text post to THE WATCH, and also FLYERS.

[hugling]

Hey guys! Some of you might not know me, I was kind of busy with this space thing for a while, but I'm Hulkling, and I'm back on Earth now, which is awesome. Anyway, everything here looks like it's been kind of stressful, and trust me, everything offworld has been stressful, and I was thinking we could all use a little unwinding. I promise this isn't a trap or anything.

[attached is a flyer. there are also several flyers like it posted around CONDOR HQ, not-very-sneakily taped to the walls when Teddy was pulled in for his most recent mission debriefing. Someone hasn't read the "vandalism" paragraph in the handbook yet.]

First Annual LA Superhero Barbecue! Come hang out with your fellow hero types in a non-violent stress free setting and let off some steam! The weather is warming up, so this is a great way to get to know each other and eat some burgers. Rules: Keep it civil, please. Leave your drama at home. Try to leave your larger weapons at home too. This event is potluck, so bring food or drinks! Wear uniforms only (duh). Please respect city property, don't trash the park. Sunday March 31st, 4pm - until people leave. Ernest E. Debs Regional Park, where most of the barbecue pits are. Hope to see you there!

Comments

[cazamitad]

are you actually setting up a bbq for condor heroes AND vigilantes or did i hallucinate that particular questionable life choice?

[hugling]

i mean, it's for everyone who's not totally evil? probably everyone can get along and eat hot dogs for like five hours, right?

[cazamitad]

uh... yeah, you hang on to that optimism kiddo

[hugling]

how immature would people have to be to start fighting each other in the middle of a public park, anyway? besides, the CONDOR people aren't THAT bad, anyway.

[cazamitad]

i'm not saying they are, but it just sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.

[hugling]

i'm sure they're not gonna arrest any unregistered heroes. that would be super douchey.

[cazamitad]

tbh i'm more worried about people starting fights

i might come anyway tho. what if we can't get our hands on a dish to bring?

[hugling]

bringing a couple bottles of pop or packs of hot dogs and buns would be great, if you can swing by a store, you don't have to make anything. but if you really can't bring anything you can just show up too. ooh, or you could bring s'mores stuff.

[cazamitad]

i'll see what i can scare up, if i can make it.

were you seriously in space?

[hugling]

it would be awesome to have you!

yeah, you know. no big deal, just some alien stuff. it's sort of classified, so i can't really go into details. but space was pretty cool.

[cazamitad]

no worries, i get classified.

you're not on the trailblazers tho are you? or alpha force? i don't think i've heard of a hulkling since i got here

[hugling]

i'm just by myself! i haven't been around recently, but i've been active in LA for like most of the past year now. i work with starbreaker a lot, if you know her.

PRIVATE PHONE CALL FROM GEMINI:

[nitrodamus]

Hey, Sollux talking.

[Not that it isn't obvious from his super thick accent.]

I think it's cool for foods, you should just arrive in...double costume.

[cazamitad]

Hey, Sollux.

[ There's a whirring sort of noise in the background. Someone's at the laundromat. ]

Maybe triple disguise. If I come as myself, no one will suspect a thing! [ she laughs, then clarifies ] That was a joke. I need to make a new costume anyway, my old one got ruined when they did my arm.

You doing okay?

[nitrodamus]

Yeah, I'm okay. I just want to going to the thing but I need some kind...of hat. Costume. For secrets.

[cazamitad]

A mask and a hood, maybe? I'll keep an eye out for anything that might help.

[nitrodamus]

I can do a mask. My horns, though, kill the hood. Right through.

[cazamitad]

You're right. DEFINITELY a hat then... [thoughtfully] I'll see if I can find a Zorro hat, maybe, that should be tall enough to cover them. Plus it's totally suave, you can woo all the ladies. Or gentlemen. Whichever.

[nitrodamus]

What is a zorro??

[bombsheltered]

oh my gosh! hulkling!! it is SO good to see you back, i missed u!!!!! i'll TOTALLY be there!!! ☆

[hugling]

starbreaker!!! we have to have a patrol date later and catch up, ok? it looks like i missed a bunch of weird crap here :((

[bombsheltered]

u can say that again... you won't BELIEVE the stuff i've gotten into. patrol date yes!!!! ☆

[crotcharrow]

bcuz condor and unreg ppl r a rly gud idea right

u trying 2 get ppl in trouble or wat??

[hugling]

relax it's going to be fine, nobody is that much of a jerk.

[crotcharrow]

idk man

[purrsuit]

ooh this is purrfect!! with all the gross stuff happurrning itll be nice to have something to relax to!!

arent you worried super villains might see this and come and crash it??

[hugling]

well it's literally a giant party of superheroes so it would be a pretty terrible idea to crash it, on their part. also then everyone would KNOW they hate fun.

[purrsuit]

hmm thats true!! i hope nobody gets any funny ideas about purty crashing!

who doesnt like FUN?

[kaijugrrroupie]

space huh

[hugling]

i mean yeah, you know. no big deal. just some skrull stuff.

[kaijugrrroupie]

ok so wait

you just got back from space after visiting the skrull mother ship

are you a spy

[sunmedallion]

What a wonderful idea :) Just make sure to be careful, everybody!