Anya Antonovna Romanova Stark (anyastark) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-01-29 04:18:00

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Keeping a Promise
Anya had made a promise to Halbjorn and she was finally going to keep it. Keeping her word was very important to her and she wasn't going to start breaking it now. She left a message on Steve's phone telling him she'd be back late tomorrow night and was going to California to go sky diving with Halbjorn and checking on the Defenders' computer systems.

Commercial flights sucked, but she did at least go in first class on a direct flight to LA. From there she grabbed a cab to take her out to the compound.

Without her Avengers access, she had to do this the complicated way.

She rang the buzzer at the gate.

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	anyastark 2010-01-29 11:52 pm UTC (link)
	"I did something stupid and got in trouble." Anya shrugged, paid the driver and then took the offered hand. "It happens. I have a few more months. Then I'll be an Avenger again." She looked around and then waved when she saw their instructor. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-01-29 11:54 pm UTC (link)
	He heads for the instructor with her, glancing sidelong and down at her as they go. "Tis passing strange, but if it worries thee not, then tis little concern of mine. Surely their number ist better with thee, howe'er." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-30 12:08 am UTC (link)
	"I deserved it." "This is Halbjorn," she said to the instructor. "Halbjorn, this is Mr. Taylor. He'll give you a quick lesson and then we jump." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-01-30 12:15 am UTC (link)
	"Mr. Taylor... greetings to thee. I hath been looking forward to this for some time." he replies pleasantly, taking Anya at her word for the rest. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-30 12:52 am UTC (link)
	"A pleasure to meet you," he said. "Now we'll do a quick run through of the equipment and what we're going to do." "Sounds good. I could always use a refresher," Anya said. "It won't take long," she told Halbjorn. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-01-30 02:03 am UTC (link)
	To his credit, he pays pretty good attention to the instructions. At least enough to think he has the gist of it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-30 02:06 am UTC (link)
	Thirty minutes later they were up in the plane and ready to jump. Anya looked at Halbjorn and smiled. "Ready?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-01-30 02:36 am UTC (link)
	Now what was the order of instructions again? Ah well, even if he got it wrong: jumping out of a plane! "Aye, when thou'rt!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-30 02:49 am UTC (link)
	"Just remember to pull your chute!" she yelled before jumping. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-01-30 03:00 am UTC (link)
	He leaps without hesitation, not really in proper position. That's ok, he has plenty of time. And he has to admit, it really is a rush. Its almost an afterthought when he starts trying to find the chute handle with his off hand. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-30 03:05 am UTC (link)
	Anya stayed in a free fall as long as possible and then pulled her chute. She landed a little hard, but no broken bones or sprains. She was grinning like a mad fool from the adrenaline rush. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

stone_bear
2010-01-30 03:09 am UTC (link)

Halbjorn does a pretty good HALO jump, getting down to where the Earth is getting pretty big before he pulls his chute. It extends, and does arrest his speed a little, but with almost half a ton to halt, its not nearly enough. There's the sound of tearing fabric, chutes just not meant to do that, and then a tremendous crash. Not near as bad as it could have been, but it shakes the ground pretty good anyway.

He sorts himself out, standing with a grin. "I see why thou likest this so, but methinks the chute ist the worse for it."

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	anyastark 2010-01-30 03:19 am UTC (link)
	Anya chuckled. "The chute wasn't supposed to do that. Next time we need a more durable chute for you. Did you enjoy it?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-01-30 03:23 am UTC (link)
	"Aye, though methinks this outfit ist the worse for't. But I wilt need to come this way again. Tis e'en better than surfing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-30 03:37 am UTC (link)
	She smiled. "I'm glad you liked it," she said. "It's a great rush. They're only clothes. They can be replaced." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-01-30 04:24 am UTC (link)
	"Aye, such things art well provided for." And not the first outfit he's ruined. "How ist all else amongst thy family and companions though?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-30 04:49 am UTC (link)
	"Everything and everyone is good. Same old, same old. Your sisters and the rest of the team are good?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-01-30 04:59 am UTC (link)
	"Aye. Svalin ist still far too uptight, but twill pass in time. Thine father ist dealing well with whate'er business mine father hadst with him?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-30 05:30 am UTC (link)
	Anya smiled a little. "He is. Your father helped him get the company back and Dad's back to work. I think he really missed it." Anya pulled out her cell and dialed the number for the cab company. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-01-30 05:32 am UTC (link)
	"Tis good to hear. I am glad he wast able to help, e'en if it soundeth most unusual. Still, they hath great history." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-30 05:47 am UTC (link)
	"They have a long history, but I wouldn't call it great." Anya knew her father had a nasty habit of pissing people off including the ones he called friend. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-01-30 07:26 am UTC (link)
	"My father hast a long memory. And few he e'er calls friend. And the Avengers are oft spoken of like a second family. Hath no doubt thy father gains great regard for backing that august company, and always wilt." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-30 08:46 pm UTC (link)
	"Well it is important to keep the Avengers around," she said. The company not in a Stark's hands didn't sit comfortably with her, but it was much better than her aunt running it all. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-01-30 08:54 pm UTC (link)
	"Aye, they hath done a great deal of good in this world.." he agrees, not at all cognizant of any of the complexities. As usual. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-30 09:07 pm UTC (link)
	"They have and they will continue to do it. If you ever want to do this again, just let me know. I don't get the chance to go often." The cab pulled up and waited for them. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)