Coffee Talk: Hal and Karen

## Characters

* Hal Jordan (1 Coffee - 2 Sugar)
* Karen Starr (1 Latte)

## Order

* Date: 1/11
* Table: 7
* Guests: 2
* Server: Betty

## Coffee Talk

* **Karen Starr:** So, how are things going at Ferris Air?
* **Hal Jordan:** Oh, uh, [chuckle] It's been really exciting. We've been testing some new aircraft designs, including my favorite: the new Javelin prototypes. [pause, chuckle] I can't wait to get these things fully loaded with Kord-Tech and Starrware flight computers. They're going to be amazing. [pause, sigh] I just wish we could've landed that deal to use the alloy LuthorCorp designed last year. The Javelins would've been perfect, but I think Stagg makes a quality chassis so I shouldn't complain. Man, I just wish that Luthor hadn't stepped down and left that Miranda Tate in charge... I swear she hates the Justice League or ARGUS - or even both, for some reason.
* **Karen Starr:** I thought we weren't supposed to discuss that sort of work.
* **Hal Jordan:** Oh, [expletive], you're right! [chuckle, pause] Wait, no, I wasn't talking about "work" - I was talking about Ferris Air. [sigh] I can't help it if there's a little overlap... [pause] Man, maybe Oliver was right... I do need more hobbies.
* **Karen Starr:** You talked to Oliver recently?
* **Hal Jordan:** Yeah, a few days back. He's why we're here, actually... I guess he and Bruce met up and decided to do this thing where they catch up as "normal people" and then each of them was going to meet up with someone else later and do the same thing, and I guess it's like one of those old chain letters-
* **Karen Starr:** Or like the Ice Bucket Challenge?
* **Hal Jordan:** Oh, yeah... Kinda like that... except we're not posting it online. It's more intimate and personal... I guess.
* **Karen Starr:** That sounds amazing. [chuckle] So when I'm done with you, I need to find my own victim to infect?
* **Hal Jordan:** Yeah,,, [chuckle] I guess so.
* **Karen Starr:** I'm down.
* **Betty:** [footsteps] Hey. Can I get you two anything else? More coffee?
* **Hal Jordan:** I'll take a refill, Betty.
* **Betty:** Sure thing, hun. [liquid pours, pause] Well, just holler if you need anything. [footsteps]
* **Hal Jordan:** Exactly. So, tell me more about your life outside of Starrware. What do you like to do for fun?
* **Karen Starr:** Other than play with my kitty? [pause, groan]
* **Hal Jordan:** What?
* **Karen Starr:** I know what you're thinking.
* **Hal Jordan:** Well, there's nothing wrong with that, Karen. Self-love is imp-
* **Karen Starr:** Dexter! My cat!
* **Hal Jordan**: I thought he died.
* **Karen Starr:** No!
* **Hal Jordan:** Oh, just wishful thinking, then... He's a cranky cat.
* **Karen Starr:** [gasp, sigh] You're hopeless, Hal. Dex is a good kitty.
* **Hal Jordan:** I'm sorry, please... Go on. I'm genuinely interested to hear more about you playing with your kitty.
* **Karen Starr:** [scoff] Well, when I'm not pampering Dexter, I've been getting into photography lately. It's a nice way to capture the beauty of Coast City and explore my creative side.
* **Hal Jordan:** What do you take pictures of?
* **Karen Starr:** Dexter-
* **Hal Jordan:** [sigh] Of course.
* **Karen Starr:** Also, the beach, sunsets, and whatever else strikes my interest.
* **Hal Jordan:** Selfies?
* **Karen Starr:** Some, but not really... I can get some incredible shots while flying.
* **Hal Jordan:** We're not talking about that, remember?
* **Karen Starr:** I... I wasn't. I was-
* **Hal Jordan:** We're supposed to be normal people, Karen. You can't talk about flying.
* **Karen Starr:** You were talking about flying!
* **Hal Jordan:** Yeah, flying a plane! [chuckle] It's different.
* **Karen Starr:** Only because I'm much cooler than you. [giggle, clatter, slurp, gulp]
* **Hal Jordan:** Yeah, well, as cool as you are with your aeriel photography, you still ain't as cool as me as I play the guitar.
* **Karen Starr:** [scoff] Since when?
* **Hal Jordan:** Sine I was a kid... [pause] Well, admittedly, I sort of stopped when I discovered flying and then ended up with this ring around my finger, but after I talked to Oliver, I dug up my old guitar out of storage and been playing around with it again. [pause, chuckle] It's been fun.
* **Karen Starr:** Guitars are cool... [sigh] And sexy.
* **Hal Jordan:** Oh?
* **Karen Starr:** Yeah, my ex played guitar, remember?
* **Hal Jordan:** Oh, yeah... I totally remember that guy...
* **Karen Starr:** [scoff] You forgot!
* **Hal Jordan:** No. I remember Brett.
* **Karen Starr:** Bill.
* **Hal Jordan:** You sure?
* **Karen Starr:** Yeah, I was married to him...
* **Hal Jordan:** You were married? [scoff, chuckle] To a guy named "Bill"? - yeah, well, I never heard of him.
* **Karen Starr:** Bill Starr.
* **Hal Jordan:** Wait, you were married to Bill Starr?!
* **Karen Starr:** You're the worst friend ever, Hal Jordan?
* **Hal Jordan:** No, I'm not!
* **Karen Starr:** Name someone who is a worse friend to have than you.
* **Hal Jordan:** Guy Gardner.
* **Karen Starr:** Okay, that was too easy. I walked right into that one. [chuckle] What does Tora see in him?
* **Hal Jordan:** Well, if you believe Guy, he's got a huge-
* **Karen Starr:** [scoff] I don't want to hear that!
* **Hal Jordan:** I was going to bank account. Apparently, Warriors is doing really well for itself. [pause] But now that you mention it-
* **Karen Starr:** I don't want to hear it, Hal! [scoff, giggle, pause] Wait, have you seen it?
* **Hal Jordan:** John started this boxing club and after practice, in the showers, I might've caught a glimpse...
* **Karen Starr:** And?
* **Hal Jordan:** I thought you didn't want to hear it!
* **Karen Starr:** You started it, I just want you to finish it!
* **Hal Jordan:** [sigh] I'm no expert, but I'd say he does alright for himself... [groan] I hate that I just said that.
* **Karen Starr:** Huh... Well, good for Tora then. [giggle, slurp]

## Trivia and Notes

* Hal had a coffee with Oliver Queen in Coffee Talk: Hal and Oliver.