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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	word_of_law 2010-07-25 08:28 am UTC (link)
	"If that's a challenge, then I accept." Avery grins. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-25 09:13 am UTC (link)
	Syd chuckled. She didn't mean for it to be challenge, but she'd wouldn't mind it. Syd sipped her tea while her cheeks started to cool down. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

word_of_law
2010-07-25 07:43 pm UTC (link)

Avery sips his tea and simply watches Sydney in silence. Then he chuckles and looks away.

"Oh, I just remembered something I wanted to ask you. Does Zoey have a favorite game? I mean such as Monopoly or Operation. I wanted to pick up a couple of board games we can play when she comes over, but I don't want to get her something she won't be interested in." Avery says.

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	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-25 07:48 pm UTC (link)
	"Her favorite game at the moment is Sorry. She's very good at it." Syd smiled. "I never win." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-25 07:58 pm UTC (link)
	"All right. I'll make sure to pick it up when I can. I'm also a fan of Uno, so I'll see if she likes that one, too." Avery says. "What's your favorite board game, Sydney?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-25 08:02 pm UTC (link)
	"She does like Uno," Syd said. "She goes through phases with games. What she likes today won't be her favorite in a week. I'm a chess person." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-25 08:18 pm UTC (link)
	"Uno is the best game ever. It's too much fun to not play." Avery smiles "I wish I was better at chess. My dad loves the game, used to play a ton with his brother when they were kids. I never really got into it." Avery says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-25 11:19 pm UTC (link)
	"It's strategy. I'm not very good, but I like to play." Syd smiled. "And Uno is a very good game." Syd took a cookie from the plate. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-25 11:28 pm UTC (link)
	Avery was listening to Sydney, and so did not realize that his own hand had gone for another cookie as Syd reached for her own. His hand brushes hers, and a strange look crosses his face. "I...I think I just had another...vision." Avery says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-25 11:33 pm UTC (link)
	Syd froze. "What was it?" she asked. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-25 11:39 pm UTC (link)
	"Not sure, but it wasn't bad this time." Avery says, squinting as though he's trying to see something far away. "It was about you." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-25 11:40 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh?" A brow arched. "What was it?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-26 12:11 am UTC (link)
	"Well, we were having a good time talking, and then...there was this." Avery says. And in one movement, he leans into kiss her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-26 12:21 am UTC (link)
	Okay. She walked right into that one. Syd blinked and then found herself returning the kiss. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-26 12:25 am UTC (link)
	The kiss lingers for a bit, before both people are required to come up for air. When they do, however, Avery can't help but smile. "That was probably the first time one of my visions didn't come close to matching how it happened in reality. The reality was definitely better." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-26 12:31 am UTC (link)
	Syd turned bright red and bowed her head. She wasn't good at taking compliments. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-26 12:42 am UTC (link)
	Avery finishes his tea and smiles then stands. "I had a great time tonight, Sydney. Thank you for letting me keep you company a bit longer, but I should probably be getting home." Avery says. "I'm looking forward to movie night with Zoey, though. I'll call you both tomorrow. Okay?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-26 01:56 am UTC (link)
	Syd finished her tea and then nodded. Now that he was leaving, she suddenly didn't want him to go. It had been a great evening and she didn't want it to end. "Thank you, Avery. I had a great time as well. It was a nice night." She smiled. "Sure. I'm looking forward to a night out at the movies as well." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-26 02:11 am UTC (link)
	He didn't really want the night to end, and kissing Sydney again would be a plus, but he didn't want to push his luck. "Walk me to the door? I swear, I'll remember how to get there after this time." he says. He's gotten lost the last couple of times in the cavernous mansion. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-26 02:15 am UTC (link)
	"Of course," she said with a chuckle. She had rescued him a time or two when he had gotten lost. She would have gotten lost during her first few weeks had it not been for her powers. She smiled and offered him an arm. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-26 02:19 am UTC (link)
	He takes the offered arm with a smile and walks with Sydney to the door. If she meanders a bit, he doesn't mind. "Next time, I'm going to bring breadcrumbs and leave a trail I can follow back." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-26 02:24 am UTC (link)
	"String," she said. "String would work better. Like Theseus in the maze of the Minotaur. The dogs will eat the breadcrumbs." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-26 02:40 am UTC (link)
	"You're right. String it is. You're quickly becoming the smartest person I know, Sydney." Avery says. "What's your favorite myth?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-07-26 02:48 am UTC (link)
	"I like the creation myths. They're about the only upbeat or sort of happy ones," she explained. They neared the front door and Syd unconsciously slowed her pace. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-07-26 03:10 am UTC (link)
	"The creation myths are good." Avery agrees. "I should read a few more, though, just because I haven't read any years." Avery slows down as well, turning to look at Sydney. "So here we are." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)