Beach BBQ [Open]

[asharpertongue]

Levi's idea for a beach party had been a good one. After the past few weeks they both needed to blow off a little steam and Lara had taken to the idea like the proverbial siren to water, inviting all her employees and friends. Levi had put the word out at the police station and among his closer friends so between them a decent crowd was forming.

The tables lining the beach were piled high with food and drink, a DJ was already in full swing and people were drifting over to the large bonfire for warmth as the chill started to cut through the summer evening. A few of the Heart of Gold employees had brought their kids along for the festivities and a friend of Lara's was performing little glamours and tricks to keep them entertained. Large clusters of huge pillows were dotted about the beach just a little way from Levi's house and lanterns and firelight bathed the whole area in a warm glow.

Maybe Lara had taken it a little far but she liked to treat her friends and everyone could use a little R&R.

OOC: Levi and Lara's friends have been officially invited, but everyone else feel free to wander in at your leisure~.

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[asharpertongue]

"Really? That's great. Did it help?" Lara asked, genuinely pleased she was getting a grip on her strengths.

[littleredsiren]

"Mhmm!" she beams, proud of herself. "Especially working with Kennedy. Eli and Jason help somewhat but Kennedy's a lot more resistant. I asked her to get me a rock from the shore and she started asking 'why' and 'what kind of rock' instead of just... doing it."

[asharpertongue]

Lara makes an interested noise. "Is she? Naturally resistant people are rare. Did you manage to influence her at all?"

[littleredsiren]

Iris nods, smiling proudly. "Yep. It just took a bit more effort than usual."

[asharpertongue]

"That's impressive." She took a sip of her drink and looked at Iris sidelong. "And Jason? How did he react?"

[littleredsiren]

Iris squints slightly, pretty sure she's not imagining the hinting tone in that question. "He reacted easily... He said it felt weird."

[asharpertongue]

"Weird?" Lara asked, innocently.

[littleredsiren]

"Lara..." she says, frowning slightly. "He just meant it's weird being compelled to do something, even while your brain thinks the thing is silly."

[asharpertongue]

Smiling, Lara nodded. "What did you have him do?"

[littleredsiren]

"Just stuff like making him touch his nose and stand on one foot," she shrugs.

[asharpertongue]

Sighing, Lara shook her head, huffing a laugh. "Next time try the other side of your power. I know you can do it and I'm fairly certain he'd jump at the chance."

[littleredsiren]

Iris flushes. "Lara! I could never! He's my friend! It's different with Michael... He's into that kind of thing and there's no other relationship there..."

[asharpertongue]

"And you think he'd prefer you doing that kind of thing with strangers?" Lara asked, arching an eyebrow.

[littleredsiren]

Iris can practically feel the blood rushing to her face now. "Y...es?"

[asharpertongue]

Lara just raised the other eyebrow because she knew that Iris didn't believe what she was saying any more than Lara did.

[littleredsiren]

"What?" she mumbles, embarrassed. "Okay, I don't think he'd want me doing it with strangers, but that doesn't mean he wants me to do it with him."

[asharpertongue]

"Have you asked?" Lara asked gently.

[littleredsiren]

Iris stares at her, baffled. "How do you ask someone something like that? 'Hey, Jason, can I test out my sexual powers on you?'"

[asharpertongue]

"Yes. Exactly like that. I suspect he likes the direct approach. And it leaves no one in any doubt as to what might happen." Lara shrugged.

[littleredsiren]

"I'm like... ninety percent sure I'd pass out from embarrassment before I got halfway through asking, Lara..."

[asharpertongue]

Lara sighed. "Maybe I should just do it for you. I should assess him really if he's going to be one of your test subjects. Make sure he's worthy." She looked around for him. "Is he with Eli?"

[littleredsiren]

Iris shakes her head frantically. "I'm not telling!"

[asharpertongue]

Lara pulls out her phone and sends a text to Levi. A second or two later she gets one back with Jason's current whereabouts.

"Levi says they're over by the food." Lara said, smiling and getting up.

[littleredsiren]

Her eyes go wide. "Lara!! You're not really going to, are you?!"

[asharpertongue]

"Of course I am. Someone needs to help you practice and if you won't ask him, someone you trust, I'll do it for you." Lara said stretching lazily.