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Svalin Thorsdottir ([info]shield_maiden) wrote in [info]marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-05-19 01:33:00


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Entry tags:cosmopolitan, inactive - charlie rogers, inactive - eli paravich, plot-"12-step", ryan spector, svalin, team - avengers

A Night's Rest
Apparently fighting off vampires and cultists earned a person a stay at the city's palace. The local king was most appreciative of having his city emptied of the vampires and cultists and had invited the Avengers along with Red Sonja and Conan to stay for the night in his palace.

Svalin cared not where she stayed, only that she had a place for Tryggvi and someplace to sleep. Hard or soft, it didn't matter. She was used to sleeping on the ground as much as she was used to sleeping in a bed. The girls were shown to one suite and the guys to another. In the middle of the room that connected to the two bedrooms was a large bathtub put into the floor. Servants filled it with steaming water. The same was in the guys' room. They were all expected at dinner in two hours.

Svalin carefully checked her weapons and equipment and laid the out one by one on a table in the room. Getting clean was not the highest priority for her.


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[info]shield_maiden
2010-05-20 01:23 am UTC (link)
Svalin gracefully disappeared into the darkness to give the two some privacy. She would talk to Eli about training some other time.

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[info]butterflybullet
2010-05-20 03:49 am UTC (link)
Vernique was paying enough attention to flash Svalin a smile when she snuck off.

She laughed and sat nearer to him among the flowers. "There's been a little attention, yes. As much as I appreciate the use of their hot water and good food, they couldn't afford me in their wildest dreams. Not saying I'd be bad at Princesing, mind, but even if I was the getting-tied-down type, which I'm pretty sure I'm not, we've got a Kang to catch and home to get back to."

Then, a bit quieter. "I don't think I said yet. You were great earlier. Everyone was, of course, but those were some nice applications of your tricks."

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[info]blinkandmissme
2010-05-20 10:51 pm UTC (link)
Eli notes that Svalin has left him alone with Vernique, and Eli finds himself extremely nervous at that prospect. He enjoys Vernique's company, but Eli has never really conversed with a woman outside of his cousin, Kalypso, or his mother.

Many of the others did not often pay attention to him, back home.

"I think someday, you will find a prince who is willing to meet your requirements for a...long-term relationship." Eli smiles.

He does blush somewhat when she compliments his applications of his powers.

"Thank you, Vernique. Were it only that my father thought the same. He considers me something of a joke in a battle, though he never says exactly that. I simply work with what I have. But I cannot abide someone who denies the dead their peace or uses the living as slaves.

Thulsa Doom is only fortunate that he escaped before Conan was able to finish what we started." Eli says.

"I noticed your ability to shrink earlier. That must be very useful in many situations." Eli says.

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[info]butterflybullet
2010-05-20 11:25 pm UTC (link)
Vernique's already guessed that Eli's quite New At This. She fully intends to be gentle.*

"I don't know much about your father," she admits.

She listens and nods. "At least you got the toy away from him."

*Gentle as defined by Vernique Denning, certified playgirl. Results may vary. Caveat Bachelor.

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[info]blinkandmissme
2010-05-20 11:36 pm UTC (link)
"My father is Druig of Nightmares; it explains a great deal, even if you don't truly know him. He is as cold and relentless as Siberia, where Polaria is located, and as harsh as the Russian winter. He believes that the Eternals should rule over humanity, rather than live alongside them, or hidden away." Eli reveals. "His views, as you can imagine, cause strife between our people and the rest of the Eternals."

Saying that Druig and I do not get on well is an understatement." Eli tells her, shifting uncomfortably at the thought of his father.

When she mentions the staff, Eli perks up a bit, glad to speak of something else. "This is true. I have yet to fully understand what it does, but perhaps we can turn Kang's weapon against him at some juncture." he reasons.

Suddenly, Eli asks a question that might be considered personal.

"Do you and your father get along? Does he respect your choices?"

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[info]butterflybullet
2010-05-20 11:53 pm UTC (link)
"I can imagine indeed." She's prepared to back off just as far as he needs to.

She listens and nods. "Here's hoping. We can use all the help we can get."

She's mildly surprised at the shifting of the matter back to fathers, but takes it smoothly with a smile and figures he may need to talk about it. "Dad and I are close, and he respects my choices. He teases a little sometimes, sure. But Dad teases Captain America. Come to think of it, he teases me much more politely than he teases Captain America, because he knows I have good business sense."

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[info]blinkandmissme
2010-05-20 11:59 pm UTC (link)
"That is the relationship that fathers and children should have. One of mutual respect and even friendship." Eli nods.

"I have heard great things about Captain America. May I ask you what it is like to be an Avenger? It sounds like one adventure after another. I grew up sheltered, so seeing the world was interesting for me. I found that I couldn't see everything I wanted to see, even after co-locating myself three times over to try.

I guess some things must be experienced with one's full attention and faculties present." he says, smiling at Vernique. "The company of a beautiful woman, for one."

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[info]butterflybullet
2010-05-21 12:22 am UTC (link)
She listens and nods. "He and I are lucky, I know." She sets a hand on Eli's shoulder. Initially, it's meant to be sympathetic. But the conversation continues.

"Cap's worth a few dozen non-Cap persons. And being an Avenger, even though I know I'm not as serious as some of the others, feels good. Even if I'm not as combat oriented, it feels nice to be able to help people."

"I agree, some things do. And it helps to have a good agenda."

Someday, Vernique'll warn him that some girls don't like it when guys lay the compliments on as thick as Eli sometimes does. Eventually. When she's being helpful for the future and not preening. And leaning in closer.

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[info]blinkandmissme
2010-05-21 12:27 am UTC (link)
Eli, sadly, has gotten most of his information on talking to women from really bad Reality TV. He knows enough to know that some of the more brash acts are stupid, but telling a woman she is beautiful sounds like a good idea.

And now Vernique is leaning toward him. What does he do now?

Think, Eliosha. Remember to tread lightly.

He leans in a bit himself, hoping that he does not make a fool of himself here in the next few seconds. He reminds himself to talk to Iason, Ryan and Charlie at the next opportunity about women.

Maybe even Conan.

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[info]butterflybullet
2010-05-21 12:45 am UTC (link)
Vernique briefly sets a hand on the side of his face and gives him a quick, fairly chaste kiss before drawing back with a smile. She's Being Good because Eli clearly needs to take it slow

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[info]blinkandmissme
2010-05-21 12:56 am UTC (link)
Eli enjoys the kiss and is almost sad when it ends, but understands that Vernique might need to take it slowly. He doesn't know much about her, and he's secretly glad as well, as he doesn't want to prove how inept he is at the moment.

"I enjoyed that, Vernique. I would like it if we could get to know each other more. I'd like to know some of your favorite things, if you don't mind telling me. Like your favorite color, or day, or book.

I will tell you a bit more about myself in return. For one...I am interested in human fashion. Someday, I would like to make clothing for people, but I do not know how to sew. I hope to learn when I return home.

I think that I may have some talent in that direction, but I've never been allowed to pursue it." he says.

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[info]butterflybullet
2010-05-21 01:23 am UTC (link)
...Oh, now isn't that just adorable.

"I enjoyed it, too, and I'd like to continue getting to know you, so please, stay relaxed and we'll keep discussing it." She mustn't let him turn into a walking Cosmo quiz. Combine that with being inhumanly powerful, and he could end up attracting Twilight fangirls, which would mean she would truly have failed in her duty as a responsible vixen.

"For the record, I'm an absolute sucker for British poetry. Especially Lord Byron," she says with a grin before she just listens.

"Tended to get encouraged more towards the tough-guy stuff?" She guesses sympathetically. "I'd be happy to teach you to sew. And just wait until we get home if you want to talk fashion."

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[info]blinkandmissme
2010-05-21 01:37 am UTC (link)
Eli has to remind himself to relax, and makes a visible effort to do so. He wants to make a good impression on Vernique, so he takes a deep breath, listening to her while she speaks.

"British poetry? Oh, I only read small bit of it in my studies, but I was hoping to change that anyway. I look forward to getting to know Lord Byron for my own benefit, as well as for understanding why you enjoy his work." Eli says.

"Yes. My father leads the Eternals of Polaria, and as such, I was encouraged to study and develop my abilities to carry out his wishes. Sewing was vehemently discouraged." he tells her.

When she offers to teach him to sew, he smiles brightly. "I would be honored to learn sewing from you, and to hear your thoughts on fashion. Maybe you can explain some of the trends that I've seen and why they are popular, because I cannot understand the desire for skinny jeans or ripped clothing." he says, the confusion evident in his voice and the wrinkling of his brow.

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[info]butterflybullet
2010-05-21 01:51 am UTC (link)
"I look forward to introducing you." And warning that Don Juan isn't going to be a how-to guide, even though she's fairly sure that'll be self-evident fairly quickly.

She listens, nods, and then smiles cringingly. "Well, Eli, there's a time and a place for nearly everything. And sometimes, people don't know when to leave a thing in that time and that place."

Ooh, she forgot an important item of business. "How old are you again?"

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[info]blinkandmissme
2010-05-21 01:58 am UTC (link)
"I turned twenty-one as of February." he says. "It was not the milestone many people described it as."

He's heard that it is impolite to ask a woman's age, no matter how old or young she is, so he will wait for Vernique to offer her own, if she chooses to at all.

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[info]butterflybullet
2010-05-21 02:02 am UTC (link)
She notices that he's chosen to keep the question implied at most, and approves with a smile, followed by saying, "Then we are the same age for a few months. And it wasn't much of a milestone for me, either. For one thing, my parents are a bit more European when it comes to entrusting certain responsibilities, so there was no sudden novelty."

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[info]blinkandmissme
2010-05-21 02:14 am UTC (link)
"It would have been better had we not been forced from our home by our ancient enemies. We have since removed them, but I am more saddened that I was not able to see my mother. She always comes to visit me on my birthday, no matter where she is.

This year, she did not come." he says.

"I'm certain she'll have left my gift for me by the time we return. The story of our journey will thrill her. She loves stories." he says.

"May I ask what your favorite food is?" he asks.

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[info]butterflybullet
2010-05-21 02:48 am UTC (link)
Vernique winces slightly. "Oh, right, there was a thing with the deviants."

"And good for her! Any particular type you heard a lot as a kid?"

"Grapes, and all extracts and variants thereof."

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[info]blinkandmissme
2010-05-21 02:52 am UTC (link)
"Oh, she is very fond of adventures, and often told me many stories of heroes who were not the strongest or fastest, but who used their minds and skills in ways that others did not expect.

Some of things I can do with my abilities came to me from those stories." he says.

"Grapes are good. I do not eat often, as I have little need, but I allow myself the pleasure of grapes. Grape wine is also good." he says.

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[info]butterflybullet
2010-05-21 03:02 am UTC (link)
"Glad to hear it. My Dad always says the guy who can lift one ton can beat the guy who can lift fifteen tons if he just works it right." She grins. "And as the guy who can lift one ton, Dad's obviously an objective source there."

"It is indeed. Mead and such are all very well, and I wouldn't knock them, but I'll always be partial to alcohol that involves fruit. I'm just that kind of girl."

"Now, we should probably head back inside soon, but..." And she trailed off purposefully.

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[info]blinkandmissme
2010-05-21 03:10 am UTC (link)
"Your father sounds like a smart man. He certainly sounds like he's beaten the man who can lift fifteen tons several times." Eli grins. As the who probably could lift fifteen tons (if he really, really pushed it), Eli didn't believe that he was unbeatable by any stretch.

"I am only now trying new types of alcohol, but many of the ones I have tried thus far certainly beat vodka." he chuckles.

He wondered if she were tired. Had he gone on about himself too much? He often forgot that humans needed sleep, where he did not, unless extremely taxed.

"Perhaps we should...but I am open to suggestions for after we go back inside." he says, noting that going inside did not mean that they had to stop talking.

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[info]butterflybullet
2010-05-21 03:39 am UTC (link)
She listens to all of this and nods with varying degrees of smiling.

And then he gets another kiss. A little longer, a little less chaste. A little more leaning her weight against him, give the opportunity to take just a touch more physical initiative.

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[info]blinkandmissme
2010-05-21 03:43 am UTC (link)
The second kiss surprises Eli, but this time, he is relaxed, and not quite as worried as he was before about making a mistake.

This time, he pulls Vernique a bit closer to him, drinking in her scent and the feel of her lips, her body against him. He will only break the kiss when she does, wanting to enjoy this moment as long as it will last.

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[info]butterflybullet
2010-05-21 04:05 am UTC (link)
She lets it last for a little while, enjoying it but not wanting to get him too worked up (since they're not going any further tonight), then gently pulls back again with another smile, takes his hand, and starts walking inside. "I need to sleep in a few minutes, and you can get back to talking with the guys or working out the toy, but until then, tell me more about your mother."

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[info]blinkandmissme
2010-05-21 10:20 pm UTC (link)
Eli is surprised that she wants to talk about his mother, but he's not adverse to it.

"Very well. My mother's name is Pixie and she is just as mischievous as the tales about such creatures are. Some say she started many of those tales..." he says, regaling Vernique with tales of Pixie from his youth.

He will walk her to her room, answering any of her questions along the way.

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