6 - Like a bridge over troubled water

[poisonivyforyou]

[A Action - 508 Ricardo Street]

[Father's day. What a lovely day, isn't it? A day to show every men in your world how much you truly appreciate them, and having them in your life.

Guess who's decided to cook a complete, big and deliciously grease-filling American breakfast this morning, guys? And will you look at that- it doesn't even seem to be

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[notasidedick]

[He was only by chance in the area since he was getting flowers. He recognizes Ivy though, and as much as she's a villain back at home, she was technically just another civilian here. Plus, the fact she didn't seem to be doing anything about getting her tools was odd.]

Is there a problem here?

[He's approaching the drone and Ivy, bouquet in hand.]

[poisonivyforyou]

[She recognizes that voice, even if she hadn't seen Dick that grown up personally.

What does he want? To laugh at her?]

It is not big deal. I would not want to a bother.

[notasidedick]

[Dick doesn't laugh at people. Well he does kind of. But never in a mean way? Maybe in a 'teehee I guess that kind of sucks' way or something. Biggest kid ever.]

I insist. I'd like to know what's going on. I promise it wouldn't be a bother.

[poisonivyforyou]

[Fuck this town]

I was merely trying to get my tools, to do a little gardening. You know how much I love plants. [Okay, she winks. She can't help herself.] And this men right here- while trying to be helpful, of course- has it in his head I wouldn't be able to use them on my own.

[No, really. Fuck this town.]

[notasidedick]

Excuse me sir, pardon my friend here. Her husband requested that she pick up the gardening tools. He had a long day at work and she merely wished to make things easier for him by picking them up herself. How will she tend to her lovely garden without them? [CAN YOU TELL HOW FAKE AND GROSS DOING THIS IS IVY. DO YOU?

If worst comes to worst, he'd just buy them himself. He's sure Ivy isn't going to kill him in his sleep...with gardening tools.]

[poisonivyforyou]

[...Oh. Okay. They can roll with that.]

Thank you! At least somebody understands.

[notasidedick]

[Yeah yeah. Seriously. Don't try killing him with them ever. That's like the ultimate betrayal in bro...sis history. I don't know.]

No problem. Just do me a favor and only treat them as gardening tools. [Laughs. It's hard to tell if he was being serious or not.]

[poisonivyforyou]

[She won't kill him using the gardening tools. Promise.

Using other things, however...]

I can't promise anything [She teases- maybe.] Why did you do it, though? [She raises an eyebrow] I doubt things have changed that much between us.

[notasidedick]

[Oh well. Totally cool with that. Nothing like still having to make sure people don't kill him.]

Nothing has really changed. But hey, to me right now, you're just another citizen stuck in this strange town with me. I shouldn't have a problem with a citizen.

I'm more curious why you didn't do anything. You never seemed like the type to let men tell you what to do.

[poisonivyforyou]

[It's how Ivy shows she cares, really.]

I... did not want to make him feel bad. Men are pillars of our society after all. [What the fuck-] We all should be grateful for them.

How can I repay you for this little favor?

[notasidedick]

I...[Wow...he can't. What the fuck. This is boggling his mind obviously.]

You can. Don't ever say that to me again. That was just really weird coming out of your mouth. Seriously.

[poisonivyforyou]

[She chuckles]

If you say so. Doesn't make it less true though. [She sighs, rubbing her forehead. Being so... against her nature it's kind of exhausting.] I really feel bad for not repaying the favor, though.

[notasidedick]

Uh...okay. Are you sick or something? [He's just going to blame it on this place. Seriously. This is totally weird.]

There really is no need. I mean it. [Please. You're kinda being weird.]

[poisonivyforyou]

As you wish! [She smiles one last time then walks away] But the offer still stands. And thank you, again!

[notasidedick]

[He just smiles and waves.] Have a good day...[That was the weirdest fucking thing ever. He really hopes that was this place's fault and not Ivy having a complete personality change.]