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[Color=silver][b]Location:[/b][/color] Gotham City
[Color=silver][b]Time:[/b][/color] Late morning of June 10, 2021 (Thursday)
[Color=silver][b]Interactions:[/b][/color] Batwoman 
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Today was the day. The first day of freedom from his grounding due to the night he had spent with Alisa. Things were definitely looking up now with the jeep mostly repaired and again having the ability to leave the premises whenever he wanted to. Viktor had started to miss the carvings he had started on the trees outside the HQ and knocking baseballs out to god knows where. Unfortunately, Viktor was most likely not doing either of his favorite outdoor activities. Today had been reserved for his mentor of all people, Batwoman. He was surprised she even wanted to see him since she had basically sent him away to the Young Justice team as soon as she could. She claimed that protocol dictated that she check up on him every once in a while. Viktor had never been informed of this, but he’d go along with it anyway.

Using the zeta tubes without informing anyone but Red Tornado of his activities, Viktor traveled to his hometown of Gotham City. He was dressed in a black Gotham City Knights t-shirt with tan cargo shorts and sneakers. He didn’t expect to get into anything too hectic as he was meeting his mentor at a coffee shop of all places. Then again, it was still Gotham City. Once inside the place, it was hard for him to miss the redhead sitting in one of the back corners of the shop where she can keep an eye on the throughways while being away from any windows. She already had a mug in hand while she read a newspaper that seemed to have all of her attention.

[color=silver]“Kate,”[/color] Viktor said as he took a seat across from her. She looked up at him and gave an unenthused smirk as she remembered how devoid of warmth Viktor was. 

[color=crimson]“Still the same ol’ Viktor I see… or are you? I heard a few things about you from some of my [i]colleagues[/i].”[/color] Kate took a sip of her coffee as the barista approached the table. 

[color=silver]“Like what?”[/color] He raised an eyebrow but was sure there were many instances of note she could have caught wind of. He glanced at the barista who was just about to speak and beat him to it. [color=silver]“Black tea in [i]that[/i] size cup. No sugar… please.”[/color] 

“Oh ok. I’ll have that right out for you.” The barista was slightly thrown off by Viktor’s directness, but it also made his order easy. As he walked away, Kate took the chance to continue the conversation.

[color=crimson]“Where to start? I heard about you being a complete ass to one of your teammates after a failed mission, the car accident after you were partying with some girl, and then Malletman.”[/color] She let out a light chuckle as the last two things were a bit hard to believe.

[color=silver]“Rainman,”[/color] He corrected, but sighed at how stupid the name was. [color=silver]“I guess you want an explanation from me about those.”[/color]

[color=crimson]“As well as other things, but sure, start there.”[/color]

He nodded as his tea was set in front of him

“Here you are,” The barista set Viktor's tea down in front of him.

[Color=silver]“Thanks."[/color] He carefully slid the tea to his right before going into his explanation. [Color=silver]“I believe we had failed our… event because Daphne was inexperienced with her own abilities. I don't think she is a good fit and I shared my thoughts after the event. Then one of your more [I]vocal[/I] colleagues instructed me to make an attempt at being kinder and keep my criticisms to myself for some time to see how things progress.”[/color]

[Color=crimson]“And how has it gone so far.”[/color]

[Color=silver]“I don't enjoy it, but [I]my[/I] colleagues seem to. They interact with me more often and seem to like more of the things I say to them…”[/color] He shrugged and continued. [color=silver]“Let's move on to the jeep. A and I… Actually, I decided-”[/color]

[Color=crimson]“Wait, the person's name is ‘A’?”[/color]

[Color=silver]“No, it is my nickname for her. She told me I could use it when we first met..”[/color]

[Color=crimson]“That's weird Viktor. Just call her whatever her name is. If it's not long, no need to shorten it.”[/color]

[Color=silver]“Three syllables.”[/color]

[Color=crimson]“Seriously? Just say the name.”[/color] 

[Color=silver]“Fine. I decided to have Alisa accompany me to experience the nightlife I had observed on television. It seemed like an experience that was worth trying and I chose her to accompany me.”[/color]

[Color=crimson]“Wait. Just her?”[/color]

[Color=silver]“Yes. I assumed everyone was asleep.”[/color]

[Color=crimson]“And what did you two end up doing before you wrecked the vehicle?”[/color]

[Color=silver]“We failed to enter a bar, so we bowled, danced, and played some games.”[/color]

[Color=crimson]“You? You danced and played games? You must really like this girl.”[/color] Viktor didn't even flinch.

[Color=silver]“Yes, I really like A… Alisa. She's my best friend and a good member of our group.”[/color]

[Color=crimson]“I meant… Nevermind. I'm honestly surprised you're getting along with everyone as well as you are. There are some things you can still work on but so far so good. I kind of thought you'd get kicked off the team for being too… like yourself. To think that next time I do one of these things with you again, you might have a girlfriend or boyfriend.”[/color]

[Color=silver]“Well, I've had two girlfriends already.”[/color]

[Color=crimson]“What?!”[/color] Kate's eyes widened all while Viktor held a smug look on his face before he finally sipped his tea.