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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	gammagodling 2010-07-23 03:24 am UTC (link)
	"I'm fond of your skills in deal-making, myself." Andy says, kissing her quickly, then going back to his food. He offers her bites of his omelet if she wants more, but spends the meal smiling at her and simply enjoying her company. He has no clue how he's going to get through the next month, but he'll find a way. Maybe he'll even let Titan out more. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

tabula_rasa
2010-07-23 03:07 pm UTC (link)

Jenny ate most of her meals alone on a regular basis, though she was starting to share more of them with the team. With Andy it was playful and satisfying. Getting through the next month was going to be hard.

Leaving the diner, she took his hand and turned him in the right direction for the bookstore down the block. "How long did you live in New York before making the move to Los Angeles? We could have passed each other on the street many times without realizing it."

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	gammagodling 2010-07-24 12:36 am UTC (link)
	"I've lived in New York almost all my life, except for a couple of moves, but we ended up back here. I only moved to L.A. to look for a new start." Andy says. "Funny how I found it here after all." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

tabula_rasa
2010-07-24 01:19 am UTC (link)

Jenny sgueezed his hend and could not stop smiling. Everytime he said something like that she wanted to climb into his arms and tell the world to go away.

"Keep talking like that and you can have your wicked, cheesecake way with me any time you want."

The bookstore was a little on the dusty, cluttered side, the air scented with old paper and lavender. It wasn't chain-store large, but a lot more inviting to the serious reader.

Jenny turned the handle. "Prepare to want to move in forever."

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gammagodling
2010-07-24 01:27 am UTC (link)

Andy smiles at the cheesecake comment; she's going to get herself in trouble before long, talking like that.

The inside of the bookstore is like a Heaven on Earth to Andy. He looks around, taking in the sights of all the shelves.

"Okay, so...if I move in here, will you come stay the night regularly?" he asks.

"I've got...books we can read to pass the time." he smirks.

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	tabula_rasa 2010-07-24 02:47 am UTC (link)
	"So often I'd have my own pillow," she agreed, laughing. She dropped his hand to go to the shelves to touch worn book spines and read titles. "Would you read aloud to me from your books...to pass the time?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-07-24 03:10 am UTC (link)
	"I wasn't sure if you'd like me reading aloud to you. Since I know you're okay with it, I'll do it." Andy says. "Do you have any suggestions from your reading list that I should pick up? I'm going to need a couple of good ones to get me through the next month." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	tabula_rasa 2010-07-24 12:39 pm UTC (link)
	"I have an idea. I'll pick out a couple of books for you, and you pick out some for me." She looked back at him from around a corner shelf. "I'd love to hear you read to me some time. You have a great voice." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

gammagodling
2010-07-24 01:53 pm UTC (link)

"You've got a deal. I think I know a couple of books you might like." he says, then heads off toward the fantasy section. He returns with a couple of books from the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin.

"I think you'll like these to start out with. I'll read to you a little bit tonight before it's time, and then you can imagine me reading them when you're back home." Andy says.

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	tabula_rasa 2010-07-25 12:29 am UTC (link)
	Jenny found a couple of older books from one of her favorite authors, Ken Follet. She liked the mysteries set in different time periods, finding them both well written and engrossing. "Don't say it like that. Say you'll read to me a little tonight, and then more in a month when we're together again." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-07-25 03:42 am UTC (link)
	"Then I'll read to you some tonight, and more when we're together again, in just a month." Andy smiles. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	tabula_rasa 2010-07-25 04:20 am UTC (link)
	He was spoiling her far too much, and she wasn't going to stop him. She smiled back. "That's better, Mr. Walters." She paused to kiss him before going to the register to pay for the books she selected. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-07-25 04:54 am UTC (link)
	He accepts the kiss, then remembers something that should go with every book, and turns around to get her two bookmarks with cats. He finds two that look like orange-white balls of fur, and brings them to the counter. "Maybe YC will like these when you're reading?" Andy suggests. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	tabula_rasa 2010-07-25 05:06 am UTC (link)
	She laughed. "They will have teethmarks before the first night back is over. He likes to add his own special touch to things. When I'm in bed reading, he stretches on my chest and bats at the pages when I turn them. Of course, I'm only there to entertain His Highness." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-07-25 05:35 am UTC (link)
	"Hey now, that's just cat-speak for 'read faster, woman'." Andy jokes. "He's waiting on you to get to the part where YC saves the day and gets his belly rubbed to his heart's content. I'm Andy Walters, and I've just provided you insight to your cat." he grins, walking up behind her at the register to pay for his own books. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	tabula_rasa 2010-07-25 06:22 am UTC (link)
	She turned a brilliant smile on the cashier, paid for her selections and waited for Andy to join her. "Insight to my cat is always welcome. How would you tell me to read faster so I can get to the part where I rub your belly to your heart's content?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-07-25 06:37 am UTC (link)
	Andy's jaw drops at in question and he has to stifle a laugh; he cannot believe she just asked him that out loud. "Well, dear, I think the answer to that isn't safe for our current location. I'll tell you as soon as we're outside." he grins. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	tabula_rasa 2010-07-25 06:53 am UTC (link)
	She was feeling brave, no doubt about it. Brave and playful, needing to make some memories for the next four weeks. His expression was priceless. If she had her phone on her, she would've have gotten a picture. "Yes dear," she said demurely, and winked. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-07-25 07:49 am UTC (link)
	Andy gets a flash of inspiration, since they're at the bookstore, but decides he'll go with it next month, when he sees her again. By then, he'll definitely have the gumption to go through with it. He looks at the cashier and simply shrugs. "Best girlfriend ever, that one." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	tabula_rasa 2010-07-25 03:42 pm UTC (link)
	Jenny blew him a kiss. The cashier giggled at them while she made change for Andy. Outside, she took his hand and grinned. Girlfriend? Nothing could ruin her mood now. "Now I'm curious. You would love me when I'm curious because I can be relentless when I'm looking for the answer to my question." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-07-25 07:39 pm UTC (link)
	"Well, I can be just as cagey and unflinching in holding on to my information. So do your worst, Miss Woolverton. I am ready for any tactic you may try." Andy grins. "Wait. Let's see what you're curious about first, before I decide if I'll make you work for it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	tabula_rasa 2010-07-25 08:22 pm UTC (link)
	"Block out part of our next meeting for sticky, naked fun, Mr. Walters. I will do my best to be as creative as you are with cheesecake." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-07-25 08:58 pm UTC (link)
	"Well, with a request like that, I'd be crazy to say no. Consider the time reserved in my calendar." he smiles. "Besides, by then, I'll have a new idea for driving you crazy all worked out." Andy teases. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	tabula_rasa 2010-07-25 09:23 pm UTC (link)
	Despite her best efforts, her cheeks turned pink. He'd done a find job of driving her crazy already. She was pretty sure that she'd begged and pleaded at some point. Shamelessly, too. "New York is pretty much the halfway point. We could meet here again, unless you'd like to meet somewhere else." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-07-25 09:46 pm UTC (link)
	"While I do like New York, seeing you in another setting might be fun." he says. "Would you consider letting me come see you in London? Or maybe we could agree on a city that neither of us have ever seen and go there?" Andy suggests. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)