The Super Heroine's Hideaway

"There that one sounds interesting! Super Heroine's Hideaway! Where the Heroine's Meet! Fun for the whole family! Open all day with a special after hours show. We never close." Penny seemed genuinely excited about pointing at a billboard. "Perhaps there are other huntresses like me there?"

Walt thought he'd heard of the place before but he honestly couldn't remember what it was he'd heard. He remembered the people he'd heard talking about it were genuinely happy and extremely satisfied with their experience though. And he looked at some if the other restaurants they were passing. It definitely sounded a lot less sketchy than half them did

He almost thought about asking Friday to scan some reviews but looking at Penny's excitement sealed the deal. We'll get some food, probably catch whatever the late show is and be back on the road for home in an hour or so. Couldn't be anymore dangerous then a xenomorph infestation, a rampaging dragon or being the one guy in a bar full of Marines cheering for the Army during an Army/Navy game and he'd done and lived through all of those things (though he'd admit he'd rather do the first two again then the later.)

"As you wish! SHH here we come!" Penny clapped her hands. As they took the turn off. The SHH was set a nice little ways back from the other businesses and they pulled into a surprisingly sparsely filled parking lot.

Walt shrugged. Well it was late for their regular hours and probably early for the after entertainment. Just meant good timing for he and Penny to enjoy themselves. No need to over think it. He opened Penny's door for her and helped her down as they were just reaching the door the surprised a Powergirl and a Superwoman were just about to step outside. One checked her watch, shrugged and they both smiled and opened the doors for us. "Welcome dear guests to the Super Heroine's Hideaway!" I think they both laid it on a little thick when they saw Penny's innocent smile but honestly, who could blame them? I felt my suspicions were confirmed when one of them stopped me to confirm she was my character and her age. They smiled gave me an armband for Penny to wear identifying her as a "guest" character so she wouldn't be confused with a "staff" character. I thanked them a slipped them a generous tip for the extra friendly service. As I moved inside I heard one say to the other, "Think they're an item?" "Definitely." ""You don't think they're a little May-December?" "Girl she's acting like it's a genuinely exciting date and with a silver fox, like that? Who could blame her!" "You're so bad but right! I can practically smell some of that vintage Super Soldier Serum on that one. I've got a slight weakness for that type myself, infact-"

"Walt, look this person is Diana and she is a hero princess of warrior women who wants to show us to our table!... Walt, you are awful red. Are you experiencing any unwell feelings?" Penny asked in concern.

Walt heard the tell tale chirp in his ear as Friday chirped in. (("Boss your heart rate jumped a little quickly there. You didn't just get a eyeful of something you shouldn't have, did you? Are you feeling alright, oldman?")), she quiered although with much more sass than Penny.

Stop blushing like a school boy soldier. You heard far worse in your prime. Get your head in the game mister super agent. Now smile. "I'm fine and I'll feel even better once we eat. And look the nice ladies at the door gave me a nice armband for you Penny so everyone knows that you're a special guest here."

"For me?" "Yes." She turns to Diana and asks, "Am I truly a special guest?" To which Diana, bless her heart, smiled and said. "You definitely are. Now come follow me to your table."

It certainly seemed like we were getting the star treatment and looking around it definitely seemed like this was the slow time between peak hours. Good fortune for us I suppose. Diana showed us too our seats, handed us our menu's and told us server would be along shortly. She leaned in and whispered to me, "Is she a new character from RWBY?" To which I nodded. "She's very sweet. Want me to see if we can get someone from her franchise as your server?" I smiled. "Thank you, that's very considerate of you!" "No promises but I'll see what I can do."

She walked away and had a quick chat with a Zatanna who was performing magic for a cranky customers child who didn't want to leave just yet and a Sue Storm who seemed to be running the place. And quite well too at that. Singularly cranky child who was probably up past her bedtime anyway aside, no one seemed to be having a bad experience.

Looking around there didn't seem to be any shows on the main or side stages at the moment. So we were definitely between "shows" but even for what was down time there were a bunch of characters still making rounds to greet fans, pose for pictures and preform little acts. A She-Hulk was bending iron rods like they were wire, while a Jubilee put on a light show, a Batgirl was excitedly telling some patrons about some secret case she was working, while a Poison Ivy rolled her eyes at Barbara's antics but was even making flowers bloom. Heading towards our table. "Hello, I am Pamela and I'll be your server for the first part of the evening. I'm afraid our Huntress isn't ready just yet but I heard someone here likes roses?"

Suddenly she bloomed a bunch of red roses who's gentle scent wafted over the table with a few petals drifting here and there. The effect in Penny was immediate and startling. She practicaly beamed a smile but her eyes filled to overflowing with tears. "That's so...*sniff* nice... of you *snuffle*"

Pamela seemed shocked as I patted Penny's hand while I dried her eyes. "Are you Ok?", Pamela asked.

"My best friend*sniff*... my first friend when she used *hic*... her semblance she created *honking nose blowing sound*... showers of rose petals. I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me just then. I'm fine. *sniffle* let's order the beverages, yes?"

Taking our order and hurrying away I turned back to Penny. "Are you sure you're alright? It's ok if you aren't we can order to-go or just leave. Whatever you want Penny."

"Thank you, Walt. I think I'll be fine. These emotions still come on strong suddenly and sometimes I don't know how anyone can contain such sadness or such joy." She squeezed Walts hand. "Thank you Walt. You're a good person and friend and I-" she paused a moment and said, "I think I'd like to use the ladies room and freshen up a bit." *hiccup* Penny covered her mouth and said, "please excuse me." As she quickly moved off to the bathroom.