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 2010-01-30 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)

	stone_bear 2010-01-30 09:15 pm UTC (link)
	"Aye, I enjoy thy company, and wouldst always welcome the chance to go surfing or skydiving more." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-30 09:30 pm UTC (link)
	"Great. I'll definitely be out during spring break. The computers will most likely need some work by then." Anya climbed into the cab. "Hungry?" she asked after he climbed in. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-01-30 09:34 pm UTC (link)
	"Aye, starving. Skydiving wouldst not seem to hold great exertion, but I hath worked up quite an appetite." Which is normal anyway. "We wilt look forward to thy next visit and see to it thou hast suitable accommodations then." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-30 09:45 pm UTC (link)
	"What are you in the mood for?" No, that wasn't a loaded question for a change. It was an honest question. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-01-30 09:59 pm UTC (link)
	She has a boyfriend, don't go with the obvious answer. "Meat and potatoes and bread." As usual. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-30 10:02 pm UTC (link)
	"Steakhouse it is then." She gave an address to the driver. "There's a great Brazilian place not far from here." It was also all you can eat, which would suit him well. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-01-30 10:04 pm UTC (link)
	It will suit him well. If he doesn't bankrupt the place. "That soundeth wonderful then." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-01-30 10:46 pm UTC (link)
	"Figured you would like it," she said with a smile. "Thank you again for the Yule gift. It was very thoughtful of you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)