tabula_rasa (tabula_rasa) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-07-07 01:24:00

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inactive - andy walters, jenny woolverton, npc - leonard samson

Two days in New York City
Jenny was happy to conveniently forgot her scheduled appointment with Dr. Samson, but leave it to Rob to have it on his calendar. The day before, she was notified that she would be collected at 6am and delivered to the S.H.I.E.L.D. transport for the New York run.

She tossed a few items into her shoulder bag along with a new book. She didn't need anymore than that as Rob had kept their leased apartment in New York. Between his monthly trips back to New York and her infrequent traveling, he said it was worth hanging onto it. Everything she might need was already there.

A note was posted on the refrigerator so the team would know she would be in the States for a couple of days. She also included a post script asking Leech to make sure Yankee Clipper was fed. She really hoped Quinn would continue to be tolerant and not turn YC into a fluffy orange and white throw pillow.

In New York, she had time to shower and change clothes before presenting herself at Dr. Samson's office promptly at 3pm. Each time she had one of these appointments she hoped it would be the last. Each time he said he would see her again in three months. At least this time she would have something different to contribute to the conversation.

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	Re: Sometime....later tabula_rasa 2010-07-13 12:48 am UTC (link)
	"My parents are dead. I was about thirteen, I think." On her feet again, she took the movie and nudged him toward the sofa. The home theater equipment was top of the line; even the old movie sounded good coming in low through the speakers in all four corners. "Rob said it was an accident. They were killed instantly." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Sometime....later gammagodling 2010-07-13 12:52 am UTC (link)
	"I'm sorry, Jenny." Andy says, following her to the couch, then pulling her close him." "Are you and Rob very close?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Sometime....later tabula_rasa 2010-07-13 01:04 am UTC (link)
	She went willingly, and reminded herself to call home and let the team know she wouldn't be home when expected. "As close as two siblings fifteen years apart. He's more like a father than a brother, but we're close. You wouldn't happen to have an older sister who's looking for a nice guy, would you? I need to get him a date so he'll stop worrying about me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Sometime....later gammagodling 2010-07-13 01:23 am UTC (link)
	"Unless I missed a sibling I don't know about yet, probably not. Sorry." Andy says. He reminds himself to call the Defenders later and let them know he'll probably back in L.A. pretty late when he gets in. "But there are lots of nice girls out there, I bet. Is he really the overprotective type, or does he work a lot and only have time to mess with you?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Sometime....later

tabula_rasa
2010-07-13 01:45 am UTC (link)

"He does work a lot. Tells me every now and then he needs hazard pay to deal with me." She smiled and leaned her head against his shoulder. Her eyes strayed toward the large television screen to see Sam playing the piano in Rick's.

"I was in an accident a few years ago and lost my early memories. Rob worries I'll relapse or something. That's why I'm in New York now. I see Doctor Leonard Samson four times a year so he can ask me carefully worded questions and see if I'm remembering anything, or sleeping all right. Dating or making friends. It's been as hard on Rob as it was on me."

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Re: Sometime....later

gammagodling
2010-07-13 01:51 am UTC (link)

Andy sits up a bit when Jenny mentions Doc Samson.

"You see the Doc? Wow...I didn't know he was still at it." Andy says. "Doc Samson was a friend of my cousin Bruce and tried to help him out with his Other, the Hulk. Doc also helped my mother a lot with issues. She's the most integrated of all of us. There's not a lot difference between her and She-Hulk."

Andy watches the scene on the TV, playing with Jenny's fingers absently.

"How are things going for you? Are you remembering any more than before? You can at least tell him next time that you made a new friend." Andy smiles.

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Re: Sometime....later

tabula_rasa
2010-07-13 02:26 am UTC (link)

"He's still at it. Rob arranged it through S.H.I.E.L.D. I told him that if he reads the name of Andy Walters in the paper tomorrow, it was because the guy I met online was not as nice as he seemed." She gave him a look from beneath her lashes. "He laughed. I guess he recognized the name and made an educated guess."

"Surprisingly enough, things are good for me. I have a few memories, like making pot roast with Mom, but I don't worry about what I don't remember. I have pictures of my parents, and Rob answers any questions I have. When I listen to other people, I feel remarkably free of childhood issues. They died before I manifested, so they didn't have to deal with a mutant child. That was left to Rob."

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Re: Sometime....later

gammagodling
2010-07-13 02:56 am UTC (link)

Andy listens, nodding and playing with her hair as she speaks. "Well, now that you didn't bounce me off every building in New York, I suppose you'll just have to find other things to do with me. Rob will just have to wait for some poor sucker to end up on the front page." he grins.

"I wish I could say my childhood was issue free, but it's good that at least one of us didn't have real issues. My teenage years were crap, until my strength kicked in." he says.

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	Re: Sometime....later tabula_rasa 2010-07-13 03:16 am UTC (link)
	Jenny nearly purred. Until this moment she didn't realize she loved to have her hair stroked. It sent tingles down her spine. "You turned out pretty good, Mr. Walters. What are you going to do with your life now? After letting a stranger waylay you into a few days away from the world, and going back to Los Angeles." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Sometime....later

gammagodling
2010-07-13 03:23 am UTC (link)

"That's the big question, isn't it?" Andy asks, laying back to think about the answer. Now he traces the curve of Jenny's spine, nothing the reaction of the hair stroking.

"I've got my bachelor's in criminal justice, and I'm considering law school. I've got a lead on a position out in California, but there could be issues if I end up helping the Defenders full-time. I'm not sure how that will work out." he says.

Between his parents separate fortunes, Andy technically never had to work a day in his life if he didn't want to, but he wanted something to call his own someday.

"However, I could stand to get waylaid by a particular stranger a little more often from this point on, if she's amenable to such things. Besides, I need to watch every movie in your collection at some point, so I think we'll see a bit more of each other." he smiles.

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	Re: Sometime....later tabula_rasa 2010-07-13 03:39 am UTC (link)
	"I think that's an idea worth pursuing." She gave in to the petting and relaxed against him. Her eyes closed. "I will most certainly be willing to work on a visiting schedule. I'll even use email more often." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Sometime....later gammagodling 2010-07-13 03:52 am UTC (link)
	"Email is a good thing. Good for expanding on ideas and sending cheesecake recipes." Andy says. He could get used to this or something like it. "What about you, Jenny? What are you going to do with the rest of your life, besides Excalibur and heroism?" Andy asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Sometime....later

tabula_rasa
2010-07-13 04:08 am UTC (link)

"I want a bookstore of my own. Some little hole in the wall with comfortable worn velvet sofas for lounging and reading. Arm chairs in odd corners. A fire on the hearth with seating grouped around it and my cat ruling the store with an iron paw. That's my goal."

Her voice took on a dreamy tone. "I'm in the middle of a degree in English literature. I took the semester off because something was missing from my life and I had to find it before I went forward. Then I met Excalibur and things began to fall into place. Now there's you and more pieces are fitting in."

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Re: Sometime....later

gammagodling
2010-07-13 04:24 am UTC (link)

"Bookstores are great places to just...be. Is yours going to serve coffee or have all that high-priced Starbucks crap?" he asks.

"Have you ever seen Notting Hill? That's the kind of bookstore that I'd love to go to." he says.

He listens to her talk a bit more, and finds himself agreeing in some ways.

"I used to fill up my life with things to do so I didn't have to think about Titan, or all the things I wanted but didn't think I could have. I've...let you in more in the last twenty-four hours than I've let anyone else in in my life.

You're just easy to talk to, Jenny. I feel comfortable enough to talk about me with you, and not sugarcoat things." he tells her.

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	Re: Sometime....later tabula_rasa 2010-07-13 05:06 am UTC (link)
	"No, real java. No fancy syrups or funny names. Sugar and cream, but nothing else." Jenny shifted up to kiss him lightly. "I feel just as comfortable with you. I haven't opened up so much outside of Doc Samson's office. I never brought someone home to stay the night." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Sometime....later gammagodling 2010-07-13 05:10 am UTC (link)
	"Real java is best. People are way too dependent on their triple latte-cream no whatevers." he laughs. He returns the kiss, smiling against her lips. "I'm glad you found me worthy. You're the first person I've wanted to make cheesecake for. I never really found anyone else worth the time." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Sometime....later tabula_rasa 2010-07-13 05:36 am UTC (link)
	"I'll never hear the word 'cheesecake' again without a silly smile on my face. One cheesecake and you've spoiled me for other bakers." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Sometime....later gammagodling 2010-07-13 12:36 pm UTC (link)
	"Then my work here is mostly complete. My mission was to seduce you with cheesecake and regale you with breakfast food. I haven't done the second yet, but the first has been a success." Andy says, mock proudly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Sometime....later tabula_rasa 2010-07-13 12:51 pm UTC (link)
	A lazy smile and a stretch against him. "It has. Does your mission include working up an appetite for breakfast?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Sometime....later gammagodling 2010-07-13 01:15 pm UTC (link)
	"Why yes, yes it does. Did you have any ideas?" he asks coyly? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Sometime....later tabula_rasa 2010-07-13 03:53 pm UTC (link)
	"Can you take a really cheesy idea?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Sometime....later gammagodling 2010-07-13 05:46 pm UTC (link)
	"What's the idea? It can't be that bad," Andy grins. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Sometime....later

tabula_rasa
2010-07-13 07:29 pm UTC (link)

"Not bad, I didn't say bad." She tapped her fingertips on his chest. "From a brain that's been tortured by one too many romance novels. I'm thinking about a shower." Because lots of soft soap and his hands on her wet skin sounded like a great idea to her. Agreeing to a couple more days was like a blanket permission to ask any question, and request things she only read about in books.

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	Re: Sometime....later gammagodling 2010-07-14 12:04 am UTC (link)
	"I fail to see how this idea is cheesy.It's a great way to save water, too. Sexy and environmentally conscious. You impress me more by the minute, Miss Woolverton." Andy grins. "Let's go. Though I should warn you that I have a somewhat cheesy idea that I'd like to explore in return for the shower." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Sometime....later tabula_rasa 2010-07-14 02:50 pm UTC (link)
	She leaned in to kiss him, thrilled he was so playful. His compliments only made her cheeks turn pink again, but she didn't let that stop her. "Bring it on, Mr. Walters. What's your idea?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)