My Brother's Keeper: Rise of Halo (Closed)

Vira smiled as Andrew seemed to vocalize her very beliefs regarding the beauty of the world around them. Sadly she could easily see the other side of the coin too. The world was a place of hustle and bustle. If more people had the time to enjoy life, they may not feel as pressured to complain regarding the type of horse they received. It was not a lack of empathy on his part, she could understand his point entirely. He was right. The food was placed before them, and Vira smiled as her date seemed to have a moment of reminiscence regarding his grandmother.

”Well she must have been quite the cook then.” She said as she gave a slight smile, trying to imagine what it would have been like to have a grandmother cook for you. What was a home cooked meal like? Zell was a decent cook, his friend was a great cook. But she hadn’t had food from either of them since...a long time. They had a time when she and Zell made food for Thanksgiving, but that ended up a wreck. She shook her head as Andrew stated that it was okay for her to smash the food.

”Well thank you for excusing me of my lady-like expectations. But I find food is best enjoyed slowly in good company.” She said as she watched the decanter of wine refill. She looked curious at it before shifting and looking to the water. She then looked toher waiter. ”I don’t mean to be a bother but...may I have a water with lime, please?” She asked. The waiter looked confused for a moment before looking to her full glass of water. He had already brought one to her, but then he realized that there wasn’t a lime wedge in her water, it was a lemon wedge. He nodded and apologized. She understood entirely, so many people ask for lemons that it’s a very easy mistake to just reach for a lemon.

Finally partaking of the food over the little moments of conversation, she actually enjoyed it. The taste of the oils wasn’t too strong but helped slide the pasta through the different spices and flavors. It was a nice meal and a great change of pace. They even managed to not trigger an allergic reaction in her. She smiled and nodded to Andrew, taking the napkin and dabbing her lips after a moment.

“Well I have to say this is...amazing.” She said. She wanted to say more about it but she didn’t want to say too much. At the same time there was only so much words could do. She looked to the man sitting across from her, wondering what it was she did to deserve something like this. She was confused, but she was too content here in the moment to care. She had a kind and generous man, with good morals and a nice sense of humor to keep her company. The fact he wasn’t bad to look at was a bonus, and the fact he had good tastes was just the icing on the cake.

”It’s not a date until you learn something new about someone. So I have to ask….what made you WANT to become a hero? Don’t feel you have to answer...but. I know that you want your parents to be proud but...What made you want it? This life?”

Smiling wide he couldn't help himself. "She was fantastic! Malto Bene! I'd even love to show you some of those secrets of hers!" he was certainly feeling a little more than a buzz but in the interesting and conversational way. He wasn't word slurring. Though his Mediterranean complexion began to turn a little more rose around the cheek area.

Geez had it been this long since he actually enjoyed himself? Since it was more than team meetings, planning, heartbreak, and pain? That was almost alien to him now. He however was not going to complain. Gratitude was all he could feel right now.

"I couldn't agree more, this is quite amazing. You're fantastic company and conversation. Best first date I've been on. In retrospect I've only had 3 first dates as an adult." he giggled scratching the back of his head. "However this is the first time I've known from basically sitting down I would want a second." he played with her a little.

He giggled a little at the waiters mistake, but it would be easily fixed.

"That's a layered question haven't you read the tabloids?" he stuck his tongue out.

"No. I get it. There are many reasons people become heroes or aspire to be. I guess even back when I first started this back in high school. Y'know the awful makeshift costume. The petty crime in Boston. It just kinda felt good. There's a specific moment I remember. There was a large fire, and I was containing it and helping families escape an apartment building. There was a little boy too scared to move. I pulled my mask down, and showed him I was basically a kid like him at the time. I promised him if he could just run to where I was we would both be ok."

He looked at his plate smiling and remembering the day from over a decade a year ago clear.

"He dashed at me and in good timing cuz that building was falling apart. So we dove out the window. I hadn't quite gained super durability yet so hitting and rolling was all I could do from the second floor. I ended up breaking my collar bone but it was worth it..." he took a bit of his food and washed it down.

"That's the day I knew If I could get one kid back to their parent. One parent back to their kid. A brother to a sister. A person back to a person. For a chance for a better tomorrow. That's the day I knew I had to. Stakes haven't always just been a single apartment building. However, the mentality hasn't changed."

"So I hope I answered to your satisfaction." he smiled. Not a word of what he said was disingenuous. It was obvious from the way he spoke.

"I guess I have to ask. What's the end goal with you? Obviously you're brilliant and the fact you're breath taking doesn't hurt. What do you want one day? What does a happy ever look like to you? You know. Besides someone handing you a dessert telling you you're the sweetest part of their life with a ring in it." he tossed in playing a bit more.