Avery Crittenden (word_of_law) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-08-08 00:57:00

Entry tags:

Where do we go from here?
A few nights after their date, allowing for both of them to get their lives on track and such, Avery calls Sydney to invite her to dinner at his place. He keeps the affair simple, with some wine and Thai Food ordered in from her favorite restaurant, and waits for her to arrive.

He's really trying to make this less about their time from the other night and more about settling into a dating rhythm. They have a lot of other things to talk about as well, so he doesn't want to make things awkward for her.

He's wearing a blue polo shirt, blue jeans and brown boots, and praying he's not under-dressed for a casual meeting. Of course, Sydney could show up in a bathrobe and she'd look amazing, but that's beside the point.

He really tries to push the image of Sydney in a bathrobe out of his mind as he waits.

(Read comments) - (Post a new comment)

sydney_ashcroft
2010-08-08 08:07 am UTC (link)

Syd smiled. "That's willing to accept a lot, but I appreciate it. Don't worry, I know what it's like to adjust to the chaos. I'm still adjusting and I've been with them for a year."

She relaxed a little as well and she found herself happy at the prospect of being with him.

"Our daughter is going to be excited that we're going to be seeing each other," she pointed out.

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

word_of_law
2010-08-08 08:15 am UTC (link)

"Well, I didn't know the whole story coming in, so I was worried, but you and Zoey have ties to these people and you haven't run away screaming, so I want to get to know to them, too. Besides, breakfast was sort of fun the other day, even with Andy and Marlow's...thing. Whatever that was." Avery says.

"But if I have to survive a few godlings, dogs, tigers and Georges to be with you and Zoey...I think I'm made of tough enough stuff." he grins.

He laughs a little bit at Zoey being excited about them seeing each other.

"You think so? I think we'll tell her together. But for future reference, since I explained sleepovers, you get to give her The Talk when she gets older. I'm not going anywhere near that." he says.

(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-08-08 08:28 am UTC (link)
	"I have no clue," Syd admitted. She grinned. "Yeah, it's a lot to get used to, but you can do it." Syd shrugged. "I think so." She chuckled. "I'll give her The Talk and you can scare boyfriends away." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-08-08 08:38 am UTC (link)
	"Miss Ashcroft, I think we have ourselves a deal." he says. "We should also set the dating age to thirty, just so we have time to prepare ourselves for the onslaught of boys that will be lining up to date her. Maybe we can get the others to help scare some of them off?" he suggests playfully. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-08-08 08:40 am UTC (link)
	Syd laughed. "Oh I'm sure Halbjorn and Titan will help scare them away. The girls will probably help too. They are all very fond of Zoey and have sort of adopted her. She's still convinced she's going to grow up to be a sorceress like Asleif." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-08-08 08:42 am UTC (link)
	"Well, as long as sorcery comes with good pay and benefits, I'll encourage it. Mostly. Summoning demons and things should probably be prohibited. In fact, I'll need to write up a set of house rules with that one in big letters." he says. "Oh, and no teleporting while grounded, if that ever comes up." he grins. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-08-08 08:45 am UTC (link)
	"You know, the bit about demons would be funny if I didn't have to put down a rule about summoning demons for real. Marlow seems fond of them." She shook her head. When did her life become so absurd? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-08-08 08:49 am UTC (link)
	"Really? Marlow seems so...normal." Avery says, showing his clear and in-depth knowledge of Marlow. "Well, okay, no demons or other extra dimension creatures." he says. "Why don't we just set the age for sorcery around thirty or so, too?" he suggests. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-08-08 08:54 am UTC (link)
	Sydney laughed. "I think that's a little more realistic than the dating at thirty rule." Syd helped herself to some Pad Thai and motioned for Avery to eat. "Thank you again for dinner. I appreciate this." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-08-08 08:57 am UTC (link)
	He digs in as well, grinning. "The dating at thirty is totally realistic." he says. "And you're welcome, of course. I'm glad you came tonight." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-08-08 09:03 am UTC (link)
	"Well of course dating at thirty is realistic, but not dating until thirty is not." Syd smiled. "I am too. Is there anything specific Zoey should pack to take with her?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-08-08 09:06 am UTC (link)
	"You know, there's a way around this argument and I'm sure I can find it." Avery smiles. "Nope, nothing more than the necessities. We may need to get her another suitcase for all the souvenirs, though." Avery says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-08-08 09:08 am UTC (link)
	"No there's not," Syd said. "Probably. You can also ship it home." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-08-08 09:20 am UTC (link)
	"Also a good point. I'll probably do that." he says. "When does school start for her? That way, I know when she needs to be home and everything. Have you already done her school shopping?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-08-08 09:38 am UTC (link)
	"August 26th and no, not yet. You are more than welcome to come with us. It's always an experience." "Oh, we should probably start talking about birthday plans. Hers is the 30th." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-08-08 09:49 am UTC (link)
	"I just might do that. I'd like to see how you two work this out." Avery says. "Hm. A birthday for a seven-year old. It probably means inviting her classmates, and friends, and family...so it'll be a pretty big party. She'll want pizza of some kind, I bet." he says, putting together a mental list. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-08-08 09:50 am UTC (link)
	"She only had a few kids last year, which was a saving grace considering what happened. All I ask for is no repeats of last year. That was...yeah. We won't forget that birthday." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-08-08 09:51 am UTC (link)
	"Was there a demon attack? Or did Godzilla take offense at not being invited?" Avery asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-08-08 08:52 pm UTC (link)
	"Demons and an army of undead with the Defenders caught in the middle," Syd said with all seriousness. "About three thousand on each side." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-08-08 11:36 pm UTC (link)
	"Wow. That's...insane. You guys sure don't lack in the drama department." Avery says, taking her hand a moment. "I'm glad you and Zoey weren't hurt. However, we're definitely going to try to keep demons and zombies off the invite list this year." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-08-09 02:22 am UTC (link)
	She squeezed his hand. "I can casually talk about it now because I've had time to process and deal with it. We were pretty scared during it, but we got through it." She smiled. "Yes, zombies and demons are totally off this year's invite list." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-08-09 02:47 am UTC (link)
	"Where do you think we should have it? Or should we ask Zoey and let her decide? Seven is a big number for a little girl." Avery says. "Oh, and would you be my date to the party? I thought I'd ask before you dance card gets full." he smiles. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-08-09 02:53 am UTC (link)
	"I think we should ask Zoey and see if she has plans. She always seems to have plans regarding things." Syd smiled. "I would be honored to be your date to the party. I wouldn't want to go with anyone else." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	word_of_law 2010-08-09 02:58 am UTC (link)
	"You make a good point about that, Sydney. I think she gets that from you." he grins. At her acceptance of his offer, he leans in to kiss her gently. "Well, I'm glad. Because otherwise, I'd have to show up and charm you away from whoever your date was going to be." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-08-09 03:18 am UTC (link)
	"I don't know. I'm not /that/ bad. Or at least I don't think I am." Syd returned the kiss and then smiled when it was over. "I doubt you'd have a problem charming me away from someone, Mr. Crittenden." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)