[DC 115] [Encrypted message to all specials]

[runsonwater]

[ Barry is barely beyond the doors of Technical Services before he's broadcasting. He looks clearly shaken and confused.]

I just woke up in Technical Services and they told me I've been on the surface for four days... I don't remember any of it.

Is everyone good? Is Cisco okay? Why are people calling me Stripper on the internet? There's going to be a ball?

What is going on?

Comments

[sanguinescry]

Oh honey... :(

Ehhh, I'm doing okay so far. Sales are steady but not amazing or anything. I'm waiting for my big break :P I can give you one more excuse: I hired Cisco to work on my bots. ( Translation: to build deadly toys for Specials while pretending to work on her bots ) So I better see you at least once in a while, mister.

Okay. ...if you need anything... You know? ( God knows he's been there for her when she's needed it. The least she can do is return the favor. )

[runsonwater]

You hired Cisco? [ That wins a grin out of him. Good, at least two of his best friends can at least look out for one another. ] Are you kidding? I'm a big fan of the manly soap. Try to keep me away.

I'm going to make sure there's nothing off before I head to HQ, but I'll keep you posted. And Lydia? I'm going to miss having you around the lab.

[sanguinescry]

( That grin is contagious and Lydia returns it. ) I did. I'm sure that he'll be an asset to my operation. He comes highly recommended by Tony Stark and if there's any opinion to trust in this particular space, it's his. ( She feigns offense at that, perceiving his remark to be semi-sarcastic and playful rather than genuine. ) Um, excuse you, I have plenty of manly soap, thank you very much. You could use some :P ( There's a playful smirk there, to let him know that she's teasing. )

I'm going to miss hanging out in the lab with you, too, sweetie. A lot.