your_talents (your_talents) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-02-18 22:20:00

Entry tags:

inactive - julian gallo, inactive - lisa graves, team - x-factor

Cutting To The Heart of the Matter
[Before the events of Watching It All Play Out]

Lisa didn't have an appointment, but mentioning the 'special project' of Howards' got her to his office. She knocked sharply at the door.

This whole thing was interesting enough to catch Lisa's attention, particularly with the implied chance of meeting other mutants, but she had particular plans to put in motion. She didn't trust this guy further than she could throw him, unpowered.

He did, however, interest her.

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	hellfireprince 2010-02-19 06:33 am UTC (link)
	"If I could take without hurting anyone, I gladly would. Life seldom lets us have our way, though." he says. "There is a primal feeling to my feeding, I would say." he intones. "Dealing with forces of nature often feels like that. It's the same way when I use my magnetism." "Are you going to be all right? Does taking have any adverse effects on you?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

your_talents
2010-02-19 06:36 am UTC (link)

She takes in what he has to say cautiously. She doesn't trust him, but she doesn't consider him an enemy either.

"Draining people like that... does it just knock them out, or is it one of those shortens the life-span things like in cheap fantasy?" She looks down at Erica.

She laughs as he asks about adverse effects. "Honey, other way around. There's no other rush in existence like when I take." She shivers slightly.

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hellfireprince
2010-02-19 06:43 am UTC (link)

"It simply renders them unconscious." he says simply. "They sleep it off for a bit, maybe have a big dinner and they're fine. Erica offers to help me out from time to time. I don't take her up on it much."

"Well, it's good you don't suffer for what you take. When I saw you the other night, you seemed to be enjoying yourself. In the meantime, if you're going to come around more often, we'll work out something for you, deal wise.

I'm looking forward to working with you, Lisa. And finding your last name." he smiles.

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	your_talents 2010-02-19 06:45 am UTC (link)
	She seems thoughtful. The magnetism was interesting, and she hasn't felt a kick quite like this before. She bites her lip and takes a piece of paper and a pen from his desk, scribbling out something circular. "It's Graves." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2010-02-19 06:48 am UTC (link)
	"Lisa Graves. I like it." he says, nodding his head. He gently reaches out to Erica's mind to check on her and finds that she's still in good shape, sleeping peacefully. He looks down at the paper to see what she wrote. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	your_talents 2010-02-19 06:50 am UTC (link)
	"Mutants give you an extra kick, hm?" She eyes him carefully, gears turning. "So... theoretically.. I knock your energy sucking down to scale, for safety's sake of course, and... maybe, just maybe, I let you get a taste of me in return. I reset the connection, and pull enough back from you to play around with the magnetism. That was interesting." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2010-02-19 06:53 am UTC (link)
	Julian had never thought of it that way, but her idea had merit. "It's worth a try. It can't be any worse than what I have to deal with currently." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	your_talents 2010-02-19 06:00 pm UTC (link)
	Lisa hesitates for a moment, then advances on him again. "Go ahead then, half-strength. Let's see how it feels." She's got one eye on that knife he left out, just in case. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2010-02-19 06:23 pm UTC (link)
	Julian nods and places a hand on her cheek. She would feel, slowly but surely, like he was emptying her of her strength.a few seconds go by, and he removes his hand. His eyes glow a faint red before returning to normal. His skin takes on a healthier hue and he smiles. "All right. This idea is workable." he agrees. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

your_talents
2010-02-19 08:11 pm UTC (link)

Lisa shudders a little bit. It was like letting go of a power, but worse.

She's a little light-headed, but recovers quickly.

"All right.. now let's see what you've got for me once you're 'full'." Her eyes flash as she lets go of the power, it's full strength returning to Julian, then flash a second time as she takes it back again.

It's a stronger rush this time, and she can feel the magnetic power calling to her.

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	hellfireprince 2010-02-20 02:04 am UTC (link)
	This time, Julian doesn't feel as bad as he did the first time she took from him. His strength ebbs a bit, but he's able to recover a bit easier. "This...is good. I don't feel nearly as hungry as before. However, you did mention dinner. How does steak and lobster sound?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	your_talents 2010-02-20 02:06 am UTC (link)
	She makes a so-so gesture with one hand. "Swap the lobster for shrimp. I don't like ordering anything that still has a face by the time it gets to me. Sounds great otherwise." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2010-02-20 02:07 am UTC (link)
	"Steak and shrimp it is." he smiles. "Can I count on you as part of the team, for now?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	your_talents 2010-02-20 02:09 am UTC (link)
	"You can count on me to work with the team. That's the best offer you can get for now." Lisa gives him a second glance. "Well.... in a manner of speaking." She raises and lowers her eyebrows quickly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2010-02-20 02:12 am UTC (link)
	"Well, if you don't have plans for the rest of the evening...I'd like to talk to you about something else." Julian says, raising an eyebrow of his own. "I'd like to know a little more about you, and not just what you tell your dance partners." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	your_talents 2010-02-20 10:15 am UTC (link)
	"Who says I tell my dance partners anything?" She smirks, raising an eyebrow, as she moves for the door. Joining up on a team you don't care about to feed an addiction is all well and good, but she's not about to let the boss lure her into bed just that easily. It's more fun to get them to chase anyway. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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