sydney_ashcroft (sydney_ashcroft) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-07-16 21:00:00

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inactive - grace danvers, npc - avery crittenden, sydney ashcroft

The black strapless dress fit just right and Sydney looked at her reflection in the full length mirror. The clock showed 5:45. Nervousness gripped Sydney as she turned to look at her side and back. The dress had been a spur of the moment purchase during a shopping trip and now Syd was glad she had made it. She had bought it for a date with Simon, but now it was being used for a date with Avery. How fast things changed.

Syd put on a little makeup just to shake things up. She didn't normally wear it, but this was a formal date after all. With Avery. If she was moving on from Simon, she was going to do it right. Was she moving on? Had Simon already moved on? She hadn't seen him and she wasn't going to go out of her way to see him either.

Syd wiped her sweaty palms off on the side of her dress and then chided herself for doing it. Oh man was she nervous. She couldn't remember the last time she was this nervous. It was just a date. Right?

Syd slipped her feet into a pair of black heels and took a deep breath. She could do this. One last glance in the mirror and another deep breath.

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	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-19 07:18 am UTC (link)
	"It is," Syd said. "It's a remarkable likeness too. I wonder if Steve has seen it. I'm sure he has. I'll have to ask him the next time I'm in New York." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-19 07:29 am UTC (link)
	Avery starts to walk in that direction slowly, waiting for Sydney. "Who's Steve? Is he a Captain America fan, too?" Avery asks idly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-19 07:30 am UTC (link)
	"You could say that," Syd said with a chuckle and started walking. "Steve Rogers, Captain America. He's a really nice guy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-19 07:36 am UTC (link)
	Avery blinked. "You know Captain America?" he asks in a whisper. "Like, you're on a first name basis wit him?" Avery realizes he should have known this. After all, she lives with gods and other heroes, right? Why wouldn't she know Captain America. Hell, she dated Wonder Man! "I heard he is." Avery says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

sydney_ashcroft
2010-07-19 07:39 am UTC (link)

Sydney nodded. "Yes. We visit the Avengers during holidays since they're our sister team, so to speak. And it gives the kids more exposure to Earth culture and more interaction with mortals. The parties are...interesting to say the least. "If I ever get the chance I'll introduce you. Even Thor is really nice. Though I don't think he was expecting us to show up in Asgard."

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	word_of_law 2010-07-19 07:53 am UTC (link)
	"I guess I understand that." he says, nodding. "But even the story books will tell you that partying with gods is always wild." "Has Zoey been to Asgard?" Avery asks. That might be something to ask her about sometime. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-19 08:03 am UTC (link)
	"They're not as wild as you think they would be. I think Zoey's presence keeps them more on the calmer side." Sydney shook her head. "Nope. I was though. It was truly amazing to see." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-19 08:33 am UTC (link)
	"I think Zoey keeps everyone on the calmer side. We'd all run out of energy trying to keep up with her otherwise." he jokes. "It sounds like it was. Did you actually see the Rainbow Bridge?" he asks, completely intrigued. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-19 09:42 pm UTC (link)
	"I think so too," Sydney agreed. "I did. It was pretty amazing. We got stopped by Heimdall and had to explain who we were. Then we were taken to Odin's great hall. It was a surreal experience." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-20 02:17 am UTC (link)
	"Now I have to ask. Was the food as good as it sounds in all the stories I've read? Like, fountains of wine and all that?" Avery said. He was getting hungry just imagining what kind spread there had to be. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-20 02:20 am UTC (link)
	"What I had was very good, though it was a lot of meat." She chuckled. "No flowing fountains of wine." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-20 03:16 am UTC (link)
	"Well, one out of two isn't bad at all. But we're going to have to catch dinner soon, because now I'm hungry from all those thoughts of good food. Besides, talking to you is winning out over the exhibits." he grins. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-20 03:33 am UTC (link)
	Syd blushed. "What are you in the mood for or do you have a place all picked out?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-20 12:41 pm UTC (link)
	"I thought of tempting you with Thai food of some kind, but instead, I wanted you to choose." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-20 07:56 pm UTC (link)
	"As good as Thai food sounds, I am so craving a chili cheese dog and I know of the perfect place. Ever been to Pink's?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-21 01:12 am UTC (link)
	"I can't remember the last time I had a good chili dog. I've never been to Pink's, but I'm all for it. When do you want to go?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-21 04:14 am UTC (link)
	"Pink's has the best. Anytime you want. The exhibit will be here for awhile yet." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-21 04:17 am UTC (link)
	"Let's see. Chance to get you alone versus sharing you with all these people making conversations hard to hear. Right, decision made." Avery grins. "To Pink's we go." he says, offering her his arm to lead her out of the museum. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-21 04:19 am UTC (link)
	Syd smiled and took the offered arm. "Lead the way!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-21 04:30 am UTC (link)
	He escorts her back to the car, and they head off to Pink's immediately. Once they have her chili cheese dog and his chili dog, Avery looks like a happy man. "Yes. Letting you pick the restaurant for our next date, for sure." Avery says. "I mean, assuming there's a next date." he corrects himself. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-21 04:32 am UTC (link)
	Syd thoroughly enjoyed the chili cheese dogs. Pink's had the best. Syd had brought Zoey here on a number of occasions. A brow arched a brow. "I don't see why there wouldn't be another one." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-21 11:57 am UTC (link)
	"Good to hear. I was hoping we'd could. Do you like dancing at all?" he asks. These were great chili dogs; he could believe he hadn't found this place sooner. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-21 08:50 pm UTC (link)
	"Depends on what kind. I like ballroom dancing, but I'm not one for clubs," she said. "It's just not my thing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-21 09:43 pm UTC (link)
	"I should have been more clear. I meant ballroom dancing. I had to take lessons as a kid, and some of it stuck with me. I'd like to take you dancing sometime. There's a jazz club in Los Angeles we might try out." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-21 09:46 pm UTC (link)
	Sydney smiled. "I would like that. A lot. I haven't been dancing in ages. Though I will warn you I'm not that good and your toes will get stepped on." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)