You are the Vigilante

Chapter 6 - Front Guard

Chapter 6 - Front Guard 

"And after work today, we train...and we'll work on your aim then Felicity." 

Felicity's work day sped by which was a blessing but Oliver's words continued to run through her mind. Of course, many of her inner ramblings and images often involved Oliver so that wasn't really unusual but who wouldn't be distracted by, as Barry had noted, a billionaire by day and hero at night. Felicity snorted at her self-directed sarcasm causing Diggle to look up from the couch in question. 

When Felicity said nothing further Diggle went back to his own thoughts. He was trying to wait somewhat patiently for Oliver and Felicity to complete the paperwork for a QC project. While he knew the basics of this part of their work life his involvement was limited by his own choice. He would occasionally weigh in during Felicity's and Oliver's QC conversations and he knew his opinion was welcome but he preferred to trust them instead of bothering with it himself. Right now, training Felicity consumed most of his thoughts as he didn't want a repeat of their last experience. That did bring something else to mind though and he spoke quietly. "Felicity?" 

At Diggle's voice, Felicity looked up in question. "Yeah?" 

"Where's the nearest exit for you from here?" Diggle questioned and as Felicity's eyes started to dart away in search he continued. "Nope, eyes on me. You need to already know this already. Can you picture how to get out, get free in your mind?" 

Felicity returned her gaze to Diggle before closing her eyes. "Outside my door to the right are the stairs, elevators straight ahead." 

"Do you have any other options? Are there any places to hide?" 

"What? Um, the bathrooms are down to the left...there's a small conference room-" Felicity's eyes popped open suddenly as she continued with more enthusiasm. "There's a small IT closet in there for the old video conferencing equipment." 

"Very good! Any time you enter the office, picture those available options in your head. Can you do the same for your apartment? Verdant?" Diggle continued to pressure her but before she could reply Oliver stepped into the office. 

"I'm done - let's go now!" Oliver realized that he had interrupted something but Felicity spoke before he could question either of his friends. His mood was already bad and he focused his attention on Felicity. 

"Did you-" Felicity began even as she started shutting down her computer programs. 

"Yes, and we are on for tomorrow." Oliver was clearly feeling frustrated as he loosened his tie and impatiently interrupted Felicity. He also grabbed her bag and she handed him two tablets to put in there as well as she grabbed a few more things and her purse. 

Diggle had stood as well and simply watched as they continued to finish each other's sentences as they discussed their schedule and work at QC. Before long all three were moving to the elevators and were headed to Verdant. 

Once in the Arrow Cave, all three changed from their work clothes. Diggle and Oliver were already on the mats grappling as they waited on Felicity. Both were feeling more anxiety than they cared to admit so their warm-up heated up fast into a full force battle. As Oliver swept Diggle's legs out from under him and drew back for killing blow both froze for a moment and their eyes met. Rapidly realizing things were more out of control than they intended, both gave themselves a mental shake and Oliver offered a hand up which Diggle accepted. They both nodded and stepped apart as Felicity stepped onto the mats. 

"I'm not doing that." Felicity stated as she nervously approached and was looking for anything to distract her from the upcoming training - luckily Oliver's bare chest did the trick. She dropped her eyes as they continued to roam his body as even she questioned. "You're already sweaty?"