in the aching night under satellites i was not received

[shrinkage]

Who: Ray Palmer and friends (that means you, sorry!)
Where: Anywhere you'd like!
When: 1-Aug
Rating: PG-13
Summary: After returning from home, Ray re-adjusts to Wonderland from a "normal" perspective.
The Story:

OPEN

[ ray misjudges everything, now. descending the stairs tends to send him flying in a tumble a few floors past where he'd wanted to stop off. he keeps forgetting that he definitely can drink an entire latte. there's this ongoing issue he has with the height of doors that requires quick resolution lest his forehead bear a permanent bruise for the rest of his days…

so when he bumps into you, it may seem like it's with malicious intent or the result of willful oblivion but immediately, he jumps to apologize: ]

Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry! [ did he just say gosh? who is this guy, jimmy fallon? ] Are you OK?

Comments

[shrinkage]

Why don't we learn something new together, then? I bet the closet will give us some instructional videos, and the ballroom's almost never in use...

〈 that way they'll both be terrible and it'll be extra fun! 〉

[blackbirdsing]

[ Sarah can't help but laugh. ]

How about something fun like, how to tango?

[shrinkage]

〈 ray grimaces and then nods eagerly because oh hell yeah 〉

That's perfect! We should dress for the occasion, too.

[blackbirdsing]

Oh, my God, you're on. You're so on.

[ She's definitely super excited about this, thinking maybe she can rope Jane into helping her pick out something to wear. ]

How about when you're done hanging out with everyone who missed you, let me know and we'll plan something.

[shrinkage]

It's a date! 〈 ray beams, but his face falls for a moment, because: 〉 ...It is a date, right?

〈 RAYMOND PLS 〉

[blackbirdsing]

[ RAYMOOOOOOND

Cue Sarah reaching out to cover his hand with hers again, almost shy but not quite. ]

Oh yeah. Definitely a date.

[shrinkage]

〈 the beam comes back, because oh good. he did not misinterpret this situation and she's touching him and-- yes. good. this is all very good. 〉

I'm really glad all my sizing issues didn't scare you off, by the way.

[blackbirdsing]

[ Sarah manages to hold back a laugh, instead only smiling and tilting her head to the side a little. There's a joke, but she won't make it, not this time. ]

Well, I happen to think that you really get to see what a person is like in times of giant crises. Sometimes literally. I think I can handle it.

[shrinkage]

[ ok so hopefully everyone can come see saint sarah, she who has the willpower to stand against penis joke set ups like it's no big deal. is that a halo...?

ray smirks. ]

Plus, now you know I can reach the really high shelves.

[blackbirdsing]

That's the only reason we're going on this date.

[ She's of course just teasing and flashes him a brilliant smile.

But also no, no she's definitely not a saint. Give her time, Ray. ]

My criteria is really simple: Can you make yourself giant to change all the lightbulbs, and do you like learning to dance. That's it.

[shrinkage]

[ the laugh pours out of ray, shaking his shoulders and crinkling his eyes nearly shut. when he quiets enough to talk, he squints at her more suspiciously. ]

Sarah Weller. I'm starting to feel scouted. Which is both flattering and creepy!

[blackbirdsing]

[ She can't help laughing - uninhibited - and shakes her head. ]

Look, it's a thorough process, I have very specific needs. Just be glad you meet them.

[ Sarah's only teasing.

OR IS SHE.

She is. ]

[shrinkage]

[ his eyes pop wide, and he's half amused/half scared. he's scarmused? ]

I am officially glad and also incredibly intimidated.

[ and if the way his voice lilts upward's any indication, it is not something he's all that upset about... ]

Unless this is what you say to all the guys...

[blackbirdsing]

[ Sarah meets his gaze head on, then leans forward and speaks quietly near his ear. ]

Just you.

[ Then, she moves to stand and kisses his cheek lightly. ]

I'll see you soon for dancing.

i couldn't resist a send-off tag ^^

[shrinkage]

[ ray turns into a loosey-goosey dork who resrots to grinning widely and waving as sarah departs.

in his defense, that was a smooth ass move. ]