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[boilover]

Right, here's the thing - I need a nerd. A geek. A smart guy. Or girl, whatever. I ain't overly picky.

[He shrugs his shoulders, casual as anything, taking a long sip of his beer. Sara may have told him this was not the best method to catch himself a genius but given the chance of there being some hanging around this joint, he thinks it's the perfect way. When in doubt, post an ad.]

This guy I know got brainwashed into being the king of dicks and I'm getting kind of sick of his shit so I need someone who'd be able to do some sci-fi sciencey stuff on his head. I have a vague idea how to do it but I just can't remember the details. [He's pretty much forgotten how they originally did it back home but he can unhelpfully offer vague information and a beer while you work. A+ service.]

All the 'smart' ones I know are annoyingly the biggest idiots around, I'm looking for someone less inclined to be stupid as hell. Help me out and maybe I'll help you out. Though my skills are limited to burning and breaking stuff.

[At least he knows his strengths? If you want a bonfire, ka-ching.]

I know a good looking chick if that sweetens the deal. Ain't saying she's gonna touch you but you can admire from afar. Really far. I also know some easy dudes if that's your thing. [Hey, whatever fixes this mess.]

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[catchacold]

Relax. Maybe you can get a hot nerd out of it.

[Double-teamed by Mick and Len, you're welcome.]

[crisised]

[ kara volunteers as tribute ]

You really think she needs help getting a hot nerd?

[catchacold]

Nah. Don't think she needs help with anything, most the time.

[If he's being honest.]

But the hot nerds might appreciate being pointed out.

[crisised]

If the nerds are hot they probably don't need much help either.

[catchacold]

Yet I fail to see how anyone loses here.

Think you're nerd enough, Supergirl?

[crisised]

[ kara looks very surprised and a little confused. ]

Why am I getting pulled into this? I'm neither on your team or nerd enough to have fixed Rip.

[catchacold]

It's fine, we got that covered.

You might be too competent for the team, but we can make an exception. We made one for Sara.

[crisised]

Is that the official team invite? You're probably not enough of a screw-up but we'll take you anyway?

[catchacold]

Yup.

[He raises his flask, given it seems opportune.]

Cheers!

[crisised]

[ she rolls her eyes and shakes her head, fond even with the mild exasperation. ]

Changing the subject for a second... Think I can borrow some of your time later in the week?

[catchacold]

Sure. You got something special in mind?

Cause I like to be wined and dined before I get anywhere.

[Joking aside, he nods.]

When?

[crisised]

I can tell you it's not that kind of get together.

[ she pauses, biting her lip as she thinks it over. ]

Maybe... maybe in a couple days? Like Thursday or Friday?

[catchacold]

Sounds good.

[No joking around for once, seems like this is serious.]

Just hit me up. I ain't that busy.

[taer]

The words hot and nerd don't usually go together, you know. No offence to any of the nerds we know.

[catchacold]

None taken. But please tell that to Raymond.

I mean it. I want to be there when you do.

[taer]

He'd probably do a sad puppy dog expression at me.

[catchacold]

I'm hoping for an identity crisis. Kick him while he's down.

[taer]

That's more your jam than mine.