petty--dabbler​:

Left to his own devices, John found a swift exit from all the meaningless chattering going on the gallery and into the cooling evening air. Pulling a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, John lit up with a quick flick of his lighter and settled into partaking in one of his vices he hadn’t quite been able to give up fully. 

Taking his phone out, a small smile came to his lips at the background picture that sprang to life. A quick phone call and John visibly softened when the little voice answered. “Hey kid, said I’d call at bedtime.” He chuckled as a whining no came through the speaker. “Yes. Now have you been good?… Of course you have. … Yes, we’re being good too. Even Azzie. … I like his suit too. … What was that? Zatanna looked beautiful. Aren’t you the little charmer? … Yeah, I’ll tell her.”

John turned his gaze upward, looking toward the starless sky and enjoying the peacefulness that settled over him as his son chattered away over the phone. “Okay, okay. But now it’s time for bed.” John insisted, sending a huff of smoke out into the night. “Love you too, Adam. Sweet dreams. And if the bed bugs bite… that’s right, bite ‘em back.”

Hanging up the call, John suddenly realised he wasn’t alone outside. Turning to his company with a smile as he put his phone away. “Nice night out, am I right?” He asked by way of greeting. “Little crowded in there, though. Never thought I see so many people get so excited over a little box.”

Just as Zari spotted the blonde magician he left to exit the room. The brunette tried to hold up her dress with her hands, as to not trip on it, as she tried to hurry on her high stilettos after John. For the last week or so John had been letting Zari sleep at his apartment with him and his young boy, Adam. Her time there had definitely been very different from the life Zari was used to. It was a nice change, Zari loved kids and this man actually had answers to many of her questions. Not to mention how nice and handsome he was. Zari knew the man was in a loving relationship, it wasn’t about that. For the moment, John and Adam was the most safe and stable point in Central City Zari had had since arriving. Also, the whole living situation was much more wholesome, real and comfortable than anything Zari had had in many years. She felt safe and happy with them. 

As Zari had been quite a bit behind John when he turned to leave and there was quite a crowd, John was already on the phone when Zari got to him. Not wanting to interrupt Zari kept close and tried not to listen in to his phone call. She opened her clutch and took out a mirror to distract her while John spoke on the phone. However it was clear he spoke to his son. The little she overheard of the call made a wide and genuine smile spread over her red lips and she held in a giggle. 

“So beautiful” Zari said, pretending like she wasn’t smiling at the adorableness that was this man and his son, but genuinely meaning the words. The brunette turned her gaze to the sky. It was completely clear, not even a small strand of cloud was visible. Turning her gaze back to the blonde, Zari spoke, “What’s the deal with this box anyway?”

whitecanary-lance​:

Steel: Great work, buddy! Knew we could count on that big brain of yours.

Steel: Gideon too.

Steel: You be careful too, okay? No running off out on your own, you hear?

Atom: Roger that, no running off by my tiny self.

White Canary: I'll kill you both myself if you pull any stunts.

White Canary: Good job, Ray. We'll be on coms for any and all support. Keep your heads up and if someone gets the jump on you or a fellow legend, take them out.

Dragon Girl: Hey, Z-listers! 

Dragon Girl: Where do you want me? 

Dragon Girl: What’s a com? 

Dragon Girl: Also, thank you for the opportunity to be part of this with you. 

Dragon Girl: xoxo Z

daughterofdemons​:

Nyssa’s mood lifted slightly at the familiar face, offering Zari a smile as she approached. “As am I.” She chuckled, relief evident as her shoulders slackened slightly. Even if this entire thing was going to be an effort in patience she did not have, at least it could be spent in pleasant company. “Don’t tell me you’re here to bid on a fairytale like everyone else?”

Nyssa’s blunt question made Zari let out a giggle. It definitely made it obvious what the woman’s opinion about the whole thing was. “Oh, I’m definitely not.” Zari replied with another giggle. Zari moved over to Nyssa and pushed some hair out of her face and back in place. “There. Now, you’re perfect. Let’s get champagne.” Zari said and put her arm in a loop through Nyssa’s. 

azzie-the-angel​:

“How stupid do you have to be to steal Pandora’s Box.”

Asmodel rocked back and forth as he stood outside the Keystone 1st National Bank, keeping the righteous magician in his peripherals. John had made him promise not to let her out of his sight and that had been easier said than done - Zatara’s daughter was even more hell bent on finding the cursed object. Maybe it had been his time in hell but Az’s sense of self-preservation had been buzzing the whole evening and he sensed danger on the horizon - a danger none of these mortals were prepared for.

“Look, pretty boy, that doesn’t actually matter. What matters is that we find it.” 

Zari said with an eye roll and a hair flip and then turned to the Bank’s big doors. With one big confident pull the young woman opened the doors. Turning her head over her shoulder she shoot the man a challengeling look. “You coming, pretty?”

ccfdawngranger​:

Dawn turned to her new friend and smiled trying to hide the melacholy she was feeling at the apperance of Pandora’s Box on this Earth. “It’s actually the nerd in me that brought me here tonight. I had a project once that I had to do a lot of research on Pandora and her box and the Greek Gods,” Dawn explain giving a small smile. “To see it in person was too good to pass up. It’s usually in a private collection.”

Dawn’s first statement made Zari let out a childlike giggle. However, as she continued Zari’s face became more serious as she listened to her friend’s words. “Wait, then you know all about this thing? Could you tell me?” Zari asked with big intrigue. The woman barely knew anything and it made her very uncomfortable in the situation. Looking into her friends eyes, she hoped the blonde would be able to give her at least some clarity. 

eyesonthesky​:

“I don’t know, you think whoever stole the box brought it here?” Mark scoffed as they stood outside the Keystone National Bank. “I highly doubt it, lady. If you need me, I’ll be over there looking. I’m not letting those damned heroes get their grubby hands on it.”

@zaritarazi-rp​

“Look, I don’t know, okay? It’s somewhere.” Zari said, annoyed, not sure if she was annoyed with Mark or with the situation. “Hey.” Zari let out as she swiftly turned her head to face him, her hair flipping with her head movement. “We’re sticking together. This place is creepy” Zari hurried after the man, her stilettos clinking against the hard floor. The woman chose to ignore what he said about ‘damned heroes’, at least until the she had more information. 

thelegendofvixen​:

“You showed up even though you have no idea why?” Amaya mused, offering Zari a smile. Perhaps she wasn’t the same Zari she knew and loved, but they could still be friendly, right? “You do look great though. I love your dress.”

“Well, I know just enough.” Zari admitted with a nervous giggle. “I know, right?” Zari said confidently and made a little spin in her black and gold dress. “You honestly look so amazing tonight.” the brunette continued, gesturing to Amaya’s entire look. 

daughterofdemons​:

“If I hear one more ridiculous story about this box, I may stab someone.” Nyssa muttered under her breath as she managed to get herself away from the man who had decided to regale her with how it was definitely an ancient treasure once belonging to his family - just one of their many riches. “When is the auction over with?” She sighed. She didn’t care to own the item herself, but if it was really the Pandora’s Box her father once coveted, she had to ensure it was buried deep where no one could find it again. Anything her father wanted was not something that should fall into anyone’s hands, even those with good intentions.

This sort of event was usually right in Zari’s wheelhouse, having been a celebrity for over 20 years. However, with this situation and the reason behind the event was far outside the young woman’s comfort zone. Of course, she knew that this was an important event and that it was good that she was there, however that did not make her any less uncomfortable and anxious. Seeing a familiar face in a crowd Zari immediately felt a small wave of relief come over her and a small smile spread across her red lips. On her high stilettos Zari made her way over to her friend who was just finishing talking to a strange man. Hearing Nyssa mutter a question Zari saw her chance to start a conversation, “I have no idea, but I’m so glad to see a familiar face.”

ccfdawngranger​:

I came for the Box || Open

Dawn stood studying the stand where the box will stand in approximately an hour and a half. The grand revealing of Pandora’s Box. She downed her glass of champagne before switching it with another one. It couldn’t have  followed her all the way here. It wasn’t possible. But if it had, it was her responsibility to make sure that the prison was never opened. 

The gorgeous brunette strolled through the big crowded room on high stilettos, a long tight dress and a confident smile. Making her way towards the bar, she made the people in the way move with confident hand gestures. After ordering and receiving a glass of ginger ale the woman turned to face the crowd. As she sipped the ginger ale out of her flute glass she scanned the crowd with her big brown eyes. Her eyes landed on a gorgeous woman with long blonde hair and a smile appeared on Zari’s lips as she recognised the woman she had had sushi with a few weeks ago. “Hey, girl.” Zari exclaimed with a wide smile and glass in hand as she approached the blonde. “Of course an event like this would attract a real life ballerina. You look amazing.” 

Battle for Pandora’s Box: Act One

“Not sure what’s going on, but I look fabulous” 

gaynotblind​:

“Yes. I did.” Leo confirmed, feeling that the interaction was becoming entirely too tedious for his liking. Perhaps he should just haul her back to the Bureau for them to deal with. But he owed the Legends to at least try to resolve this Anachronism with them first.

When Gideon responded, an eyebrow lifted in surprise. There was a transformation in her tone when she addressed the ship AI the second time that was much more reminiscent of the Zari he knew. Sitting quietly he observed her reaction.

Zari looked at Leo with wide eyes, taking in his words and trying to understand them. Time travel sure, but multiple Earths? The young woman rarely knew what to believe ever since she arrived in Central City. Zari opened her mouth to speak, but she couldn’t seem to find the words. She knew she wanted to ask, she wanted to understand, but she didn’t even know enough to do that. “How?” She finally got out. 

Before coming on the ship, Zari had not done much thinking of what to ask the A..I. The idea had come to her and she just wanted to see if the idea would take her anywhere. Hoping. ‘the other her’ would her as she had before. “Tell me about ms. Tomaz” Zari asked the A.I. Zari Tomaz was born in 2009 and lived in dystopian Seattle before becoming a Legend in 2042. Ms. Tomaz was a Legend for 2 years before dying in an attempt to save her brother’s life. The information given by the A.I. made Zari completely silent. Almost falling, the woman sat down right where she was standing, staring out in space with panic and fear in her eyes. “I’m dead?” she carefully asked, not quite knowing who she was asking

daughterofdemons​:

“It doesn’t work for everyone, but I find it beneficial.” Nyssa admitted with a small shrug. “It’s really just about focusing your mind on your breathing, on loosening your body and letting yourself relax without letting your mind wander. Just to take a break from all the thoughts that your mind focuses on at any one point during the day and return to them with a clearer head.” She explained with a small smile. “Not that I’m trying to sell you anything, but I’m looking to incorporate guided meditation into some of my training sessions, so if you ever find yourself in Star City…” She held out one of the battered business cards for the gym she had been working out of. She hadn’t thought much of using them when they asked her to, but it did hold a few benefits - namely not having to give out her own personal information, even if it was for an alias.

Zari listened carefully to the beautiful woman’s words as she told her about meditation. Ever since Zari arrived in Central City she had been almost constantly feeling scared, alone and confused. Nothing in this time made any sense to her, the more time she spent there the more unanswered questions she got. Listening to Nyssa’s words Zari couldn’t help but hope that trying meditation could help at the very least with her anxiety. “Star City” Zari repeated for herself, she could have sworn that she had heard of that from someone else in this strange town. “Is that close?” Zari asked as she accepted the business card Nyssa handed her. Zari held the card in her hands and carefully looked through the information. When they had started talking about meditation Zari had not exactly pictured a gym, however it did sound nice to get to work out some anger as well. No matter, Zari usually spent a lot of time in gyms. After all, in the 2040s she was a celebrity in her early 30s. Spending time in the gym was more or less part of her job. Why not go to a gym in this Star City and try meditation with this beauty? “I would actually really love to try that.” 

petty--dabbler​:

“Don’t have to give me an answer now. Or at all. Just some food for thought.” John replied, knowing he just placed quite a weighty burden on Zari’s shoulders. But someone had to warn her. Meddling with time had it’s dangers.

John looked to Adam after Zari addressed him, asking about any toys. He knew but he wanted his son to answer for himself. “A book, crayons…” Adam listed, his face twisting slightly in thought. “… and a doll house. That’s were my Green Arrow lives. In a pink house.” He giggled like it was an inside joke.

The four year old cheered as the flames magically appeared - if he were any other child, John would have found that concerning. But Adam was no ordinary child. He needed to see that magic could be controlled, that his abilities that he would grow into weren’t something to be afraid of. However, John also wanted to show his son that he didn’t always need to use magic.

“Right,” John echoed, letting the word fade to silence. There was a few moments of stillness before John made a move to stand, shifting his son to his hip. “Alright, young man. Time for you to be in bed. Say goodnight to Zari.”

“But Daddy,” Adam started, earning a stern look from his father. The argument dying before it even began. “Goodnight Zari. See you tomorrow.”

John smiled at Zari, mind going over possible sleeping arrangements. “Be back in a moment. Just going to tuck this one in and then we can fix you up a place to sleep.”

Zari listened to the man’s words and carefully nodded as response. Slowly she lifted the mug and took a sip, letting the man’s serious words sink in. Catastrophic thoughts filled Zari’s mind. The woman had not always been the one to think things through, she’d always been the impulsive type, driven by emotions. Now, apparently, being impulsive could litterally erase her from this world. With panic in her eyes she looked back at John. “How do I know what I can and cannot do? In 2020 I’m 10. How do I...?” Zari trailed off, there was so much that scared her that she barely knew what to ask. 

Zari couldn’t help but smile wide as she watched the interactions between the father and son. “A green arrow in a pink house? I love that. Mix and match” Zari told the boy with a bright smile playing on her lips. 

Barely hearing John echoing her ‘right’ Zari kept staring into space, tightening her grip around the cup, still in her lap, with both of her hands. As John stood up and broke the silence Zari was brought back from her deep thoughts and worry. Her gaze shifted to the pair and a smile spread over her lips. “Good night, Adam. Hope you have magical dreams” Zari said to the boy and gave him a small wink. 

Zari merely gave John a nod and small smile as response before the man left the room to tuck in his son. As the pair disappeared the woman put her half full cup of tea down on the table and then leaned back in the sofa, her legs still crossed. Finally relaxing and taking in the silence that filled the room the woman realised how tired she really was. Ever since she had blacked out back in her hotel room her night had been a rollercoaster of emotions and questions. Eventhough, this friendly man had helped her, she had only gotten more unanswered questions. While Zari sat alone in the sofa her mind travelled to her younger brother, Behrad. Speaking to John had brought her so many questions and worry about herself and her life, but her brother was always in the back of her mind. What if something she did here in 2020 affected him? 

melaniexpark​:

“zari.” melanie repeated with intrigue, “it’s nice to meet you too.” melanie’s eyes cast down to the dougnut and she laughed, “how about we share it. break bread together, and all that…” melanie suggested as she reached for the doughnut to tear it in half, “now we’re not just strangers no more, we’ll also never be enemies.”

Zari smiled and nodded at the beautiful woman’s suggestion. With a smile still on her lips Zari reached for her half of the doughnuts. “To breaking bread together” Zari said with a bright smile and held up her doughnut towards the other woman, as if the baked good were a glas and she was awaiting her newfound friend to ‘clink it’ with her ‘glass’. Since Zari came to Central City she’d constantly been feeling scared and alone. For once, she felt safe and genuinly happy for a moment. 

whatisityoudesire​:

“Ms Tarazi, pleasure.” Lucifer smiled, all charm for the time being. If he had already had a few very scandalous thoughts about the woman, not a hint of them showed. “You heard correctly. I can make things happen. Provided they are within the realms of possibility. Who have you misplaced?”

“Pleasure’s all mine” Zari replied politly and flashed a smile at the hottie before her. “My baby brother. Behrad” Zari simply replied, not knowing how much to tell him. His words made her a little unsure, ‘provided they are within the realms of possibility.’ It worried her that her brother would not be within the realms of possibility if he had time travelled to another time. Just as Zari thought about telling him more a waitress came by, and Zari instead ordered a glass of sparkly water with ice and a slice of lemon. 

gaynotblind​:

“Just as handsome, but a little colder.” Leo smirked at the description he gave, alluding to Leonard’s meta ability as well as his slightly less jovial demeanour. “I’m from another Earth. Living proof that the multiverse is real.”

Raising an eyebrow at her sudden change in attitude, he shook his head. “This isn’t even close to an interrogation.” Gesturing at the silence, he took a seat in one of the chairs dotted about the room. “Good luck asking questions when she doesn’t even register your existence.”

Zari rolled her eyes at the man’s description. Who describes himself, or other self or whatever, as ‘cold’? Zari asked himself and shot the man a judging look. She was just about to say something insulting, when the man spoke again. “Wait, did you say ‘another Earth’?” 

When the man mocked her sad attempt to speak to their computer, she shot him a mad look before turning her gaze back to the ceiling. “Computer?” she carefully called out. Just as the words left her lips visions flashed before her eyes; visions of the other her. “Gideon, un-snooze.” A voice she barely recognised left her lips. “Hello, ms Tomaz.” The computer answered her. But who was Tomaz? 

ccfdawngranger​:

Dawn nearly choked on her Saki as Zari seemed so excited she was a ballerina. “Tutu and all. At least for the next show I get the stiff tutu that defies gravity,” Dawn said with a laugh. La Bayadère was one of her favorite piece, and Gamzatti had great dances in the piece.

“I do get that. I have a sister and a guy who’s like a brother to me. Both of mine are hot-tempered and refuse to think things through. What about yours?”

Zari watched the blonde as she spoke and smiled widely with excitement. “That’s amazing. I love that.” Zari bursted out with awe. “Sorry, I’ve just loved dancing my whole life.” Zari admitted, hoping it would explain how excited she was. 

“Behrad’s...” Zari started, trying to find the words to sum up the wonderfully weird mess that was her brother. “Most of the time he’s just a happy stoner.” Zari said with a chuckle. “He doesn’t think stuff thorugh either. He’s my baby brother, still young and impulsive.”