cautiously open

“I admit, on any other night that would’ve taken top prize.” you say after mulling it over for a minuet. “But after the night I’ve had, it doesn’t even make the top five.”

Blackfire lets out a shaky sigh of relief, “So does that mean you’ll help me?”

“I’ve got a couple of questions first” you say not ready to commit to anything. Letting Jinx out of the confinement cell is one thing, but Blackfire is an A list bad guy who has pushed the Titans to their limits on several occasions. You know you better be dam sure she’s not trying to con you before you walk her in the front door nominate her as a candidate for membership. “Hell I’ll be lucky if the others don’t think I’ve lost my mind and send me off to Arkham even if she is playing it straight with me”.

“Í should have known there’d be an interrogation,” Blackfire mumbles taking a sip of her drink and pouting.

“It’s not like I’ve got you tied down and am torturing you or anything you know.” You protest a bit defensively.

“I don’t know about the **** but it might be fun to be the one tied down for a change”, she replies giving you a smoldering glance.

“Something tells me you’re not exactly a stranger to restraints” you shoot back.

Blackfire tosses her head back and laughs causing her long dark hair to shimmer. “True but business before pleasure. I believe you had some questions for me” she says putting her arm along the back of the couch.

“Ok, what makes one of the galaxies most wanted suddenly want to switch sides and join the team that’s not only handed her ass every time she’s tangled with them but cost her the Tamerian throne?”