sydney_ashcroft (sydney_ashcroft) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-06-03 22:41:00

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Dinner And Conversation
Of course it had to be one of those days where Sydney was running late for everything. Zoey was late getting to school because of some issues finding her sneakers this morning. Then Syd's car had issues and wouldn't start right away. She finally got Zoey to school thirty minutes late.

Which made Syd late for her karate class. She had things to discuss with the instructors after class, which made her late for lunch with her sister. Lunch ran late which meant she was late for a conference call with Mr. Stark and the board. The universe was just out to get her today.

The one thing she was on time for was picking Zoey up from school, but then Bryn was late picking Zoey up, which made her late for dinner with Avery on top of traffic.

Syd walked into the Thai restaurant twenty minutes late.

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	sydney_ashcroft 2010-06-04 02:45 am UTC (link)
	"You didn't specify," she said. "It was around nine at night and you were wearing a pair of khakis and a black polo style shirt. With a black belt and a pair of black Italian shoes. You were drinking a beer." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-06-04 02:48 am UTC (link)
	Avery just blinks. "That's...uncanny. I remember that night myself, but not with that kind of detail. Do you have to concentrate to remember something or does it happen as soon as you see it?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-06-04 02:51 am UTC (link)
	"From what I can gather, I'm always taking stuff in. Remembering it just takes a little concentration. I guess it just takes a little for my brain to retrieve the information I need." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-06-04 02:53 am UTC (link)
	"You know, you have a skill every parent out there wishes they had. Anything Zoey ever does, or needs, or wants, you can remember and give her what she needs, or do what she needs." Avery says. "Was she always so energetic when she was smaller? I feel like I might need to join a gym to keep up with her." he chuckles. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-06-04 03:40 pm UTC (link)
	"I suppose. It will make it easier to embarrass her with stories later on." Syd smiled. "Yes. She has enough energy to power a small country. Some days I can barely keep up. Thankfully I have a few godlings around that can keep up to her." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-06-04 09:55 pm UTC (link)
	"Embarrassing stories have their uses." he grins. "You look great." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-06-04 09:59 pm UTC (link)
	Syd turned a deep shade of red and tucked a strand of hair behind an ear. "Thanks." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-06-04 10:06 pm UTC (link)
	"So, what did you order? And what would you like to talk about. I apologize for dominating the conversation so far." he smiles. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-06-04 10:20 pm UTC (link)
	"Garlic beef," she answered. "Actually there is something I need to talk to you about. It concerns Zoey. I got an offer to go on a dig in Rome this summer. I'd be gone for a month, but I'd only go if I know you could handle Zoey for a month." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-06-04 10:33 pm UTC (link)
	Avery laughs. "I think the more important question is 'Can Zoey handle ME for a month? Honestly, I'm glad you got the offer, and I would love to have Zoey stay with me and get a routine down. I'm really glad you asked." he says. "I promise not to feed her after midnight or let her get wet, except for baths." he jokes. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-06-04 10:37 pm UTC (link)
	Sydney blinked and then started laughing. "Okay. Cause I don't need her turning into a gremlin. I rather like her the way she is." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-06-04 10:47 pm UTC (link)
	"I prefer her this way as well. I would need a list of what activities she has throughout the week so I can make sure she gets to them on time and such. Also, if she does anything with the Defenders on particular days, that would be good to know, too." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-06-04 10:50 pm UTC (link)
	"During the summer it's not much. You mentioned wanting to go to Boston at some point with her. Might be a good time and serve as a good distraction." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-06-04 10:56 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh. Yes, I'd really like to take her to Boston to meet the rest of the family. I think she'd get along well with her cousins." he says. "Have you talked to her about this yet? I'm all for it, of course, but I want her to be comfortable with the idea, too." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-06-04 10:59 pm UTC (link)
	Sydney shook her head. "Not yet. I wanted to talk to you before I made my decision. If I decide to go, then I will talk to her about it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-06-04 11:00 pm UTC (link)
	"Well, I'm all for it." Avery says. "So, tell me about this dig! I didn't know you were into Archeology, too. It sounds like a great time." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-06-04 11:10 pm UTC (link)
	"Well being a history professor and archeology do go hand in hand. The dig leader is an old friend of my father's. It's the only reason why I got the offer. Usually opportunities like this don't come until graduate school." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-06-04 11:16 pm UTC (link)
	"This sounds like a real opportunity, Sydney. I know you'll do what's best for you and Zoey in the end. But if you go, please send a few pictures. Zoey would love that. And I'd be interested in just seeing something of Rome. I was supposed to go a few years ago, but I didn't." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-06-04 11:21 pm UTC (link)
	"I'll send a lot of pictures, but I can't promise I'll get to see much outside of the dig." The waiter arrived with their food and Syd thanked him and gave him a warm smile. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-06-04 11:49 pm UTC (link)
	Avery ordered a beef dish with rice and thanked the waiter as well. He took a bite and smiled. "This is great food." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-06-04 11:53 pm UTC (link)
	Sydney smiled. "It is and I'm glad we did this. It's nice just to get out and talk as adults." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-06-05 12:13 am UTC (link)
	"It is. I don't really have many friends out here, not since...well, I just don't." he says. "I'm glad we did this, too. If you're not against the idea, I'd like to do this again, sometime. Especially if you do choose to go to Rome." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-06-05 12:22 am UTC (link)
	Sydney smiled. "I'd like that. A lot. It's nice to talk to a fellow mortal." She looked over at him. "You know, I could probably spend a few extra days in Rome when the month is up if you and Zoey would like to meet me there. I could show you two the sights." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-06-05 12:33 am UTC (link)
	Avery smiles, genuinely excited at the idea of spending more time with Zoey and Sydney without distractions. "You say the word and we'll be there. Does Zoey have a passport already, or do we need to get her one?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-06-05 12:35 am UTC (link)
	"She has one," Sydney said. "It makes flying easier even if we've never been out of the country." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)