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Justin Rhodes ([info]iron_hide) wrote in [info]marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-03-29 21:13:00


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Current location:New York
Entry tags:inactive - chris frost, inactive - justin rhodes

Good Food, Good Times
Justin Rhdoes is tired of lying in a hospital bed. His sister (he's still getting used to that) has had a tougher time of it than he has, so he doesn't think it's right for him to stay cooped up in a bed. After showering, getting dressed and "asking" to be allowed some time to himself, Justin takes Tony, his A.I., and decides to go see New York for himself.

He's still awed at how new everything looks here. This isn't a world ravaged by battle and bombs, and the people walk around here without a care in the world for their safety. Justin's awed by all of it, never having seen this many people in a single place that weren't hiding for their lives. After several blocks of walking, though, Justin feels fatigue set in. He curses his weak heart for the millionth time, and decides that food and drink are in order, since all he's eaten is infirmary food over the last week. He's got a bit of money as well, a gift from Rhodey.

He still doesn't know if the man likes the idea of having a son, and he still hasn't meet Miss Potts, his mother.

"Tony, locate nearest restaurant. I want a burrito." he says. He hasn't had a burrito in months.

Minutes later, he's in line at a place called Chipotle, trying to decide if he wants steak or pork.

He's tempted to order both.



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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-02 02:19 am UTC (link)
"Do I seem calm? Good. That means I'm hiding it well." he jokes.

"And if you did have food in your teeth, I'd at least tell you. Or help you get it out." he says, taking a sip of his water.

He let that hang in the air for a moment.

"How long have you lived in New York, again?" he asks.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-02 02:24 am UTC (link)
Help me get it out? THAT was code.

She took a sip of her water as well, the waiter bringing their drinks and salads to the table, taking their order, and then leaving.

"Three years. I left my mother's home at 18 and came straight here. I have a place in Tribeca. I love this city. It's so...alive."

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-02 02:37 am UTC (link)
"Really? I was thinking about trying to get a place in Tribeca myself. Still looking, though. And this city is unlike anywhere else, that's for sure." he says.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-02 02:40 am UTC (link)
"I love Tribeca. It's a great place and it's pretty easy to get to everything you need to. Have you started looking at places?"

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-02 02:47 am UTC (link)
"Not yet. I'm job hunting first, then looking for a place to live." he says.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-02 02:49 am UTC (link)
"What sort of job are you looking for?"

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-02 02:51 am UTC (link)
"Maybe something R&D with one of the firms around here. My parents work with a few scientists, and might be able to help me out. I'm a big fan of the nine-to-five job." he says.

"But I want to make my own way, so I'll start from the bottom if I've got to. I know I've got what it takes to succeed." he says.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-02 02:53 am UTC (link)
"I think it's really great that you want to make your own way. That is somewhat why I moved here, though I freely admit that I do take advantage of my mother's wealth. I try not to be spoiled. I'm just still trying to find my own way. It's difficult when your mother seems to have her hands everywhere."

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-02 03:00 am UTC (link)
He nods.

"My mother and I are pretty close, and I can't imagine it being any other way, really. She's my best friend." he says, wishing he could see his mom now. She'd have all kinds of questions about his date. What was she like? Do you like her? Are you going out again?

He's silent for a long moment before continuing.

"How about your dad? Do you get along with him any better?" he asks.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-02 03:02 am UTC (link)
"I don't know who my father is, Justin. My mother will not tell me. Neither will my step-father of sorts. Former step-father of sorts. I think she regrets being with him and regrets me.

"I'm envious, a bit, of your relationship with your mother."

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-02 03:14 am UTC (link)
"I'm sorry. That was none of my business, Christina. But your mother is crazy if she can't be proud of you. Every kid deserves unconditional love from their parents." he says.

"So, did you say you have siblings? I've got a younger sister." he says.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-02 03:18 am UTC (link)
"I have a little sister, Grace. She's wonderful. Is bent on protecting all the creatures of the sea. She's very in-tune with the parts of herself she got from her father. And she's all sunshine and sparkles and happiness. With a cookie addiction." Christina chuckles. "She made growing up tolerable."

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-02 03:22 am UTC (link)
He smiles at her, wondering what it would have been like to grow up with a little sister instead of being an only child.

"That's awesome. It's cool that you two are close." he says.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-05 01:48 am UTC (link)
"It's hard not to be close to her. She's a really awesome person. Given the people we grew up around the fact that she's as so purely good as she is is kind of amazing.:

She smiled at him.

"Tell me about your family. It sounds like you had a much more balanced and happy childhood than mine."

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-05 01:53 am UTC (link)
"Well, my dad has always been a tough man, but fair. He always expected me to do what was asked of me, and to give my all to whatever I did. We worked together on a lot of things, so I had that respect for him.

I was closest to my mother, though. She and I could talk about any and everything, and I'm not always good at saying what I feel. Mom could pull anything out of me, and explain it to where my Dad understood it. She was our go-between." he says.

"My uncle and I were closer than Dad and I. We're both big gear-heads and love building thing and making them better. I learned a lot from him before he passed away." Justin says.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-05 01:56 am UTC (link)
She noticed the past tense.

"Are your parents...are they still in your life?"

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-05 02:10 am UTC (link)
Shit.

He didn't even realize he'd slipped into past tense when talking about home. There was no way to explain that he'd been shipped here by his Dad before they dropped the bombs on New York. Christina would probably run to her car as fast as her legs could carry her.

"Oh, yeah. They are, but things have changed since I was a kid and they've...divorced. You know how people stay the same, but somehow change? That's what happened to them. You'd never know they were together at all by looking at them now. Oh, and me." he says.

"I just saw my dad not long ago while I was in the hospital. We talked. I haven't seen my mom yet, but I'm sure I will." he says, trying to come up with another topic of conversation.

"What's the name of the club we're going to? Is there a waiting list to get in there, too?" he asks with a smile.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-05 02:14 am UTC (link)
Something prickled at the back of her neck and while she couldn't exactly place why since she was willfully not reading his mind, she felt something was dishonest. She shrugged it off though. Maybe he was just hurt by his parents split. It made sense.

"It's called Blue. And no, no waiting lists. It's a pretty down to earth place. Not everything I do is A-list."

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-05 02:21 am UTC (link)
"It's not A-list on purpose, but it's classy because you do it. At least, that's what I'm sensing." Rex says with a smile.

"Blue. Sounds like a place that knows the crowd it's catering to. I'd like it if we could dance a little bit while we're there. I can't overdo it, but I'd like to show you a good time." he says.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-05 02:31 am UTC (link)
"You're already showing me a good time, but I'd love to dance with you. I promise I'll be gentle."

Her smile was flirtatious but also really soft and she found her eyes lingering on his for a moment before she dragged them away and to her food.

"I...hope you're having a good time."

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-05 02:35 am UTC (link)
His eyes definitely focused on hers a lot longer than they should have, but when the contact broke, he also went after his food.

"Christina, I'm having a great time. This is a lot more fun than I expected. I'm really glad we're doing this." he says, taking a bite of his steak.

This place was definitely all she made it out to be.

"This is great, Christina." he smiles. "You have amazing taste."

And eyes, and legs and...

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-05 02:39 am UTC (link)
"I kind of hope we can do it again."

Way to jump the gun, genius. He's going to think you're a crazy nutjob now. Good going. Thumbs up. Ever wonder WHY you're single?

She took a bite of her food, having already demolished the potatoes and heading for the steak. For a thin girl, she had no shortage of appetite.

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-05 02:47 am UTC (link)
"Same here." he says, digging in with abandon. He hasn't had a good steak in years, and while the food at the Avengers' Mansion is good, they didn't give him certain foods while he was on the machines.

"Yes, I want to do this again, Christina." he says.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-05 02:51 am UTC (link)
"Awesome."

Her eyes lit up, though she took another bite of her steak to keep herself from asking if tomorrow was good for him. It'd been a long time since she was just at ease with someone, especially someone as attractive as he was.

"We should get desert, too."

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-05 03:23 am UTC (link)
"I normally don't have too many sweets, but...do they have cheesecake here?" he asks. Cheesecake was a staple of his life until he was about five, and then he wasn't able to have it, save very special occasions.

"Is Tuesday or Wednesday a good day for us to hang out again? I'd offer tomorrow, but...I'm going to visit my mother." he says.

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