Mount Justice, 10:00 AM EDT
"Recognised: Wonder Girl, B022, Nightwing B02."
As Jaime followed Cassie outside of the Zeta tube, he stopped stock still.
"Dios...this place is huge. Utterly freaking massive."
Cassie turned back and grinned at him.
"It's a little overwhelming at first, yeah, but you get used to it."
Jaime shook his head, chuckling slightly
"I can tell you right now, I doubt I'm ever going to get used to this. Especially the teleporting thing."
[Zeta tube technology, interplanetary transportation.]
"Whoa? Really? That's so awesome..."
His voice trailed off as he saw Cassie and the others in the room staring at him weirdly. A tall, muscular teenager walked over to him, a welcoming smile on his face. He extended a hand, showing slightly webbed fingers, gills plainly evident on his throat.
"Greetings, Jaime Reyes, I am Kaldur'ahm, leader of the Team. You've already met Cassie, and this is Connor." He said, gesturing to an intimidating black-haired human in a Superman t-shirt, "Aka Superboy. The others aren't here right now, so I'd take this opportunity to investigate the Cave. You'll be spending a lot of time here."
Jaime shook his hand, smiling a little awkwardly.
"It's awesome to meet you, Kaldur'ahm. So, um, where should I start with the whole tour thing?"
Cassie interjected at that point, putting a hand on Jaime's shoulder.
"I could show you around, if you like." She said, her cheeks colouring lightly as she spoke. Jaime turned around, and smiled a little shyly
"I'm totally fine with that, chica."
[Hormonal imbalance detected! Jaime Reyes, the Wonder Girl has a serious effect on your biochemical makeup. I do not advise associating with her.]
Oh, come on, ese. It's not like she's ever gonna go for someone like us, the idea is actually laughable.
[Jaime Reyes, you are possibly the strongest metahuman in this room. Do not...searching for appropriate idiom...sell yourself short.]
Okay...now you are sending mixed signals
[Jaime Reyes, the Wonder Girl is moving. I suggest you follow, the intelligence acquired will be invaluable.]
Okay, okay, I'm going.
Jaime followed after Cassie as she led him through the hallways of the Cave, occasionally pointing out cool rock formations and the like. She eventually led him to a well-furnished kitchen and living area, and sat on a stool.
"So, this is the kitchen area, so, you know, help yourself to the food...just don't touch the cookies. They're Conner's."
Jaime nodded, and went to the fridge, grabbing a bottle of orange juice and a piece of apple pie, sitting on the stool opposite hers.
"So...um, we're going to be spending a lot of time together." he said nervously, "So, uh, we should get to know each other a bit better."
Cassie smiled, which in itself made Jaime even more flustered, and he blushed a little as she spoke
"So, what do you want to know, Jaime?"
He shrugged
"What's your favourite movie?"
She thought for a minute, and then spoke, looking slightly embarrassed.
"I'm gonna say...Aladdin."
Jaime blinked.
"I love that movie! It was our favourite movie growing up!"
Cassie raised an eyebrow, looking a little puzzled
"What do you mean, 'our'?"
Jaime panicked for a second
Ohshit, she's going to think I'm crazy.
[I do not see the issue. Reveal my existence. Your reluctance to do so is illogical, and may endanger the mission]
Yeah...that's...fine. Just...fine. Ted's probably gonna tell them anyway.
During this altercation, Cassie looked at Jaime
Okay...this guy is kinda weird. Is he crazy? He doesn't look like a crazy person. Maybe I should say something.
Jaime cleared his throat.
"Hey, um, Cassie? There is something you should know."
She tilted her head to one side
"What is it?"
Jaime stood up, and armoured up
"See this armour? It's not just really insanely amazing technology. It's...alive."
Cassie stared at him for a second.
"I KNEW IT!"
Jaime stared at her
"Wha-...how?"
The blonde superheroine rolled her eyes
"Please. I'm not dumb you know. You keep blanking out, and when we were monitoring you before, you talked to the armour when you were taking down the Terror Twins. I mean, I didn't know then, but now you just helped me join all the dots."
Jaime sighed, relaxing.
"Okay...so you're fine with the whole crazy space bug on my spine deal?"
Cassie laughed
"My dad is a Greek god and I'm friends with a clone. I have a high tolerance for 'weird'."
She jokingly punched him, promptly knocking him across the room
"Ohmygod Jaime, I'm so sorry!"
Jaime crashed through the door, but was largely unharmed, the suit protecting him
[The Wonder Girl has initiated an attack! Arming plasma cannon!]
No, ese! It was an accident! You know, like being shoved in a crowded place.
[If you had been unarmoured, three of your ribs would have fractured]
Not as bad as that time you tried to do strength mode.
[...Shut up]
Jaime shakily rose to his feet, retracting his armour, smiling at Cassie
"Don't worry, I'm fine. I've taken harder hits then that."
Cassie let out a tense breath and gave him a quick hug
"Okay. I'm still really sorry."
Jaime froze, the hug having caught both the scarab and Jaime off guard. He took a deep breath, savouring the flowery smell of Cassie's hair
"Um...it's fine..?"
Cassie released him, and grinned
"I should find a way to make it up to you. How about we go to the movies?"
Jaime nearly passed out then.
Scarab..did she just ask me out?
A/N: Yeah, sorry for all those people who wanted the training session, I decided to change plans. Also, I really enjoy writing Cassie and Jaime's interactions, so...next chapter will be fun!