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Raven sat at the bar in silence, reading. Vic, Sarah and the twins went out, so Raven insisted on watching the place. Naturally, a bar on tuesday midmorning wasn't exactly hopping with life. But that was just find for Raven. The young girl was leaning back in the chair with her book, when the phone range. Raven let out a sigh and slowly leaned over to the phone.

"Huh, yes?' droned Raven.

"RAVEN I AM CALLING FROM THE PUBLIC PHONE!''

Raven jerked her head away quickly. "Jinx why do you always do that?" She growled. "Aw come on! Everyone quotes movies. Thats the only movie i've seen!" complained Jinx. "Not my problem." moaned Raven. "Now what do you want? I'm still asleep."

"I just wanted to say that you don't have to sneak me in tonight. I'm gonna look for the boys and Shimmer." said Jinx, twirling the phone cord with her fingers. Ravens face fell. Clutching the phone with both hands she said "You don't have to look for them you know. After all they did to you I say good riddance." Jinx sighed and leaned back on the phone box. "You don't understand. Those guys are idiots."

"I understand that Jinx."

"Not finished, they are such idiots, they really can't survive without me. If I they got arrest or killed, it would be my fault. I can't live with that."

Raven pinched the bridge of her nose. She knew what Jinx felt but she thought it was misguided. "it won't be your fault if they can't carry themselves without you under them."

"God Rae don't say it like that."

"I'm not sorry. Seriously I want you to think about this." said Raven. Jinx hung her head. "Gotta go Rae." she mumbled, hanging up. Jinx exited the box and started walking down the street with her hands in the pockets of her new jean shorts. Thank you random red head lady.

"jinx?"

Jinx jumped slightly and walked into someones chest. Arms immediately seized her. "Jinx! You're ok! Why the hell did you leave?' Wally said suddenly pissed. Jinx kneed Wally in the stomach and ran away.

"Oh shit why did I do that!" moaned Jinx, running her hands through her hair. "Jinx?" Wally poked his head around the corner. "Shit why do I have to do this!" she wheezed. "Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck!'' whispered Jinx as she bolted down an alley. Wally was really fast. like ultra.

Jinx crashed into a metal mesh. "Aw shit! God damn it." stamped Jinx. "I must be insane." she grumbled as she started climbing the fence. Suddenly arms wrapped around her waist and pulled her down. She yelled out but a hand clamped over her mouth. Jinx elbowed her assailant in the ribs and he dropped her.

"What the hell creep!" she yelled

"Well why were you running!" yelled Wally. "Thats how I avoid awkward shit"

"Stop yelling you're making a scene!"

"We are in an alley!"

Wally put his hands to his face. He hated logic. "I was just worried, thats all. But now I found you and we can let bygones be bygones and have make up sex." said Wally, grabbing Jinxes shoulders and tried to lead her out of the alley. Jinx growled and shoved him off. "Will you stop! I got stuff to do."

"What do you have to do thats worth rolling around in your own filth!" said Wally. Jinxes eyes narrowed. "its not like that. I got to find the boys."

"The boys that left you to die in a bridge collapse and then stole my money?" asked Wally. "Did you hit your head at some point since we last saw each other?" Jinx groaned and leaned back on the wall. "God I feel like I just had this conversation. They are like babies. Stupid, mentally underachieving babies. They are my responsibility."

Wallys face softened. "They are grown men. Its not your job to kill yourself over them."

"Well its not like you've ever been responsible for anyone. Ever." said Jinx, rolling her eyes and crossing her arms. "Maybe you could show me?" asked Wally. Jinx flinched, "Would you stop with the sex jokes!" she exclaimed. "What! No nothing like that! I meant maybe if I spent the rest of the day living like you do, I could understand better. And then we can do the hanky panky." Jinx rolled her eyes. "Are you really that crazy?"

"Try me."

Jinx smacked her brain. "I got to stop hanging out with you." she groaned, grabbing his hand and marching him back to the street.

"Hey Rae Rae!"

Raven smacked down her book and swiveled around angrily, fully prepared to give a piece of her mind to Gar. She was surprised to see her friend before her, with his arm around his girlfriend.

"I...oh hi?" said Raven, picking up her book again. "Hey Raven, you've met Terra right?" asked Gar, gesturing to the blonde. "I remember. Hi Terra." said Raven, generally disinterested. "Nice to meet you Rae Rae." said Terra, holding out her hand. Raven raised an eyebrow "You don't have to call me that." she said. Terra gave a condescending smile. Raven noticed that Terra was trying to squeeze her hand. Raven squeezed back. Terra's face melted and her knees went weak. Raven smirked and went back to her book

After a while, Raven looked up from her book. "Are you going to order a drink, or are you going to just stand there?" she asked. Gar rubbed his neck. "Actually we were kinda bored so I thought 'hey we haven't been to Cystones in a while!'

"Well congratulations now you're bored in a new location." said Raven. "Now order something, you can't just hang out here for free."

"Uh oh yeah, two buds please." said Gar, sitting on the stool. Raven bent down to the coolers to get the beers. "actually can I have a long island ice tea?" asked Terra. Raven jumped. "You sure? Kinda heavy for the middle of the day."

Terra glared. "I don't believe I asked you."

Raven just shrugged and slid a beer to Gar before going to get the fixing for a long island ice tea. when she finally mixed the drink, she turned to find Gar and Terra kissing each other. A lot.

"ehem."

Terra jumped a little from Gars lap and her sunglasses fell from her head to her eyes. "don't hurt yourself." said Raven. Terra hardened and mumbled thanks under her breath. After a few sips. Terra placed the drink down and excused herself for the bathroom. "Back in a sec Beast boy

"So what do you think?"

"Of the nickname? Only half accurate." said Raven. "No of Terra. And hey!" said Gar. Raven shrugged. "Nice enough I guess." Timid and jealousy were holding back her arms. "So how did you meet her?" asked Raven, trying to act natural. Gar shrugged. "Her Dad funded mine when he first started campaigning, met her at some family thing some time later."

'Thats nice. And you met me in prison."

Gar was silent fir a second, before bursting out in uncontrolled laughter, limbs swinging. Raven allowed herself a small smile. Up until Gar knocked over his own beer. "Oh shit! sorry Rae."

"Its fine its fine." said Raven in an annoyed tone. Gar took note of the fact she didn't object to him calling her Rae and did a small gig when she bent behind the bar to pick up the bottle. Raven stood up and threw a rag at Gar. "Wipe off the bar, i'll get them mop." said Raven, casual yet demanding at the same time. Raven went off to get the mop and Gar watched her go. Gar considered himself a nice guy, at least from his standpoint women usually like him, but it was refreshing to have Raven order him around. Well, he thought the feeling was refreshing, but he really like Terra. He really did.

Raven went to the back to get the mop. She searched around for were it usually was when there was a noise behind her. Raven turned around to see Terra stumbling around behind her. "Terra? what are you doing?"

"Talking to you bitch." said Terra still stumbling.

"Well thats a good conversation starter." deadpanned Raven. "Don't think I don't know what you're doing. " said Terra punting a finger at Raven. "You like Gar, which is rich by the way."

Raven looked closer into Terras eyes. Her pupils were dilated. "Terra? are you high?"

Terra shoved Raven into a wall. "None of your business. The fact of the matter is i'm not threatened by you, I just find it annoying and creepy the way you hang around all the time. Gar thinks it too. He's just too nice to say it."

Raven rolled her eyes. "Yeah sure. Thats plausible.' Terra just turned up her nose and left the closet. Raven watched her go. Somewhere really deep inside, below all the obvious holes and logic in Terras threat. Raven felt something strain

"So I just lick it?"

"Yup."

"But..."

"You said you wanted to learn how the other half lives." said Jinx, coyly. "You want to empathize with us." she said, putting a hand to her hip and batting her eyes. Wally sighed from his perch on the garbage and put his tongue too and empty peanut butter jar. Wally recoiled in disgust as Jinx fell to her side in laughter.

"Oh god I can't believe you did it!" she squealed! "And you carry a gun!" Jinx was doubled over in hysterics. Wally was staring at her wide eyed. "Bbbut you said...and I thought ... but I see homeless people..."

Jinx gave a cruel smirk. "We may sleep in them, but you'd have to be high, or starved for a week to eat the stuff!" once again Jinx started her maniacal laughter, while Wally continued to stammer. Eventually Jinx calmed down. She wiped away a tear and said "Ok lets go before you get herpes or something."

Wally finally snapped out of his trance and glared evilly at Jinx. He jumped out of the trash bin and ran at her. Jinxes eyes widened and she tried to run, but Wally was really fast. He grabbed her waist and lifted her up in the air, spinning around.

"Geez! Wally put me down right now!" shrieked Jinx trying to beat him off. Wally just continued throwing her about. "Wwally." stammered Jinx, her voice cracking. Wally quickly put her down. Jinx broke away and started to massage her temples.

"You ok Jinx?" asked Wally. "Wha? Yeah i'm fine, just got a headache." murmured Jinx. "Sorry about the peanut butter thing. It wasn't that funny." she said, sounding truly sorry. "I, uh, its fine." said Wally. Jinx gave a tiny smile.

"Lets get something real to eat." said Jinx, grabbing Wallys arm.

"Well this place is nice..." said Wally, eyes shifting nervously around the dirty pizza joint. He noticed a bunch of bugs having an orgy or something in the corner. Jinx noticed him looking and snickered. "No its really not. but its only a buck a slice and they don't charge for the water fountain." she explained as she took a bite. "Is that healthy?" asked Wally.

"Nope."

"I think i'll pass." said Wally. Suddenly Jinx went rigid. "What time is it?"

Wally checked his watch. "Almost ten. Why?" Jinx dropped her crust and grabbed Wallys hand, pulling him up. "What? Whats wrong?" asked Wally. "I'll explain later we need a cab." said Jinx, pulling Wally away. "Can you afford a cab?" asked Wally. "Is this an appropriate time for the use of the term good enough?" asked Jinx, jumping frantically for a cab. One pulled up and The couple plowed into the seat.

"Jared's car lot on 7th" said Jinx. "And punch it."

"Please." added Wally.

The cab flew along until it pulled up on a car lot by some residential buildings. "Ten dollars miss.'' said the cabbie. Jinx felt around. "Um huh..." said murmured nervously. "Hey whats that!" she said to wally. Wally spun to the window to see what Jinx was talking about. Jinx quickly pulled off Wallys watch and threw it at the cabbie before jumping out of the cab and running across the street with Wally on her heels.

"Oh thank god!" cheered Jinx with a gasp of relief, belly flopping on a mattress in an alley. "Back off its ours!" she shrieked at another group of homeless people. They scattered at the sound of her voice. Jinx hugged the mattress like it was her mother.

"My watch was worth more than ten bucks." said Wally, witnessing the whole display against the brick wall. "The important thing is, we got the mattress." said Jinx dreamily. Wally rolled his eyes.

"Whoopie."

Jinx looked up to him and smiled slyly. "C'mon i'll teach you how to sleep like a homeless person."

"Finally! I've never put out this much for a chick!" said wally. Jinx kicked his shin. "Thats the point." said Jinx, showing Wally the sleep stance. She put her hands in between her legs and curled up in a fetal position. Wallys face fell. "You really take a risk here don't you?"

Jinx just shrugged.

Wally sadly lifted jinx up and laid her on his chest. She didn't move so much as close up. "I don't understand how you live like this." whispered wally.

"Its not all bad." said Jinx in a muffled voice. "What time is it."

"You gave away my watch."

"Should be almost ten thirty."

Suddenly a loud noise went off. One by one the string of lightbulbs above the car lot blinked on. Wally let himself smile