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apurekindness‌:

      Oh. As she shakily returned to her feet, she gave him a bemused smile. “Wow, thanks,” she let out a breathy laugh, blinking a few times to try and stop the dizzy feeling. Well, at least she didn’t throw up! 

“Come on in,” she offered, as she managed to unlock her door. “What would you like to eat? I can throw something together for you. Make yourself at home.” 

      once he’s set her down, he gives her some space, but still stays close. people tend to get a little wobbly after he runs them places, so he likes to make sure they don’t fall. but she seems to be doing alright, so he isn’t too worried. as she opens the door, he glances around curiously. he liked seeing the inside of other people’s homes.

      at the question, though, he glances back toward kiara & nods.  “ oh, yeah, i am a little hungry, thank you! i’ll eat whatever --- as long as it’s doesn’t have fish, squash, leeks, or taro. ”  he has very particular senses that don’t like any of those things.

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apurekindness‌:

     “Oh really? That’s a shame. My parents have been great helping me deal with all my weirdness,” she admitted, with a small smile. Her abilities had first started showing during puberty, and it took them a while to realise what was going on! 

Her smile grew when he agreed to help her home, and she nodded. “Yeah, sure, that’s fine. My address is 14 Heathwood Avenue, it’s just a couple of blocks away. I’ll cook you something to eat in thanks,” she informed him. They could both do with restocking their energy levels! 

      “ great! ”  he took a step toward her & carefully scooped her up in his arms, carrying her bridal style.  “ hold onto me, okay? it’ll just be a second. you may want to shut your eyes, or you may not. it helps some people with the nausea, but it makes other people nauseated. ”

      he gave a little shrug, then he started running. it took all of a second for him to reach her house. once there, he gently placed her down on her feet.  “ phew, sorry that took so long! i got a little lost. ”

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      “ dude, we should get something to eat. i’m STARVING! ”  yeah, that tends to happen when you’re a superpowered speedster who burns like, a million calories a day.

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apurekindness‌:

      A hundred and eighty four days? Goodness! She’d only worked with coma patients briefly, but that seemed a long stretch. “You were in a coma for a hundred and eighty-four days? Wow, your family must have been so worried about you. Do they know about the running?” she questioned, intrigued. 

A faint, breathless chuckle escaped her at his words, and she nodded in agreement. “At least we don’t have to worry about our weight. Hey, would you do me a favour? Do you think you could help me get back to my house? It’s not far from here, but I don’t think my legs could quite make it,” she admitted, with mild embarrassment. “You’re welcome to come in for a coffee, or something?” 

      “ oh, uh --- no, they don’t know. there’s only like, four people who do. ”  he gave a little bit of a shrug. then, at the question, he perked up a bit & gave an enthusiastic nod.  “ yeah, i can do that, ”  he said.  “ just tell me your address, & i’ll get you there! it’ll probably be faster if you don’t mind me carrying you. ”

      when he’d first tried to carry someone & run simultaneously, he’d had a hard time with it. though he’d been molecularly enhanced with super-speed, he’d had the arm-strength of a wet noodle at the time. but now that he’d gotten ahold of what he could do, he’d figured out the best way to carry a passenger & use the speed force to his advantage.

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apurekindness‌:

        “Wow,” it was rare enough to survive being struck by lightening, let alone end up like that. “So you’ve been fast ever since?” her energy was picking up a little, and she fumbled around in her pocket now that she felt she had more control over her fingers. It took a moment, but her hand grasped around a small packet of peppermints, and she took one - before offering the bag to her new friend. 

“My abilities rely on my energy to power them,” she explained, absentmindedly. “If I try and do something too difficult, I can drain all my energy and fall unconscious. Sugar helps me keep going,” she smiled, faintly. “I’ve er…never met anyone else like me before.” 

      beaming, he took a peppermint & thanked her softly before popping the candy into his mouth. then he nodded rapidly in response to the question.  “ yep, pretty much! one day, i was just walking around like any other guy, the next, i was in a coma, & about --- ”  he paused for a moment to do some mental math.  “ a hundred & eighty-three --- no, a hundred & eighty-four days later, i woke up, & i could run faster than the speed of sound! ”

      he gave a small hum of understanding before he nodded again.  “ you wouldn’t believe how much i have to eat to counteract the energy i burn when i run. so believe me, i get it. ”

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apurekindness‌:

      “The flash,” she repeated, with faint amusement. “Makes sense,” she nodded, before letting out a faint sigh. Her energy was gradually refuelling, but she thought it was best to stay sat here for a little while - she didn’t want the embarrassment of falling flat on her face! 

       “You’re welcome,” she smiled at him. Suddenly, it struck her that this man had just as much to hide about himself as she did - she could finally discuss her own strangeness without fear! “I had a close encounter with radiation when I was a baby. I can manipulate living tissue now,” she explained. “How come you’re so fast?” 

      “ oh, neat! ”  he grinned at her explanation. he always liked meeting other people like. the nice ones, at least. the ones he had to chase down often weren’t very nice people.

      shifting his weight from one foot to the other, he gave a little shrug as he spoke.  “ struck by lightning about a year & a half ago. i woke up, & i could run REALLY fast. ”

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blondechav‌:

           “ YEAH. i am. ”  he says that like she’s somehow the most important person he’s ever met ( &. on a ship like the u.s.s. enterprise with people like jim kirk or spock, she REALLY DOUBTS that’s the case ), &. truth be told she doesn’t know how to react to it. especially when, in the very next breath, he tells her she doesn’t exist.  “ but if i don’t exist, then ‘ow do ya know who i am? ”

      “ well, where i’m from, this ship, everyone on it, you & the DOCTOR --- you’re all fictional. the ship & crew are from the star trek reboot films, & you & the doctor had about --- two & a half seasons together on the tv show DOCTOR WHO. ”

      he’s a little breathless by the time he gets all of that out, but then he remembers he hasn’t even introduced himself. grinning at her, he extends his hand.  “ i’m barry allen! ”

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some days are for sass - meme

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“A relationship is built for two. Obviously, you don’t know how to count.” “Acting like a dick won’t make yours any bigger.” “And you pointing out the obvious is what, helpful?” ”Breaking news just in: you’re an asshole!” “Congratulations on your ability to create drama out of absolutely nothing.” “Did someone binge on bitch flakes this morning?” ”Do you ever get off Facebook long enough to live the life you keep bragging about?” ”Don’t be ashamed of who you are. That’s your parents job.” ”Everyone has a right to an opinion, and I have a right not to listen to it.” ”Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but you abuse the privilege.” “Everything’s better when you don’t give a shit.” “First of all, take a moment to realize who the fuck you’re talking to.” ”Go away, I’m too sober to deal with you.” ”Hey, I found your nose, it’s in my business again!” “Holding in all this sarcasm physically hurts.” ”How do I block you in real life?” ”I’m an acquired taste. Don’t like me, acquire some taste.” ”I’m going to need you to turn down your psycho for just a bit.” ”I’m not a proctologist, but I know an asshole when I see one.” “I’m not saying you’re stupid, I’m just saying you have bad luck when it comes to thinking.” “I’m sorry. And by ‘sorry’, I mean get over it.”  “I’m sorry, did you say something? I’m afraid I automatically tune out bullshit.” ”I’m sorry, was it my job to fill your life with joy today?” ”I’m sorry I suck at empathizing with your first world problems.” ”I’m sorry we fought. I hate it when you’re wrong.” “I’m sorry you got offended that one time you were treated the way you treat everyone all the time.” ”I call bullshit!” ”I can always count on you to relentlessly point out the negative.” “I can only please one person per day and today I chose me!” ”I did not mean to offend you, that was just a bonus.” ”I didn’t mean to push your buttons, I was just looking for mute.” ”I didn’t realize you were the expert on my life and how I should live it.” ”I don’t have an attitude problem, you have a perception problem.” ”I don’t hate you, I’m just simply not excited about your existence. My bad.” “I don’t take orders. I barely take suggestions.” ”I finally got the last knife of the set you’ve been stabbing in my back all these years. Heads up: I re-gift.” ”I guess if you spoke your mind, you’d be speechless.” ”I have met some pricks in my time but you sir, are a fucking cactus!” ”I hope that bus you threw me under swerves and hits you on the sidewalk.” “I know, I know, I stood up for myself, I’m such a bitch.” ”I know money doesn’t grow on trees. That’s why I’m asking you.” ”I love hearing you show off.” ”I love the sound you make when you shut up.” ”I no longer do things that make me want to kill myself.” ”I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed person!” ”I see you brought your extra large spoon to stir up trouble.” ”I would like to apologize to anyone I haven’t offended. I am sure I will get to you shortly.” ”I would tell you to go fuck yourself but I’m pretty sure you’d be disappointed.” “If everywhere you go there’s a problem… Guess what?” ”If I were meant to be controlled I’d come with a remote.” “If you’re going to be two-faced, at least try to make one of them pretty.” ”If you’re waiting for me to care, you better pack a lunch. It’s gonna be a while.” ”In order for you to insult me I would have to value your opinion. Nice try though.” ”Is there an app I can download to make you go away?” ”Is your drama going to have an intermission soon?” ”Isn’t there a bullet somewhere you could be jumping in front of?” ”It’s called originality, you should try it sometime.” ”It’s impressive that you’re flexible enough to have your foot in your mouth and head up your ass at the same time.” “No, you’re right, let’s do it the dumbest way possible because it’s easier for you.” “No need to repeat yourself, I ignored you just fine the first time.” “No really, it’s adorable when you blame everyone but yourself.”  “Oh, are you talking to me? I thought you only talked behind my back.” “Oh, I’m sorry, did my back ruin your knife?” ”Oh, I heard you. I just don’t care.” ”Oops, I forgot I only exist when you want something.” “Please be patient, I’m fucking things up as fast as I can.”  “Please cancel my subscription to your issues.”  ”Rather than us agreeing to disagree why don’t you just be quiet.” ”Really, you know what that sounds like? Not my problem!” ”Remember when I asked for your opinion? Me neither.” ”Rumors have taught me many a things about myself.” ”So what you’re saying is you don’t like me treating you the way you treat me. How interesting.” ”Some people find fault like there is a reward for it.” “Sometimes, even I’m surprised by the shit that comes out of this mouth.” ”Thank you. We’re all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.” ”Thanks, but I function better without unsolicited advice.” ”Thanks for reminding me why I don’t feel guilty that I can’t stand you.” ”Thanks for trying so hard to be just like me. I wouldn’t want to be you, either.” ”Thanks for your complaint. I will file it right between ‘don’t give a flying f*ck’, and ‘sucks to be you’.” ”Thanks for your two cents, but your thoughts just aren’t worth a penny.” ”The people who tolerate you on a daily basis are the real heroes.” ”There is not a sponge in the world that can rival your self-absorption.” ”Too bad you can’t Photoshop your ugly personality.” ”Unless you’re a pregnancy test, take your negativity elsewhere.” “Unless your name is Google, stop acting like you know everything.” ”Wait, come back. You forgot your bullshit.” ”Well, aren’t you just a shiny little hypocrite polished in bullshit!” ”What’s that? You heard a bunch of shit about me from someone who hates me? That shit MUST be true!” ”What doesn’t kill you, disappoints me.” ”What I like best about our relationship is how you’re no longer in it.” “WHAT part of NO don’t you understand?” “When I think about you, I touch myself. …And by that, I mean rub my temples, because you give me a fucking migraine.” ”When karma comes back to punch you in the face, I want to be there in case it needs help.” “Where’s your off button?” “While you’re talking about me behind my back, feel free to bend down and kiss my ass.” ”Who ate your bowl of sunshine this morning, thundercloud?” ”Would you like some cheese with that whine?” ”Wow, I bet you even fart glitter.” ”Yes, of course I have time to listen to you complain about all the stupid shit I can neither help you with or do anything about.” ”You call it talking back. I call it explaining.” “You DO realize one day I’ll snap, right?” ”You don’t like me? That’s a shame. I’ll pencil in some time to cry about it later.” “You have a right to your opinion and I have a right to ignore it.” ”You may die of constipation because you’re so full of shit!” “You reek of drama and a migraine, please get away from me.” ”You should do some soul-searching. Maybe you’ll find one.” ”You should use glue stick instead of Chap Stick.” ”You would be much more likable if it wasn’t for that hole in your mouth that noise comes out of.” “Your inappropriateness knows no boundaries.“ ”Your only purpose in life is as an organ donor.”

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perankotekru‌:

“Well, we’ll find out in a couple minutes here. Hopefully, it’ll register.“

This machine better be able to take his vitals accurately. She wasn’t sure if she’d be able to do it manually. Or even count that fast.

“Ah! See, take a look. Blood pressure, heart rate, & O2.“

      barry waits patiently as the machine takes its measurements. or at least, as patiently as he can. he fidgets a little bit, unable to stay completely still. but once the readings are finished, he glances at the screen.  “ oh, neat! that’s pretty good, right? ”  he looks at the doctor, head tilted.

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apurekindness‌:

       She was pleasantly surprised when he suddenly arrived back beside her, and she offered him a tired smile. “Hi. Yeah, I’m not planning on it. I don’t think I can move right now, anyway,” she explained, with a breathless laugh. 

“You know, you’re almost as weird as I am,” she commented, jokingly. “My name’s Kiara. It’s nice to meet you.” 

      nodding in agreement, the speedster offered a thumbs up.  “ good, good, ”  he said, nodding.  “ ‘cause it’s really gross over there. ”  he laughed a bit as he lifted his gaze to meet hers again, grinning.

      “ hi, kiara. i’m the flash. ”  he straightened up a bit & extended his hand toward her.  “ it’s nice to meet you too! thanks for healing me back there. how’d you do that? ”

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apurekindness‌:

      Good lord. Well, she was right about the weird suits. Was her dizziness a result of the running, or had she exceeded her limits too much? “Okay, good luck,” she mumbled, with a faint smile, before her legs gave out from under her. Oh shit. She’d only just discovered that her powers extended to plants as well as humans, and she’d hardly spent anytime training herself - the vines had evidently pushed her too far. 

With a faint sigh, she leaned her head against the wall and watched the fast guy and giant gorilla with obvious nervousness. She certainly hoped that it wasn’t clever enough to realise it was her that wrapped him in vines, and want to seek revenge! 

      he zoomed off again, now to finally fight the super-intelligent gorilla who had been running rampant through the city. time for ROUND TWO. in the blink of an eye, the flash ran circles around the large creature. less than 30 seconds later, there’s a FLASH of light & the creature came crashing down. 

      then suddenly, the hero had returned to where he’d set the woman down. gasping for breath, he rested his hands on his knees & gave a shake of his head.  “ phew! i wouldn’t go over there for a bit, if i was you. there’s something about the scent of singed hair that is just --- YUCK. guess that’s what happens when you throw lightning at a supervillain gorilla. ”

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apurekindness‌:

        Yeah…she was more than happy to let him handle the gorilla on his own - she was a doctor, not a soldier after all - but she couldn’t leave an injured person. Not even if her sudden use of her powers had exhausted the majority of her energy. “Okay. I’ll leave you to fight off the monkey on your own, but first…” 

        And she reached a hand out to hover above his injured leg, and bit her lip in concentration A surge of warmth surged down her arm and into her fingertips, which would hopefully cross quickly down to the man’s leg. Usually, she could painlessly manipulate living bone and tissue to her will…but she’d already used a lot of her energy. Would she succeed this time? 

      before he could even correct her in saying it was a gorilla & not a monkey, she had begun to heal his leg. at first, he was confused. what was she doing? but he felt warmth spread through his leg, & he could feel the bones & muscles healing instantly.

      he shouldn’t be surprised, judging by what he’d just seen of her, but he still was. after a few moments, his leg was completely healed, & he was able to stand.  “ damn. thank you, miss, ”  he said, eyes wide. in an instant, he’d scooped her up & run her down to the end of the street, far away from the commotion.  “ i can take care of grodd, but you need to go, it’s not safe here. thank you again! ”

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@fateprotected

      “ so you’re, like  .  .  .  you’re THE ENTERPRISE. ”  he looks at her curiously, head tilting.  “ how does that even work? you’re the ship, but you’re also sentient & humanoid? ”

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@blondechav

      “ y-you --- you’re ROSE TYLER! ”  he’s gaping at her in complete shock. he hadn’t been expecting to see her here on the u.s.s. enterprise, but here she is! weird.  “ i’m a big fan of yours, but where i’m from, you kind of don’t exist, so this is like --- awesome! ”

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perankotekru‌:

“Right.“

This was going to be interesting. Probably highly annoying, but interesting. In truth, Spock was one of the few patients where they weren’t sure what exactly his vitals were supposed to be. Time to add Barry Allen to the list.

“Well, technology is quite advanced in a starship. Who knows. It registers mine & I’m at about 242 beats per minute.“

      “ oh, yeah! vulcans have elevated heart rates too. ”  he beams, letting his legs swing as he sits patiently.  “ i’ve never actually been able to measure mine, but considering how fast i can run, i’d say it’s probably pretty fast. ”

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it’s really cool you guys seem ready to do battle and stuff, but i’ve never done battle, i’ve just pushed some people and run away.

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barry lookin’ soft without his cowl on :’)