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cosmic_son 2010-01-19 11:56 pm UTC (link)

Iason really has no idea what they hope to accomplish with all of this. Given that half his knowledge of the realities of human mating customs, aside from his dad's and Aunt Sersi's stories, which he's convinced are not 'normal' by any stretch of the imagination, suggests that this is probably some kind of misunderstanding, and even if it isn't, its not his place to interfere, he heads for the casinos instead. Some of the entertainment seems fascinating enough, and besides, having now overseen some of these games of chance, his ability to calculate probabilities should he need to, and the focus of the players involved, he's wondering if maybe taking up poker would be a good hobby. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-20 12:11 am UTC (link)
	Anya and Steve were making their way across the casino floor on their way to dinner before the concert when Anya thought she saw a familiar face. She nudged Steve. "Is that who I think it is?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-01-20 12:17 am UTC (link)
	Steve looked in the direction she was pointing out and arched an eyebrow. "Pretty sure it is," he replied. "He does tend to stand out a bit." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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cosmic_son 2010-01-20 12:20 am UTC (link)

He is fairly distinctive. By the time they notice and confirm their suspicion, he's testing his theory, keeping up with a group of players at one of the tables that seems to have found a new patsy, as he's learning the rules, and typical for a new player with experienced Vegas regulars, not doing well. He doesn't seem daunted by this, continuing to dole out the chips needed to stay in the game. Despite his senses, its Vegas. Over all the flashing lights, slot machine chinks and clicks and ringing sirens, he hasn't noticed them. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-20 12:21 am UTC (link)
	"Let's go say hi and more importantly see what he's doing here in Vegas." It was too coincidental. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-01-20 12:34 am UTC (link)
	Steve nodded, and when they were closer, shouted out, "Hey, Iason! What's shaking?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2010-01-20 12:39 am UTC (link)
	He loses another game, pondering the cards and the other players, then shrugs and turns about. "Ah, hello Steve, hello Anya. I am not quite certain of the customs. Was there a misunderstanding of some sort, or are congratulations in order?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-20 12:41 am UTC (link)
	"Hello, Iason," Anya smiled. The smile faded and she got a puzzled look on her face. "I'm not sure what you're talking about. Steve and I came out here to attend a concert. Why are you out here?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-01-20 12:47 am UTC (link)
	"Uh... say what now?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cosmic_son 2010-01-20 12:49 am UTC (link)

"Hmm, interesting. Charlie claimed to have overheard a conversation indicating that the two of you were coming to Las Vegas to get married, as uncharacteristic as it seemed. Most of the younger Avengers are here. I wasn't going to come along, but Vernique invited me. I'd let them know, but it seems the proliferation of electronics is interfering with communicators, and none of them are telepathic." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-20 12:52 am UTC (link)
	"Charlie did WHAT?" she said loud enough to be heard by the people around them despite the loud noise of the casino. "Married? Us? Seriously?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-01-20 12:58 am UTC (link)
	Several different expressions fought for space on Steve's face, before he broke into laughter. And kept laughing. Until he had to bend over to catch his breath. "...Wait. Is Toni here? Because I'm kind of scared of her when she's in "protect Anya" mode." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2010-01-20 01:07 am UTC (link)
	"She is, though I believe she is in 'kill Anya' mode. And either Charlie Rogers is a truly exceptional liar, or her sincerely believed he heard something indicating you were to be married." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-20 01:11 am UTC (link)
	"Oh shit," Anya said. "I'm dead even though Boy Wonder was the one who totally jumped to the wrong conclusion. I'm going to kill him." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-01-20 01:15 am UTC (link)
	Steve tried to hide a grin and failed utterly. "Damn, I can ride Lt. Whitebread with this for years." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2010-01-20 01:18 am UTC (link)
	"I can give you their general direction and Charlie Rogers' list of top ten likely chapels. When I left them, they were in the process of objecting to another wedding. With the probability of adversely affecting other weddings and similar matters, I don't feel its appropriate I join in either endeavor though." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-20 01:29 am UTC (link)
	Anya looked at Steve. She had the infamous Stark 'I'm up to something' look on her face. "I have an idea." She gave Iason a smile. "Thanks for the info." She pulled out a few hundred from her wallet. "Have fun and good luck." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-01-20 01:35 am UTC (link)
	Steve arched an eyebrow. "Just what're you up to...?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2010-01-20 01:39 am UTC (link)
	"Thank you Miss Stark, but I can pay my own way sufficiently." Even if he appears to suck at poker. "I would wish you luck as well, but I'm not certain what you're up to. So I'll hope all turns out well." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-20 01:44 am UTC (link)
	"Consider it payment for the information," she said to Iason. She smiled. "Come, my love. We have some shopping to do before we go find the others." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-01-20 01:46 am UTC (link)
	"Shopping?" Steve asked, as Anya pulled him along. "For what?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-20 01:48 am UTC (link)
	"For wedding rings of course," she grinned. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-01-20 01:51 am UTC (link)
	It took Steve a moment to catch up, train of thought-wise, but he did. "You, Gorgeous, are evil. ...I like that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-20 01:55 am UTC (link)
	Anya smiled and kissed him. "I love you, Mr. Barton. Now we have some teammates to mess with." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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