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Knew a guy in my world who was super into green. Absolutely insisted everybody call him the Green Arrow even though I told him that just the Arrow was way cooler. Not that I got anything against green, myself, but the Arrow sounds like a badass you don't wanna mess with, and the Green Arrow sounds like a vigilante who just goes around teaching people about traffic laws and safe left turns.

[ It occurs to Cisco belatedly that they might not even have traffic lights of that particular kind in Genji's time, and so his entire semi-humorous rant might sound like absolute nonsense. Even if they do have traffic signals that match those of earth 21st century Earth, it still might sound like nonsense. He rambles when he's nervous, and new people often mean nervousness, even when they aren't ninjas. ]

Yeah, I mean. I haven't known her that long but Hana definitely seems like the friend who talks you into dyeing your hair green.

[ There's a deal of amusement and fondness in the way he says it - Hana had made a very good impression on him. ]

Mechanical engineer. So... kinda all three! I make, like, tech and stuff for the emergency services peeps. And the Guard. I saw the uniform - you've prolly used some of my gear and just not realized it.

[ The Guard isn't exactly like a military group - plenty of people have their own customized weapons or gear or even uniforms. But there are some common resources available to everyone, and a certain number of those have been designed and put together by Cisco. It's one of the things he likes about this place - just how many people he's been able to help and work with. ]

Edited 2017-09-21 23:10 (UTC)

[ The kettle starts to bubble as the water heats up and Genji can't help a little laugh at his explanation. ] You aren't wrong. [ He leans against the counter, looking at him. ] Now, did he want to be called 'Arrow' because he used a bow or because he was really into pointing at things? [ A pause, and Genji looks a little amused at himself. ] I'd ask if it was my brother, but he's not as fond of green as I am.

[ He brightens at the explanation of what Cisco does, putting his fist in his palm as if he suddenly understands something. ] Ah yes, of course! I am sure I have, that is incredible.

[ The kettle clicks when it's finished and Genji pours it into the teapot, covering it and placing a tea cozy over it (which is bright pink and shaped like a rabbit.) He heads back over to the couch and sits on the arm. ] I suppose it stems from all the work that has been done to me over the years, but it is incredible to me how people can just— [ He gestures with his hands. ]—create things.

Bow and arrow. Though he's not above a little pointing, when he's angry. And he's definitely not your brother. I know waaay too much about the Green Arrow's family drama and you ain't a part of it. So, your brother into archery?

[ That thought amuses to Cisco - that there are somehow a pair of brothers, one of whom chose to become a ninja and the other of whom went the Oliver Queen route. He relaxes a little further, grinning in delight when Genji comes in with the tea pot in that ridiculous tea cozy - definitely Hana's. ]

She really does like rabbits, huh?

[ No need to explain who he is talking about. Cisco almost looks comfortable and at ease, by the time Genji comes and perches on the couch. And that ease translates into him being even less careful in what he says. ]

When you say work... you mean prosthetics, right? I wasn't gonna ask, but...?

[ But now he is asking, because Genji had mentioned it offhand and Cisco is curious. He doesn't want to be invasive, of course, but if Genji doesn't mind speaking about it... ]

[ It's definitely a good thing he doesn't know about all of his family drama, that's for sure. Genji chuckles and crosses his arms. ] He is, he's quite good at it. He's one of those types that has to be one of the best in anything he chooses to do. [ To a fault, but.

And since he brought it up, Genji has no problem talking about it and he nods. ] I do. And there's no harm in asking, since it's rather obvious. All of this— [ He gestures around his chest and the green light glowing faintly under his Guard uniform. ] —is technically a prosthesis. Just a full body one.

Wow. Yeah, no offense, I'm sure he's a great dude and everything but sounds super irritating.

[ Cisco's never been all that big on competition. Sure, he'll boast about how Barry is a better superhero than Oliver, and nothing makes him want to prove himself more than other people underestimating him. But that was just about proving he was worth respecting - it was never about being the best, or beating other people. He's known people who always have to be the best, and invariably their insecurities made them into aggressive assholes, like Hartley. Or, if he thinks about it... maybe even Dante, a little. ]

Hey, man, way I see it, if it's obvious you probably get a ton of people asking, and you probably get super sick of it.

[ When Genji gestures at his torso and says it is all a prosthesis, Cisco can't help it: his eyes go round, and he stares. A few seconds of stammering later he manages to ask: ]

That's... a lot. I- do you mind if I ask, I mean... how? And, um, you know, why? Was it like, an enhancement thing or did you- did you get really hurt?

[ And that... makes Genji throw his head back and laugh. He loves his brother, despite and in spite of everything but— ] You aren't even wrong. He would look all smug when he got to the breakfast table before I did when we were children.

[ He gives a little shrug with a shoulder. ] Since I've been here, some people genuinely have no idea or concept of what my cybernetics even are. I don't have any problem with explaining it. [ And no need to get into the harsh socio-political climate of his home world...

And ah, the million dollar question. ] It was a medical decision to save my life, yes. The specific augmentations I received were because I was essentially in the military.

What, for real? Wow, you're really not kidding. Damn. [ Cisco is pleased as punch at getting Genji to laugh like that. He beams, tucking his hair behind his ears and feeling glad suddenly that Hana hadn't been here, that he'd gotten to finally meet Genji, and that despite looking super intimidating, he seems like a pretty chill dude. He sticks to the same topic, asks: ] Are you two close in age?

[ It would explain the competitiveness, probably. That sort of thing seemed to happen more between brothers who were nearer to being equals in terms of age and accomplishments. Then again, apparently Dante had been feeling threatened by Cisco all these years, which.... is still a lot to wrap his head around. ]

Essentially?

[ He doesn't mean to pry, but that phrase sticks out oddly to him. Cisco is a civilian, and he's pretty used to thinking of being in the military as a binary state - either you are or you aren't.

He doesn't ask about why the life-saving procedure was needed, despite being curious. Just nods and says: ]

Well, seems like they did a hell of a good job with it.

Edited 2017-09-30 20:16 (UTC)

[ And Genji thinks Cisco seems like a very nice young man, absolutely the kind of person Hana would befriend. And he's glad he's apparently starting to relax more as they keep talking. ] We are, he's three years older than me. [ He shrugs his shoulders mildly. ] He had a lot of responsibilities growing up, so I have a better context for our sibling rivalry now.

[ That's probably mildest explanation of the complex relationship Genji has with Hanzo... but that's not a topic for a first meeting. He hops up to go check on the tea as Cisco 'asks' his question. ] Well, it was technically an international task force I suppose. It's just easier to explain that way.

[ He removes the tea cozy and chuckles, maybe slightly preening on the inside a little. ] Why thank you. I did have world renowned scientists work on it... you know, not to brag or anything. [ He's clearly joking, an amused little look on his face. ]

See, my brother's almost six years older, but there was a whole weird period where I'd skipped some grades so we ended up in high school together for a few years.

[ It is interesting, to Cisco, that Genji talks about his brother having responsibilities growing up. It makes him wonder what kind of an environment would make one brother a master archer and another a ninja who works for an international task force. Definitely not all that similar to the Ramon household. And when he thinks about Dante having responsibilities... well he could honestly burst out laughing right there and then. But it's not the kind of funny that he wants to have to explain, or that Genji would probably think is all that amusing at all.

It seems natural when Genji turns to get the tea to let the brother thing go, before it becomes awkward (on his own end if nothing else). Cisco asks: ]

Oh, so that's... Overwatch, right? The same one Hana worked for?

[ He knows very little about all that, but he remembers the name at least, from when she'd been explaining her life before she came here and the fact that she has some enemies. ]

Hey, if you ask me that's pretty worth bragging over.

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