Cora Marsdin-Grant

Cora Marsdin-Grant OC daughter of Cat Grant and Olivia Marsdin penned by Nikki

[pulitzerpanther]

@coragrant wanted a short mobile starter.

"I'm going to pretend I didn't see that, Cora."

[coragrant]

pulitzerpanther:

“I’m not the one that was just going hard on Allie.” 

“I mean, Cora, if you’re not going to lock the door, at least put a sock on it. You’re lucky it was me.” Adding with the hint of a smirk, “Although you’re definitely going to hear about this for the next decade.” A beat–and hopefully so will Allie. A hand raises, not wanting to know the details, “Are you happy?”

“Gross mom”

“I didn’t lock it because I didn’t think you were going to be home” She explained rolling her eyes, she knew she wouldn’t live it down. She sucked in a sharp breath, caught of guard by her question. Are you happy? It wasn’t a question she had expected from her in this situation. “I....yes. I think so”

[coragrant]

@embracedself​ ​:

“You mean….There are really places without Noonan’s? I mean, logically I know that. But still. Kinda thought the future would fix that.” Kara complained. “Anyway— that’s not as important as the president of the United States being your other mother.” Kara gasped in a low voice.

“How did that even happen?” Kara demanded. “I didn’t know that Ms Grant was seeing anyone!”

Cora let out a soft sigh, scrunching up her nose at the thought of how it happened. “Some kind of alien science....which with it being 2019 that shouldn’t surprise you too much” She had heard the stories from around this time. The alien invasion, the building hate and anger towards aliens. It wasn’t a good time to be alien or part alien. “I don’t think they are seeing seeing each other yet. Is she still Press Secretary? Is President Marsdin still...well President”

[coragrant]

potstickerhero‌:

“Ok, I thought of the first thing I deem myself necessary of knowing.” Kara shot a grin Cora’s way. “Is there really no more Noonan’s in the future?” A wide pout etched itself onto her face. “Because if not, I’m not sure it’s a future worth going to.” She joked.

“Who is your father? Or your other mother?” Kara asked cautiously. “Can I know that?”

“Not where I am from,” The food aboard the USS Prince wasn’t bad by any standard but it was nothing compared to Noonan’s. Cora paused, eyes dropping to the ground, maybe it wasn’t so bad that she knew? She needed Kara to trust her while she was here. “Olivia Marsdin” she confessed quietly, hoping no one else could hear her. “Hence, Cora Mars”

[memesrusrpr]

soft caring sentence compilation

[pom-old]

victoryrpr‌:

❛❛ I took your hoodie and I’m not giving it back. ❜❜ 

❛❛ Please just… just hold me. ❜❜ 

❛❛ C’mere. Lean on me. ❜❜

❛❛ You look like you need a hug. Come here. ❜❜ 

❛❛ I’m never leaving this blanket nest ever again. ❜❜

❛❛ I know you don’t like hugs, but… I could really use one right now… ❜❜

❛❛ Just stay a little longer. Please. ❜❜

❛❛ It’s so cold outside, but you’re so warm… ❜❜

❛❛ I’m sorry. I should have asked first, just… it reminded me of you. ❜❜

❛❛ Let me hold you for a while. ❜❜

❛❛ It’s okay. I’ve got you. ❜❜

❛❛ Everything hurts. Being with you is the only good thing in the world anymore. ❜❜

❛❛ Hey, hey, don’t cry. It’s okay. C’mon, come sit under the blanket with me. ❜❜

❛❛ All I want to do is sit and eat cookies and watch cheesy romcoms right now. But I’d love some company. ❜❜

❛❛ I brought blankets, takeout, and your favourite movie. I know it won’t fix everything, but it might help. ❜❜

❛❛ Please stay with me tonight. I don’t want to be alone. ❜❜

❛❛ I made some tea. Now, do you need to talk? Or should I just put on some music? ❜❜

❛❛ I’m not going to leave. I’ll stay as long as you need me to. ❜❜

❛❛ Your hair’s soft… I just want to pet it until I forget everything but how soft it is… ❜❜

❛❛ Shh, shh. It’s okay. You’re alright. You’re safe now. ❜❜

❛❛ I know you’re hurting right now, and I’m so sorry. Tell me what will help and I’ll do it. ❜❜

❛❛ I just want to see you smile again. ❜❜

❛❛ This is stupid but… could you sing to me? You have such a nice voice, and I think it might help calm me down… you don’t have to, but… ❜❜

❛❛ Lay your head in my lap and try to get some rest. ❜❜

❛❛ wait , did you just say you love me? ❜❜

❛❛ i’m so happy! ❜❜

❛❛ is this a gift for me? ❜❜

❛❛ hey! i’ve got something for you! wait right here! ❜❜

❛❛ i love you. ❜❜

❛❛ wow … your smile is breathtaking. ❜❜

❛❛ let me take you out on a date. ❜❜

❛❛ so what will it be tonight? ❜❜

❛❛ you know , you’re really cute. ❜❜

❛❛ shh … don’t cry. ❜❜

❛❛ so … do i get a goodnight kiss? ❜❜ 

❝  i’m here for you.  ❞

❝  let me help with that.  ❞

❝  i’m here.  ❞

❝  nothing’s gonna hurt you.  ❞

❝  if they do it again, you tell me.  ❞

❝  i’ll protect you. ❞

❝  i’ll make sure nothing bad happens to you.  ❞

❝  let me take a look…  ❞

❝  i’m a phone call away.  ❞

❝  you should have called me.  ❞

❝  here, sleep.  ❞

❝  if you wanna talk, i’m here.  ❞

❝  hey, shh, it’s okay.  ❞

❝  i’ll never let you go.  ❞

❝  you’re with me now.  ❞

❝  nothing’s gonna take you from my side.  ❞

❝  i’ll do what i have to.  ❞

❝  i need you to stay here, okay? i got this.  ❞

❝  it’s safe here.  ❞

❝  i’m fine, let me see your face.  ❞

❝  we’re gonna have to keep ice on that.  ❞

❝  i like seeing you smile.  ❞

❝  you’re so beautiful.  ❞

❝  you don’t have to talk, we can just sit together.  ❞

❝  i miss/missed you.  ❞

❝  let me do this for you.  ❞

❝  i’m on your side  ❞

❝  i’ve got your back, okay?  ❞ 

[coragrant]

alliealura‌:

Allie still had no idea what had caused her wife to cry like this, but as long as she could still make her smile and at least soothe some of the sadness she considered it a success, even if it meant Cora switching quickly to the familiar banter and teasing. “Hey - I have special privileges for my eyes to wander where I want - I’ll have you know.” She quickly spoke back, a cheeky little grin on her lips that softened easily, “Good, no scratches means you’re physically a-Ok.”

She gave a small hum, eyes darting around them - they were still on the footpath, other people moving passed them yet almost no one paid any attention to them. Perhaps that was a good thing, for Allie - the time wasn’t nearly as long ago for her, she remembered it being spoken about - still often hearing the grumbles of the ‘idiot president’ and the problems he caused. She was nervous about being here, enough so that it slightly ruined the excitement of actually having achieved true time travel like this. 

“We’ll need to be careful while we’re here.” She spoke softly, one arm wrapped around Cora’s waist, the other still linked with Cora’s own, the memories of school were fond and she playfully rolled her eyes at the joking, “I saved your ass way too many times.. I still stand by that it was partly due to me that you even managed to graduate… I’ll always bail you out. ”

“Yeah? hmmm I wonder who gave you those privileges” Cora replied, leaning down and pressing a kiss to Allie lips. She could get lost in this moment forever, being back in her wife’s arms and being able to kiss her was everything she had ever wanted. 

“I know. We need to stay on alert while here” she said, eyes darting around briefly. Everyone around them seemed uninterested in them which was a good thing. “Would you like to claim my graduation from Harvard and Boot Camp too?” she questioned playfully. “I’ve seen your mom’s They’ve...they’ve been helping me”

[coragrant]

pulitzerpanther‌:

“Did you just call her a firecracker? Did you visit your great grandmother before you came here?” It’s teasing, familiar, smile spreading upwards at the hint of ease that’s settled, here. Rare, these days. Her shoulders are tighter now than the last time she’d seen Cora, but, then again, so are Cora’s. Is it age? What the world—the universe—does to a woman after a few years? “Hopefully your mother,” The concept has settled with age, as well, “Has also given…them the third degree. Which, hmm, there’s only one way to find out how well we’d get along.” She leans up a little off of the couch, shifting closer to Cora. “Bring them.”

“I’m old mom I can say things like that” Cora replied, a smile plastered over her face. The familiar feel of home sunk into Cora’s chest, no matter how long it was, being with her her mother always made her feel safe and warm. “Mama has. She threw her weight around as... well, that’s a rather large spoiler, you’ll enjoy that one. Point is, mama made sure they were vetted at least 3 times. “Maybe...maybe you need to come see them? I’m entirely sure when but you should. I have things I want you to see, so does Mama and Kit. Maybe...well, what harm could you do coming into the future?” Especially since it’s so far from your time  “What do you say?”

[coragrant]

potstickerhero‌:

“I’m sorry, what? She’s your what?” Kara was momentarily stunned, stopping in her tracks. “Does she know? Is that why you would normally be able to walk in there and have her trust you? Are you just a secret like, like….” Kara trailed off, that probably wasn’t the best way to let someone know they had a brother of any sort. If they didn’t know. “Sorry, I’m rambling. Why don’t you tell me what I can know, or what I should know?” Kara asked apologetically. “And we’ll work from there. Oh, do you want to get some Noonan’s?” she offered in the same breath.

“My. Mom” Cora repeated, “She does yeah, found her once in the seventies. That was an interesting time. A secret like what?” Now she was curious, what secret could she be talking about? “Uh Cat Grant is my mother, I was a Marine. I really don’t know what to tell you without knowing what you deem you need to know” 

“oh please? I haven’t had Noonan’s in forever”

[pulitzerpanther]

@coragrant wanted a short mobile starter.

"I'm going to pretend I didn't see that, Cora."

[coragrant]

“Mom. Look. I’m sorry. I didn’t want you to see that. Please don’t go too hard on Allie”

[coragrant]

pulitzerpanther‌:

“Well that’s…” Eyebrows hike a little further, thumb dipping beneath the ring as she slowly looks back up at Cora with a low, curious hum. “…modern.” She settles on, spinning the thought over in her mind, for a moment. It’s the 90′s, after-all. A…new concept. “Piik.” It’s repeated–carefully. Lips twitching. “And a politician law-maker, hmm?” A tutt that might be a laugh, eyes still bright when she looks back up towards her daughter, “Imagine that.”

Apparently the apple doesn’t fall that far from the tree, even if Cat only has hearsay to operate on for that little fact 

Cora’s happy. And that’s the key take-away, through all of it.

“Good. I’m glad he’s upset.” And, oh, she is. But what she’s glad for might be a smile that follows. The sound of Cora’s chuckle. “He should be. Who else are you marrying?” Fingers squeeze before an elbow sinks into the couch, cheek falling to rest against knuckles. 

“You have no idea” Cora chuckled, eyes staying on her mother long enough to gage how the information was received. Well, it seemed. “Mom has already dug into me about it. Don’t you worry” She laughed. Olivia hadn’t stopped teasing her about it since the second she introduced him as her boyfriend.

“You two would get along very well i think” How she wished she could bring him here, let him talk to her mother, let them both talk to her. “Her name is Zafli, she’s a fighter pilot and a real firecracker. She’s tough and hot headed and just so strong.”

[coragrant]

pulitzerpanther‌:

“Cora, if you had to wait to tell me anything, I wouldn’t know you existed.” It’s pointed out dryly but there’s that hint of a smile–that dancing, calmed, now. Measured by years and that pesky, pressing joy to see her. And, oh, the pride swells up that smile the rest of the way, eyes a little brighter. “But, hmm…now I’m confident you’re my daughter. The idea gets a little more credence everytime I see you. Success suits you.”

An eyebrow arches upwards, because (two marriages in) Cat doesn’t see what could be more important than that–than the promotion. Or the job. Or the title. 

(She likely won’t see it for a few more years, yet, when the hollow of her bones spreads into warmth and is filled with something that couldn’t be replaced. When she learns her own flesh and bones won’t hold her down like weights and emptiness. When she’ll learn how to have it all and more, but that’s not the girl who’s in front of Cora, now.)

But the want for Cora to be that girl might be there, sparkling behind eyes when she tucks up the ring, eyebrow arching. 

“Well you can’t just leave it there,” Her thumb smooths over the edge of it, squeezing Cora’s palm. Smiling. “Do I have to tell you to dish again? Tell me more–what’s his name? Was this at least three paychecks, whatever culture has stones–how does he feel about the promotion–and,” A little more gentler, the most important question that no one bothers asking, these days: “Are you happy?” 

“Not this time, mom. This one will have to wait a little bit longer” She had many things to share with her mother. Sharing that her other mother was an alien a decade or two earlier wasn’t one of them. “I keep telling you I am.”

“Uh, their names. I.. I’m actually marrying two people.” Cora said softly, in all the ways she had planned this conversation out in her head, forgetting to mention that was not in any of them. “Ah, no. This stone is given to them at birth. It..looks like the stars” i have one too “His name is Piik, he is a...i guess you could say he is a politician? Or a law maker? Both? Guess it just depends on where you stand. The promotion? Well,” Cora chuckled, she could almost hear her future husband ranting about it from here. “He was upset I wasn’t promoted higher. He thinks I’ve done more than enough to warrant it” And he wasn’t wrong, at least in the sense of her Military career. He was firmly in the ‘Make Liva Uivi and her children royalty’ camp and believed she deserved that promotion too. She’d tease him endlessly that he only wanted to marry a Princess. 

“I am. I’m very happy. Happiest I’ve been in a long time” 

[coragrant]

alliealura‌:

Seeing Cora cry was never something that Allie liked, seeing her wife hurting in anyway at all was something that broke her heart. Adding to it that she didn’t quite understand why Cora was crying made it all the more concerning - but not understanding what was causing this pain she did the only thing she really could do. To do her best to soothe and comfort, offering a soft smile as she easily linked her hand with Cora’s and placing a soft and sweet kiss against her hand, “I love you too, always and forever - through all universes and times.” 

Her eyes brightened as she spoke the words before quickly showing her concern once more, “Did something happen Sweetheart? You’re okay - right?” As if to confirm that yes Cora was infact okay, her eyes did a quick once over, looking for any sign of harm or - anything really - there was something different. She could tell that easily enough, but what it was… she couldn’t quite place it, although quickly she gave a small huff - playfully pouting, “I was not playing with anything, I was doing a repair and -  you know this is a fickle thing,” she moved her other hand slightly - the ‘watch’ on her wrist, “But I swear I can fix it I just  need some help with that - no, Ellie isn’t with me. I thought I was here on my own - Cora its 2019… this is not a good time to be stuck in -  wait, how are you here?” 

As she spoke of this question, she brightened once more, her fingers intertwining with Cora’s own - thumb gently brushing over the back of her hand as she spoke, “Did you get yourself stuck in the past too? I thought that was my job to get in sticky situations and have you come save me..” There was a tiny tease, a soft smile as she looks back at Cora, there was no doubt - even a stranger could see the genuine love and care, but still there was concern and worry for her wife. Because she knew that something wasn’t quite right and she wasn’t quite sure what it was or how to fix it, but she would do whatever she could.

Cora sucked in a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. She didn’t know how much time she had with her wife and she wasn’t about to waste time crying and being upset. “Eyes up Luthor. I’m.. I’m okay. Not a scratch on me” she teased, it surprised her a little how easy it was for her to feel so comfortable again. She thought maybe after all this time she’d be just a little uncomfortable. “ah ha sure sure, I believe you”  

“Yeah, so I’ve noticed.” Cora stated, she didn’t remember a lot about 2019, it was 180 years from when she was from. No one remembered President Dickhead and his pathetic time as President. The world was much more tolerant and accepting. She supposed it had to be worse before it got any better.  “I thought you rescuing me would be a nice change.” She joked,  “And you say that like I wasn’t always stuck in the headmasters office waiting for you to bail me out” 

[coragrant]

@pulitzerpanther​​ | x

“That obvious hey?” Cora laughed, “Well, couple of things actually. Not sure I can tell you one of them yet. By the way you look, you’ll have to wait a little while longer for that news” They had done it, they had liberated Durla, finally. Nearly 400 years since it had been enslaved, they had finally chased out those who took the planet from its native people. Her mother was in charge of helping rebuild it and every single day fending off offers for her to be Queen. Cora was quite happy to remain Fleet Admiral Marsdin-Grant and not add Princess to her already very long name. 

“I got promoted, again. One more rung on the ladder and I’m at the top.” She never had the goal of climbing to the top, it wasn’t something she saw necessary for her goals but she wasn’t going to knock back the chance to finally, possibly, out rank her mother. “But that’s not why I’m here”

Cora reached into her pocket and pulled at a rough stone, it was jet black but if one was to look at it close up you could see what looked like a galaxy of purples and blues shimmering in the stone. “I’m getting married. Again.” As excited as she was, the pain of losing her first wife still stung her, even 300 years on. “This stone.. it’s apart of his culture, instead of rings they have these precious stones. ” 

[coragrant]

alliealura‌:

This wasn’t the first time she had time travelled, but it was the first time she had gone further back than a week or so, it was… quite terrifying when she saw the year. From what she could remember it had not been an easy year for anyone she considered as her family adding to it that she was on her own here. It was… not something she liked, while she was curious and wanting to explore and yes okay a tiny part of her wanted to see her parents in this time but she really needed to work out how the heck she would get home.

Cora had always been a source of strength and comfort to her, even more so after they had gotten together. There was always something special there though - even before. But after… there were few people she trusted to solve these crazy problems and just seeing Cora was enough to ease most of her worries. The familiar scent of her shampoo - the warmth and strength in her arms, quickly calmed her own racing heart.

But the sound of Cora’s voice was a whole new concern as she pulls back slightly - still keeping her arms wrapped around Cora as she looked concerned, “Cora sweetie - are you okay?” One hand moved, gently cupping her cheek, brushing tears away her worry more than clear. “Hey - Hey. Shh Sweetheart - talk to me.” Her own worry in not having a clue how to get back home was gone as she quickly tried to soothe and comfort Cora instead, not knowing - not understanding what was wrong made things so much worse.

Seeing her wife’s face was all it took for Cora to no longer be able to hold back the tears. She hadn’t seen her in so long, she hadn’t seen her this young for even longer. She let out a soft sobs as she cupped her cheek. She instantly lifted her own hand to place onto of it. “I love you” 

She could feel her, she could see her, she could hear her yet she still couldn’t believe she was here. “Better now I can see you” she said softly, she was slowly coming to her senses. Allie was here, in the past with her. She wondered exactly when this Allie was from. Not that it mattered to her, any Allie was an Allie she loved. “I thought your moms said to stop playing with time?” She chuckled, “Is Ellie with you?”

[alliealura]

@coragrant​ gets this random thing!

The young woman was not expecting this at all, she had thought things through and had been certain that this would not have occurred - it was a simple test, meant to maybe take her back a few minutes, an hour tops! It was only meant to be a test, yet somehow - of course! Things went wrong and now here she was where she was NOT meant to be. It was enough with just that, but judging from the date - yeah - she was definitely in the wrong time. 

Damn it, this was so much worse, if she was right - she wasn’t even born yet - oh Rao! Were her parents even together yet!? Just how much had she truly messed up on this experiment. She may not be a child anymore, but her Mom was going to be so pissed with her. Her eyes widened as she quickly took another look at the date on the screen she had walked past, unable to hide her emotions - something she had always struggled a little with - her worry and concern clear as anything on her face, if she remembered correctly - her mothers were at least dating by this point. But finding out they have a child, a fully grown up child at that - yeah that might not go too well… so what was she going to do? 

She needed help, she knew that much as she examined the device on her wrist - damn the fact that she had kept working on this on her own. It’d be so much easier if she had someone with her, Ellie would probably love this opportunity to see their mothers before they were born - and what she wouldn’t give to have Cora with her right now. With a small sigh she made her way to a bench and sat down, focusing on the device for a moment as she tried to work out what exactly had gone wrong - to anyone else it simply looked like she was examining her watch. How long she sat there for though she wasn’t sure until her stomach began to call for attention, it was on her way to find a place to get something to eat though that she spotted something familiar.

Or rather.. someone.

Without a second thought she was on the move - actually blurring with the speed that she moved - before arms were wrapped firmly, around someone she knew deeply well. Other than her mothers, and her sister - but there was only one single person that made her heart both rapidly speed up yet clench at the same time. Who still to this day sent butterflies fluttering inside her and a smile to bloom on her face.There was only one person who did that and … that was one Cora Marsdin-Grant. 

“Oh thank Rao. I found you Cora.”

[coragrant]

She’d been stuck here longer than she wanted. Usually she’d get sent back, do something and that was enough for her to get back to her own time. The rock seemed to send her places she wanted or needed to be without her knowing which one it was. It didn’t let her come back until she did what she had completed what she wanted to do or needed to be done.

This time it was clearly needed to be done. No matter what she did she couldn’t go back. 2019 wasn’t an enjoyable year for someone with her heritage. She was part alien and as she discovered, Olivia Marsdin was no longer President and so much hate had filled peoples hearts around the country. Aliens had been killed, the President was a jackass all before Supergirl had saved the day. The people clearly showed the scars of the aftermath.

Walking around National City had been something common for Cora. She hated being stuck inside away from everything. There was no need for it, no one was looking for her, she could easily stop anyone attacking her. Staying inside would only be good for driving her insane. Her walks led her all over the city. 

She had been caught off guard by someone’s arms wrapping firmly around her. The warmth and familiarity instantly causing Cora’s heart to skip a beat. Her voice was easily the best thing Cora had heard in years. She wrapped her arms around her, squeezing her gently, she could hardly believe it. She didn’t even care if this was some cruel trick by the people she was fighting a war against back in her time. Allie was here, right in front of her, in her arms. Everything seemed right even just for a moment. “Al..Allie?” Cora questioned while biting back a sob, she rested her cheek on the top of her head, the familiar scent of her shampoo was nearly enough to let the tears start flowing.  “I...how?? I don’t understand?”

[coragrant]

potstickerhero‌:

“Technically, the DEO knew about me from the start. Jeremiah was the reason I got to stay with the Danvers.” Kara replied, her voice turning mournful for the foster dad she still missed so much. “Ok, so I’m your past. And now you’re in double-past, right? Cause I don’t recognise you as of yet…. Am I following so far?” She asked.

“Oh I didn’t know that” Cora shrugged, she couldn’t help but feel bad that she didn’t remember who Jeremiah was. It was hard to remember everybody in your early life when you’ve been alive for 150 years but she couldn’t help but feel guilty every time she forgot someone.  “Double-past? You won’t, not for a while anyway.” She wasn’t even sure her parents were together yet or if her mother’s secret was out. Surely Kara, Supergirl, her goddamn mother in law, could keep her secret? “I was looking for Cat Grant...because.. She’s my mom.”

[coragrant]

@pulitzerpanther | x

Cora smiled, returning the hug. She’d be lying if she said she didn’t enjoy seeing her mother again, being able to hug her like this. She leaned back slightly, staring at the end of the toothbrush thrust in her face. “Nice to see you too mom. This is..” she replied, pausing to let her mother finish her little rant, something Cora regretted. “Eww” both women replied in unison, disgust clear on both their faces.  “As I was saying..” Cora continued, shaking her head “This is Esmeralda, everyone calls her Kit. She’s my sister, your daughter. I..I came back with her because she deserves to see you too and well, she didn’t believe me”

“I’m still not sure I do entirely” Kit pipped up, eyes scanning Cat up and down. “I mean, I do but also we touched a fucking rock and ended up in the 70s? It’s that crazy?”

[coragrant]

potstickerhero‌:

“Alex? So you want to tell Alex, but not the DEO….” Kara challenged, frowning uncertainly. “I’m not sure that’s gonna float, but we can try.” She promised. “2199 huh?” She blinked, surprise in her features. “So I’m still alive then…. Or what? Do you just know me from your past?” Kara asked in a rush.

“Well, she kept your secret from them for so long. I don’t know why she couldn’t keep mine” Cora said with a shrug, she paused for a long moment, tried to think of the best way to word a description without giving too much away yet. “Um....my past. My..past..Yeah. Long story, very long story. I don’t think you’d believe me even if I told you.”