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Vincent Amorason ([info]quitethecharmer) wrote in [info]marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-06-24 10:31:00


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Entry tags:asleif, vincent vernard

The City Doesn't Sleep
"Well then, Lady Asleif.." Vincent held the door for her as they exited The Met as it was closing. Thanks to his own carefully mapped route through the exhibits, and both of them being a rather quick study, they'd made it through nearly every gallery in the building. "..are you somewhat intrigued by the mortals of this world and their works now?" He escorted her down the stairs in front of the museum.

For his part, Vincent always enjoyed his visits here. The hall of weapons and armor always particularly held his fascination, as did the Egyptian temple reconstruction. He had something of a fixation on items of war and power.



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[info]quitethecharmer
2009-06-28 03:48 am UTC (link)
Vincent smirks. "As the lady is obviously experiencing, indulgence is not enough in itself. One must endure an edge to truly appreciate it."

He rested his head on one hand, examining her. His tone became more relaxed, less rehearsed. "You don't often enjoy yourself like this, do you?" Vincent had made his still short lifetime one of reading others, both by recreation and out of necessity.

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[info]godlierthanthou
2009-06-28 04:56 am UTC (link)
Asleif considered a response telling Vincent to mindth his own business, but decided against it.

"Nay. Mine studies oft required a firm hand on mine emotions and mine desires. Mine siblings oft speak of how well I place the "frost" in mine Frost Giant lineage."

She looked him over for a moment. "There have been those who have attempted to crack such, but few have been successful. Thou art numbered among precious few, Vincent Amorason."

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[info]quitethecharmer
2009-06-28 05:02 am UTC (link)
Tension. Best not to press that topic too heavily; but first it had to be acknowledged.

"You carry it well, but no-one should deny themselves happiness. Life is too short and often too brutal to be taken too seriously." He smiles genuinely, stirring his drink before sipping at it again.

"It is my honor, fascination, and indeed my pleasure to bear witness to your smile, Lady Asleif. It is far too fetching for you not to bear it more often." He grins.

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[info]godlierthanthou
2009-06-28 05:34 am UTC (link)
Asleif sipped again at her own drink.

"Mine thanks," she replied, her smile smaller, but present.

That this stripling half-mortal could stir up such emotions in her... She was thankful her siblings were not here. They might suspect her a changeling.

"'tis a shame mine siblings and I art bound for California," she said. "Wherever that may be."

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[info]quitethecharmer
2009-06-28 05:43 am UTC (link)
"And furthermore... while heritage can be a source of pride, what your ancestors might be is immaterial. Your life is your own to make."

Vincent's expression soured momentarily as she mentioned her departure. "The opposite side of the country, traveling westward." An analysis flickered through his mind. No, she was cultured, and intelligent besides. Certainly no 'take advantage of the night' approach. Best to just let things be. There was also something of what he could call a kindred spirit in her.

"I wish you well in your endeavor then, and am glad to have shown you some of the city's delights during your short time here." He pulls a pen from his pocket and writes his number on a napkin. "Should you ever feel like touring it again, please contact me." He smiles. "The distance across the country is inconvenient, but hardly insurmountable for one of my.. talents." He eyed her over the rim of his glass as he downed the rest of it.

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[info]godlierthanthou
2009-06-28 05:58 am UTC (link)
"Scant distance, with the proper spell prepared," she agreed. She accepted the napkin, though, and sipped again.

"T'would be easy to take thee up on thine offer. I may yet do just that. 'tis not the Golden Realm, but this city be quite remarkable."

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[info]quitethecharmer
2009-06-28 06:09 am UTC (link)
Vincent nodded and smiled pleasantly, tipping the bartender for his drink and ordering himself an appletini as well. "Order anything you like, fair one. I will handle payment."

He paused, something occurring to him. "I know that.. my mother is, while not a villain, not thought well of by the Golden Realm. Need I fear your parents descending upon us in force for consorting with you?"

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[info]godlierthanthou
2009-06-28 06:32 am UTC (link)
Asleif chuckled at that. "Nay. Mine choices have e'er been mine own to make. They will respect that, regardless of thine heritage."

She went on, "Though mine time spent with her was but brief, Ammora was one of mine teachers in mine arts. If they did trust mine instruction to her, I doubt they shall trust thee less."

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[info]quitethecharmer
2009-06-28 06:36 am UTC (link)
"Then that is one less worry I need bear, and one more freedom I may envy you for." Vincent replies with a lazy smirk as he takes his next drink.

"Let me know if this place begins to bore you, fair one. There are such sights to show you." He winked as he started drinking again.

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Later...
[info]godlierthanthou
2009-06-29 02:09 am UTC (link)
Eventually, and after several other Manhattan nightspots, Asleif had Vincent return her to Avenger's Mansion.

"I didst have a most enjoyable evening," she told him. "You have earned mine thanks."

Then, rather without warning, she reached out and pulled him close to her, planting a kiss upon his lips.

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[info]quitethecharmer
2009-06-29 02:15 am UTC (link)
Vincent was momentarily surprised, but one hand quickly found it's way to her waist, the other resting on the back of her neck. His mind did momentarily arm itself, being sure she wasn't weaving anything. She was his mother's apprentice for whatever amount of time after all.

Once he was at ease, he allowed himself to kiss back, parting his lips slightly.

Definitely a fine evening.

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[info]godlierthanthou
2009-06-29 02:23 am UTC (link)
Eventually, they parted, and Asleif began to head back inside.

"Fair thee well, Vincent. I shalt look forward to calling upon thee in the future."

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[info]quitethecharmer
2009-06-29 02:28 am UTC (link)
Vincent let out a contented sigh as their lips parted, watching her saunter away.

"Indeed, fair lady. I look forward to it myself." He bows slightly, then waits for her to get inside before departing. Whatever his proclivities might be, his brother hammered chivalry into him.

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