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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
2010-04-05 04:37 am UTC (link)
"My sister is a mutant, which is why I ask. That's also why I have no issues with you being a mutant." he says, his voice low. For all that he's okay with mutants, he knows that there are people who aren't.

"I've always had an affinity with machines, but mine comes from lots of work and study. I've been building things since I was little. Did my first motherboard at five, and my first engine block at eight.

If I'd gone to college, I probably could have finished school with honors." he says.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-05 04:42 am UTC (link)
"You could still go to college if you wanted to. I...dropped out."

She smiles and reaches out to touch his hand.

"I'm glad you have no issues with mutants, Justin. I am so relieved."

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-06 12:00 am UTC (link)
The contact between them is nice, and he smiles at her.

"You're a person just like anyone else, Tina. Doesn't matter if you can do a little something extra. Besides, I've got about a thousand broken gadgets that could use the attention you gave my watch." he jokes.

"Really, though, I'm here with a person who happens to be a mutant, not the other way around." he says.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-06 12:07 am UTC (link)
"There are people who would see it the other way, including most mutants. I know there's a lot of talk about Mutants are People, Too but there is a huge amount of sentiment that we're mutants first. I guess there's a lot of 'us' who definte our very being by the things our DNA lets us do. Frankly I've spent my life trying to avoid the various things I can do. I have three manifestations and one of them is difficult to control. It makes day to day a bit of a challenge."

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-06 12:15 am UTC (link)
"Well, I have known a few mutants in my life, and some have it easy, some have tough, but all of them are people, are human, even if they won't admit it to themselves.

It just seems like it would be something to embrace, rather than run from." he says. Of course, he's human, so he has no clue what mutants go through, except for the persecution from his own world.

"Now, if only more people would start standing up for mutants, we could gain some momentum to effect change." he says.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-06 12:19 am UTC (link)
"Don't say that too loudly; the Old Guard will drag you out of here and deny you cheesecake." She was mostly teasing, but it was true that there were those--particularly those with money--who frowned upon the idea of standing up for mutants. Or anyone, really.

As if on cue the waiter showed up to clear away their empty plates and provide for them said cheesecake. Once desert was over, it would be time for the club. Christina was looking forward to dancing.

Especially with him.

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-06 12:26 am UTC (link)
"I'm not easily denied anything I want, Tina, for future reference." he says with a satisfied smirk.

When the cheesecake comes, he looks at the large piece of cake that sits between them. It's only a single slice, but it might as well have been the whole damned cake as large as it is.

He looks at her, taking up his fork and getting a small piece ready.

"Ladies first." he says, offering it to her.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-06 12:30 am UTC (link)
A shiver tracked down her spine at his comment. There was double meaning there and she felt her own pulse race a bit. Especially when he did something unexected and charming next: offered her the bite of cheesecake on his fork.

She blushed, in spite of herself.

"Thank you." Leaning forward, her blue eyes met his as she carefully took the bite of cheesecake between her lips.

"Wow. It's really good." Gently she nudged the plate towards him. "You have to try it."

As she took a quick drink of her water, there was a slightly dreamy smile on her face.

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-06 12:43 am UTC (link)
He takes a bite of the cheesecake next, and his eyebrows lifted in surprise. He chews slowly, making sure to taste each and every note in the cheesecake, since this is the first time he's ever had it.

"Wow, this is really good." he takes another bite on reflex, then reminds himself that he can't seem like this is the first time he's ever had cheesecake. It would invite questions that would be too hard to answer.

"All right, Tina, all votes are in. You have fantastic taste." he says.

"What other flavors does this stuff come in?" he asks, by accident.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-06 12:45 am UTC (link)
Lucky for him it was a valid question.

"Lemon, chocolate, raspberry...um...there is actually a chain restaurant that has lots of flavors of cheesecake. It's literally called the Cheesecake Factory. We could go sometime just for desert if you'd like."

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-06 01:13 am UTC (link)
"You know what? I think I've just found our next outing." he grins.

"This stuff is amazing." he says, offering her another bite.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-06 01:20 am UTC (link)
"You're amazing."

She leans forward to take the offered bite. If he was going to feed her she was going to enjoy every possible second of it.

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-06 01:22 am UTC (link)
Between the two of them, the cheesecake vanishes pretty quickly. All in all, he is stuffed by the time the food is gone.

"Wow...and now dancing. Don't be too upset with me if I can't dance long. I feel like I just ate a week's worth of food." he says.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-06 01:27 am UTC (link)
"Trust me, the idea of finding a warm spot for a nap is highly appealing to me right now, too." She smiled at him and stood up, offering him her hand. If he'd let her she'd hold his hand while the waited for the valet to return her car--free of scratches--and would only let go so she could drive.

The club she had promised him was in a vastly different but no less interesting part of the city. Less money and more character, the area surrounding Blue was sharp and vibrant. Buildings were old, but well-kept and there was a life behind everything it would seem. No stuffy decor. No stuffy people. Christina parked the car herself in a garage around the corner and would again take his hand to walk the short distance to the club.

"This place is amazing."

And from the second the doors opened and they stepped inside, it truly was. An old-school jazz lounge with people drinking cocktails and low, smokey tones of music weaving through the air. Time stopped.

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-06 01:35 am UTC (link)
Justin is surprised for the second time this evening as they enter the club, and yes, he holds Christina's hand as they leave the restaurant, and again as they approach the club.

"Wow." is all he can as he steps inside. The music is amazing, and he knows the sounds of the trumpet in the song immediately. Dad used to play "A Night in Tunisia" and dance with Mom long into the night after Justin was supposed to be asleep. But he was usually still awake, imagining he could see Dizzy Gillespie blowing away on the trumpet until he finally fell asleep.

"This place is great, Tina." he whispers, not wanting to speak to loudly.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-06 01:36 am UTC (link)
"Care to dance?"

Gently she pulls him by the hand to the dance floor.

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-06 01:39 am UTC (link)
"I'd like that." he says, following her to the dance floor. He pulls her close to him, resting his hand on the small of her back.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-06 01:42 am UTC (link)
Christina loved to dance and was good at it, that much was impossible to mistake as Justin pulled her body close to his and they began to move with the music. It seemed to flow through her body and with her arm draped over his shoulder the movement made them even closer. She smiled, looking into his eyes for yet another time this evening.

"You smell nice..."

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-06 01:46 am UTC (link)
"So do you." he whispered, enjoying the scent of her perfume and shampoo. The smell was intoxicating. This was nice. He'd never been this close to a woman before, so this whole thing was new to him.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-06 01:48 am UTC (link)
"You dance well, too."

Being this close to him was very nearly making her dizzy and in all the right ways. She felt warm and felt her heart pounding in her chest.

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-06 01:50 am UTC (link)
"A great partner makes all the difference between a good and bad night." he says.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-06 01:51 am UTC (link)
"And how is your night going, Justin?"

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-06 01:53 am UTC (link)
He pulls back to look her into her eyes.

"Ask me in the morning." he smiles.

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[info]whosperfectnow
2010-04-06 01:56 am UTC (link)
She couldn't help herself.

Later, she might beat herself up for it. Or wonder why she'd done it. But right then and right there she wasn't thinking. She was just doing.

Her hand slipped up to his face and in an instant, she kissed him.

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[info]iron_hide
2010-04-06 02:01 am UTC (link)
Justin was surprised by the kiss, but melted into it all the same, his lips unsure against hers.

He breaks the kiss for a moment to look at her.

"Okay, this is probably strange...but I've never kissed a girl until just now. Can we try that again, a little slower?" he asks.

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