Anya Antonovna Romanova Stark (anyastark) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-02-12 23:00:00

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anya stark, inactive - molly hayes, plot-"return of lady mandarin", sarah rogers

Escape
Anger seethed under the calm surface of the redhead sitting in a holding cell at Xavier’s Institute, but she didn’t focus on it. There would be time to act upon it later. There would be time for vengeance after she got out of here.

Lady Mandarin looked calm and serene as she sat in a lotus position with her eyes close in the middle of the cell. Her mind was focusing on the nanites going through the computer systems that controlled the door and locks to the cell and the other systems in the building.

She would get out of here and free her lord from his prison. Then they would deliver vengeance upon those responsible for her lord’s capture and rebuild his empire.

She opened her eyes. It was time. The work done on the systems was complete. She was not going to sit in this cell a moment longer. She unfolded her legs and stood up. A deep breath and a simple command. The locks disengaged and she walked out of the cell toward freedom.

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rogue_star
2010-02-17 12:23 am UTC (link)

Sarah sighs. "Yeah... no... sort of." All sort of correct answers. "I try not to advertise too much, I'm not really 'out', so I guess I'd appreciate it if you weren't too public. But if you were going to have any problems, it probably would have come out in the drama back there, right?"
She sighs, then takes a deep breath. Then, not ready yet, she takes a bite of ice cream. It fixes many things.
Another deep breath. "I kind of found out just a couple years ago - that I like girls, I mean. Before that, it was just never a big thing. I knew I didn't really like boys, but there weren't many people my age around. And then I met Anya... uhm, nothing happened, ever. She's... she's straight. But we became good friends... and she knows... knows how I feel. So when she's brainwashed... well, yeah. She's using it against me. The real Anya... doesn't like me like that. I know it, but it still hurts."

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princessbruiser
2010-02-17 12:37 am UTC (link)

Molly nodded, just listening. "I kinda know what that's like...from second-hand experience. A friend of mine back when I was the Runaways had a crush on another girl on the team...but she was straight too. She tried to kiss her, once...but found out that she didn't like her in that way. She eventually found someone that loved her for who she truly was, and she loved her in return. Not that I'm saying that you have to move on right away or anything..." She bit her lip. "Sorry. I don't have much experience in the romance category. But I could see where that would really hurt you. And there's nothing wrong with you liking other girls. It's perfectly normal. You're secret's safe with me, though."

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rogue_star
2010-02-17 12:44 am UTC (link)

Sarah smiles, leaning over to give Molly a one-armed hug, trying to keep the other shoulder still.
"You're really sweet, you know that? And, uhm, that's ok. My total experience comes down to one date and two kisses, so I'm not exactly Dr. Love either. I appreciate the reaffirmation, and having someone to talk to though. Besides, I really shouldn't be, erm, looking or moving on or anything. Anya is just a friend, crushes just aren't fair sometimes. There's nothing there to move on from, just a crush." Yes, she's trying to convince herself as much as anything. That's all it will ever be.

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	princessbruiser 2010-02-17 01:01 am UTC (link)
	"I didn't really have a normal childhood, I missed out on a lot of firsts. Like dates and kisses." She returned the one-armed hugged. "And crushes. I don't count Wolverine." She laughed, giving Sarah a smile. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

rogue_star
2010-02-17 01:07 am UTC (link)

That gets a laugh. "I didn't exactly have a normal childhood by Earth standards either. The world I was born on - we only had ten kids around, really. And all the parents were super heroes and former super villains. Wolverine was always Uncle Logan - he was my best friend's dad. My first kiss was... a couple years ago." she adds, running a hand over the green sash she always wears.

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	princessbruiser 2010-02-17 01:21 am UTC (link)
	"My parents members of a group of evil supervillains," she said, "My friends and I ran away after we saw them murder a girl. We lived on our own after they died, soo...there wasn't really any time for me to through the whole 'crush' phase...unless you do count Wolverine." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

rogue_star
2010-02-17 01:24 am UTC (link)

"Since I have trouble imagining Uncle Logan with anyone besides Aunt Ororo, I think I'll let you skip counting that one. I'm sorry to hear that about your parents. My mother used to be a supervillain, but she reformed pretty early. And my dad was Captain America... so no problems like that. Just kind of off on our own world til we came back to find the sentinels had taken over. Then I came here, kind of a culture shock."

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	princessbruiser 2010-02-17 02:14 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah, it sucked to find that out about the people were my biggest heroes but the Runaways and my friends here are my family now." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-02-17 02:18 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah I... don't really know what's become of my friends or family. Just kind of on my own here." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princessbruiser 2010-02-17 02:37 am UTC (link)
	"Not entirely on your own," Molly smiled lightly, "It may not be much, but I'll help you as much as I can. That's what friends are for, right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

rogue_star
2010-02-17 02:40 am UTC (link)

"Ok, that's fair enough. And its a lot, believe me." She's gotten used to being pretty self-reliant. She just wishes she could remember the past few months, or why she came here in the first place.
"Always good to have friends. Speaking of which, I know I'm not going to be good for much for a few more days. What is there to do around here? If someone doesn't throw entertainment at me, I'll spend it all reading the newspaper and situation reports."

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	princessbruiser 2010-02-17 02:44 am UTC (link)
	Molly paused. "Hmm....the rec room's pretty well stocked with just about every single movie and video game known to mankind. When you're feeling more up to it, we could maybe go ice-skating on the pond or for a just a walk around the grounds. Or even take a day-trip to the city and go sight-seeing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-02-17 02:47 am UTC (link)
	"I think movies will be my speed for a little bit. We didn't have any at home, really, but I've seen the few Anya told me I wasn't allowed to miss. I know I like action films." An idea strikes her. "You like flying?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princessbruiser 2010-02-17 02:51 am UTC (link)
	"Action movies are all fun and well...but nothing beats a good chick-flick and popcorn, curled up on the couch with a blanket and a box of tissues. Followed by watching something blow up." Molly nodded. "I like flying." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-02-17 02:53 am UTC (link)
	"I... I do not think I've ever seen a chick flick. I've heard some discussed by that name, but still. Maybe you can show me one of your favorites... then we switch to explosions and action girls?" she asks amusedly. "And when my arm gets better then, I'll take you flying, you can show me around that way?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princessbruiser 2010-02-17 02:58 am UTC (link)
	"I'll have to dig out a couple of the good ones...The Notebook or Pretty Woman might be a good choice to start..." Molly nodded, smiling. "Sounds like a plan!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-02-17 03:01 am UTC (link)
	"I've never heard of either one, so you'll have the element of surprise with those." she replies, mood quickly improving. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princessbruiser 2010-02-17 03:43 am UTC (link)
	"There's a couple of others that I think you might like...but they shall remain a mystery..." She smirked. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-02-17 03:48 am UTC (link)
	She rolls her eyes. "I probably haven't seen them or got any frame of reference on them anyway. But as long as there's pizza, diet coke and Americone Dream involved, you can talk me into just about anything." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princessbruiser 2010-02-17 03:50 am UTC (link)
	"Pizza, diet coke, and Americone Dream. Got it. I now know what to use in case I never need to bribe you for something." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-02-17 03:55 am UTC (link)
	"Not that hard, my mom used to say you could set your watch by me. 6 hours a day in the training room in two hour blocks. Favorite foods are hamburgers and Hawaiian pizza, diet coke when I can get it, and definitely all about the Americone Dream ice cream. How about you?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princessbruiser 2010-02-17 05:58 pm UTC (link)
	"I don't spend that much time in the training room....I try to get in an hour and a half everyday, though. As for favorite foods...I love strawberries, Kraft mac and cheese, sprite, and I would jump through hoops of fire to get my hands on some Cherry Garcia." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

rogue_star
2010-02-17 06:02 pm UTC (link)

"I'm a workout fanatic. I get it from my dad. Morning workout, combat training, shield and hammer practice. Not even counting time spent revewing files and things when I can." she blushes. "Kind of, I don't know, boring I guess. Anya and her friends kept trying to get me to get out more. I'll remember the strawberries thing... and I'll make sure to bring Cherry Garcia to our movie night for you. I need to get more Americone Dream for that anyway. So what else should I know about you?"

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	princessbruiser 2010-02-17 06:23 pm UTC (link)
	"I don't think you're boring," she smiled, "It just gives me an excuse to drag you out on a shopping trip or something." She paused. "I like the beach. Though now's not really the best time of year to go soak up the sun..." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-02-17 07:40 pm UTC (link)
	"You're super-durable, right? Once my arm heals up, I can hit MACH 10. We could be in Jamaica within an hour." She's teasing, a little. "Shopping could be good though. This is my only set of clothes right now." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)