What's Your Dream? *PARTY* [Victor,Dick,Open]

[Kory Anders - Starfire]

There had been some weeks since the fire. Almost a month. Now was the time for the rebuild for the orphaned children. A party hosted by the former Titan, Starfire. It seemed only fitting to make a themed charity party. For who ever wished to attend. So the invites went out. The word went out. It would be a night of magic. Of fun. A place of dreams. Not to mention a lot of candy. It was of course for the young at heart adults. It seemed only fitting to have the party across from the amusement park. In a hall all decked out like a dream. Part candy land. A touch of circus. With it bright and colourful. Of balloons and importantly candy. There was a nice sized stage for entertainment. The floor was covered with rainbow glitter. It had that candy floss smell. The tables and chair were all brightly decorated. There were food tables in different parts of the room. Even a chocolate fountain. Who knew what the night would truly hold? But Starfire was sure it be one of the funnest nights in all of Gotham.

Starfire had arrived rather early to get the finishing touches and make sure it was as good as she could do. It was her first party to host. At least at this scale. When the right moment came she had taken time to get changed in the back area of the stage. Having managed to find a circus themed dress. It seemed the perfect match. As much of her childhood was spent far far away from earth, but for other reasons this seemed fitting. Not to mention she loved all the different colours. As got herself zipped up into the dress. It was a bit awkward, but it was surprisingly easier to move around in that one would imagine. Slipping on some pink shoes. Not too high, given she was feeling tall enough. A little make up. Did her a hair a little. Soon she was ready to have fun. There was probably about an hour or so before the party goers would arrive. Kory was back into the candy like world. Some palm trees and finding a giant beach ball. She played with a little as she was checking what else needed doing. She knew Victor would be arriving soon. Kory was also excited for Dick to come. It would be like a date. She was happy everything so far was going well between them. When things had seemed almost rearranged when she returned. Things almost seemed bleak, but it seemed it all was sorting itself out.

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Music:Katy Perry - Wide Awake
*Starfire's Party Outfit*

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Victor was looking forward to the party. Not only did it have a good cause to it but it gave him an excuse to dress up as his hero Indiana Jones. He was dressed head to toe like the famous archeologist. Complete with a whip and fedora. And of course the jacket.

He was also looking forward to this party for another reason. The reason was evidenced by what was in his hand. He had a bouquet of flowers. Which he was going to give to Kory. He was also going to tell Kory just what he felt about her. Which gave Lupin an enormously proud feeling as well. The wolf felt as though he had finally managed to get Victor to take a huge step forward for himself.

Victor had finally made it too the site of the party and stood outside the door. He straightened up his fedora, his jacket, then took his glasses of and stuck them into his inside jacket pocket. He was completing the look. He could still see.... But things were now somewhat on the blurry side. But it wasn't enough to ruin his ability to function or use his camera.

Or to lessen what he felt when he saw Kory. It was a mixture. He first felt an urge to laugh at her costume. And then the second thing he felt was what he now realized was love......

'Go tell her pup.' Lupin gently urged.

Victor took a deep breath then adopted the most casual stance he could manage at the moment. Then walked up to Kory.

"Hi there Kory." He said cheerfully. He wasn't sure if he was supposed to call her Kory or Starfire at the moment so he went with the first word that rolled off his tongue.

'Tell her exactly what I say.' Lupin mentally said seeing as they had both agreed he was going to tell her the instant he found an opening. And this was an opening.

Victor smiled and held the yellow flowers out to Kory and started to repeat what the mental wolf said. "I" But he found that he couldn't do it. "I thought I would help out with the decorations. And this was the best thing I could get between here and home." He said in a voice that was kind and conversational. But anyone listening closely could tell that he was somewhat disappointed at not managing to pull through. Also he and anyone who was able to read minds could hear Lupin growling out 'You were so close!'

[Kory Anders - Starfire]

Every second of a breath Kory could smell the candy. It was coming together after a little play with a beach ball Kory put it in a good place ready for the party. The dance floor sparkled of glitter of all kinds of colour. There would defiantly be a lot of dancing. At least thats what Kory hoped there would be. Joy. Lots of joy. There were a handful of people helping miss Starfire, but Kory could still hear those familiar foot steps. As she mixed up a punch bowl on the table, with some helpers preparing for the food. There were a few pie selection after Kory's desire to suddenly start baking. Which started out with almost a couple fires of her own, but eventually they tasted sweet and delicious. At least to the tamaranean princess. With a smile as she heard that cheerful, very friendly voice of Victor's. Kory was so over joyed he was here. Finally a friend. As she turned to greet him. So glad they had gotten to a place that him saying her name just seemed just so normal now.

Oh wow. Kory stopping for to the grand reveal of his outfit. Nodding her head in enthusiasm and approval. It was a very forgiving outfit. As her cheeks went to a very joyful pink with her vivid smile. There was that touch of shyness still. He was too cute and quite handsome. Kory kindly remarked, she'd have to make sure he knew that. There be plenty of finest women in Gotham here tonight. From what Kory knew, there was to be a full moon tonight.

"Greetings Victor... I'm so happy your here... Your looking amazingly handsome , of course..."

Her voice openly friendly and rather giddy. Not much waiting as she motioned with her arms to hug him. Well slightly awkward with her dress, but Kory could find her way in most cases. Her eyes looked to him kindly. Taking a good look at his outfit as she made sure to tell him as her fingers playfully and lightly motioned to his hand. Kory could see it suit him. He had that adventurous side to him, which Kory could quite relate to. Just at that Kory realised Victor was holding flowers as he held them out. It was really sweet and Kory half giggled with excitement. Happily taking them off him. They were hers now. Smiling as she took them closer to smell them. So refreshing and quite beautiful they smelt. Her fingers gently playing at the petals. These as Donna had told her, the yellow meant friendship. It seemed very fetching to this new friendship. Kory motioned closer and hopefully plant a simple kiss upon his cheek.

"Oh, their beautiful, Victor. Thank-you!"

Kory kindly thanked him. She could hardly see how he could have gotten better flowers. The thought alone was the best part. As Kory took them put them in a vase for one of the tables. It made it defiantly better now. Picking up her ears as he mentioned the helping. She could defiantly use extra hands. Ah. Yes. Kory recalled the balloon machine had unfortunately broken. So time would be spent to do them by hand or well breath. Walking over to small table with the unblown balloons. A few already done, sent to the roof above the dance floor in a range of bright cheerful colours.

"Ooh, well. There isn't a lot left to do, but I could use some help with the balloons. If you wouldn't mind? I don't really breathe air, so I'm finding it a little difficult... I do really love your costume. Are you some sort of explorer? Why does he need the whip?"

Kory happily responded in hopes if he wanted to lend a hand he might like to blow up some balloons. As she of course very kindly asked. Though its not exactly sure what Kory breathes it is defiantly not air. Making Balloons kinda hard and possibly dangerous. Her hands pointing to the balloons. Before her eyes scaled back over his costume. She knew it was familiar but she couldn't recall it. As she curiously asked. Her hand then moving towards the whip. To take it. Play with it maybe. As this was part of the costume Victor mentioned a week ago. It must be used as a weapon, but Kory was only guessing.

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Victor felt a surge of nervousness when Kory commented on his looks. He shifted on his feet some before he was finally able to answer. "T-thanks...... You look beautiful." He said it was all he could manage at the moment and it was no where close to what he wanted to say.

He looked her over then grinned. "You also look really funny." He said. "But in a good way." He assured.

When she took the flowers and placed a small kiss on his cheek he reached up and scratched his nose trying to hide his blush. He had a strong feeling that he wasn't able to pull it off.

He then found himself shifting on his feet again. Then she mentioned helping her with the balloons. He smiled and followed her over to the table. "Sure I'd love to help. In a city like this it might be a good thing you don't breath what we breath." He said cheerfully picking up a balloon and starting to blow into it.

When she asked who he was he let go of the balloon causing it to fly through the air making that iconic flapping sound of a loose balloon, and then brought his hand to his chest and gave an over the top display of shock. "You don't know Indiana Jones?" He asked. "Its not to late for you! There's still time. I'll make a quick run to the movie rental store." He said acting as though he was going to run out the door. Then he stopped and and dropped his act. Then he noticed she was motioning towards his whip. "If you want to mess with it be careful. It can hurt." He said offering it to her and rubbing a spot on his leg.

[Kory Anders - Starfire]

Kory smiled softly her eyes trailed him as he shifted upon his feet. He was only getting cuter, was all Kory could think. Her eyes half fluttered sweetly as Victor commented on her dress. Kory was loving it, probably more than she should. As her grin grew and she half span in a twirl. Showing off the creation. As her orange hands gently patted the skirt area. It was very much her in some really weird way. Half modelling it for him. Kory could notice his short of breath. There was something he was trying to say. She could tell, but he was still to shy. Well, not too shy. She amusingly listened as he commented more on how she looked. She could see the humour in her outfit. The Circus was meant to be joyful and that generally had laughter along with it.

"Why thank-you, Victor. I know, I keep playing with it. Who doesn't like the circus?"

Kory sweetly responded. Her smile brightened. Her orange hands played gently with some of the fun bits of her dress. Making her giggle a little, but she stopped herself from getting close to wrecking it. Commenting on the circus, it wasn't something Kory experienced until she came to Earth and well she wasn't in favour of the animals in cages so much. There was plenty about it that she did like. Very much. As she grinned happily. Thinking it cute as Victor scratched his nose at her kiss. The simple change in his colour.

"Have you been practising? Are you smelling something?"

Kory asked curiously gathering he scratched because of his super sense of smell. She was aware he had smelled her before or maybe it was the room. Hopefully he had been practising, so its not always so intense for him. Kory gave him a reassuring look. Prepped up with excitement as Victor agreed to help her with the balloons. Though not entirely sure what he meant by the city, but Kory would take his word for it. Kory figured it work with Victor making the balloons and Kory putting the balloons in place. It least got a good chance to talk to him. As Kory watched him pick up a balloon and began to blow. Then it half took her by surprise as he let it go. Causing it to fly around them. Kory couldn't help than to laugh soft as her hand caught it. That wasn't the reaction she was really expecting. Kory half curled her toes as Victor spoke. Lightly shaking her head. Oh, he was being very cute to her now. Kory thought amusingly as he threatened to go to the rental store. .

"No... I think I would remember if I met him... Very funny, Vic. I think I'm going to have to wait a little longer, but you sure can show me some time soon. I promise... We'll make a date of it."

There was quite a lot of confidence in her response. Though a slight worry between her eyes, that she should. Her eyes seeing the costume. She was sure she would have remembered. Half scratching her head, but no she would have remembered. Kory smiled at Victor doing the sarcasm with her. She was sure she was missing something. As he acted as though he was going to run. Kory's hand playfully stopped him, giving him back the balloon. Some movie this character was from. From the look on his face he was serious about her need to see the film. Clearly joking about the timing. Kory reassured him that he could show her some time later. She wasn't against the idea. After he seemed so shocked. Smiling softly. Lightly remarking it as a date. For Kory a date with a friend. Her hand playfully turned the whip around in her hand. Running it between her fingers. It was seemingly very real. Kory twirled it around, more like a lasso, but not greatly with it. Her eyes lightly rolled down to Victor's leg as he mentioned. Kory flicked it a couple of times, before accidentally knocking something off the table. Wasn't breakable, but Kory stopped.

"Yeah, I think its best you keep it... Is the space and lighting good for you?... So am I going to meet this woman you like, tonight? You did tell her?"

Kory grinned as she handed the whip back. She needed the party to be smooth. Later Victor could show her some tricks, Kory was sure. Eyeing the camera and the space around them. She curious to know if it would work for him. Not that she knew a great deal how it worked, but she recalled Donna mentioning about the light. Kory sweetly asked Victor basically if he had a date tonight. Recalling his strong feelings for her, not that she knew who. Was maybe why he seemed a little more shy tonight. That's if he told her. As Kory curiously asked, hoping he had.

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Victor couldn't help but smile at hearing Kory's comment about the circus. It was true there was just something about it that left a mark in your heart. "Well you look great in it." He said smiling as she did a small spin. He really did enjoy being with Kory. It was rather amusing the fact that he had fallen in love again... With an alien princess no less. He found himself almost telling her again and hoped he would...... Then found himself unable too.

When she asked if he had been practicing it took him a few seconds to realize what she meant. "Oh yes I have been praticing." He said with a slight chuckle. "And at the moment I smell what seems like more candy then I ever thought I would." He smiled as he said that. He had gotten quite abit better with his sense of smell. Granted he still had some trouble with it but all in all he did pretty well with it...... Of course he could never look at mints the same way ever again. They always reminded him of Kory now.

When she said that she would probably remember him if she had met him he smiled. "Well he's not actually real. He's a movie character...." He then gave a sheepish grin. "And I'll confess he's somewhat of a hero of mine. He's called Indiana Jones. Or just Indy." He explained as Kory handed the balloon back to him. He then felt yet another twinge of nervousness when she used the word 'date' he had a strong feeling that it wouldn't be the last one he felt tonight.

He watched her run the whip through her fingers and let an amused smile gross his face as he watched her wave it around. He took an instinctive step back when she started to crack it some. He watched it up until he saw the something fly off the table. He covered his mouth trying not to laugh as she handed the whip back to him. "Well it was better then my first time." He remarked as he placed it back on his waist. He then bent down and picked up what had fallen and placed it back on the table. "This is my favorite part of the costume." He said flipping the fedora over in his hands.

He looked around when Kory asked if everything would work out. Well the lighting looked good enough..... There was plenty of space. "Yeah I'd say it looks good." He said nodding. To Lupin he said 'We could set up a spot over there for anyone who wants a picture with someone special or with the family or something. Then we could- What did she ask?'

'She asked if she could meet this someone you love and if you've told her how you feel yet.' Lupin responded in a tone that shouted TELL HER.

Victor froze up and looked at Kory trying to tell her....... He just couldn't make himself tell her. "Well.... I hope she shows up tonight......." He said without thinking... Then he found an opportunity to corner himself into telling her sometime tonight. "She planned on getting here but she might be late. And..... Kory.... I plan on telling her tonight...." He said shyly. Alright it was started. There was no turning back now. He was going to tell her...... But how?

[Kory Anders - Starfire]

After the gentle spin on her sensible heels. His words Kory thought were super sweet. As her hands continued to pat lightly at the dress. The rather 3D circus around her hips. With all the cool little characters. Bright and colourful. She could almost hear the circus music. Before settling down, it was clear she was excited. Her eyes played over him curiously as they spoke about one of his features. Victor's nose. Kory was happy to hear he had been practising. She was sure it would defiantly be very helpful. With that familiar chuckle, Kory knew he was smelling something and she wasn't surprised he said candy. It was everywhere. There was even some fake trees with different variety of candy.

"Oh that is good to hear... I was going for a slight candy land vibe... Its not too much?"

Kory sweetly expressed to Victor, about him practising and the candy world she tried to create. Wondering perhaps it might be too much, but really how could one have to much candy. As she looked at him before wandering over the rather cool and fun vibe she had also gone with it. Joy was the highlight and Kory was very pleased to see Victor being very joyful himself. Her hands tied one of the balloons and let it go to the sky above the dance floor. Her eyes settled back down to his smile. Of him explaining her who this Indiana Jones was. As he looked fascinating. As her green eyes looked him up and down. Oh. Kory half mouthed as she listened. Curiously looking as this Indiana was his hero. A man with a whip and a hat. Kory knew there was more to it.

"So he's a superhero? It seems very fitting, Victor. I mean Indy or would you prefer Indiana?"

Kory questioned curiously. This Indiana was a hero and Kory already knew Victor was. Perhaps it would be very fitting. She smiled sweetly at him. She sure liked a lot of superheroes, perhaps she would like to see a movie about one. She wasn't quite sure she had ever met one that looked like Indiana Jones. Well until now. As Kory called Victor Indy. Or should it be Indiana? Questioned to help Victor get into the right character mode for the party. It would defiantly be a date of sorts, maybe invite Dick along. Could be quite enjoyable? Kory sure noticed Victor blush. To her words. Kory was used to it happening. Kory just half put it down, this didn't happen a lot. Talking to females or maybe even to a good friend.

"I've had a little practise with a lasso and much shorter whips... Thats pretty big, but I'm sure you can handle it just fine, Indy."

Thankfully what had fallen had only been a metal bowl with some wrapped candy. It was easy to help put back up, but Kory would stay away from the whip. As she Victor took it from her hands. Kory smiled and responded to his compliment. He was very flattering. Kory had practised with Donna's lasso, but not overly great. Some much smaller whips. They were much easier to handle. As Kory pointed at it, but she was confident Victor could use the whip well. He at least had tried. Her eyes watched playfully as Victor helped pick up the candy to put back upon the table. Before he flipped his hat to her, showing it off. It was very cool. As Kory eyed it, her hand went to touch it. Half snapping her hand back as if it bit her. Reminded her of who was wearing it. Smiled and motioned her hand back towards it. It felt very interesting.

"Do you mind if I look at it?"

Kory asked sweetly as she moved to take it, if he'd allow it and so she could lightly place it upon her own head. Flipping it similar to how Victor had done. Grinning brightly. Her eyes half hidden followed playfully to where Victor was looking around. to stake out the land for his magical photos. She would need one with him, for sure. Her grin broadened as Victor seemed pleased with the space. The colours. It was hard not to make it look good when it involved mostly candy. Kory was almost sure he was probably talking to Lupin or someone, before somehow he seemed even more silent. His eyes got a little wider. Froze. Looked at her as if only barely blinking. Struggling to work up his words. Kory smiled softly trying to encourage them out. Confidence would help him to tell this woman, that he appeared to have strong feelings for. So not yet, Kory gathered, but she was happy to hear he would tell her tonight. Kory was here so she could help from a nice distance if Victor need. Though she knew he'd do great and the woman would be very lucky.

"Oh that's really good news, Victor. I'll be here for moral support, not that you need it. I know you can do it... She'll be a lucky lucky woman... So were you ever going to tell me her name? I feel kind of bad to keep calling her the woman."

Kory was joyful in her words. Grinned. Almost cheered for Victor. With her hands half thrown to show him her support. Dick would be here soon, he could do that male bonding thing she had heard so much about and had experienced it on occasion in the Titans tower. Her hand half moved to touch him. Half wanting to hug him if he needed it. Fiddling with another balloon, Kory was hoping now she was close to meeting this woman, that Victor might tell Kory her name. She did feel bad calling her 'The woman'. Thats if Victor was up to telling her.

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When Kory commented about going for a candyland vibe he looked around and grinned. "Well you sure got it." He said He was starting to have flash backs to playing candlyland with his uncle. And Charlie and the Chocolate factory. "Too bad you could get a chocolate waterfall." He commented pointing off to a random corner.

He grinned when she asked which name he would prefer. "Well if you want to be professional its Dr. Jones." He said grinning. "He's also a teacher." He said clarifying what he meant by 'Dr.'

He hadn't ever thought about whether or not the character he chose was fitting. But when Kory pointed out that it was fitting he thought it was rather neat how things turned out. He looked her over and then smiled. "Well yours is pretty fitting too." He said and then he realized something that he couldn't help but comment on. "I wonder if the full moon will have an effect tonight?" He asked playfully raising an eyebrow.

"It took me awhile to learn how to use the whip with out hitting myself." He said with a chuckle. "But now that I can use it its actually pretty fun at times..... Though I like having some distance between me and everyone else when I'm messing with it." He said then after a pause he added. "Better safe then sorry."

When she asked if she could look at the hat she nodded with a small smile. He suppressed a laugh with she flipped it onto her head. "I think it might look better on you." He commented Of course she was so beautiful he might have said it now matter what she put on her head.

'Tell her now.' Lupin insisted. But again Victor didn't hear the wolf.

Then she asked for the name of the woman he had so completely fallen for. 'Here's my chance.' He thought. Then when he went to tell her exactly what he had been wanting to tell her something else came out. "Well I told her about you and she said that she'd rather it be a surprise... She said that she likes surprises." He didn't know where these words came from and from the sound of it neither did Lupin. Then he looked at Kory with a look that only someone who was in love without knowing why could have. "I'll need all the moral support I can get." He said.

'Yes he will!' Lupin said even though he knew that Kory could hear him

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Victor didn't come alone to the party today; after Phoebe caught him thinking about it, she just had to beg to come along. It sounded like so, so, so much fun! And given that it's a costume party, she wouldn't really have to worry so much about hiding who she is - while her costume doesn't have a mask, she looks different enough with it on anyway that she doesn't think that anyone would recognize her quickly anyway.

But after they arrived, she kept herself scarce. After all, Victor was thinking and psyching himself up so much about a certain particular woman that he likes that she thought that she ought to leave the two 'alone'. Then again, she can't help but spy on the conversation by listening to Victor's thoughts - it's just too exciting not to. And after he tries and fails a few times to say his feelings, and especially after Lupin makes that comment about Victor needing all the help he can get, she laughs and figures that she might as well go over. Who knows, maybe she could help? It's unlikely that she'll do any worse.

But on an impulse, she decides not to simply walk over there. There's something about dressing up like someone else that gives you the irresistible urge to act like them too, and both she and the woman she's dressed like are able to fly. She's not the fastest or steadiest in the air, but she makes up for that by not getting too far off the ground and being especially wary not to get too close to any of the decorations - no need to risk ruining anything by showing off. Her landing is just as unsteady as her flight, but she manages to pull it off without falling over.

It's only when she's no longer concentrating on not falling to the ground that she turns to grin at Victor and Kory. "Hi!" she says enthusiastically, obviously proud of herself. And she can't imagine that Kory will have any trouble recognizing her costume, even though she's apparently an alien of some sort. Because she's dressed up like Starfire. One of the more conservative versions of her costume anyway - she's a bit young to be showing that much skin, after all.

She'd half hoped to find some orange body paint, or maybe even green contacts, but some things were just out of her budget - which was what was left of the money that Victor gave her to buy clothes with. Not much, but she's sure that she's pulling off a decent likeness anyway since she found some shiny make-up to wear, not to mention a very long, curly red wig. She suspects that Victor just might have offered her more if he knew that she wanted to dress up like the woman he likes, but she'd kept that a surprise until it was time to get ready since that was fun too. Besides, she didn't want to ask for more - he's given her so much already, after all - no need to be greedy.

[Kory Anders - Starfire]

There came a nod from Kory as Victor confirmed she had officially created a world full of Confections. Although she wasn't sure so much Chocolate Factory, defiantly more Candy Land. She favoured Cotton Candy probably the most. That was the one thing she sort couldn't get enough for the party. Some reason it appeared it was mostly sold out. She was lucky to get enough for the blue coloured trees, to give them candy pink like leaves. Her eyes followed his eyes to the corner. Smiling softly about his waterfall comment.

"There is a chocolate fountain. I think it be safer."

Kory sweetly pointed out to the decent size stone fountain in another corner. Though an actual waterfall would have been pretty sweet, in this case with the fountain there be less accidents if someone dived it or worse drowned. Kory half looked over Victor as he said to call him Dr Jones. Smiling softly at the teaching part, she could defiantly see how it was fitting for him.

"Please. Please. Cure me. Dr Jones Jones. Wake up now!"

Suddenly it came to her. Kory playfully sang out the words to Victor. Smiled sweetly. She hadn't heard that in awhile. Recalling the lengthy repeats over and over when she was still back in the tower, while figuring out her own feelings for Robin. Now suddenly it was in his head. She laughed softly and moved her body slightly in rhythm, reminding her was sweet memories. It was maybe going to be hard not to call him Dr Jones from now on. Unable to fully shake the song out of her head. Giggled softly before letting out her breath, yeah this was going to be a fun night. Kory span again happily as Victor said it was fitting for her, he probably was right. She did feel joy from wearing it. Stopping on her feet shortly. Catching Victor mentioning about the moon and his eyebrow.

"If it does, I just might need to take that whip back."

Kory joked at the idea of a werewolf crashing her party. After all Kory couldn't have a beast biting her guests, not that he would but. A werewolf just seemed to be a scary thing for humans, although it was a costume party. Did a kid dream to be a werewolf? Kory half wandered off about. Kory laughed softly as Victor told of his dealing with the whip. Nodding along.

"I'm sure it can be fun, Dr Jones."

Kory lightly commented with a smile and half a wink. He was too cute sometimes. Well yeah there wasn't much waiting before Kory snagged the hat from him. Placing it upon her own. Posing her model like poses with a smile. Grinning a little sweeter as Victor commented on her wearing it. Her red hair tousled out from under it. Attempted to do the moonwalk subtly and amazingly she did not half bad. It was called the moonwalk it sort flagged at something she should learn, only to find it wasn't very space like, but it still was fun. Kory did a spin and the an MJ pose. That she could recall. Laughing softly it was that kind of night. As Victor was silent for a moment, Kory placed the fedora back on his head with an encouraging smile. Seeing him fiddle with silent words on his lips. Finally he spoke. Well it was no name for the woman. Kory was hoping he wasn't going to get cold feet when this woman did arrive. She thought it interesting that he mentioned Kory to her, but he didn't tell this woman how he felt about her. Then he spoke of support and that Kory could help with. Her hand went to his shoulder with a smile, much like she would do to any of her friends.

"You have my support. Just be confident, when you see her tonight and just go for it."

Kory spoke encouragingly towards Victor. She knew he'd feel better once he'd told her what was on his chest. Admitted his feelings. Even if by chance she didn't feel the same way, at least he took the chance, otherwise he might never know what would happen. He didn't need to be the silent pup forever.

There strangely became a slight gushed of wind. No more like a breeze. Kory half expected there was a window open. Or perhaps it was the door. Then unexpectedly came a girl half flying through the air over towards them. It was really quite cute. She was very good. Kory hadn't met many girls as gifted. It half brought her back to when Koriand'r was a child and beginning to fly, it of course came natural as it was natural for her race, save one. Her sister. Kory grinned happily in returned and waved. This was going to be a fun and exciting party for all. She kindly motioned to clap her hands at her wonderful flying, before double taking. What? She's? As Kory's green eyes widened joyfully and mighty flattered at who the girl was dressed up as.

"X'hal, your me!... Greetings its a pleasure to meet you Mini Starfire. Here, every Tamaranean Princess needs her very own jewels from Tamaran."

Kory was hosting the party as Starfire, so there was no need to hide her surprise to see her tiny self before her. As joyfully and very happy she half threw her arms up in excitement. Not only that the girl did an amazing job, she very much looked like a Tamaranean Princess as Kory smiled sweetly to the girl. She wasn't sure she had truly met before, but Kory sure liked children. Impulsively Kory motioned to hug the small girl, not to much in a scary way, but to greet her. Kory then greeted her with kind words and to the fact she was half greeting herself, it was very cute. She had gone to a lot of trouble with the costume and Kory was honoured that the girl had picked her. She was rather speechless, well almost. Though she let her hand disappear into her bag for a short moment. She had her suit in there, just incase, it was a much easier suit to hide, which helped. Pulling out one of her armbands she had spares, so she was happy to offer it to Mini Starfire. It was purple and had a couple of almost maroon in colour jewels around it. In the light they sparkled in a pink shade at times. Smiling softly as Kory's orange hand reached out, though she was hoping it wouldn't be too big for the girl's arm, but she'd grow into it. Just as this Starfire had done.

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When Kory brought up the candy fountain he suddenly remembered the line about the chocolate fountain from the most recent Chocolate Factory movie. He tried his best not to quote the line......... Not only did he fail to do so... He even started to copy the movements that Willy Wonka made. "But you see. The waterfall actually stirs the chocolate........." Then he stopped as he forgot the rest of the line. He wasn't even sure if what he said was right. But it didn't really matter he was just out to have fun.

When Kory started to sway slightly Victor felt a lump form in his throat... It always seemed to happen to him around Kory..... He had actually started to enjoy the feeling to some extent. Then when he heard her start to sing he felt the lump vanish from his throat as the song came flowing back into his mind. "Yippie yeeia yea! Yippie yeeia yo!" He sang slightly. He had a rather impressive singing voice. It wasn't anywhere close to the best in the world... But it was surprisingly good in Victor's point of view. He did a funny little dance along with Kory...... He managed to look like the silliest thing in the room. Which felt pretty good to Victor.

He then found himself grinning at her comment about the whip. "Oh don't worry I'm more dangerous to myself then anyone else." He said grinning "But if it will make everyone feel safer then feel free." He didn't think he would actually turn into a werewolf.... It had been quite a few full moons since he had met Lupin.......... Though he has noticed that since meeting Lupin he has acting strange during full moons.... So there was no telling.. He was never aggressive... Just off.....

When Kory gave him her support when it came to telling this woman how he felt... Or in this case how he felt about Kory. He felt Lupin urge him.... As well as himself urge himself........ He got ready to teller her took a deep breath then laughed when Force came floating up. He knew she was going to dress up but she didn't tell him that she was going at the woman of his dreams... He might have helped her out if he had known that.... No he would have gone the extra mile and helped her out with the costume. 'I didn't know you would go as her... Or that you could do that.' He mentally told Force as he brought his pinky finger to the corner of his mouth when he heard Kory say 'Mini Starfire' He didn't know if anyone would know that reference but it just slipped out of him.

Then his mind quickly turned back to what he was going to tell Kory....... "Kory.................... I.......... About the woman." He began. Then he chickened out once again. But he wasn't giving up. He pretended that his phone had started vibrating. "That's her now." He said quickly pretending to answer his phone and hurry off to the men's bathroom. Telling Force and Kory that he was sorry and would be right back.

He then put his phone back into his pocket when he knew no one could see him. And looked at his reflection in the mirror.

'You are going back out there and you will tell her.' Lupin said sternly yet kindly. 'You need to otherwise it will start to have an effect on your health.'

Victor looked at his eyes in the reflection 'I can't tell her........ I just can't........ It never works out for me." He replied to Lupin 'No matter how hard I try I just can't-' He stopped when his eyes reached the fedora resting on his head. 'Tonight I'm Indiana Jones..... He always gets the girl...... He can do it!' He said to Lupin with renewed confidence.

He turned to walk out the door then he spun on his heels and walked back to the mirror again 'I'm not Indy.... I'm Victor Grant......... I can't' He said. Then a new thought came to him as he turned back around 'His luck will rub off on me!.' He thought yet just as he got out the door he turned back into the bathroom 'No it won't' He thought.

Then suddenly he started moving..... Or rather his body started moving but he wasn't in control. 'You are so close! I'm sorry Victor but I need to step in now.' A voice told Victor.... It was Lupin's voice.

Then it dawned on Victor....... Lupin had taken control of his body...... That explained where all of his skills in fighting came from.. Lupin would take over at those times! Also this is what happened the day he met Kory when he almost put his arm around her! He didn't know what to think. The fact that someone had taken him over and that he was no longer in control of his own body. He was about to say something in protest but he suddenly had control of his body again..... And he was standing right in front of Kory.... Looking deeply into her green eyes. And he had already started talking. "Kory there's something you need to know abut the woman." He felt he would have to have a serious talk with Lupin later on. But for now he had to finish what Lupin had already made him say. "She's......" He started to say before choking up again. But he managed to continue.... But only just.... "She's........... Her name is..........." He knew he had to say it now.. He just didn't know how..... "The woman I have fallen for is named Kory Anders." He said weakly and nervously.... His face turning red...... There he said it........... And he was now on the verge of possibly blacking out for the rest of the night.

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It's true that Phoebe is quite gifted. Much more than her shaky flight would suggest, actually - flying is probably the weakest part of her skillset. It's mostly that she isn't quite used to doing it. And because of that, she has very little room in her mind for concentrating on anything else at all until her feet are firmly on the ground so she doesn't respond to Victor's mentally spoken words. There isn't any real need to anyway - she did tell him that she could fly a long time ago, but she knows how he doesn't really 'get it' when she just says so but doesn't show him. Now he does. She's just all big grins when she lands, knowing that she just made the Best Entrance Ever.

But that big grin gets even bigger at Kory's reaction, even accepting the hug even though she tends to be a bit wary of physical affection and especially from what's technically a total stranger. But she can sense that Kory is definitely the type to be true to her emotions and her emotions are nothing but kind and positive so she feels that she can be a bit more trusting in this instance. Then again, she'd hate to see someone like Kory when she's angry - something definitely to watch out for.

As Kory pulls out an armband, however, the grin disappears in favor of a surprised blink. She's being given a real Starfire armband from Starfire herself? It takes a few moments for her to understand what's going on - in fact she doesn't even notice that Victor's left to apparently go take a phone call. "For me?" she asks, as if saying it out loud will help her understand the concept but otherwise stunned speechless for a few moment. "Thank you!" she finally says, quietly but sincerely as she accepts it. Wow, she can't believe this! This must be worth a fortune! Not that the price of it matters, since it will never be leaving her possession again, ever!

She spends a moment just examining the jewels, running her fingers over them almost reverently. This is hers now... wow! Then she actually considers the idea of putting it on. However, a quick glance at her arm tells her that it definitely won't fit - she may be in good shape for a kid her age, but her arms are definitely on the scrawny side of things. But, after a moment, she decides to try it around her neck instead. It's a close fit, like a choker, but it works, and she beams. "I love it!" she says, even though actually saying it out loud is rather redundant at this point.

It's then that Victor returns, though she's still in somewhat of a giddy daze. At least until she hears what he's trying to say. She goes quiet and silently cheers him on until he manages to actually spit it out. And when he does, she flashes him a quick smile as if to tell him that she's very proud of him before turning to Kory and adding, "He really does! That's why I chose this costume - he wouldn't stop thinking about you and how nice you are so I wanted to wear this." He may not have known that she picked up on those thoughts from him because she doesn't like to be that intrusive, but given that they live in the same place and she can read minds it was kind of hard to miss...

Though after she says that looks back at Victor, having noted that he's not looking too well. "Um, remember to breathe," she tells him, somewhat concerned.

[Kory Anders - Starfire]

There came a sweet playful look in Victor at the mentioning of the chocolate fountain. Kory amusingly smiled as Victor mentioned about how a waterfall churned the chocolate. Laughing softly. Kory knew of the movie as well. Though unfortunately with a playful shake of her head in amusement, she was unable to fix a waterfall of chocolate. What could she do? Half looking to Victor going along with his fun. Before fiddling around at the table. Picking up a spoon and kindly handed to him.

"I hear a spoon also works."

Kory kindly spoke as she offered him the spoon. It was the best she could do now. No snapping her fingers or wiggling her nose. Then she broke into soft laughter. She was just having fun with him. Flashing him a more friendly smile. She was glad he had come. Suddenly the night seemed brighter. With the mention of Dr Jones, it much sealed the moment into song. Unexpected but very much enjoyed as Victor joined in. Kory hadn't expected him to know what she had sang, she smiled and giggled sweetly. Then danced a little more. She didn't see anything wrong with how he was dancing only thing she saw was he was having fun. Soon settled back down with a deep sigh, relaxing sigh of course. Giggled a little more with a smile to him. It was only the beginning of the dancing tonight. That Kory was sure of.

"Nice moves Dr Jones."

It was all Kory said as she kindly complimented him. Before eyeing him sweetly as Victor grinned about the whip. With his words of danger to himself, Kory wasn't sure that would make things any safer. Kory amusingly grinned back. To him offering it just incase. Somehow she wasn't worried at all. He was more sweet than vicious. More man than beast. One thing Kory did know he was her friend and she would help in anyway he could before going down the darker paths. It was what friends did. They cared. Before her lips could mutter out much more. The Super Force came in and stopped them in their tracks. With her bravery and her cuteness all dressed up like Starfire. It was really sweet. Her smile only grew with Victor's reaction, It seemed the little tamaranean princess took them both by surprise. Kory clapped her hands proudly at the graceful landing. She was defiantly all for encouraging the behaviour. After all this could be the next best superhero. Never having met the girl, but it was clear she was very bright girl. Sweetly they hugged. Kory smiled. What can she say? She's tamaranean greetings were always a joyous occasion. It signified the coming of new friends. Kory defiantly saw a new friend, besides it was like she had already met her before and Kory always felt a bond with children. Having met children of all kinds of races throughout the universe. All in different sizes and shapes. All just filled with hope.

The reaction at the armband, touched Kory's heart. There was that pure innocence. Joy in her eyes. The jewels. The gems. They were incredibly rare now. With Tamaran gone, there wasn't the chance find any more, save a small chance they might be hidden in the rocks floating in space that once was Paradise. Something Mini Starfire wouldn't see, but Earth as the older Starfire found was also a special home. A home that was worth keeping it safe. Kory smiled as Mini Starfire looked over it in awe. Before then Victor turned back to Kory. Spoke her name. Kory looked to him. As he struggled to mention the woman again. Kory nodded very curious as to what he has to say. Smiling to encourage him. Could see the slight change in his colour. She must be truly some woman, but Kory was defiantly up to hearing. Only he didn't. As phone called. At his words, she half looked at him curiously and slowly nodded. Before she could speak Victor hurried off and she simply smiled with a sweet nod.

"Of course. They're very rare and very special. Oh you are most certainly welcome… What is Mini Starfire's name? Mine is Koriand'r. It is an honour to meet you…"

Kory confidently assured the sweet girl it was for her. Sweetly mentioning the jewels were rare and special. Just as the girl was, it was very fitting as Kory smiled and was rather in awe of the girl, not just because she was dressed like her, not sure what but there was something unique about the girl. Kory kindly asked for her name and offered her hand as she gave her real name. Before watching the girl still in awe. Before running her tiny fingers over the jewels. Then trying to figure out how to wear it. Before putting it around her neck. Smart girl. Kory grinned as Mini Starfire beamed with her words. It was really sweet and looking very much like Starfire with the official jewels of a princess.

"Beautiful!… Would you maybe like to go flying sometime?"

Kory commented sweetly in response to the girl. Very beautiful. Before shortly Kory having seen Mini Starfire's amazing skills at flying. Kory asked kindly if she might want to go flying sometime together. She could maybe give her a couple of tips to help her learning and practise was always a good way to improve. Not to mention Kory remembered how fun it was when she was younger, but scary at times. Of course it still was the more enjoyable way to travel.

Not much long after and Victor was back. Standing right before Kory. There was something. She could feel it. Especially as he looked into her eyes and mentioned about the woman again. So he wasn't going to wait? It seemed. Kory smiled and nodded. Encouraging him to speak. After a short pause, he began. At first just getting out bits of words. Her hand gently came to his arm to help if she could. Not wanting to speak herself incase it stopped him altogether. Smiling a little more bit by bit as he was getting closer to telling her the name. Before finally he said it. It wasn't any woman, it was Kory herself. The woman Victor was now weak and turning red over. It was truly sweet as Kory sweetly smiled, but took her time as to how she was going to say to that. To Victor. Before Kory spoke looked to the girl and heard her words. Running her eyes over the costume and the kind things she said about her. Before turning back to Victor and gave him more of a smile. She knew that had taken a lot for him to admit and couldn't say she didn't exactly see it coming.

"Your are truly amazing, I know how hard this was to admit and don't get me wrong I am flattered. I do love you as a friend, but not in the way that you think you love me. On Tamaran love such as that is forever and I've already given my heart. One day it will happen for you, but don't let your emotions be influenced… I'm sorry Victor."

It was hard to find the right words. Kory didn't want to hurt Victor, but she needed to tell him the truth. As she did the best she could. Kory did very much love Victor. He was becoming a great friend, but she didn't need to question where her heart truly laid. She remained close enough to Victor. Her hand comforting upon his arm. She didn't want to chase him off or make him think low of himself for taking this step. He needed to feel this even if part of Kory didn't think it was as Victor thought he felt. Kory knew who her soul mate was and one day Victor would find his. Her last words were more directed to Lupin. With from every thats happened and on the rare occasions Kory kissed Victor on the cheek also helped. She was aware of Lupin with his needs for Victor to find a mate and pushing Victor. Not that Kory was totally riding the encouragement off, the more open the easier it would probably be for Victor, but there was a very fine line if Lupin was in some way messing with Victor's emotions for Lupin's own desires. Kory kindly apologised if it was hurting his emotions. She gently motioned to hug him, but she would hope as a friend he would understand. Kory defiantly didn't want to lose the friendship, but her feelings for Dick Grayson were as strong as the day she met him, if not stronger. Whether he loved her in similar fashion was another thing. Life was about learning.

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When Kory procures the spoon Victor chuckles and takes it. "Also its less likely someone will fall in and be sent to the fudge room" He said then he popped the spoon into his mouth and attempting to make a funny face at the same time. Alright it was happening.. The moon was messing with him.. He'd have to ask Lupin why that happened.... But right now he was just going to keep with what was going on.

When Kory stopped dancing he ended with a bow and a tip of his fedora. He looked at her with a smile as she complimented his dancing. "Thanks you were pretty good too." He said with his smile growing. He felt that he was going to need to tell her about how he felt eventually. And he had Lupin had both agreed that he needed to tell her tonight. He was honestly scared of what might happen.... After all he had some trouble with the idea of rejection..... Not that he thought Kory would reject him... It was just a fear he had.

Now he was standing before her.... He had completely forgotten about Force until she reminded him to breath. He hadn't realized he was holding his breath.... He took a deep breath and then realized what all Force had said... He felt touched to say the least. He really felt like he had a friend when it dawned on him that he had someone other then Lupin helping him out. He took a deep breath and prepared for what Kory's response would be.

He felt crest fallen when he heard what she said............ Her heart belonged to another? She was already with someone? What did this mean? He felt more embarrassed now then he ever had before. His mind was now racing. His thoughts were now a tornado... No they were a hurricane..... No stronger then a hurricane.

For a few seconds he simply stood where he was. He was unable to speak, unable to do much of anything. He simply stood where he was and looked at Kory....... He wasn't even able to blink for a while.. Then he came back to his senses but only just he was still confused and felt weak and actually very small."Oh........Ok...... I guess..... Well then...... We're still friends right?" He asked his voice as weak as before. He didn't know why he asked. He felt he had asked just so he could hear what he thought. She was still going to be her friend right? After all friendship was a good way to start....... He had never felt this strongly about a woman before.

'Well I guess we move on?' Lupin asked.

'Lupin..... I don't know about your kind...... But I don't think I'll be able to just move on like that.' He commented to the mental wolf.

Then suddenly he found himself feeling better.... He had told her! He let the woman of his dreams know how he felt! Which means.... He had finally moved forward in his life. He felt proud of himself...... Still he was somewhat hurt by what had happened. But he wasn't going to let that hold him back... Not again. "At the very least I feel better having confessed." He commented. Still weakly and still slightly red... But he was managing to regain his confidence now... As well as his normal skin color.

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As Kory reflects upon Tamaran, Phoebe's smile wavers slightly. Her planet is not just destroyed but that destroyed? But she forces the emotion to pass. She doesn't know that she wants Kory to know that she can read other people's thoughts - in fact the only reason why she's doing so now is because she's detests being lied to, reading their thoughts is the only way she can know for sure that they aren't, and she's just that paranoid about it. Similarly, when Kory asks for her name and offers her hand, when she shakes the hand she replies with, "I'm Force." No, not going to give her real name. She hasn't even told it to Victor, and doesn't really plan to at this point.

Kory is definitely right to think that there's something unique about her, but it's a very mixed thing. She has a couple of powerful abilities, and though she's a very good girl at heart, having those abilities has caused a lot of problems for her. And that's part of the reason why when Kory asks if she'd like to go flying she immediately frowns somewhat anxiously and says, "Oh... I don't think so." A part of it is that she really does admire Kory a lot, even if a lot of it is because of the way Victor thinks about her, and she's really not that confident in the air and doesn't want to mess up in front of someone so good at it.

But a much bigger part is that it's actually rather scary to her that Kory is being so friendly so quickly. They only just met, after all, and she has her doubts about the woman. What would she think or do or say if she found out who Phoebe really is? What if she's yet another one of those people who thinks that they know what's best for her? She doesn't even really trust Victor to stay that way, and she's known him for awhile. And it really does help that she knows that if Victor ever changes his mind she could easily get away from him. Given how good she is against metahumans, she suspects that she could get away from Kory if she wanted to as well, but she's never tested her abilities against one of the stronger aliens before and worries that she wouldn't be able to manage. And she didn't leave the FBI just so that she could be snatched up again and taken back or wind up working for someone else.

Fortunately, Victor's return is an excellent distraction from that line of thought. And Kory's reply to Victor causes Phoebe to frown sadly and say, "Aw!" Don't get her wrong: she's happy that Kory has found someone she loves and all, but she was hoping for better because of just how upset Victor will be. She turns to him and watches his reaction carefully. She does consider him a friend of sorts, after all, so if there's anything she can do to make him feel better she'll do it. Problem is, she's just a 10 year-old girl and there's only so much anyone can do for a broken heart. "Yeah, that was really good!" she says encouragingly when he says that he feels better having said so at least, hoping that the fact that he realizes that is a sign that he'll be okay.