New Kid in Town [Open to All]

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Ethan was amazed by the tremendous size of Gotham. Having lived his entire life in the jungle he felt like a fish out of water among all the buildings. Walking down a street Ethan took photos using a digital camera he got as a parting gift from his crew when he left the boat. He was going to miss those guys but he knew he had to leave that behind him so he could begin his search for a new job and life. 

"Wow the buildings are huge and the streets are filled with cars." he said to him self while walking "I wish Matthew was here to see this" he finished with a breaking voice and a tear going down his face. Five months had passed since that faithful night and Ethan still had nightmares. With his brother gone Ethan felt empty inside and all alone in this big city. 

Finally wiping away the tears from his eyes he continued to take pictures of everything he saw. The people, the cars, the hotels, etc. Ethan kept wondering around Gotham until he accidentally wondered down an alley. "Yo" a voice said "Look what we got here boys looks like someone took a wrong turn." as three thugs surrounded Ethan he could tell they were going to try and attack him. "Look I'm not looking for trouble folks just trying to take pictures of the city."  "Well it looks like trouble has found you. Now surrender your wallet and nobody has to get hurt." the first thug said as he pulled out a butterfly knife. 

"Look I don't have a lot of money so if you could just let me go I promise I won't have to hurt you." Laugher came from the three thugs as Ethan finished saying that. "If you don't want to cooperate then we will have to try this the hard way." once finished the thug with the butterfly knife came running at Ethan. Acting quickly he threw one of the knifes he had hidden in his sleeves at the thugs arm making him drop the knife and then finished him off by kicking him in the stomach. "Look if you two don't want to get hurt like your friend here then I suggest you go away." said Ethan.

Seeing the blood coming out of their boss arm the two remaining thugs ran away and left Ethan alone in the alley. Turning around he walked back into the street and continued on his way. "Well that was an interesting first day I wonder how tomorrow will turn out" he finished that sentence by taking a picture of a car chase happening across the street.

[Kory Anders - Starfire]

What had Kory done today? Mostly enjoyed it. So far, there was still some hours left to kill. Having began with a decent lie in with a certain wondrous man, despite echoes of another's snores through the walls, but mostly was how it was… Perhaps even more so, given the state of how it was like in Tower. Though not long after getting up… It was guys time… Or code for lets kick each other's behinds, to get all the built up what ever it was for earth boys off their chests and more. Dick complained as Dick did at times, but Kory was almost certain he was happy to have Roy to hang out with from time to time. Do guy things… Kory was left alone, privacy wasn't bad every now and then, but it was only a matter of time before she was itching to get out. With the beautiful spring weather, warm sun. After a dip in the pool and some good time spent sunbathing for the rest of the morning. Always left her skin extra warm and glowing. Kory decided to go out on the town. Well, Kory's way of 'wild'. No car of course given she was not of this world. She wasn't legal, though gifted with flight certainly wasn't a flaw. It almost seemed not the same any other way, save flight. Even in an airplane or spaceship… Her spur of a thought was to fly to Gotham.

So after pondering around in her bedroom. Slipped on a soft fabric light purple/blue spring dress, with some simple pink and blue flower designs. With a simple round neck, but not low cut and sleeveless. With a pink soft belt at her waist, allowed the rest of the dress float down just above her knees, with a white and pink layer beneath. Allowing her lengthy golden legs to some simple light pink sandals. A bag at her shoulder. Pulled her hair up in a loose yet high ponytail, it still lengthy as it draped a little over her shoulder and onwards like liquid lava. Little make up, but her pink nails were a little chipped, she generally kept to the signature. So after arriving in the city of Gotham. Kory visited a nice little nails place and got her nails done. Generally would do them herself, but it was nice every now and then to get a second opinion.

"Gratitude, they are lovely!"

Kory ever so politely thanked the nice young girl, though hadn't quit caught her name, Kory was still trying to pronounce it correctly… Otherwise it would seem rude, but sure nice for the lady to offer to her name to begin with. Now her nails nicely painted, they went with the Starfire attire and generally most things. Plus Kory loved purple. Whether that was hard to believe. Though her feet were painted a little more with fun colours and flowers. What are the chances someone is going to take Starfire's boots off or ask for them to be removed and go 'hey, I recognise those nails'. Silly, that was just silly to her. Moving on and after a little window shopping. Though wasn't keen to buy any clothes, least wasn't in need, but food. Something was in need for dinner tonight and most nights, instead of take out. Not that she had anything against chinese food, she quite adored it, but Kory couldn't help herself. Passing a book shop, with cook books and she'd been getting a little more into cooking. Or at least trying, mostly it seemed fun creating tasty thing. Least when they turned out was certainly a joyful moment, not that Kory could say they're have been many. Jamie Oliver? Seemed cute, though certainly was curious as he may have a similar issue with clothing as she did. Giggling to herself. How did that have to do with cooking? She certainly was interested to know. Buying two books. The speedy meals one seemed interesting as well, she did have three mouths to feed now. Not too mention less complex creations.

Books bought and Kory went on her way to the Grocery store, she was familiar with from when she lived in the south section for a short while before the moved to Bludhaven. As she carried her little book bag and crossed the road. Which seemed clear, until car noises came and sped in her direction. Barely missing her as Kory quickened her pace to get out of their way and to get safer on the other side. More likely she would have down them more damage. Even as she turned, the cars were off. Sunglass covered eyes back as Kory motioned onwards as not to trip. Not far from where a nice looking bloke was snapping pictures. Kory giggled why the car chase? It happened so often. Usually flying you avoided many many mishaps. Occasionally birds, always amusing when they freak out, not for long, but happens often. With a nearby bench between them. Kory happily took a seat. Wanting to snoop through her newly discovered books for some idea as to what to get at the store… Although she was still new to this, all the technical stuff at least. A little different than Tamaran of course and even then she couldn't recall ever really 'cooking' not as a princess nor when she was a slave. She was very young at the time… Though she was smarter than many credited her for and practising couldn't hurt. Least didn't frightener. The challenge almost excited her more than anything. Perhaps that was the tamaranean in her. As she placed the speedy book on her lap. The other one, made be best for a later time reading. Though close by her ear she had heard the man speak of his first day and possibilities of tomorrow. New to Gotham. As her hand held the book shut for a moment on her other at the page. As her green eyes curiously looked over at him.

"Greetings! May I welcome you to Gotham, then? I'm Kory… That is a lovely camera you have there… Are you a photographer?"

Kory spoke up with a bubbly nice greeting and warm welcoming. Although questionably as she could have read it wrong. He did look human, but guessed he was new to Gotham. As she beam a nice friendly smile. Mostly like thing with strangers, Tamaran didn't have this fear of strangers, mostly because often everyone knew everyone and they didn't often like rudeness. Everyone was generally welcoming… Even stood up for a moment, placing the book beside her before regaining a seat. Although left a little more room if he would like it. Placing the book back on her lap, but remained closed. As her kind eyes fell upon the camera in his hands. Of course she was familiar with cameras, least being in front of them and curiously asked if he was a photographer. At the very least to start a conversation… If he was interested. Kory could always be up for some company and she always enjoyed making more friends.

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Not realizing that the young woman was talking to him, he first looked around to see if she was introducing her self to another person but then realized it was him when she stood up and greeted him. "Oh hey there...you startled me a little. Names Ethan, Ethan Young. Nice to meet you," Ethan said introducing himself "and no I am not a photographer i'm just taking pictures of the city. My first day ever visiting Gotham and I just wanted to capture the memories." taking a seat next to Kory he noticed the cooking books she had on her lap and was wondering if she was a cook herself.

"Hey I could not help but notice the books your carrying. Bit of a cook are we? I am a cook myself and I can tell you those books are the best way to learn more on making a good meal." He said with a little smile on his face. Grabbing his camera once more he took a picture of a pigeon walking in front of him. 

He was enjoying the nice day sitting on the bench next to Kory talking about his first day in the city and talking about cooking. Though he seemed kind and cheerful on the outside Ethan kept his guard up a little for he did not know who or what this woman was. He had seen many females but never an orange skinned one. He wondered if she was human or not but he made sure he did not show any sign of being weirded out or to show he did not trust her though trusting people was hard on him given what he went through in his life.

Ethan sat quietly for a few minutes thinking about how his life had gone and how he had planned to change his ways for the better. He hoped he had found a new friend in Kory for she was the first person that was friendly to him unlike that gang he ran across earlier. Having been quiet for a few minutes he figure it was time to break the silence.

Putting away his camera in his backpack he realized he was hungry and had not eaten this entire day. Not wanting to be rude he got up turned to Kory and said "Hey would you like to grab a bite to eat? I saw this little French Bistro about a block back and I thought I would check it out and I would not mind some company."

[Kory Anders - Starfire]

It had been perhaps a little abrupt, but Kory was pleased to see she hadn't completely made the interesting looking man out of his skin… Kory smiled and lightly chuckled as his eyes had darted as if she had spoken to someone else, but soon realised and was quite the gentleman. Least Kory could gather a kind and decent man. Offering a hand. In a gesture of a light shake. Did that really make it official? Regaining a seat at the bench with an intended smile as the nice man introduced himself. With the car chase a little in the background speeding off, but the noises didn't deter Kory from listening to her new friend. Ethan. A hand happily patted a little at the space on the bench beside her, not that she was in much need to encourage him. As Ethan had soon taken a seat besides her.

"Oh, most defiantly a pleasure, Ethan. It is always nice meeting new and interesting persons like yourself…"

Happily of course Kory nodded as she responded to the introduction… He actually seemed genuinely pleasant, defiantly was getting to be a better day by the hours… Totally forgetting the mishap of nearly making damage of a car, but it was a tiny grain in a crop field. Well, or a tiny ant in the city of Gotham. That seemed more fitting. Gently refitting her sunglasses. With a smile as she looked at Ethan as he mentioned that he wasn't a photographer. Nodding happily, it was always good to have a hobby if not more. Simple things. Even Kory liked snapping intended shots of an interesting moment at any given time. Kory though found it very sweet, her eyes happily moved about the city at his words on his first visit. It certainly was memorable and though a lot of darkness… There was certainly lighter parts if one knew where to look. Kory could almost catch something in his voice, but she could determine what accent. Though she knew well to know that wasn't always telling of where someone was from nor where they were going.

"Did you come from a long way to come to Gotham? Do you like heights?… Only reason i ask is, you see that really tall building. In some hours of the day, they have tours. It offers quite a view of the city… I still do from time to time, just randomly point at some spot in the city and visit. Its a nice way to see the city, if you don't have much of a plan."

Curiously, but of course not too nosy as Kory asked if Ethan had travelled far. Wondering perhaps where he was from. Or if he was the adventurous type, what kind of places he'd been too. That was always an interesting thing to know. Put against most cities, Gotham was different. The darkness throughout it was defiantly part of it, but also the interesting structure of the buildings. There was this touch of old and new a little. With a little rise to her smile as she asked if he liked heights. Not generally a question asked, she knew, but smiled more softer with an added little laugh. Before pointing a little as she spoke about the building just in view somewhere down the street, in the distance. Just offering a suggestion. Kory had visited it. Although it wasn't always from that building, but he needn't know she could fly. It kinda made lost difficult, which was a benefit.. Although to say she couldn't get lost completely, mightn't be true. Though defiantly less chances. Loosely mentioning of standing on the tall building. Eyes close and waving her finger until randomly stopping. Kory wasn't always much of a planner or always the best decider. Her expression lifted if it could any more, as Ethan noticed her newly bought books. Her fingers gently traced them. With some streak of proudness, well one had to try. Though she'd defiantly not be calling herself a cook, that would entail she actually knew what she was doing half of the time at the very least, rather than 'experimenting'. Throwing things together. A tamaranean. Well, they were used to different taste. Although having been a slave for many of her younger years, she'd almost forgotten, having been given bare minim. Scraps as you will. Pretty much anything was better than that. Happy to taste food again and she hadn't expected such sweetness… Even sour which she found she didn't mind so much…. Well, besides that one night she took the challenge to eat a lemon. With her smile and looked to him more warmly as he mentioned he was a cook. It defiantly was interesting. Felt even happier as he mentioned the cook books were a good place to learn. Cooking seemed so much fun with little she had done and what she'd seen. Very earthly and more homely. Although sniffing flour still made her sneeze from time to time.

"Oh, yeah. I noticed them in a window… And, well I've been trying to learn to cook more.. I find it all very challenging and fun… Especially for friends… X'hal, a cook! Like this Jamie Oliver…? So I picked good books? I didn't know there was such a thing as a naked chef. I always thought it be dangerous for some… Though I have to admit… Just flipping through some is just going over my head. I didn't know there were measurements. I just figure throw the whole thing in… Who doesn't like honey? Oh and I'm not familiar with all these different herbs… I just know I like parsley a lot."

Kory's cheeks lightly blushed as she mentioned the window shopping had led to buying the cook books. A little spur of the moment, but now defiantly seemed worth it. Although understanding the books maybe something else. She had never grown up with humans. Never really had those family dinners with humans, later with titans, but a lot of take out or someone else cooking. It probably be easier having been around it. Seen it. From what Kory had seen, was defiantly keen. Most of all to feed and make her friends happy. Always a plus. Delighted with a smile wondering if he was like a chef, was that the word. Curiously asked a little when turning over the book on her lap a little and then the second one. Which she smiled a little more with amusement given the title. Sure it was possibly a play on words, but with humans it always difficult to tell when they were telling how it was, either way Kory liked the title and looked like an interesting book. Although suggesting the danger, especially burns. Kory didn't exactly have those problems. If anything simply burning herself, but it never left a mark. A lot she just didn't really know. As she mentioned such things like measurements and herbs. That of course was just a little of what she didn't really know much about. Smiling softly as he took a picture of the pigeon. It was very cute. So was the pigeon. A little it got a bit quiet. Kory could almost sure she was mostly a stranger to him, but already quite enjoying his company. That soon hopefully he wouldn't see so much a stranger, maybe a little strange. Though Kory didn't think she was too out there, but then she was mostly used to her skin. Defiantly not eager to lose it. Eyes trailed as he put his camera away and turned to Kory in regards to an invitation. Kory grinned.

"I'd love to, but why stop at just one bite? I haven't had french food in sometime… I love those little slimy critters. Are they a crustacean? Would you mind sharing some of your cooking tips? I was wanting to go to a grocery store and make something. Though I'm not really sure where to start… There is so many options now!"

Kory was defiantly delighted to accompany him at the bistro for lunch. Sweetly joking about the one bite. Although in France they did tend to eat slowly and with few bites.. Least what Kory recalled from a trip there. She certainly couldn't recall the last time she had french food nor those little snails. Her group were a little creeped out, but Kory didn't see what was so wrong. They were quite interesting and fun to crack. Kory clearly wasn't much of a vegetarian nor vegan, not that she was brutal with meat. Food was food. Of course animals on Tamaran were a little different. Most talked which was one of the main differences. Sweetly and politely asking if Ethan may offer some of his wisdom in the cooking department, but Kory was sure not to pester him to much, if he didn't want. Some humans didn't seem to like to talk about their work, although Ethan seemed passionate about it, so maybe keen to talk about it. As Kory mentioned her trip to a grocery store sometime later today. She was not in any hurry really, just be back before dark was the general rule of thumb, but it was difficult knowing what to get. Especially as she held her books up, there was many options she could go with now. What would be good to make? What was she capable of making? As Kory gathered the books together then on her lap and secured bag on her shoulder. Ready to up and follow Ethan to this bistro. Least she assumed they were walking to it.

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"To answer your questions lets begin with the first one" said Ethan. "I was born and raised in the city of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. I had arrived last night in Gotham after being at sea for a period of three months working as the ships cook." he added. That was about the only truth he would say about his past to a stranger he had just met, even if it was a pretty looking young woman.  

"And for your second question. Yes I do like heights and a building that tall would probably have a great view for a photo opportunity." he said. When Kory started to talk about the cook books Ethan was a little stumped as he had never actually heard of Jamie Oliver. Not many tv's or radios in the Amazon Jungle. Ethan hoped that the book referred the naked chef as a person who used ingredients with out trying to mask their natural flavors in a way of getting the naked flavor of a dish instead of having it drowning in a sauce to change its flavor. If not he did not like the idea of having to cook naked or only having an apron on. 

*X'hal* he thought who or what divine was that for he had never heard that name before but he made sure not to look confuse as to not offend Kory. "Don't worry Kory I'm sure I can help you out in measurements and herbs as well as help you cook a meal." he smiled as she said parsley was good after all it is one of his favorite herbs. He saw how Kory had blushed and he thought it was kind of cute.

After she had mentioned the slimy critters he knew what she was talking about "You mean escargot? And no they are not a crustacean. They are a mollusk kind of like clams and oysters. And no Kory I would not mind sharing a few cooking tips. And I would like to accompany you to the store if you do not mind maybe I can help you get the right stuff to make a wonderful meal." Ethan said in a friendly voice "also I hope you do not mind walking to the bistro as I would like to see the streets and take in all this scenery" he added. 

Walking to the bistro was only a five minute walk from where they were and Ethan liked having Kory's company along side him. "So Kory do you live in Gotham?" he asked as they walked "and how well do you know this city because if you would not mind showing me around then I would really appreciate it." he hoped he was not being too forward with her.

"Well here we are" Ethan said "this is the bistro I talked about earlier. The names in French but I'm probably going to butcher it so I'm not going to say it." he finished that with a small chuckle. "Welcome to Le Bistro Dans Le Parc" said the host as he saw Ethan and Kory approach. "How many people?" asked the host. "Two please" said Ethan "Ok right this way Monsieur and Mademoiselle." leading the way the Host took Ethan and Kory to their table. "Here let me get that for you" Ethan said as he pulled out the chair for Kory before sitting right across the table from her.

[Kory Anders - Starfire]

Naturally kory brimmed with excitement as Ethan answered her question. In fact questions. She blushed lightly, she was naturally curious and so she'd naturally ask questions. Not in anyway to annoy, but hopefully to know. Rather than just assume. Seemed proper. WOW. Kory expressed with her lips as Ethan mentioned where he was raised. She had to admit she never heard of Buenos Aires. Although she had known of Argentina, it was making a little more sense for his voice. She smile brightly more so as he mentioned a ships cook. That sounded so much fun and thrilling. Did it really entail what she was thinking. Half wonder why only 3 months although ensuring the dangers she was imagining was maybe a reason?

"it must of been a lovely place… Do you speak Argentinian? A ship! That sounds like so much fun… You mean like a pirate ship?… You do! I love heights, maybe more so than walking… You'll get some nice shots from up there… No I don't mind."

Kory simply expressed sweetly, of course during the lunch they'd have more chances on the one on one talk, but not one to dread on pasts so freely. That was a human thing and Kory had to be more human, now. As much as she could. Though curiously asked if spoke the language, you never know when it could come in handy. Kory smiled knowingly. Whilst expressing the coolness of working on a ship, Kory could help ask if it was a pirate ship. Because that would just be cooler, she smiled innocently. As if she thought they existed still like they do in the movies… Well, the movies she'd seen. Well, it wasn't as if they didn't have cooks… Smiled happily to hear Ethan didn't dislike heights, least not enough to go to the top floors of buildings and take photos. Really people would be missing out, especially if they liked views. Kory lightly mentioned her love and possibly a hint she could fly, but ensuring she wouldn't have said enough for a human to really get that. She hadn't intended it. Just as Ethan explained the snail and crustaceans. He also got up and expressed the desire to walk. Which Kory didn't mind at all. Kory may prefer flying, that didn't mean she didn't enjoy walking. She defiantly did. Much as the reasons Ethan just pointed out. As Kory happily walked beside him comfortably.

"I don't remember it looking like a clam… Though it did have a shell… I thought crustaceans had shells? What makes them different than this mollusk family? Oh, Gratitudes that would be wonderful. "

Simply and wondrously Kory remarked about the snails and clams. Of course it certainly was lovely having someone that knew. More than knew. Confused because she recalled it had a shell, not of course disbelieving him. Kory defiantly was believing him. As she smiled, though she was curious now what was a crustacean and more what was different. Didn't they have shells. Least seemed shell like. Mollusk just sounded funny. Then so did crustacean. Who named these families? Then same could be said about the many other planets and there names for things. As they soon reached the bistro after upon the way Kory pointed out a couple of things. Not that she knew this city on the back of her hand, but was familiar. She thanked him for sharing tips to come and to accompanying her to the store and picking ingredients, because he certainly knew more than she did. Of course there was the dilemma she wasn't sure what she was going to make in the first place, but hopefully Ethan could point her to something interesting, challenging, but also doable. Odd to be going to lunch with a strange to some, but natural to be going to lunch with a new friend. Least Kory saw it that way. Everyone deserved a chance, right? To prove her wrong, if they wish… Kory smiled sweetly as Ethan asked her about if she lived here and if she could show him around. Though awaited as they reached the Bistro and a nice gentlemen… Was he french?… Mmmm, maybe not… Kory waved a little with her hand as Ethan mentioned 'two'… Very fancy. As Kory smiled and happily followed to the table. Assuming somewhere outside, to enjoy the scenery. Though she hardly expecting her chair to be pulled out nor Ethan to be gentlemen like and he didn't even know she was royalty… Blushing sweetly.

"Gratitudes!… This is beautiful!… To answer your questions… I did live in Gotham for a very brief time… I currently live in Bludhaven, most of the time. The rest is spent in New York for work… My boyfriend lived in Gotham for a few years, so I've come to know it well enough. I'd love to show you around."

Kory politely thanked Ethan as she took her seat and commented positively upon the choice of Bistro. Quaint and a little more peaceful despite the city around them. Gladly also responded to his interest if Kory lived in Gotham. Only lived in Gotham merely months if anything before relocating to Bludhaven. The short story merely moved to be with her boyfriend, though odd given they don't actually live together, but saying it was because of their work would also be crossing those secrets, but even as Kory mentioned her boyfriend, it didn't seemed he'd know of Dick Grayson or even Nightwing… Starfire? Not that it mattered… Despite her brief stay in Gotham, Kory knew it decently through Dick. Before her return and before her departure they had simply lived in New York, but he'd often take Kory to Gotham. Showing where he mostly grew up. The fact she flew certainly helped. Of course all following questions were open. What was her work? Why she moved to Bludhaven? Who her boyfriend was? So on… Showing Ethan around shouldn't be too difficult. Even if she didn't know, getting lost would be hard with her. Not that it wasn't fun to try… The waiter came with fancy menus. Place before them and cloths placed over there laps. Before asked if they would like something to drink to start with. Kory happily asked for a fancy flavoured iced tea. Refreshing enough for the now spring season.

"Do you have any suggestions I should try? What kind of cooking do you do?"

As she flipped open the menu, there were a few different things as well on the specials board. Should she just get the snails? But, Kory liked often trying something new and Ethan seemed to know more about food well human food than Kory did. Kory asked kindly for his suggestion if he had any. Some of the food seemed very complex. Or half she wasn't really sure she knew what they were. As Kory looked up from the menu with a intended smile. Asking what kind of cooking he did. Was it French? Argentinian? All kinds? It seemed to vary between chef to chef… Maybe Ethan wanted to open a restaurant in Gotham! That would be an interesting thing, Kory thought warmly.

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Ethan began to answer Kory's questions " Oh it was very lovely the city looked a lot like Gotham with skyscrapers and buildings like such but without the  symbol of a bat reflecting of the clouds at night.  And if by speaking Argentinian you mean Spanish then yes I am very fluent." he said as they continued on their conversations. "Oh yes I was a big old pirate out on the open seas pillaging ore ships and causing trouble were ever we went." he said jokingly hoping Kory would get a laugh out of it. 

"Yes snail may not look like a clam but they belong to the mollusk family because they have an outer shell that grows with the organism. While crustaceans do have shells the difference is that their shells fall of about every two to three months and a new one grows back with in twenty-four hours." Ethan explained the main difference between Mollusks and Crustaceans as best he could with his limited knowledge. Working on the fishing boat taught him a lot about fish and seafood and how to prepare them. "And that's pretty cool. So you work in New York? What do you do if you don't mind me asking?. Is Bludhaven close to Gotham? and Thanks for agreeing to show me around Kory I really appreciate it." 

He hoped Kory would like this restaurant they went to as he knew some French cooking though he hopped he could learn more after he finds an Apartment and enrolls to school or find a job which ever came first though a Job would give him the money to go to school. As Ethan looked over the menu he saw all the dishes the bistro served and he thought for a minute before answering Kory's question about what to suggest. "Well  I can't pronounce the names right but I will try my best at saying the names but from the descriptions it all sounds good. If you want to we can share the Escargot as an appetizer and then I would suggest either the  Ratatouille which is  basically a vegetable stew, or Coq Au Vin which is chicken in a wine sauce, though a Quiche is not that bad. I would get anything on the menu as  it all sounds delicious." 

Ethan felt a little embarrassed as he pronounced the different names of the items on the menu. He knew his accent would make the words sound funny. "I want to specialize in Fusion Cuisine which is basically a mixture of two or more regions of the world that would never actually come together." Getting ready to order their waiter came over and Introduced himself "Greetings my name is Jacque and I will be your Waiter today. May I get you two started on drinks while you decide on what to get?" "Oh yes thank you" said Ethan "I will have a lemonade and what will you have Kory?" he asked.  

[Kory Anders - Starfire]

This was defiantly a reason for being as open as she was or less judging at first sight. One could have a delightful conversation. With someone she just met, though already considering more closely to a friend. Very much liked him. He was was very nice. As Kory listened on intently. The walk had been to see the city, but she'd much been clued to the talk. With her books in hand. This had defiantly been a good day for an outing and a stroll. Fluffing her hair a little. Eyes looked at the buildings as Ethan compared the city to Gotham. WOW. She mouthed. Expressing a smile as he mentioned the bat signal, a little knowing.

"Oh, it sounds wonderful! You speak spanish! That is a pretty and sexy language… I might have to borrow it sometime… Is Zumba spanish? I quite enjoy that!"

Expressed warmly and her general bubbly self. Remarking his words that he spoke spanish.. She wasn't too familiar with Argentina. Whether she'd flown by or stop by, she couldn't recall. Though wouldn't rule it out. Kory hadn't the ability of spanish yes, but had heard it through songs. Some movies. Some passing people. Sounded very beautiful really. Kory had tried latin dance. Whether succeeded, she least succeeded in having fun whilst trying. Especially something like Zumba. As Kory lightly commented.

"WOW… Boy you must of had some adventures…"

Pirates. Actual pirates. Quit astounding, although not impossible. From the sounds how pirates use to be. Or in such the film Kory saw. They were not the humblest nor nicest bunch, sure looked a lot of fun. Well depending on the pirates. As Kory expressed the interested. Not too mention the honour. Perhaps he may tell her a tale. Though one not so much living by the past. Kory sure could understand why he wouldn't. Although as quickly as her excitement for pirates. Soon turned to the differences between a snail and possibly a shrimp. Making sure to listen in as Ethan explained so not to miss anything. Not that everything was making sense, but more of less.

"Ah, a little like a snake… Well, mostly… It is defiantly fascinating. I wonder why not many persons know these."

Remarked simply as Ethan's explanations made her mind spring. With a smile and a touch at her cheeks. She wasn't so beneath to know that a snake was of course vastly different, apart from losing of skin. Eyes flashed to him. So a snail was defiantly not a sort of crustacean and more like a clam. it was just so odd and wonderful in one. She doubted she'd find any kind of pearl in a snail than a clam or was that as oyster, lightly shaking her head as she was trailing to much in the new discovered knowledge. Or had already been there just more or less briefly. Commented would have said humans. That probably wouldn't of seem to odd, but just on the safe side. Not that coming out really as freaked her out as it generally be the other way around at times. Half wondering if it was shock she was an alien or shock because she was the perception of what many humans create in their minds. To pin point aliens soupy on one race or other related, was rather narrow-minded. They came in all shapes and sizes.

"I do indeed. I'm a model, being one of the fashion capitols, it defiantly makes it easier. Not that Gotham isn't stylish… Its just south Gotham, down the coast. Not far at all… It'll be the least I can do with all the scrumptious foods you may introduce me too."

Little hesitation. There was secrets in bound that Kory had to remember to tip toe around, but generally with some abundance of truth and well. Her so called profession was defiantly real. Being a hero or a titan was more lifestyle choice or something she was more born to be. Although same could be said for a model, but she wasn't immune to flaws. It did take some effect to keep in half of the decent shape her body was in… Smiling with a kind look in regards to the style in Gotham. Although really there was style all over the country. The world. More less clothes and more the confidence with in them. Kory then pointed lightly in the direction of Bludhaven. If required more detail, Kory was sure she'd give decent directions. As Kory sat across at the restaurant. Getting comfortable with the menus in hand. So many options and Kory couldn't be sure if she understood them even if she did read french. This was when Ethan was most helpful. As she piped in on his suggestions.

"Starting with snails to share would be wonderful… Oh, a veggie stew… Hmmm, you sure there is no rat… Not that I'm completely apposed, i just don't hear very good things about them… But it all sounds interesting… Maybe we could split, somehow! Can we? Maybe some quiche on the side… Or is that too much. Sometimes I forget about my figure."

Not to mention fun as Kory nodded and expressed her agreement. Hopefully less flying shells. As Kory''s eyes traced the many options on the menu especially the ones Ethan had pointed out. From his minor detail on them, they sounded defiantly something Kory could try. Least once. Though not sure why she thought of a rat. Last she had heard of that word or similar there was a rat involved. She wasn't sure how she'd feel about eating a rat. Whether they'd make someone ill or they talked. Well, thats less than unusual. Tamaraneans hunted animals that could communicate with language. Though he did say Veggie stew. Kory looked at the Coq Au Vin. Quiche. She liked quiche. Thus ending in suggesting to split or a bit of everything. Somehow. Before blushing wondering if that would be too much for two people, but a little bit of it all.

"Diet pepsi, please and thank-you!"

Kory said kindly to the waiter taking drink orders. Upon hearing Ethan's cooking and style… Or apparently multiple styles. Hardly surprising. He looked very much in the know and more so. Cooking certainly could be fun, more the more you know. Kory smiled. Fusion! Defiantly was new to her ears, but more understanding as he explained it.

"Kinda like how someone put a taco and a pizza together?

Kory asked, suggesting. That somehow sprung to mind in thinking of two things combined. Although kory was known to mix ingredients unusual to humans, she just wasn't always aware of it until someone hopefully kindly pointed it out. Taco pizza wasn't bad, though wasn't her kind of pizza.

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*Borrow it what does she mean by that* Ethan wondered when he heard Kory say she wanted to borrow his Spanish speaking. *Maybe she needs a translator or something* he thought to put his mind at ease. "Zumba is a Latin dance yes but I never actually danced it."

"Oh yes I had many adventures out at sea but I left all of that behind to begin a new life out in Gotham." he said. Ethan hoped he would not have to talk much about his past as he was not ready to speak about his childhood and how he was raised as a deadly assassin for the South American Drug Cartels. If he did though Ethan knew he had to create a different story and lie about his past. Kory was his new friend but he still could not trust her fully for he had trust issues with anyone he did not truly know personally. 

"Oh yes almost like a snake shedding their skins just a little different. That's pretty cool that you have a good career Modeling. So that's we're Bludhaven is located that's pretty cool. And thank you Kory."

"Yes no Rat in Ratatouille unless you count the name." Ethan joked a little. Ethan looked for the waiter and signaled him over when he saw him. "Yes Monsieur are you and the lady ready to Order?" said the waiter. "Yes I have a question about the menu. Is it possible to get half orders of the items on the menu?" he asked "Why yes Monsieur it is possible" responded the waiter. 

"Ok then We will have an order of Escargot, and then half an order of the Ratatouille and a half order of the Coq Au Vin and a side of Quiche...Yeah something like that though it would not surprise me if someone actually did that." Ethan said as he finished ordering and then answered Kory's question.

[Kory Anders - Starfire]

Borrow was vaguely how to put it. Kory smiled not really worried if it caught him off guard at all. Borrowing was with the intention of giving it back, it was a lot harder once obtained a language to simply give it back. If that was what it was when she borrowed the english language from Dick, she wasn't sure she wanted to give it back and with the countless times they've kissed since, its bound not too happen at this point. Thinking of the cute little things she could say to Dick in spanish, but then he probably be more interested in how she's speaking spanish, Kory giggled with her inner voice. More than likely to have bubbled to the surface. She wasn't much one to keep a lot too herself. Hidden things were far far below reach. Kory looked a little shocked he'd not done the zumba befpre and playfully tapped him with her hand.

"In that case, we should totally do the Zumba sometime."

Kory suggested with a enthusiastic smile and the bubbly warm vibe. Offering the friendly invitation to enjoy some healthy exercise activities together. Which was also dancing. So there was added enjoyment and Kory was adamant she had a made a friend in Ethan. Or least it was something building into one. Defiantly in that initial direction. Of course that was not as stable for a human, Kory had come to know that. It was often about time for them. With very mild blinking and the intended understanding nod. As Ethan extended his time as a pirate. Getting the understanding. It was something he moving away from. Moving on. Kory defiantly understood. She after all wasn't one that desired to live in the past and the past was that. Who ever Ethan was it barely mattered to Kory as to whom he was before her. For all she could see was a kind man, looking to live and he was very polite. Although defiantly honoured to have met a pirate. She had seen that movie.

"I've not travelled by sea often, mostly the bird's eye view… I love the smell of salt water, though the city is quite lovely… And of course chances of new adventures. You must be so excited. I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for!"

There was the shear excitement that he was once a pirate, but Kory needn't to delve into his past. From the looks and sounds, he was about the future. Only real questions would be; was there a parrot? Did he see Ariel? Or the Flying Dutchman! In hopes that Will still had control of the ship now. And of course living on the crashing waves. As Kory kindly commented on the ocean. Seeing it from above could simply mean a plane, but as amazing a life as a pirate could have been. Kory could defiantly find the positives of finding a life in the city. A change. New adventures as Kory expressed, probably touched him on his arm. Assuring her statement and well mostly just being her natural bubbly kind self. Of course had he not come looking for a change, Kory wouldn't of met him and she wouldn't of met a new friend.

"Gratitudes… I get to meet a lot of interesting people and see beautiful locations. When charity is involved, then its really fun… If you have a GPS I can save Bludhaven in there for you, if ever you desire to visit."

Kindly Kory thanked Ethan in regards to her being a model. She was no Cindy Crawford, but she certainly had a blast doing it when she did. Especially as she mentioned meeting people, most of whom were kind, some not so kind, but critic was bound to hit at some point. Locations. Double really given her days as a hero. Kory could fly anywhere and everywhere had some element of beauty. Her cheeks warmed in mentioning when charity was involved. That could mean both modelling as simply as Starfire. She always liked helping. Giving hope. Helping children especially. Of she took it all on some level of serious along with the fun element of it all. Kory was quite passionate about life. Delighted by the interest in Bludhaven, that Kory offered to type it in his GPS, which certainly she had paid enough attention to recall how. She was better with technology that one would expect. At least the outer space kind.

"In that case it sounds quite lovely… I can't say I ever got to try it, but I do quite like Pickles, bananas and mint frosting on pizza… What mix ups would you have in mind?"

Happily Kory responded in learning there was no rat harmed in the process or sacrificed. Not that she could be willing to try, but she rather preferred not too. Smiling kindly before the waiter was signalled. Quite enjoying the french accent and delighted to hear she could try all the food Ethan had suggested. Defiantly looking forward to tasting the food, not even thinking what her plans were had she not run into Ethan. This was a much better out come than whatever it had been prior… Kory giggled as she belatedly commented on not trying the taco pizza. Presumably the men or boys of Titans had created on. Which meant there was not much of a change of trying it if you weren't fast or savvy enough. Boys will be boys, but Kory did detail upon a pizza topping she'd prefer. Oddly less chances of it getting fought over… Whilst waiting for the delicious food, her nose could smell the food nearby and even somewhere in the kitchen. Curious as to what 'Fusions' Ethan had in mind, not of course going to steal the ideas, but she was always open to trying new foods.