Tefé's Graduation, Zatanna's Birthday.

Today was Tefé's high school graduation day. I cannot tell you how proud and happy I am for her! The commencement was at Terrebonne Parish Civic Center in Houma at 4:00 P.M. Sadly, an unfortunate incident came to pass, as earlier in the day her girlfriend Zaina had locked the keys in the car Tefé shared with her. Tefé was most unhappy about this, as Zaina had told too many people about her mistake. The car was broken into and stolen with ease. Abby did her best to calm Tefé down, insisting this was not the end of the world. Tefé told Abby she was counting on that car for a fast escape from Houma, should King Toad and Woodrue come out of hiding. Abby said we can protect ourselves from any danger, just as we always have. Abby just wanted a quiet graduation day. Such was not the case, as Tefé found herself seated uncomfortably amongst the graduating students. Several rowdy drunks seated directly behind her, screaming obscenities at the all-too-forgiving Principal. The same school adminstrator, Tefé pointed out, who almost flunked her out and nearly threatened to force her to repeat her final year, rather undeservingly. The noise became deafeningly painful. Tefé wanted to hit the invasively loud fools with something. But Tefé restrained herself, for she has suffered through far worse than this. After waiting a frustratingly long time, she tells me, she walked barefoot onto the stage in her line and received her diploma. Abby cheered for Tefé excitedly. The ceremony over, Abby and Tefé found themselves trapped in a crowd of people milling about. They were forced to hold hands to keep from getting separated until reaching the exit and going home. Abby wanted to stay for the reception party, but Tefé refused as she'd only be ridiculed for being a lesbian, by the bullies. Tefé was content to be home and get some well deserved rest.
Abby found out one of the congratulation cards they have received was from the mysterious Oracle, who'd obviously been Jim Gordon's help in making Tefé's graduation come to pass. This helped improve and comfort Abby's peace of mind a great deal. Tefé is just glad that, "Another long crazy nightmare is over." Indeed.


And Then, There Was Our Friend Zatanna.

Later this evening, Suzy and I went to San Francisco, California to attend Zatanna's 46th birthday pool party. John Constantine could not make the trip, so he sent his mutual friend Tim Hunter in his place. Suzy introduced me to her childhood friend, "Timmy" whom I only saw briefly once before at Stonehenge, on that dreadful night when the Spectre was invoked. Meeting this young man was an interesting experience. Hunter is said to be the most powerful magician living. So I asked him for some advice in handling my current situations.
He proved most unequal for any of the tasks. I declined to ask specifically for his help, although the young Hunter did mention he would someday like to meet my daughter Tefé, should she ever regain her powers. The party for 'Zee' was small and finished quickly since most of the guests expressed concerns for the missing Shadowpact members. The only remaining note on this occasion was the television news report observing today the act of Black Adam's slaying of members of the international criminal organization known as Intergang, in Kandaq. Shortly after watching this news report,
we noticed the immortal mystic Dr. Occult had arrived, an hour late.

Zatanna smiled at him from her place in the pool..

Zee said the party was over. She hoped everyone enjoyed it,
and she politely asked us all to leave now. This was to be
Zatanna's genuine way of celebrating her birthday, it seems.

The trenchcoated man then vanished. Instantly replaced with
a beautiful ever-perpetually barefoot woman in a summer dress.
Unexpectedly, Rose Psychic was seen standing in Occult's place.
[This ageless couple share a decades-long corporeal existence].
Rose grinned at us for a moment.

She quickly undressed...

...and while she barely made a splash in her clean dive...

She plunged gracefully naked into the pool, and so to our delight.

Suzy, who was still underwater, took this very lovely picture of Rose.
Zatanna laughed and removed her bikini. Rose sprinted nude toward
her, while Zee cast a spell, "Tel s'esoR yxes erab teef won eb naelc."
Rose's soiled bare feet were now perfectly clean. Zatanna smiled.
Her very amorous intentions toward the mystically-combined couple
were clear. Sexual excitement filled the air. It felt most pleasing.
Occult emerged on the pool's far end, and was embraced by Zatanna.
The lovers submerged. Suzy, finished with her own swimming, exited
the pool and joined us on the bench. Suzy smiled. The party was now
definitely over for the rest of us. Still, we all remained, and watched.
Zatanna and Rose emerged happily from the water for a moment.
These two beautiful women kissed passionately...

...while they submerged themselves gracefully yet again.
This was most remarkable, seeing the beautiful lady magician in the
water embraced by the powerful male Dr. Occult for one moment, and
her kissing the sweet lovely female Rose Psychic, with the very next.
Zatanna casually waved good-bye to us before returning underwater
to make love to Occult/Rose, in so loving each of them the same.
Understanding and loving both of them, in such a way no one else
ever would. Everyone present laughed cheerfully for this reassuring
pleasantry, and we all prepared to leave. The rest of Zee's devoted
friends showed themselves out, as Suzy and I went outside into the
garden to talk alone. We discussed the future, which seemed
appropriate. I told Suzy not to worry or despair over the Shadowpact's
fate. She insisted I do the same about the situation in Houma.
We hugged and said our good-byes. I have just returned home to the
bayou. Today was a fine day. I am so proud of my family and friends,
and everything we have accomplished. In these uncertain times,
we continue to make the most of our lives.

And that is in the best interests for everyone.


Next:
A Gathering of United Heroes.
http://swampthingblog.blogspot.com/2006/05/gathering-of-united-heroes.html