Current Events > Teen Titans CYOA: Romance Resurrected

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Might as well go with A.

For some reason I'm totally expecting an Aqualad cockblock.
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A
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a
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A

"Why don't we take some photos here?" you say.

"Really? Right here?" Raven asks as you start pulling over.

"Why not?" you say. "A nice peaceful cliff by the ocean, makes a good start to our little California slideshow."

You find a place to park on the side of the road and have Shadowfax stand. You take your Magi-Phone out and put it to camera mode as Raven puts the helmet down on the seat.

"Where do you want me?" she asks as she walks forward and you take your own helmet off.

"There's good," you say as she stands in front of you.

You position yourself in relation to her and the breeze that blows right to left.

"Turn into the wind, let it blow your hair and cloak back," you say.

Raven turns to her left, and the wind indeed moves her hair out of her face and her cloak catches wind to float back and give a clear view of the cliff behind her.

"The wind feels nice," she says as she closes her eyes.

"Yes, perfect," you say as you snap pictures. "Lovely."

"But I have my eyes closed," she says with a nervous and confused smile.

"Sometimes art doesn't make sense," you say as you take a picture of her smile. "Here, let's take one together."

You bring the camera with you as you walk over to Raven. You two stand together so that the wind is behind the camera, blowing back your hair along with hers. You and Raven stand side by side for the "selfie" style phot; it's not your favorite style but it gives you an excuse to be almost cheek to cheek with her.

You smile, though you admit the scarf is in the way of your mouth, and take a picture. You then go back over what you took, and take a moment to enjoy the nervous but happy smile on Raven's face.

"Yes, these look good," you say. "Let's move on."

You and Raven get back on Shadowfax and ride back onto the highway.

You keep going South and eventually pass by some small beaches. Lovely to look at but nothing all that worth stopping for. A real American beach is one with a boardwalk and plenty of people enjoying the sand, sun and surf. Pacifica State Beach, Gray Whale Cove State Beach and even a town called Moss Beach don't seem to fit the mold as implied by movies and television.

But then, after about another hour or more, you arrive at Santa Cruz, and receive exactly what you dreamed of! A bustling urban beachfront with a boardwalk carnival and people enjoying the beach itself with swimsuits, towels, umbrellas, and so much more.

"Now this works for some photo souvenirs," you say as you pull into town.

You find a parking lot and pull into an open space. You have Shadowfax stand, shut down and lock up before you and Raven dismount and put the helmets away in the knapsack.

A) Go to the beach
B) Get some lunch first
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A) Go to the beach


Fun and relaxing
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B.
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B, then eat it on A.

¿Por qué no los dos?
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A then B
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Alakazamtrainer posted...

A then B

fite me
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not to nitpick my own options, but you can't "get lunch first" if B comes second

anyway, I used a randomizing app to settle on...

A

"To the beach!" you declare.

You unwrap your scarf and put it back in your knapsack.

"Is that all you're taking off?" she asks.

"Eager to see more?" you ask with a smirk.

"No..." Raven says, looking sideways before letting a tiny smirk appear for just a moment.

"I do have a trick for this, you see. Watch as I go to the tag inside my shirt collar and use a bit of magic to spark the specially designed Alchemy circle."

You do just as you describe and activate the magic circle. It uses its modified Alchemy to turn your long sleeve tee into a sleeveless one.

"Impressive," Raven says sarcastically. "You shortened sleeves."

"Jest all you want," you say. "It's more than just for shirts."

You touch the tag of your pants, and they magically transform into board shorts. Then you take off your shoes and socks and store those in the knapsack.

"If you'd like," you say, "I could transform your cloak into a nice sunhat and waist-shawl, or perhaps a beach towel to relax on."

"Thanks but no thanks," she says with another smirk as she takes off the cloak and her belt. "I'm already wearing all I need for the beach."

She puts her cloak, belt and even her slip-on boots into the knapsack. You then pull out sandals from the knapsack and offer her a pair. She accepts, and the two of you walk onto the sand in your flip-flops.

The beach is rather packed. Many families together on large blankets as the children play in the sand, groups of friends play beach volleyball or "tailgate", and yet others still sunbathe as if no one else is around.

"Raven, I--"

"I don't have a wedgie," she says quickly as she puts her hands up as if to show innocence.

"I wasn't implicating you had one," you say as you hold in a snort. "I was just going to ask if you'd want to try splashing around in the water for a bit."

Raven smiles and follows you to the water's edge and let the soft waves wash over your feet.

"It feels nice," you say.

"Yeah," Raven smiles as she wades a little deeper. "Even with living on an island in the bay, it's actually rather rare any of us goes for a swim or just plays around in the water."

"The Null Family manor has a pool of its own," you say, "not that I'm bragging. And even with the pool, the family would often take a trip to the beach while on holiday. Er, vacation I believe America calls it, though obviously actual holidays were reason enough for a family trip."

You and Raven smile and laugh as you both kick-splash the water and wade in until it's just below your knees.

"Shark!!" someone screams. "Shaaaaark~!!"

You and Raven look around as a panic breaks out, and spot a rather large shark fin cutting its way through the water. It appears to be going after a cluster of young children as they paddle on their surfboards!

A) Use magic containment
B) Use magic repellent
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A. Repellent seems too risky with children nearby.
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B.

Good enough for Batman good enough for me.
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A

But I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't a real shark
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A
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Malcrasternus posted...

A. Repellent seems too risky with children nearby.

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A

"Raven, get those surfers to safety!" you say. "I'll keep the shark back!"

Raven flies over to the kids as you focus your magic. You create a barrier between the shark and the children. The shark bumps into it and moves to one side, you put more barriers to box it in. Raven uses her magic to tow the group of surfer children to shore.

The shark fin dives below the water, you estimate where to put a bottom and create one, and feel the shark bump against it. And then hit it again. And again...? Something seems off here.

"Graaaaaaah!" roars a creature emerging from the water. "Who dares to trap me!?"

"The shark!" you say. "It's part human!!"

"Release me from this glowing prison!" he shouts at you as he starts climbing the barriers. "I will not be held captive by some scrawny human mortal!"

"Scrawny?!" you say. "I'll have you know I have only a little over 10% body fat and-- hey, stay in there!"

You grow the barrier he's climbing and force the man-shark back in. He just gets back up and uses his full body mass--which is quite massive--to ram the walls.

"The kids are safe!" Raven says.

"Good work, thanks a million," you say as you drop the barriers. "Now we can deal with this man-shark without holding back."

"Don't you disrespect me, you puny pale peasant!" the man-shark shouts as he floats in the water. "You must respectfully call me by my proper name! I am--"

"King Shark!" someone else says.

This supposed King Shark turns to look at the person calling him out, and in flies a young man about your age with long black hair in an all blue outfit. He punches King Shark square in his large pointy snout and sends the man-shark tumbling.

"Grah!!" King Shark barks as he gets back up. "How dare you interrupt me, you stupid Atlantian!!"

"Aqualad?" Raven says in surprise.

"Aqualad?" you repeat.

"Oh, Raven," he says in his naturally smooth voice. "Nice to see you again."

"What're you doing here?" she and King Shark ask.

"Well there was a mishap at the Titans East tower," he says, only acknowledging Raven, "so everyone's on an impromptu vacation. I went to Atlantis for a day but they told me about Black Manta, Killer Shark and other villains got loose of the aquatic prison. Aquaman took care of hunting down Black Manta, he let me take care of tracking down where Killer Shark went. And so, here we are."

"Don't you ignore me!" King Shark barks.

Aqualad uses water manipulation to make a big swell wash over King Shark and plunge him under. King Shark then angrily bursts back to the surface, shouting and growling.

"What're you doing here?" Aqualad asks Raven.

"Rorek and I are on a bit of a roadtrip to National City," she says.

"Oh, hey there," Aqualad says when he notices you.

"Hello..." you say as you shake his hand.

"How'd you two meet?" he asks.

"I just sort of rode into town the other day," you say, "helped the Titans against Mad Mod, and while that old duffer is in hiding, Raven and I are visiting my family's company in Southern California."

"Oh wow, you two must've really hit it off if you're already taking a trip like this alone together," he says.

"Oh, w-we're not together, like that," Raven says nervously, hands up again.

"Oh?" Aqualad says with a smile of intrigue. "Interesting..."
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"Stop ignoring your superior, you insolent apes!!" King Shark shouts at the top of his... lungs?

King Shark rushes the three of you, Aqualad dives into the water while Raven takes flight, you

A) Prepare a spell
B) Power your physical attributes
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A.

I don't think we're gonna be in a good place if we try to go toe-to-toe with King Shark.

(i fucking knew Aqualad was gonna start some shit)
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A)
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A
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A.
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DrizztLink posted...

(i fucking knew Aqualad was gonna start some shit)

(the best part is that I can imagine Wil Wheaton voicing every line he says, since he's this particular Aqualad for the cartoon)

A

Aqualad and King Shark clash underneath the surface, and their thrashing kicks up large lengths of water. Raven hovers above with magic at the ready as the two fight it out. Aqualad resurfaces after being hit back, King Shark comes up to pursue, Raven fires a blast of her magic aura and hits King Shark in the head.

"Thanks, Raven!" Aqualad says as King Shark staggers back.

"Iton," you begin, "Anygis--"

Aqualad uses his aquamancy to swirl and spin King Shark in a small whirlpool. King Shark tries to fight the current but ends up stuck in the flow, spinning and spinning like a top in the center. Aqualad then throws King Shark to one side, and Raven creates a barrier for King Shark to crash into.

"Nice instinct," Aqualad says as he gives a thumbs up to Raven; she returns one back, and you grumble as your magic fizzles from being stalled.

King Shark springs up again, angrier than before. Aqualad swims at the beastly being, you snap into action as well.

"Iton, Anygis, Osum, Tirisona!" you finish.

Hands forward slightly, right hand down and facing you while left hand up facing out but both touching thumbs and index fingers folded, you use magic to stir up a torrent of wind and water! It grinds its way towards King Shark! Aqualad slams on the brakes as King Shark is hit and brought up into the air! You maintain the magic link as King Shark goes higher and higher, about five stories, and then you sever the connection to let him free fall. Aqualad moves under the falling felon and delivers a powerful uppercut that hits King Shark square in his jaw. King Shark then flops into the water and floats back up, unconscious.

"Victory is ours, then?" you say with a smile as Raven floats back down.

"Yeah, but you could've given me a bit of a warning," Aqualad says.

"Well the same back, mate," you say as you and Raven walk over. "You could've told me you were going to give him a spin, I almost used that spell on you, y'know."

"Sorry, just didn't realize you were going to help on offense," he says.

"Wha--? You didn't notice that I was the one containing that seabeast before you got here?"

"I don't know if putting the eight foot savage son of a shark god in a glorified box counted as 'containing'," he retorts.

"Well it didn't look like your little waterpark ride was going to get the job done without Raven or myself," you counter.

"Waterpark?!"

King Shark stirs, Aqualad prepares a water ball but you aim a finger and shout "Immobilis!", which obviously immobilizes King Shark instantly. You and Aqualad then go back to glaring at each other.

"Hey, hey!" Raven says standing between the two of you. "Enough alpha male crap. The three of us kept the people safe and have King Shark in custody."

You and Aqualad take a deep breath and a step back. Government agents arrive in a helicopter with a huge water tank after another twenty minutes and airlift King Shark away.

"Let's get some lunch," Raven says.

"Yes, let's," you say.

You and Raven AND Aqualad head towards the boardwalk.

"Oh, you're still here?" you say to him.

"I don't see why not," he says. "I don't have anywhere to be."
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"Alright then," you say. "What would you like to have for lunch, Aqualad? Perhaps some fish and chips. Or maybe a fish filet. Unless that would upset you."

"You're only saying those choices because you know it would!" he accuses.

Raven grumbles and glares, you and Aqualad immediately become like timid puppies.

"In all seriousness," you say. "I wouldn't mind having..."

A) A burger and fries
B) A hotdog/corndog
C) A soft pretzel
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C.

Drunk me would kill a man for a soft pretzel right now, no other reason.

(fuck off Wil Wheaton we're trying to make something happen here)
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D. Fish and chips, and a fish fillet.

Mercy is for the weak.

Srs answer: A, for America.
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A)

Sounds good
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a sounds nice
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A.
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A

"A burger and fries. It's the 'American way', right?"

"For most," Raven smirks. "But I wouldn't mind one myself."

"Same here," Aqualad says. "We don't get much in the way of ground beef in Atlantis."

"Speaking of which," you say, "what do Atlantians eat? There's so much seafood around yet you avoid it all."

"Well we have our own undersea farms, so we manage to have good vegetation for our diets," he says, "but it's not like we avoid all forms of seafood. It's very common for Atlantians to dine on shellfish."

"Really?"

"Yes. While 'shellfish' and 'selfish' is a pun, it turns out the average crab is a big jerk."

"Ah," you say with an understanding nod.

You three arrive at the boardwalk and find a booth serving burgers, fries and other traditional "fast foods". You three stand in line behind several civilians, who notice you three and have varying starstruck reactions.

"Wow, Raven and Aqualad of the Teen Titans!" a younger boy says as he and some friends walk over. "Can we get some autographs?"

Raven and Aqualad gladly sign notepads, paper scraps and even napkins.

"I... I helped," you say sheepishly.

"Who're you?" a girl asks rather snottily.

"I'm Rorek the Seventh of Null," you say. "Or, Rorek of Null the Seventh... Never really thought of a good way to introduce myself..."

The girl looks at you dismissively and just hands her paper to Aqualad. Bratty little...

After the fans young and old get their autographs, the line for the burger booth settles down and you approach the point where you can read the menu.

"Decent prices for being a boardwalk place," Raven says.

"Could you two spot me?" Aqualad asks. "I didn't bring American dollars."

He flashes a few Atlantian bills, some have Aquaman's portrait while others have the portrait of who must be Poseidon.

"It's fine," you say as you take out your wallet. "I was planning on covering Raven as a gentleman anyway. What is everyone getting?"

"I'll just have a small cheeseburger, fries and a chocolate shake," Raven says.

"Large double patty with onion rings and a cola," Aqualad says.

"Those and my large single patty with fries and chocolate shake of my own," you say, "makes for... Wait, is there sales tax? How much is it?"

Raven and Aqualad shrug.

"Well no matter," you say. "I'll just give them a Twenty."

You three take your turn at the front of the line, give your orders and then hand over the $20 bill, which is enough to cover it. You put the change away as you three wait for the orders to be filled. As other customers give their orders, they also ask for autographs from Raven and Aqualad, but not you.

"This wouldn't be happening in London," you mutter.

Your order is filled and you three take the wrapped burgers, sides and drinks and go off to the sitting area. The tables are circular so you three sit in a triangle, Raven to your right.

"So what exactly happened with the Titans East tower?" Raven asks.
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"It's a bit embarrassing, actually," he says. "We were hanging out with the Honorary Titan subgroup, the Wild Beast Society, consisting of Pantha, Wildebeest and Jericho after we all worked together to defeat the reemerging Killer Moth, his daughter Kitty, and their newest army of mutant moth monsters. Things were going great, but an argument between Speedy, Bumblebee, Pantha and Wildebeest escalated into a brawl, and it ended with the security system malfunctioning and several ceilings full of holes."

"What kind of argument was it?" you ask.

"I don't really know," he says. "Mas y Menos seemed to only egg things on, but I couldn't be sure because it was in Spanish. Now, what's this about you dealing with the returning Mad Mod?"

"Well it's been more than just him," Raven says. "Rorek arrived when we were dealing with the now 'golden Adonis', and before even the day was over, we had to deal with Mad Mod twice. The first time, he was using Control Freak's special remote to summon characters from British children's television programs."

"Brum didn't deserve that," you say. "But those teletubbies deserved worse...!"

"The second time was after he got loose from the police," Raven continues. "Seems he was drinking Fountain of Youth water but it wasn't as long lasting as expected, but that's besides the point. Mad Mod then let Atlas the fighting robot on the loose while using Gizmo's gadgets to send a train on a runaway course through town."

"But you caught him, right?" Aqualad asks.

Raven grimaces.

"Stupid old fart..." she growls.

"I just left it at that myself," you whisper to Aqualad, who nods understandingly.

You three take time to eat your burgers and such.

"Delicious," you say after feeling the juicy pickles and warm ketchup on your lips.

"The milkshake is nice, too," Raven says.

You sip your own shake, and enjoy the thick chocolate for yourself.

"So what're you two up to after this?" Aqualad asks after sipping cola. "National City's still pretty far from here, I'd imagine you'll be driving quite awhile."

"We'll take time to rest before heading out again," you say. "Looking at the rest of the boardwalk, I'm liking the look of...

A) The ferris wheel
B) The carousel
C) The arcade row
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C the arcade
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A.

Classics are classics.
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A.
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C)
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used a coin toss app to settle this tie, and the winner was...

A

"The Ferris wheel."

"Really?" Aqualad says. "The little roller coaster seems like more fun."

"No, a fast and wild ride like that isn't best for after eating," you say. "Plus, it reminds me of The Eye in London. Just, smaller."

"I don't mind," Raven says. "I've never been one for roller coasters myself."

"Then the Ferris wheel it is," Aqualad says.

You three finish eating, all of it was delicious, and you finish your drinks as you make your way over to the Ferris wheel.

The line for the wheel is not particularly long or short, but it is moving smoothly. Soon enough, you're at the front of the line with Raven and Aqualad.

"No food on the Ferris wheel," the boardwalk employee says. "Please make sure drinks have secured lids or caps."

The employee then sees the three of you.

"Only two to a car," the employee says. "Which two will be riding together?"

"Us," you say quickly, motioning to Raven and yourself.

Aqualad frowns when he realizes he was too slow. The employee lets you and Raven aboard, you smile somewhat smugly at Aqualad. He looks at you stone-faced as the door of the Ferris car is closed and you're moved up the wheel.

You two sip your milkshakes as the wheel slowly moves, raising you higher and higher. You assume Aqualad is in the car below you, probably with fans of his so as not to ride alone.

"What're you smirking about?" Raven asks.

"Huh? I was smirking?"

"Yes, and I could see it because you don't have your scarf to hide behind."

"Oh..."

"You're feeling proud of yourself that you're alone with me again, even though Aqualad's hanging around," she says.

"H-How--?"

"I'm also an Empath," she says. "Remember? I told you the story of how we five original Titans met, that I stopped the fighting because I could read Starfire's emotions."

"Oh..."

"So basically I can tell the two of you are being usual guys," she says with disappointment. "What was it? You both had to be the hero or something?"

"No, nothing quite that selfish," you say before nervously sipping your milkshake.

"Then why the argument? Why were you two trying to be the one to win?"

"It's... complicated."

"Then explain it," she says. "We're on a Ferris wheel, literally the slowest type of theme park ride ever."

You look out at the beach and ocean waves as your Ferris car slowly moves past the first quarter position.

A) Tell her, relationship spiel included
B) Have her use her Empathy to figure it out
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A.

fuck it yolo x3

(also suck it Aqualad)
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A. Got you boxed in now, literally. Might as well be honest with her.
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NeonOctopus posted...

E. Jerk it with Luigi

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A) Tell her, relationship spiel included
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A
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A

You take a deep breath in, and sigh as you exhale.

"I am being 'competitive' with him because I admittedly... How do I put it? Even though we just met yesterday, I have become... rather quickly smitten with you. Your gloomy yet elegant good looks, your austere outer shell that belies your more tender and caring natures, and even your incredible skill and knowledge of magic--not that you not knowing of magic would've affected things much--all of it just seemed to come together to attract me--strongly bewitch me, if you will--to you.

"Now, as for Aqualad," you continue before Raven can interject, "I was told by Beast Boy and Cyborg that he was someone you found attractive and intriguing, so I got a bit worried and overcompensated and such, just as you picked up on. I only did it because of how taken I am with you, and was hoping you felt similarly about me. But at the same time, Beast Boy and Cyborg warned me to be very careful with you, that I shouldn't lead you on or do anything to hurt you. I promise you I'm not leading you on, I genuinely want to try and see where this takes us and I hope you're willing to try, too."

You look over at her, suddenly feeling drained of energy. Raven stares at you with somewhat wide eyes but otherwise quiet. The Ferris wheel moves so that you and Raven arrive at the highest point in the meantime.

"Raven?" you say, growing worried.

"I... Um..." she says before biting her lower lip and blushing a little, all of which suddenly gets your heart to flutter.

She curls her legs in a little as she looks out at the ocean just as you did.

"A part of me's really, really glad to hear you say that," she says. "Not the part about Beast Boy and Cyborg talking to you about that stuff and making it like I was that into Aqualad. I'm going to smack those two when we get back to Jump City. I mean, Aqualad's handsome and all, but it was just a short crush."

Raven takes a sip from her milkshake, you do the same.

"I may have tried to hide it or deny it at first," she continues, "but I'll admit I was quickly... charmed by you. You're smart, especially in magic, as well as handsome and all that yourself."

"'All that'?" you repeat.

"Don't make me go into it," she says with a little pout.

You do better to hide your smile this time as she sips her shake again. You two are then quiet as your Ferris car continues down the back half of the wheel. With only a view of the wheel's inner workings, you instead look over at Raven again as she finishes sipping. She looks back over at you and gives a shy smile and shrug.

"So, what're we up to next?" Raven asks.

"Hmm..." you say as you think. "How about something in the arcade? I guarantee I can win you something from the

A) Whack-a-mole
B) Bottle toss
C) Skee ball
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Cool, our boy's not dead.

C.

Let's skee-ball to celebrate.
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B
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A
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C.
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C

"Skee ball."

"Oh?" Raven says with a sly smile. "You aren't just going to settle for something small?"

"I promise to win you some big stuffed animal that will be a minor hindrance to the rest of our road trip," you say with a smile.

"Okay, but no chickens," Raven says. "One, I'm allergic and they're annoying creatures anyway. Two, I already got a giant chicken stuffed animal from Beast Boy years ago when we were still in that phase where he flirted with me because that's just how Beast Boy is."

"Now see I knew he had past interest in you," he says. "Then he mentioned his own 'long story' and I left it at that."

"Yeah, it's still a tender spot for all of us in the core Titans group," Raven says. "But the point being is that it did get him to move past me."

Your Ferris wheel car approaches the bottom, so you and Raven prepare for departure. The employee opens the car and you two hop off, followed by Aqualad and a yammering girl with a side ponytail. She is clearly excited but Aqualad seems to be politely hiding his exasperation.

"Well looks like he found someone to ride with," you say.

You and Raven wait as Aqualad and the overly bubbly girl disembark the Ferris wheel and he makes his way over to you.

"Thank Neptune that wheel wasn't any bigger," he says, sounding tired. "I couldn't be sure what she was going on about, but I know I couldn't endure it much longer."

"Well we're headed over to the arcade and see if they have Skee Ball," you say. "You're free to join us."

"Sure," he says. "I'll win something for Tramm. He really likes surface world toys."

"Tramm?" you say.

"My fishman friend and engineer," he says. "Raven knows who I'm talking about."

"Yeah, Tramm helped us fix the T-Ship while we were battling Trident, a self-absorbed fishman who deemed himself the ultimate lifeform," Raven says.

"Wow," you say.

You three walk to the arcade area of the boardwalk and are lucky to find a set of Skee Ball lanes. Only two are open but that's all you really need. You take one and Aqualad goes to the other. You look and see the prizes are labelled by how many tickets they cost. There are plenty of prizes to choose from, but it looks like the maximum possible score in one round is 900.

"Fifty cents to play," the boardwalk employee for this area says.

You give up a dollar so that Aqualad can play, and the employee gives you tokens to put into the machines. You do just that and the machines give nine Skee balls for the round. You begin, aiming for the special 100 point hole in the corner. Sadly, you miss, but Aqualad misses as he tried for the same shot on his machine.

A) Be conservative, aim for the lower point holes
B) Keep trying for 100
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B

Go big or go home
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A.
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B.

fuck it yolo x4
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