ollie_queen]

And I thought I was the only one who wanted to work out this early. [Ollie pulls his towel from his shoulder and fiddles it with his hands.] Busy day?

[worefishnets]

[She eyes him for a moment, then nodded her head] It's hard to get it in at night or during the day, DA pulls long hours.

[ollie_queen]

DA? [He starts stretching, too, beginning with his arms.]

[worefishnets]

Haven't you heard? [She paused to swig her hips and then offers a little smile] The new District Attorney.

[ollie_queen]

I've been a little out of the world. [He shakes his head.] Have I really been gone that long?

[worefishnets]

[Arches a brow, shakes her head then looks away as she reaches her water bottle] A few months, Ollie.

[ollie_queen]

[He knew how long it had been but somehow it hurt to hear it.] Yeah... But, uh, things are ok?

[worefishnets]

With? [She turned to look at him this time, wondering if he meant with her or the City, perhaps everything.]

[ollie_queen]

Seems like things are working out, that's all. I mean, for you. [He's begging the right words to make it out of his mouth but it's not happening.]

[worefishnets]

[She sighs, Laurel knows he means well, she does, but that stings as well.] Some things are,

[ollie_queen]

[Ollie rolls his neck.] And others not so much... [He mutters, aware that he is part of the unworked-out mess.]

[worefishnets]

[She nodded her head yes] It's hard to work out something by yourself, takes two in a relationship, if that's what we are calling it?

[Laurel moved to put the bottle down, then turned to look at him, smirked slightly as a idea formed in her head.] Care to take a spin on the mat? I won't hurt you.

[ollie_queen]

I, uh... [Oliver's lie-generator starts to rev up again. He hasn't had to lie to anybody's face for some time.] That's probably not the best idea. [He pulls at his shoulders trying to shake loose some of the tension.]

[worefishnets]

[She arched a brow at him] Fine. [Her shoulder shrug and she moved to the treadmills] Never thought you'd be scared of little ole me.

[ollie_queen]

[A smile creeps over his face.] I'm not scared for me. I'm scared for you. [Oliver follows her to the treadmills and leans against one casually.] I don't fight nice very well.

[worefishnets]

[She turned to look at him] Father's a cop, remember, I know tricks.

[ollie_queen]

A fact that I'll never forget. [He sighs.] It's-it's not the tricks I'm afraid of. [He's afraid that all the unbridled rage that burns in him will lash out again. That adrenaline will somehow trump his fondness for Laurel and that all the monsters that made him into a killing machine will make him underestimate a blow.]

[Instead he just jokes.] Maybe a little afraid.

[worefishnets]

It's fine, really. [She pushes a button, steps on, and starts the treadmill.] Nothing to be afraid of, really.

[ollie_queen]

I'm sorry if I don't exactly find that comforting. [Ollie leans on her treadmill looking up at her as she runs.] Besides, I'm still sore from my trip.

[worefishnets]

[She picks up the speed some. Laurel knows she should ask where, perhaps demand to know, but she'd not going to.] That's nice, any excuse is better then none.

[ollie_queen]

[Knowing that he's narrowly escaped the inquisition, he lets it go, absently biting his lip while still gazing up at her. He quietly watches for a moment.]

[worefishnets]

[She was trying to ignore him, but he was making it hard. The last time she had seen him was at the funeral and there was so many things left unsaid between them. She zoned him out the best she could and started to run faster, but then she huffed out] Just say it, Oliver.

[ollie_queen]

[Playing dumb was so much easier.] Say what?

[worefishnets]

[She turned her head to the side then turned off the machine. Her chest was raising a little and Laurel found herself breathless.] Grow up, Ollie.


[Laurel spun around, hopping off and heading over to her things, she wasn't about to fight with him in a gym, even if hardly anyone around.] It's nice to see you home, perhaps I'll see you around again.

[ollie_queen]

[Thankfully that worked. He did not follow her this time, aware that he's staved off something that shouldn't happen in public for now.] I'm not going anywhere now. Its time I started fixing things.

[worefishnets]

[She turned look at him, just staring at him and then moved closer to him. Her voice was low, so it wouldn't draw any attention. ] Fix things? Within the city, right? Some things aren't going to be easy to fix.

[ollie_queen]

[He bowed his head and nodded sullenly.] The city. The company. [He peers up slowly.] And maybe pick up the pieces of other things if I can.

[worefishnets]

[She swallowed to those eyes. She loved this man, always have, Tommy death was a blow to her as well as him, didn't help that he had left without a word.] Ollie.

[Laurel moved closer now her hand touched his arm] For other things to work, you have to to more then just be here.

[ollie_queen]

Lets just- [He sighed.] Let's start there. [All the feigned warmth drained from him for a moment when she touched him and a haunted hollowness was all that remained in his eyes for only that instant.]

[worefishnets]

[She didn't like that she had caused the reaction, she didn't like his words. Laurel leaned up, kissed his cheek and the pulled away from him.] I don't think we should start anything. You have other matters to handle, Oliver and I...I have work.

[ollie_queen]

Yeah... [He uttered softly.] It's time a Queen gave something back to this city. [Ollie takes in a deep breath and offers a small smile.]

[worefishnets]

[She nodded her head, although she looked sad.] I know you can and will.


I should go now. [Laurel stepped away from him, grabbed her stuff.]

[ollie_queen]

[Ollie nods and watches her gather her things.]

Oh, and Laurel? [He risks grabbing her attention one last time.]

[worefishnets]

[Once she slung the bag over her shoulder, she paused to look at him.] Yes?

[ollie_queen]

It's good to see you.

[worefishnets]

[She smiled at him this time.] Don't smooth talk me, Oliver. But it's good to be seen by you again.

[ollie_queen]

Go on. Go save the world.

[worefishnets]

I'm going, there's a shower with my name on it. Let me know when you are ready to do more then just look at me, okay?

[ollie_queen]

[He laughs.] I'll do that.

[worefishnets]

[She offered a small wave and then turned around, leaving him there.]