[ Something is falling through the air, hurtling down towards the ocean. It won't cause a tsunami, but it's big enough that the docks will be underwater. Big enough that she might not stop it, necessarily, just slow it down a lot. Kara knocks on where she sees a heat signature, hears a heartbeat. ]
[There's someone talking to her, Pidge realizes, thoughts fuzzy as if she had just woken up. But who would-- abruptly she gasps, jerking away in her pilot's seat as her eyes finally snap open.]
What...? [It takes a second for her to assess the situation, trying to stay calm even as her nerves begin to fray. She'd gotten knocked out in the wormhole, that much is clear. From the readings on her screen, this isn't good. That's when she sees Supergirl, flying beside her lion. ]
Hey! [Pidge shoves aside her incredulity for the moment. Right now, she's just ] Is there some place nearby I can land without hitting a bunch of people?
[ Maybe it has engines, or some kind of glider folded in somewhere: Kara doesn't have the time to look. She estimates the weight (Sulls, this is lighter than it feels it should be) and strains. ]
Please! [Mindful of all the innocent people she could end up hurting if she doesn't pull this off, Pidge forgoes the usual sarcasm, and simply accepts the help as it's offered.
Sorry, Green, she thinks at her lion. I'll fix you up after this.]
Come on, come on, come on! [Pidge clenches her jaw as she tries to steer the lion up and then over in the direction Kara had gestured. Kara's efforts don't go wasted; the lion slows in its descent.]
It's supposed to be able to fly! [Desperately, Pidge presses at the buttons in front of her, until finally, finally something responds. Though the lion still wobbles dangerously, it finally slows to a stop in the air.
None. [Now that she isn't about to crash land, Pidge's usual playfulness makes a comeback.] Lions like this run on another power source. It should hold up until I land somewhere.
That was a nice save, by the way. I totally owe you one. [Her curiosity makes itself known just then, too.] And you've gotta tell me how you're doing that! [No jetpack on the stranger as far as she can see.]
[Still a little high-strung from the abrupt switch from panicked to relieved, Pidge lets out a sharp laugh.]
Normally, it wouldn't even be a question, but... [She gives a little shake of the head as she reads the diagnostics on the screen again.] We're lucky I even got anything to work right now. How fast can you fly?
[ She's still smiling, and her tone is light, but Kara circles the lion, keeping an eye and an ear out for a malfunction. She'll hear it before they both see it, she reasons. ]
[A challenge!!! Pidge grins. It doesn't give her the same thrill she gets when she's presented with some particularly complex piece of tech, but she has grown to love flying. This could be fun.] We'll see about that.
[With careful hands, Pidge maneuvers her lion forward, trailing after Kara slowly.] So what's this planet called? [Might as well find out about the place, if she's going to be stuck here doing repairs for a little while.]
Earth. What about you? Where are you from? Where were you going before this?
[ She's never seen anything like this lion, and as it trails along Kara's gaze drifts, lingering on the aesthetics of it. Sleek lines, radiating quiet power just like the cat it's named after. ]
[Something about this doesn't sit right with her. Superheroes? Since when?]
How long has this been going on? The superhero thing. [And then, slightly sulkily--] And it can totally be stealthy if I wanted it to be. That's what I installed the cloaking device for.
Well, on this Earth, we might not have seen anything like your lion, but Superman's been around for a while now. You think you might be from another Earth?
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Hey! Can you eject?
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What...? [It takes a second for her to assess the situation, trying to stay calm even as her nerves begin to fray. She'd gotten knocked out in the wormhole, that much is clear. From the readings on her screen, this isn't good. That's when she sees Supergirl, flying beside her lion. ]
Hey! [Pidge shoves aside her incredulity for the moment. Right now, she's just ] Is there some place nearby I can land without hitting a bunch of people?
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[ She gestures out farther, to the open water. ]
I'll try to slow you down!
[ Maybe it has engines, or some kind of glider folded in somewhere: Kara doesn't have the time to look. She estimates the weight (Sulls, this is lighter than it feels it should be) and strains. ]
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Sorry, Green, she thinks at her lion. I'll fix you up after this.]
Come on, come on, come on! [Pidge clenches her jaw as she tries to steer the lion up and then over in the direction Kara had gestured. Kara's efforts don't go wasted; the lion slows in its descent.]
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Can this thing float?
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Pidge breathes out a sigh of relief.]
Now we're getting somewhere.
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I can lead you to a safe landing zone. How much fuel do you have?
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That was a nice save, by the way. I totally owe you one. [Her curiosity makes itself known just then, too.] And you've gotta tell me how you're doing that! [No jetpack on the stranger as far as she can see.]
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[ Danger passed, Kara winks at her. ]
Think you can keep up?
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Normally, it wouldn't even be a question, but... [She gives a little shake of the head as she reads the diagnostics on the screen again.] We're lucky I even got anything to work right now. How fast can you fly?
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Faster than you on a good day, I bet.
[ She's still smiling, and her tone is light, but Kara circles the lion, keeping an eye and an ear out for a malfunction. She'll hear it before they both see it, she reasons. ]
Come on. This way.
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[With careful hands, Pidge maneuvers her lion forward, trailing after Kara slowly.] So what's this planet called? [Might as well find out about the place, if she's going to be stuck here doing repairs for a little while.]
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[ She's never seen anything like this lion, and as it trails along Kara's gaze drifts, lingering on the aesthetics of it. Sleek lines, radiating quiet power just like the cat it's named after. ]
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There's no way this is Earth. [Her voice goes rough with distress.] People that can fly like you? I would've remembered hearing something on the news.
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Oh, don't worry, I'm an alien.
[ that's not more comforting ]
There's not a lot of us around who can do what I do.
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Her concentration doesn't mask the unhappy tone,, though.]
You're flying around in broad daylight in really noticeable clothes. You're telling me people haven't noticed?
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[ She just assumes Pidge is one too because why wouldn't she be, flying around in this? ]
I mean, people have to see your lion too, right? It doesn't exactly scream stealthy.
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How long has this been going on? The superhero thing. [And then, slightly sulkily--] And it can totally be stealthy if I wanted it to be. That's what I installed the cloaking device for.
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Have you heard of Superman?
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Should I have?
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That portal might have taken you a little further than you thought. Let's say that.
[ Pointing to the S on her uniform, ]
I'm Supergirl.
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What did you mean about the portal? It sounds like you've got a theory already.
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We'll know in a tick. What was the destination of the Garrison's last big mission in space?
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[ that's that, then. ]
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