[She glances over at Mia, raising an eyebrow like are we really doing this? Mia nods, doubling down on her vouching for her roommate. It's not that Zoe doesn't think he has good intentions, but the Canaries are her (adopted) baby, and while she knows she has to build out the ranks again, with Laurel stepping down she wants to make sure that they're on the right foot.
So she takes a breath and decides to try and trust Mia's instincts on this.]
Welcome to the Canaries.
[Mia follows up with: "For the record, this is a secret for anyone not part of our group, including Coop." She doesn't think William's told him yet because it's not William's secret to tell.]
[The two of them respond simultaneously, more out of habit than anything else. Zoe shakes her head though.]
Not because the Green Arrow is separate, necessarily, but because the work we do is very specific and different. We're not fighting crime. We're helping people. There's a difference.
[They're providing resources to try and prevent the crime from happening in the first place. She pauses, before gesturing to the seats in the control center.]
Okay. So. The Canaries were originally started by the three OG Black Canaries: Dinah Drake, Laurel Lance Queen and Laurel Lance Merlyn. Yes, they're the same person but also not, yes it's confusing but also yes, we just roll with it.
[It's not important, we're moving on.]
The goal of the organization was to get to people before things break bad. We mostly work with a lot of people trying to get out of abusive situations, particularly wives with kids or something similar. Sometimes we do some actual vigilante-ing but for the most part this is an outreach and resource kind of program.
[That's an unfortunate side effect of the world they live in.]
But think of this more like orientation. If you're interested in coming on board, because as Mia so helpfully pointed out, I don't have the people power I used to. And I'm working to get Connor back on board, and fortunately Mia is always game, but she said she thought you might be a good fit.
I do want to get a better idea of your skill set. I know you were in the military, and you were a hunter but I'm still not clear on what that actually means. Coop's tried to explain it to me, but I don't know how that translates into applicable skills.
Super powers are probably not going to be an every day requirement. This is more about your people skills, and maybe your practical and/or criminal skills.
[They're nondiscriminatory and sometimes you have to crack a safe.]
Well, a lot of skills were tactical. With my military background. I'm charming. A damn good liar. And I hold a lot to my chest, except when it counts. I'm dedicated and I have my guys' back. Ladies. The squad. I can rope a steer - that probably won't come in handy. And, yeah, I can pick a lock, but because the door to my room in the barracks always stuck and the key was shit. After picking it, like, ten or so times, I left it unlocked. That actually got sexy on a few occasions...
Probably won't here, but lock picking is good. And who knows. Maybe we'll have to go to the rodeo or something and you can show off your roping skills.
["My mom originally designed everything, but he picked up a lot of her tech work after she died," Mia clarifies. Felicity would be proud, because he's done an excellent job.]
Coop will probably be read in eventually, and probably your boyfriend too once you're settled.
[A beat, before she looks at Mia. Mia nods. "Wes. From Verdant?"
[She pauses, moving to one of the computer screens and starting to go through her options.]
I'll go through our cases and see if there's something I can delegate your way for your first case. You'll work with Mia - we always handle cases in pairs.
Great. Once I get Connor back on board, that may switch up and we may rotate, but for right now, you two sticking together is good.
[Mia raises an eyebrow. "You really think he'll buy back in?"
Zoe nods.]
He needs something that makes him feel productive, so I know I can win him over. It's just a matter of wearing him down.
[Poor Connor, honestly, because Zoe is very persuasive. But Connor is also her boy and his social circle needs to stop beginning and ending with JJ because she's not entirely sure that's helping him be less of a disaster either.]
As for Connor after rehab, he's been taking it easy, easing back into life. But, if Zoe calls him down, he will be there. He wants to rope his brother back in, too, but that's another conversation. The team hasn't been the same since Mia disappeared. )
[She knows JJ was there because she was studiously avoiding being left alone with him, but she can't remember if she saw Connor. She was also ... very emotionally compromised so her recollection probably shouldn't be trusted.]
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[She glances over at Mia, raising an eyebrow like are we really doing this? Mia nods, doubling down on her vouching for her roommate. It's not that Zoe doesn't think he has good intentions, but the Canaries are her (adopted) baby, and while she knows she has to build out the ranks again, with Laurel stepping down she wants to make sure that they're on the right foot.
So she takes a breath and decides to try and trust Mia's instincts on this.]
Welcome to the Canaries.
[Mia follows up with: "For the record, this is a secret for anyone not part of our group, including Coop." She doesn't think William's told him yet because it's not William's secret to tell.]
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( He's just going to marvel for a bit over the bells and whistles and giant screens. )
Is this where the Green Arrow ( he whispers, like anyone else is there with him ) and his team used to operate?
( Mia, you created a monster, but once he's done geeking out, he will get down to business. )
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[The two of them respond simultaneously, more out of habit than anything else. Zoe shakes her head though.]
Not because the Green Arrow is separate, necessarily, but because the work we do is very specific and different. We're not fighting crime. We're helping people. There's a difference.
[They're providing resources to try and prevent the crime from happening in the first place. She pauses, before gesturing to the seats in the control center.]
Come. Sit. I've got a while presentation.
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( He can read.
He can also pop a squat in one of the very comfortable swingy-spinny chairs and he sits, clasing his hands. )
Bring it on.
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[It's not important, we're moving on.]
The goal of the organization was to get to people before things break bad. We mostly work with a lot of people trying to get out of abusive situations, particularly wives with kids or something similar. Sometimes we do some actual vigilante-ing but for the most part this is an outreach and resource kind of program.
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Does someone need help, or is this a 101?
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[That's an unfortunate side effect of the world they live in.]
But think of this more like orientation. If you're interested in coming on board, because as Mia so helpfully pointed out, I don't have the people power I used to. And I'm working to get Connor back on board, and fortunately Mia is always game, but she said she thought you might be a good fit.
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( Gay, not vampire. Not the time. )
I'm listening. Is there a test I need to take?
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No, nothing like that. But okay.
[She pulls back and flashes him a smile.]
I do want to get a better idea of your skill set. I know you were in the military, and you were a hunter but I'm still not clear on what that actually means. Coop's tried to explain it to me, but I don't know how that translates into applicable skills.
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( Just making sure! )
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Super powers are probably not going to be an every day requirement. This is more about your people skills, and maybe your practical and/or criminal skills.
[They're nondiscriminatory and sometimes you have to crack a safe.]
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Probably won't here, but lock picking is good. And who knows. Maybe we'll have to go to the rodeo or something and you can show off your roping skills.
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( Really not great at focusing, is he? )
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[Including Gotham and Metropolis, wherever they've landed on this AU's particular map.]
I've also learned from life to never say never.
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( He can answer them all! )
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Welcome aboard. Do you have any questions for me?
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( He needs to get stories straight. )
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["My mom originally designed everything, but he picked up a lot of her tech work after she died," Mia clarifies. Felicity would be proud, because he's done an excellent job.]
Coop will probably be read in eventually, and probably your boyfriend too once you're settled.
[A beat, before she looks at Mia. Mia nods. "Wes. From Verdant?"
Zoe grins.]
Nice! Wes is great.
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( No, he thought she suspected, but it's good to give her more credit. He can see Zoe picks up on more than some. It's in her nature. )
Enough gushing about my boyfriend. I like it. Is this official? Am I in? Is this like ninety-day probation?
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[She pauses, moving to one of the computer screens and starting to go through her options.]
I'll go through our cases and see if there's something I can delegate your way for your first case. You'll work with Mia - we always handle cases in pairs.
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( That was easy. He holds a fist up. Best interview ever. )
Sounds good to me.
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[Mia raises an eyebrow. "You really think he'll buy back in?"
Zoe nods.]
He needs something that makes him feel productive, so I know I can win him over. It's just a matter of wearing him down.
[Poor Connor, honestly, because Zoe is very persuasive. But Connor is also her boy and his social circle needs to stop beginning and ending with JJ because she's not entirely sure that's helping him be less of a disaster either.]
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( Another member of the team, he assumes.
As for Connor after rehab, he's been taking it easy, easing back into life. But, if Zoe calls him down, he will be there. He wants to rope his brother back in, too, but that's another conversation. The team hasn't been the same since Mia disappeared. )
Have I met Connor?
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[She knows JJ was there because she was studiously avoiding being left alone with him, but she can't remember if she saw Connor. She was also ... very emotionally compromised so her recollection probably shouldn't be trusted.]
He's JJ's brother.
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