The car that picks them up is impressive and Cosima realizes that Felicity really hadn't been exaggerating about her boss's wealth. The driver introduces himself as Diggle and his calm presence puts them all at ease—especially Sarah, who Cosima knows is still hella paranoid. They don't have anything besides their carry ons, so he leads them to a sleek black car. Cosima and Delphine take the back seat, while Sarah sits in front. They all know the parts they have to play, even if Felicity knows about the three of them. Felicity had assured Cosima that the relationship wouldn't be a big deal, but it's become a habit. Besides, since everyone assumes that she and Sarah are twins, it really is easier this way.
Sarah is tense in the front while Diggle keeps glancing at her, but the car ride is quiet. Cosima spends it studying Diggle, having heard a lot about him from Felicity. He's exactly as she described. It makes her even more curious to meet the others and see if they're just as she envisioned.
They park in the back of Verdant and follow Diggle into the empty club. Cosima's a little surprised. She expected there to be more activity and preparation, but Tuesday must not be a very busy day. As they descend the stairs, Cosima feels her anticipation building. She'd been eager to see the lair ever since Felicity told her about it, but even more so after Felicity told her about the update she did.
It's even more impressive than expected and she can tell that both Delphine and Sarah find it amazing as well. They're taking it all in when she's suddenly wrapped up in Felicity's arms.
"You're here," she exclaims. She then turns to Delphine and Sarah who are slightly behind Cosima. She offers an awkward wave. "I'm Felicity."
"Sarah."
"Delphine, it is nice to finally meet you."
Felicity shakes the offered hand. "Nice to finally meet you guys too. Welcome to the lair."
Sarah chuckles and then follow Felicity as she leads them towards the center of the basement.
"Thanks again for picking them up, Dig," Felicity says as Diggle settles into a chair.
"It's fine, Felicity," Diggle assures her. "I know you had to be here."
Felicity then gives them a quick tour, pointing out the medical equipment, the training area and explaining why the Arrow keeps his costume in a glass case.
"What's that about?"
Cosima follows where Sarah where Sarah is pointing and sees two metal beams going from the floor to ceiling.
"Oh that's the salmon ladder," Felicity replies, her cheeks pinking slightly. "It's... well, I'll have Sara—my Sara, show you later."
"Or Oliver," Diggle adds from the computer he's at. "Equal opportunity ogling, right?"
Felicity grins. "How come I never see you on that thing, Dig?"
Diggle chuckles and Cosima's curiosity is piqued.
"Where is Sara?" Cosima asks. "I was looking forward to meeting the famous Canary."
"Sleeping," Felicity replies. "Last night got kind of long."
"The life of a super hero, I'm sure," Cosima replies.
"I am so sorry, but I have to finish this and then we can grab lunch," Felicity tells them.
"It's cool," Cosima replies. "Can we try out one of the bows?"
"You're not trying a bow," Sarah tells her.
"But I want to," Cosima pouts.
"You've already poked someone's eye out, Cos," Sarah reminds her.
Felicity giggles as Diggle looks up in surprise.
Delphine—used to Cosima and Sarah bickering has wandered over to look at the various pieces of medical equipment—but Cosima can hear her laughing softly at them.
"That wasn't a bow and arrow," Cosima points out. "And technically that was you."
"It was your device," Sarah retorts.
"I didn't tell you to shoot her in the eye," Cosima says.
"Yeah, well, shooting people in the heart doesn't work out so well for me," Sarah replies.
Knowing the story, Felicity is laughing at her computer while Diggle seems to be bouncing between fascinated and disbelief.
"So you're saying that you're not glad she's alive?" Cosima asks.
"You know that's not what I mean, Cos."
"You are so the older sister who picks on the younger one," Cosima tells her.
"What the hell is that supposed to mean?" Sarah asks.
"You've severely wounded Helena twice and she's never done anything to you," Cosima points out.
"Never done anything to me? Are you forgetting about Katja and the others?"
"She just wants her sister's love, Sarah," Cosima reminds her.
"Which she has, yeah?" Sarah snaps. "Let it go."
"You shot your sister?" Diggle questions. "Like one of the others... or..."
"Stabbed too," Cosima adds.
"Sarah and Helena are twins," Felicity explains.
"Huh."
Footsteps on the stairs pause the conversation. They all turn to find Oliver staring at them.
"Is this him?" Cosima asks.
"Who are you?" Oliver inquires.
"You remember that I said I had a friend visiting?" Felicity reminds him.
"And you brought them here?" Oliver questions.
"Cosima was curious," Felicity explains.
"You can't just start telling people, Felicity," he scolds. "At least with Barry—"
"Oooh, can I meet Barry too?" Cosima interjects.
Oliver turns to stare at Cosima. "And she knows about Barry. Is there anything you didn't tell her?"
"She left out the part about you being impolite," Cosima tells him.
Oliver growls at Cosima.
"Hey," Sarah snaps, stepping between Cosima and Oliver. "Piss off. We know how to keep a secret, yeah?"
"They seem to have one or two of them own," Diggle adds.
"That doesn't mean that we should—"
Sarah scoffs, cutting him off. "Just because I haven't killed as many people as you have—"
"Technically you haven't killed anyone," Cosima interjects. "Just attempted."
This actually makes Oliver pause as he stares at them.
"So are we done yelling then?" Felicity questions.
"For now," Oliver huffs. "But I'd really appreciate it if you'd stop telling people my secret."
"What if you're dying again?"
Oliver sighs.
"Awesome," Cosima says. "Now that that's out of the way, can he show me how to use a bow?"
"No," Sarah says.
"Well then how about the salmon ladder?" Cosima tries. "I'm totally curious now." She looks over at Sarah who shrugs.
"What? I'm curious too."
"I would like to see as well," Delphine pipes up.
Oliver is caught off guard, having apparently not noticed Delphine off to the side. He turns to Felicity.
"What exactly have you been telling them?" Oliver asks Felicity.
"Just giving them the tour," Felicity replies.
Oliver shakes his head and turns to Diggle. "Do you mind giving me some back up while I check out..." He glances at Cosima, Sarah and Delphine. "What Waller mentioned the other night?"
Diggle turns to Felicity, who nods.
"What was that?" Oliver asks.
"Just checking with the boss," Diggle replies.
Oliver scowls as Cosima, Delphine and Sarah laugh.
"Ready when you are," Diggle says, standing.
Oliver stalks up the stairs mumbling about disrespect and solo missions.
"So that was the Arrow?" Cosima asks, once they heard the door click shut.
"Yep, that's Oliver," Felicity replies.
"I see what Dig means about ogling," Cosima says.
Sarah elbows her.
"Oui," Delphine adds. "He is very—"
Sarah cuts her off with a look and Delphine just smirks at her, making both Cosima and Felicity laugh.
"I see what you mean," Felicity tells Cosima.
"What have you been telling her, Cos?" Sarah asks.
"Just how cute the two of you are," Cosima grins.
"I am not cute," Sarah grumbles.
Cosima smirks. "So what's the plan here, Ms. Smoak?"
"Well I'm waiting for a call from Caitlin at the lab," Felicity replies. "And then we can go pick it up."
"Can I get a tour of STAR Labs?" Cosima asks.
Felicity shakes her head. "Sorry. They won't even let me have one. And with the heightened security, they won't even let you in the building."
Cosima pouts. "You promised me a tour."
"Not of STAR Labs, I didn't."
"Maybe you can apply for a job there," Sarah consoles her.
"I'll send you a bow later as an apology," Felicity adds.
"You're gonna get my kid shot with an arrow," Sarah groans.
"Hey, I can be careful," Cosima protests.
Delphine laughs again.
Felicity's phone rings as Cosima tries to defend herself. Judging by Felicity's expression, Cosima assumes that it's Sara on the other end, apparently awake. Guess super heroes don't need much sleep.
"We're going to meet her for lunch," Felicity announces once she hangs up.
They pile into Felicity's car, Sarah and Delphine taking the back. As Felicity and Cosima chat in the front, Cosima tries not to grin at her girlfriends in the back. Delphine's no longer as intimated by Sarah as she used to be, but there are still moments of awkwardness since Sarah's not affectionate with many people and she's only recently started to be okay with a lot of casual contact between her and Delphine. There had been more between them when the threat of Cosima's death hung over them because they understood each other's pain. But then Cosima had recovered and Sarah had gotten skittish again. But now that Delphine's seen that side of her, she's more willing to tease Sarah; not having to worry about Sarah's reaction beyond a mild glare.
It's watching Sarah meet Sara that's really interesting. Cosima, Delphine and Felicity watch in amusement as the two circle each other. It's more posturing on Sarah's part since she knows that Sara can take her down in under three seconds, but her pride won't allow her to back down completely. The three of them unsuccessfully stifling their laughter is what pulls them from their glaring.
They're seated in a round booth that has Sarah and Sara sitting across from each other.
...
Felicity's glad that her staring doesn't seem too obvious. The clone thing is still kind of crazy to her and it's fascinating to find the differences between Cosima and Sarah. However, she has a feeling that seeing more of them together will what really clinches it for her. After all, Sarah and Cosima could just be twins.
If anything, the relationship between them and Delphine is what's really interesting for Felicity, since Cosima has told her about the evolution from the beginning. She knows it fascinates Sara as well, even if she won't admit it. More so because of what Felicity's easy acceptance could mean for their relationship.
The fact that Sara still loves Nyssa is obvious to Felicity, though it doesn't bother her. Nyssa helped Sara become the amazing woman she is today; Felicity knows this. And while she isn't a fan of the killing, she does admire the fact that Nyssa does subscribe to a code of honor. It's just vastly different from Felicity's.
Felicity wonders if Sara would even suggest including Nyssa. Probably not for fear of rejection. However, in Felicity's mind, it's Nyssa's inability to stay in Starling City and Felicity's reluctance to leave Oliver that would be the real obstacle. Well that's what Felicity assumes. She really has no idea about Nyssa's feelings on the matter. But judging by the looks she was giving Felicity the last time she was in town...
Anyway...
It's great seeing Cosima again. She can't believe that one of her best friends is someone she only hung out with for a week in high school. Technology is really what allowed them to become great friends. Having someone to talk to that has even more craziness going on is probably what really cemented the friendship.
Felicity's cell rings near the end of lunch. Caitlin says she'll be able to meet up in about an hour. It gives them just enough time to finish up and head over to STAR Labs.
Cosima is still annoyed that she can't get a tour and pouts the entire way there. To Felicity's amusement, both Sarah and Delphine ignore the pouting woman between them in the back seat, instead questioning Sara and Felicity about their nightly activities.
At one point, Sarah wants to know the most efficient way to kill someone and it's Delphine that starts arguing with her, telling her that she doesn't need to know that. It's different than the bickering Felicity witnessed between Sarah and Cosima earlier. Delphine seems affectionately exasperated with Sarah versus Sarah's irritated mistrust of Cosima having access to weapons. Felicity and Sara share a smile and glancing in the rearview mirror shows that Cosima's bad mood is dissipating listening to the disagreement.
By the time they reach STAR Labs, Sarah as conceded defeat and Delphine might be one of the most triumphant looking people Felicity's ever seen. She knows from Cosima that Sarah doesn't back down easily, so she gets what a huge victory that is for Delphine. She leaves the four of them in the car as she goes and retrieves the vials from Caitlin.
...
Since there's always a concern about someone else starting to show signs, the visit isn't as social as Cosima or Felicity would like. Cosima, Delphine and Sarah are scheduled on the red eye that night. The vials are securely tucked in Cosima's carry on and she has to wonder how Felicity got permission for that with all the regulations about bags nowadays. She doesn't ask though, preferring not to know.
Sara and Felicity keep them company while they wait to board. Felicity tells a few of the crazy stories that Oliver told her before he revealed his alter ego and Cosima convinces Sarah to tell a couple cute stories about Kira.
"Maybe next time you can visit us," Cosima suggests to Felicity. "Meet some of the others. I know you're curious."
"If I can drag this one along," Felicity replies, kicking Sara's foot.
"Hey I'm not the one that keeps you here," Sara retorts.
"I thought that you were in charge," Delphine says.
"She is," Sara agrees. "And one day Oliver might realize it."
They share a laugh as their flight is announced. Cosima hugs Felicity, promising to call later.
Sara pulls Sarah aside and whispers something in her ear and Cosima has a feeling that it's an answer to her earlier question. The smirk Sarah wears as they board the plan just confirms it.
Delphine must sense it too. "There is no more danger to worry about," she tells Sarah, repeating her earlier argument.
"Don't know what you're talking about," Sarah says, still smirking.
...
"So... thoughts?"
"You know some interesting people, Ms. Smoak," Sara replies.
"So that means we're visiting then, right?" Felicity asks.
"You're the boss," Sarah tells her.
Felicity grins. "I was worried that you and Sarah wouldn't get along."
"Why? Because we have the same name?"
"Sure, let's go with that," Felicity replies.
"I like her. She seems scrappy. I'd want her on my side in a fight."
"I'm sure she'd appreciate that," Felicity says.
"There aren't many people I'd trust to have my back," Sara points out.
"True," Felicity agrees. "High praise indeed."
Sara nods.
"And Delphine?"
"Smart as hell. Complete opposite of Sarah. It'll be interesting to see the three of them in their own environment," Sara answers.
"Thinking of becoming a psychologist?" Felicity teases.
"You disagree?"
"I didn't say that," Felicity replies.
"Anyway, I can easily see why you and Cosima stayed friends all this time."
"I can't believe it's been over five years since I've seen her in person," Felicity says.
"That is a little nuts," Sara agrees.
"You can help me convince Oliver that he can spare us for a few days," Felicity says.
Sara laughs. "Like you need my help convincing Oliver, boss."
Felicity grins. "Well he seems to be the only one who doesn't realize that."
"He has been hit on the head, a lot," Sara retorts.
…
"So what did you think of Felicity?" Cosima asks Sarah and Delphine as they try to settle into their seats.
"I can see how the two of you became friends," Sarah replies.
"She is equally as cheeky," Delphine agrees.
Cosima grins.
"She better not send you a bow," Sarah says
"Oh, so you get to run around shooting at people, but I can't have a bow?" Cosima asks.
"If she took proper lessons," Delphine tries.
"Stop encouraging her," Sarah says.
"But she is so cute when she's focused."
"Yeah until she shoots someone's eye out—"
"Uh, act—"
"That was your fault too."
Delphine chuckles.
"She'll totally bring a bow when she visits," Cosima points out.
"At least then Sara can teach you," Sarah replies.
"Maybe she can bring a smaller one for Kira," Cosima adds.
Sarah groans.
"It is better than Cosima encouraging her to blow things up with that chemistry set," Delphine offers.
"Plus one day she can grow up to be a super hero," Cosima adds. "Science by day. Archery or whatever by night."
"I think she would like this idea," Delphine says.
"You two better not encourage that when we get back," Sarah warns.
"We won't have to," Cosima replies. "Felicity and Sara visiting will be enough."
"I hate you both," Sarah grumbles.