It was an evening as Izzy was putting a nice dress on, begrudgingly, Izzy wasn't a fan of girly clothes, especially dresses but she agreed to put it on. Daisy was invited to one of Ray Sterling's parties and she decided to bring Izzy along to the party. Daisy adjusted her dress as she poked her head into Izzy's bedroom.
"Izzy, make sure you use the restroom before we leave, we'll be at the party for a long while" Daisy recommended as Izzy sighed, reminding Daisy that she wasn't a little girl who needed to be reminded to use the bathroom. Daisy withdrew her head as Izzy finished adjusting her outfit. considering this was a formal event Izzy wanted to be on her best behavior.
After getting ready the two rabbits left their apartment, Daisy escorted them to the car as they both got in, closing the door as she started the engine as Izzy laid back, the car pulled out as it headed to the party.
"So, how do you know Mr. Sterling anyway?" Izzy asked, knowing that the two were friends but had no idea how she was close with the wealthiest mammal in the city as she replied that being the city's top reporter means she meets with important people.
"Long story short he recognized me asked me out to lunch one day and we just kept hanging out" Daisy replied stated their friendship was something they kept under wraps. The press would have a field day with her and Ray being friends.
"Isn't Ray a bachelor, I don't see how him being close to you would be an issue" Izzy questioned as Daisy just explained it was something they liked keeping secret, consider how important Ray was. eventually, the car stopped in a parking lot as the two got out, walking the rest of the distance to a huge gala type event.
"Wow, everyone is dressed up," Izzy said rubbing her thumbs alongside the side of her black dress as they walked to the door where they were asked for the name by a male deer in a valet suit.
"It should be under Summers" Daisy replied as he saw the two names, verifying their identity as they entered. Daisy asked Izzy if she wanted two walked around with her or go on her own. Izzy replied that she wanted to look around to see anyone she recognized, or find the snack table.
"Okay, meet me at the fountain in 2 hours," Daisy said walking off as Izzy stood near the fountain, pulling a silver dollar from her pocket, flipping the coin as it splashed into the fountain. these kinds of parties were not Izzy's thing but Daisy invited her and she did not want to seem rude.
Daisy walked to the snack table as an aardvark in a suit holding a tray stood near her. veggie kabob Miss? he offered as Izzy picked on of the sticks up with an array of cooked vegetables on it as bit into the kabob. She admitted the food was good, asking what they had that was not alcoholic as the aardvark said they had sparkling cider as Izzy requested a glass as he pointed to the bar.
"Thank you, sir," Izzy said walking to the bar as she sat on one of the stools. the moose behind the desk asked Izzy what she wanted, warning her that she wasn't allowed to serve alcohol to minors as she asked for a glass of sparkling cider. after being handed the glass the sipped the yellow liquid feeling a tap on her shoulder.
Izzy turned around facing Jack Kerr in a black tuxedo as he looked at Izzy smiling, saying it was good to see her a the party as Izzy smiled, commenting on Jack's clothes. It was rare she saw him in a tuxedo that wasn't purple as he smirked.
It's rare to see you in a dress" Jack replied in his joking tone as they shared a laugh. Jack sat down on the stool beside her. Izzy asked what Jack was doing here as he mentioned his parents were a part of the city's upper class as Izzy looked at Jack.
"Funny that someone would not get the impression you came from money" Izzy replied as Jack stated it was something he did not advertise his wealth as he asked how Izzy's occupation was doing as Izzy smiled, saying that she and Demonica formed a hero partnership.
"Really, you just left the Femme Four" Jack replied as Izzy nodded, admitting it was a nice team but being partners with Demonica was much better. Jack asked how their duo was as she said it was popular, considering both of them were recognized female Junior heroes. honestly surprised the jack had not heard of them.
"It's called the Terrific Two" Izzy replied as Jack admitted it was a pretty basic name as she smirked, admitted she was not the best at coming up with names, but the group was pretty popular despite being new.
"Monica and I even have new costumes for their team as Jack asked about her costume. Izzy replied that she traded the sleeved shirt and pink skirt for a leotard and an eye mask, and added a cape.
"I'll have to show you sometime" Izzy replied as she asked how his team Backalley was doing as Jack admitted it was the same stuff. they did stop a robbery but an older hero showed up and took the punk down. besides that it was basic stuff, patrolling.
Jack order a glass of cider as he took a sip, admitting he wasn't one for social gatherings. he was here because his father was a respected man and he wanted him here. He was eager to leave so he could hang with his pals as the shadow of a lion loomed over them.
"How are you two doing," the figure asked as they turned seeing the Ray Sterling, the CEO of Sterling Industries and considered the Golden Sun of Zootopia, he was basically the nicest mammal in the whole city as he warmly looked at the two who could not help but smile in his presence.
This is a great party Mr. Sterling, thanks for having us" Jack said sipping his cider as he smiled back, thanking them for coming, admitting he was sorry if the party seemed boring for younger mammals.
"Well the party is for a good cause, and that's worth attending," Izzy said knowing money spent here would go to charities as Ray smiled as he looked at Izzy, agreeing to her statement as he brushed his mane looking at her.
"Wait, you're Daisy's niece aren't you, she told me about you," Ray asked as she nodded, personally she wasn't fond of only being known as Daisy's niece but she would not show any disrespect to Ray Sterling, He chuckled complementing her dress.
"I've also heard that you're more fond of your more colorful attire" Ray replied as Izzy froze up, realizing that Ray knew she was Rainbow Skate as she muttered whispering to Jack how he knew that.
"Oh, Ray is a huge investor of the Hero initiative and knew the identities of many heroes as he nodded, thanking the two for the service they did as Izzy smiled, being credited for her deeds, Ray admitted that Izzy and Demonica's team had a spike in popularity.
"Is that a surprise. you get two already known Junior heroes, one a former member of The Femme Four and the other Thunder Dragon's Sidekick and put them together it's pretty much guaranteed" Izzy replied as Ray smiled.
"The Terrific Two is ranked 3rd in the top 5 Junior hero Teams, behind Color Kitties and the Power Paws" Ray admitted as this caught Izzy off guard, she knew they were popular but top 3. she knew the Color Kitties were the most popular.
"Really, we're more popular than the Femme Four," Izzy said in disbelief as Ray replied that losing a member often causes a team two tank in the ratings, and from what Ray heard they were doing auditions for a new Femme Four Member and apparently a chunk of FF fans were also Rainbow Skate Fans who transferred over when they formed Terrific Two, which merger with the Thunder Dragon Fans due to Demonica being his sidekick.
"Thunder Dragon is the 2nd ranked hero and a member of the Crusaders" Ray admitted as the three were talking.
"What about Backalley, where is our team," Jack asked a bit curious as Ray put his finger on his chin, think it was somewhere between 10 to 15, which was a good rank.
"Wow, this night has gotten a lot better" Izzy replied as the three were talking about Costumed Heroes, comparing their opinions on teams and heroes.
