Susan chuckled.
"A movie and some library time.   Sounds like the American Dream."

Rory laughed at Susan's joke.

When the two show up after the movie they find Allura there reading some of the books and actually taking notes.

She looks up to the both of them, "Ah didn't expect anyone to come here so late."

Susan chuckled.
"I think you're forgetting how nerdy we all are."

Rory also seemed surprised by the encounter. "I'm surprised to see you here this late on a saturday night."

"Well, this has been a really unusual day even for Arkham. There not letting anyone in the good books section, or maybe calling it the evil books section is more accurate."

Allura stretched out a bit.

"So are you two on a date night ?"

Susan smiled with convincing casualness, though it didn't quite reach her eyes.
"Something like that.   So..."
She moved to change the subject.
"Are you up for some study company?   What are you researching?   I was going to look around a bit, too."

"Studying up on fire magic, though they probably have better books in the private stash. I have better control now that you guys stopped the pharaoh. It stuck around the power."

Rory looked down with a slightly guilty look on his face. "Sorry that's my fault. The pharaoh's book is dangerous so I asked dad to lock the place up while we work on countermeasures. I seem to be able to stop it so I guess that there is no harm going there as long as you don't mind me tagging along. I have my own research to do anyway."

"Sure as long as this isn't two's company, three is a crowd type thing. I just want to see what I can find."

Rory blushed slightly. He turned to Susan. "I'm OK with it if you are? We can always spend more time alone next time." He rubbed the back of his neck. "Well, if you want a next time."

Susan smiled a little too brightly and laughed lightly.
"Don't worry, silly, there's always time for privacy later.  We'd love to have your company."

"How about the two of you ? Did your boost in power stick around ?"

Susan chuckled weakly.
"For better or worse, we're back to normal."

"Sorry, I guess it is kind of lame to get power and have it go away. I am glad mine didn't go away. It is kind of cool to be one of the gang finally."

In reply to Allura Danvers (msg # 57):

Susan pursed her lips, apprehensively.
"To be honest, my friend, perhaps I should take a better look at you.  While it's not necessarily a bad thing that whblackatever happejned to you is still there, but it is....strange.  I'd like to make sure it isn't something this Pharaoh guy left behind "

"What like a time bomb ?" Allura looked at herself.

"I don't feel very explody."

The brunette raised an amused eyebrow.
"If you 'felt splody' it wouldn't be an effective trap, now would it? "

"I guess not, but maybe my body is reacting to being under water so much."

"That is hell on your hair, ya know."

Susan frowned in confusion.
"I'm not even sure how that would even work.   But I should run some magic tests to make sure there's none of his influence left."

"Ok should we do it here ? I don't want to set any fires in a place full of paper."

Susan nodded, thoughtfully.
"No, done by the beach, with lots of water and less flammable stuff, makes sense."

"Maybe we could try it some other time, I just got back from the underwater world. I hope Rory is able to get us in the main library, I might be able to learn more there."

Susan shook her head.
"No, we need to do it now.  I don't want to forget or get distracted by anything. And don't worry, I'm not saying we need to actually be in the water.  Just a nearby lake or pond should be fine."

"Talk about a downer, you sure you aren't upset that I can do cool things now too ?"

"Fine maybe the college pool is open." Allura was obviously upset.