It was probably strange that they’re so close in age, but this had been the normal for Roy. He never really knew anything different after Oliver took him in. He has faith in the older archer to make it out of the situation somehow — assuming that he was still in the thick of it. “I don’t mind it, but one of his ingredients is just TOO SPICY.” Which is a lot coming from Roy since he doesn’t really mind HOT FOOD on a normal day. “I’d enjoy it just to have him around to annoy us again. NO — he can’t be. I don’t believe it, he’s too stubborn to let that happen to him.”
Sometimes all you needed to hear was some positive aspect or at least a little hope thanks to Roy that was exactly what Thea received tonight. Just to get that reassurance that someone else thought that he hadn’t given up that he was still fighting was all Thea needed to be okay with Oli not being around, even if it just was for a little bit. “Thanks Roy. Really I mean it I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have you and Lian around.” She looked over a Lian and smiled a simple smile. Oli was out there saving the world she had to do whatever she could to save Gotham if not for herself then for the future of this little girl. “So little miss Jackie Chan, what are we watching.”
Roy misses his father more now that he wasn’t around to actually bother him. They had their issues, especially when the boy was younger going through his addictions, but it goes to figure just when they had gotten to a better place — THIS HAPPENS. He gives his appreciation for the beverages when Thea finally rejoins them. “I know, I haven’t heard from him either. I hope he’s alright wherever he’s hiding. I even miss dad’s ridiculously spicy chili recipes right now.” He shakes his head as he takes a bite of the food in his bowl. Roy has to believe that Oliver has a reason for the radio silence. “I’m always here for you. What do you think he’s doing?”
“Probably doing what Oli does best, unfortunately probably at the detriment to himself. Even if he doesn’t stay it would just be nice even if her popped in for a short moment even a phone call.” Thea knew how strong her brother was, what he had survived in his life hopefully this was just another thing to add to the list. Thea always felt strange about being around the same age as her nephew, so she often thought of him more like her brother as well it just fit better in her head. “I hate chilli but I would even eat it, if it meant that Oli was home. You don’t think he’s...” The had to stop herself because she couldn’t even bare to say the last past of her sentence.
Realizing it was just Thea, Lois’s attitude softened–she saved her work and looked up at the girl, a small smile on her face. “Anything for a Queen–what’s up?” she asked the girl, leaning forward on her desk.
Thea smiled thankful that Lois had the time to help out. “I need press and a lot of it.” Thea wanted this even to be huge, rebuilding the community centre so that kids would have a safe place to go, a place to keep the off the street and out of gangs. Even as a civilian and not her alter ego she believe she could help this city for the better. “Like at a lot, as in how ever many we can get.”
Oli where are you? Why haven’t you called me back or even contacted me. I’m beginning to loose hope that you really still are out there. Bruce came by the other night asking if I had heard from you. I need my big brother to be okay. The crime in Gotham is getting worse everyday. Although new heroes are showing up here nearly daily it seems like for every one that arrives it brings with it an army of villains. I’m putting together a fundraiser to try and rebuild a community centre that burnt down last week, without it hundreds of kids are on the street and at risk of joining a criminal gang I have to do what I can both as Thea Queen and Speedy, but it sure would be nice knowing that you were at least safe.
It makes his heart happier seeing how interested his daughter was in action films, but also relieved that Lian doesn’t seem to have any interest in learning archery yet. Which makes him feel like she was safer by default of that choice. “She’ll have water, and I’ll have whatever soda you have in there.” Roy shouts back toward his AUNT, and then looks at the bowl handed to him.
“This looks great, THANKS for sharing.” Roy hasn’t eaten dinner yet so this was perfect. Lian is sitting down in the floor by the coffee table even with seats available — KIDS THESE DAYS.
Thea reached for a can of grape soda before closing the fridge. “Well you know me, I always have a habit of ordering too much.” Placing the soda on the counter Thea reached over and grabbed a cup from the cupboard before filling it up with cool water from the fridge dispenser. Picking up the Soda she headed back to living area finally with everything she needed. Thea let out a sight as she placed the drink on the coffee table and flopped back into the couch. It was nice having family around, she missed her brother dearly they had always been so close, having Roy around helped. “Thanks, for coming Roy, I know I didn’t ask you but I really needed it, I still haven’t heard from Oli, it’s been a while. I hope he’s alright.”
The Gotham Gazette was fine, Lois could admit that, but it was no Daily Planet. Being dropped in the middle of Gotham City by Clark had left Lois with very little choice but to do the best she could, and this job was really helping with things. She even got her own office. Typing away on her computer, she heard her door opening; the journalist, however, didn’t look up from her computer. “Didn’t your mother teach you to knock first?” she asked, focused. “I’m busy. What?”
Thea had walked into the offices of The Gotham Gazette she was planning a little fundraiser to help raise money to clean up the streets of Gotham and she needed to find herself a journalist to cover the event, and Thea thought who better than Lois Lane. “Hi Lois, sorry if I’m interrupting but I could really do with your help, if you have the time that is?”
ed hated having to go out into the streets of his beloved and tormented city these days. the overcrowding issue was beginning to become a bit too much for him and he was sooner ready to launch attacks on the newcomers over favor of his usual methods of initially making them use their brains. still, he had an elaborate ploy to get up to and annoying newcomers be damned; there was a colony of bats to take down. as he leaned down to spray paint a green question mark on one of the walls of the bank, he stopped halfway when he felt a presence behind him. heaving a sigh, he threw his head back. “WHAT!? can you not see that i’m busy!?”
It had been a long yet productive night of patrolling the streets of gotham and Thea was heading home to hang Speedy up for the night, when she came across a main painting a green question mark on one of the walls of the bank. She had seen a few of these question marks around town, she wasn’t really sure what they meant but even thought graffiti isn’t a major crime she was trying to clean up Gotham, so she thought she should have a chat to this man."That I can see perfectly fine thank you.” Speedy spoke. “There is enough chaos going in in gotham as is I don’t need to be chasing up every vandal I find, how about drop the can and back away now.”
It’s something which brings a smile to Roy’s face, making a mental note to stop by so they can visit Thea more often. The archer has always been the clingy type, which might be why he makes his presence known when it comes to wanting to be around those he loves. “I appreciate that, we might just have to take you up on that — better than being at home all the time.” He ruffles up Lian’s hair as she runs by, before his head looks toward the kitchen where Thea went off to. “If you let her decide we’ll be watching a JACKIE CHAN film. She’s obsessed right now.” He says as he leans back against the furniture. Roy doesn’t really care what they end up watching, just looking forward to spending the evening together.
Thea giggled to herself of course Lian was going to be obsessed with Jackie Chan, I mean just look at her family. “Jackie Chan it is!.” she said carrying the extra bowls over to the living area and handing one to Lian and then to Roy. Just as she sat down to get comfy, Thea glanced towards the TV and caught a glimpse of her red wine."Sorry, I totally forgot drinks, what did you want? We have pretty much anything.” pulling herself up off the couch yet again, she wasn’t lazy or anything just exhausted it had been a big week, between her day job organising a big charity gala with Bruce and her crime-fighting habits of the evening her life was pretty full.
Finally making it to the fridge she opened the door awaiting to hear her guests’ response.
The archer let’s himself in, his daughter was pushing past him to run inside first. Those little feet move fast, but he didn’t really mind. “WOAH — don’t knock daddy over, princess.” Roy shuts the door behind him, locking it since that’s just how paranoid he is. His fingers lift to take off the hat on top of his red hair.
“You don’t have to stand up, it’s just me. I hope that we aren’t bothering you on your night off.” He takes a seat on the side of the couch his AUNT wasn’t using. Roy happened to be in the neighborhood, and it was more important than ever to keep your family close. “What are you watching? Anything good?”
Thea’s annoyance soon turned to Joy as she saw Lian’s bubbly face run inside before hearing Roy speak as he entered the room locking the door behind him. “The door is always open for both of you, you’re family.” She began to make her way to the kitchen. Luckily Thea had a problem of ordering way too much food, she would usually divide up the leftovers and hand them out to some homeless on the streets in Gotham. “Nothing special was just planning on catching up on some suits, but we can watch whatever.” she replied knowing that Lian would probably end up picking a movie that Thea had no interest in it at all but there would be something oddly charming about it, something that reminded Thea of when life was more simple.
When people go within and connect with themselves, they realize they are connected to the universe and they are connected to all living things." - Armand Dimele
FAMILY
Oliver Queen || Green Arrow (Maternal Half-Brother) - open
Roy Harper || Arsenal (Adoptive Nephew) - closed
Lian Harper - (Adoptive Niece) - closed
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THEA QUEEN
(These are people that know Thea as a billionaire philanthropist)
Bruce Wayne || Batman - Close family friend & Fellow billionaire together they use their money and resources to help clean up the streets of Gotham.
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SPEEDY
(These are people that know Speedy the crime-fighting vigilante)
Bruce Wayne || Batman - Have worked together a few times crime fighting
Roy Harper || Arsenal - Have worked together many a time with Team Arrow
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SECRET KEEPERS
(This is a list of those who know and keep Thea’s Secret along with a list of those who secret she keeps)
Bruce Wayne || Batman - Mutual Secret Keepers
Oliver Queen || Green Arrow - Mutual Secret Keepers
type 1 - feminist, nature lover and very free spirited, knowledgeable and factual, has a silly side, cool hair, can listen to all your problems but will never know what to say.
type 2 - can be cold but they are just trying to protect themselves, has one character/idol that they would literally die for, has probably made up all of the funny stories they tell because they want others to like them.
pisces:
type 1 - extremely honest but can doubt their beliefs since they try to get along with everyone, generous when it comes to material but will not give up themselves to others.
type 2 - understanding, shy extrovert, great with advice but doesn’t know how to take other people’s advice (asks for help but doesn’t want to), never fully present or in the moment.
aries:
type 1 - “i’m an aries!”, loud, starts driving before everyone has their seatbelt on (or before people even get in the car), loves cooking but usually just buys everything from the store and pretends they put hard work into it, hard to tell if they’re stupid or smart.
type 2 - takes 100 selfies in a row, does really cool makeup, doesn’t believe in school, “this musical artist is SO under appreciated.”
taurus:
type 1 - down to earth, has neat handwriting and doodles in class, patient, bird-lover, likes making flower crowns, laughs a lot.
type 2 - show-off, amazing memory, can be an edgy people-hater, loves yelling, gives people weird nicknames.
gemini:
type 1 - two-faced, feels like they need something in return for their actions, cares more about bagels than people, the friend who everyone worries about.
type 2 - loves reading, kind and supportive but awkward about it, the type of person you call when you need advice, snappy when they’re being interrupted, watches 5 tv shows at a time.
cancer:
type 1 - down for literally any adventure, cries or has a breakdown while eating, doesn’t realize some things they do are harmful to themselves but can sense when others have a problem.
type 2 - talks very fast, takes on any task without a problem, loves talking about themselves, can probably do 10 backflips in a row, moody, sends smiley emojis in every text message.
leo:
type 1 - attention-seeking, wants everyone to respect them, says “lol” out loud, laughs at their own stories but sometimes forgets to listen to others, animal lover, a good role model.
type 2 - genuinely cares about their friends and checks up on them always, super chill and easygoing, fashionable, gives great hugs, someone you go to when you’re sad.
virgo:
type 1 - shy, gentle, awful at explaining things and you really never know what they’re talking about, offers everyone gum, knows all the lyrics to every song they listen to.
type 2 - anxious about tiny things but ignores huge problems, cares so much about others that it gets annoying, likes to redecorate or organize their room for fun, loans you a pencil and forgets to ask for it back.
libra:
type 1 - movie expert, likes when people laugh at their jokes, untrustworthy but somehow you trust them anyway, casually shares deep secrets or personal information randomly like it’s no big deal.
type 2 - doesn’t like opening up or sharing feelings, artistic and individualistic, doesn’t have problems with anyone or anything.
scorpio:
type 1 - calm/quiet and very open minded, loves the ocean, nice but when provoked they turn into a whole other person (who is terrifying), very passionate about their interests.
type 2 - doesn’t ever know what’s happening, suspicious and questions others’ motives, either loves someone or hates them, never shares secrets. ever.
sagittarius:
type 1 - plays at least 3 musical instruments, likes being right, theater kid, extrovert one minute and introvert the next, opens up to others and immediately regrets it.
type 2 - angsty teen attitude, has strong opinions, blames problems on others, maybe has a heart deep down?
capricorn:
type 1 - makes fun of everything, the most extroverted friend, pretends like they don’t care about others’ opinions but deep down is extremely self-conscious, forgetful, funniest jokes.
type 2 - honestly? a real fucking pain in the ass.
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