I'm Baaaaaaaaack!! (FINISHED)

[Guy Gardner]

"Sonnova-goddamn-piece of-kill him-Jersey-puss bucket-all the-f'n dammit..."

Mutter. Grumble. Kick wall. Gripe. Turn corner. Blaspheme. Walk down hall.

A random rookie Lantern scrambles to get out of the way as the thundering echo of heavy, determined footsteps seemingly obliterate all other valid noise. Green boots plod steadily towards the large green doors that bar enterance to the Guardians Chambers.

"I have been on duty for TWO STRAIGHT YEARS! And if I don't get some goddamn R&R...one of those coconut drinks with those little umbrellas...catch some waves...Hell! Catch some friggin' 'Zs'!!...I am going to break every. Single. Bone. In your body. Starting with those pencil pushin' stumps you call fingers!!!"

White leather creaks as Guy's hands tensen with fury, quavering fists at each side. By now, the Earthman has stomped up, over and on top of the Senior Administrative Lantern, Salakk's desk. Scattering papers and oddities everywhere.

[NPC1]

Four salmon hued hands poise into a silent "Stop".

Salakk: "Lantern Guy Gardner of sector 2814! You are to--"

The alien's fingers are bent back. Since he had not moved, even an inch, his digits are now bent back with the force of Gardner's chest.

Salakk: "You are to cease any and all negative actions against the Administrative Offices, both verbal and physical, immediately! Unlikely as it may be to hear...I am actually thankful you have come, Guy Gardner. You have, thus made my assignment allocation somewhat easier to perform. Here is your new assignment."

Information is exchanged in the blink of thought, from his ring to Gardner's.

Salakk: "Effective immediately, you are to reinstate your responsibility as a Senior Lantern to continue the personal training of one 'said Junior Lantern'. Said Junior Lantern is to become your partner for the duration of your training, as you or the Guardians see fit. This mission has been designated to you by the Guardians, directly."

His next remark is made with a lower tone than the usual flat voice allows.

Salakk: "Ganthet in particular."

The Administrator adjusts his stance, folding all four of his arms behind his back.

Salakk: "Your designated sector is...2814. Shortly after your arrival your partner with convene with there. Presumably at the Justice League Watchtower."

Alien features twist and contort, and one who would is not familiar with the stolid missions clerk wouldn't even notice a tiny smile come across his face.

Salakk: "Its the best that I can do, Gardner."

[Guy Gardner]

A white gloved finger remains poised in an enraged "point". A jaw, left dropped in mid-scream. Brow continuing to furrow. An unusually silent Guy Gardner stands before Salakk. Moments go by before he regains his composure.

"Partner, huh? If it's that damn shag rug, I swear...and I do that a lot."

Crossing his arms, he brings a hand to his chin. That same ol' Guy Gardner "charm" kicks in. An eyebrow cocked as well as a smirk.

"Sector 2814, you say? Until I see fit, you say? And all I gotta do is play 'teacher'? As long as she's tall, well 'encumbered' and has all the curves in all of my right places...."

With a sudden clap of his hands, Guy breaks the silence surrounding them.

"Hot damn, Salakk!"

He glides over to the alien's side. Grabs him by the shoulder and pulls him ridiculously tight to him.

"And here I thought you were a complete ramrod! But I must admit, you had me fooled! You know, Salakk, you've always perplexed me - fully. Usually someone with your limited physical appeal makes up for it with a REAL personality. But, somehow, you still manage to pull it of nicely."

Continuing his chortle down the hallway he came, Gardner chuckles aloud to himself, hands in his pockets, heading out of the building.

[NPC1]

With his snap comment, Salakk puffs out his chest, fully offended by Gardner's comment. He had, after all, an illustrious relationship at one point. Though, that didn't last very long...

Four arms have their hands on his hips and his eyes glare after the Honor Guard Lantern.

Salakk: "Truth be told, I am glad to be rid of you, Guy Gardner! At least for a year or two..."

A sigh is let out as the Senior Administrator turns around, noticing the utter chaos that is now his office.

Salakk: "Guardians preserve me! I hope his new partner will not glean so much from him!"

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