nextgen_parent (nextgen_parent) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-08-13 12:00:00

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inactive - tech, npc - valentina fontaine, sammy fury, team - shield

Checking on the home team
Commander Fontaine, Deputy Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., made the rounds when the special ops team came back in. After their last disastrous outing, she wanted to make sure they were still in one cohesive piece. The reports had been favorable.

She hadn't met the newest member yet, though she knew the contents of his file. She'd been the one to have it sent to Sammy for consideration. Her little gun nut, and Walker and Dugan, could always use someone with the ability to build a better gun.

Sammy's report had been terse but informative. The others' a little more informative. Landon was next on her list.

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	sammyfury 2010-08-29 04:28 am UTC (link)
	Mmmm...coffee. Mrs. Landon had just made a friend for life. "In the lab all the time? He tries, but we're good at dragging him out. He can't show off his inventions and improvements if he doesn't." Did that sound reassuring enough? "Daily physical training is required, so he does see some sunlight." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_misc 2010-08-29 04:42 am UTC (link)
	"That's good. I would take it as a personal favor if you could continue to make that happen more than at just the required times." Gran says. "Have you seen him during one of his...episodes?" she asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sammyfury 2010-08-29 04:46 am UTC (link)
	Sammy looked up from her cup to frown at the older woman. "What episodes? Does he have medical condition that we're unaware of?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nextgen_misc
2010-08-29 04:55 am UTC (link)

Evelyn looks a bit concerned now, as if she might have said too much, but if his partner didn't know, she needed to before something happened.

"There are times when Jason gets so involved in his work that he loses himself completely. It's like he goes somewhere, but he can keep working while he does it. He doesn't eat, or get tired, or respond to anything. Believe me, I've tried." she says.

"Usually, when he's done, he'll have some new invention in front of him, but he can't even tell you what it does. His grandfather was much the same way." she says, taking a sip of her coffee with shaking hands.

"The first time it happened, he lost an hour. The second time three. A few months ago, I swear he spent all day in that lab and didn't come out until I had to have a neighbor break down the door and pull him up off the floor. That's why I'm asking you to make sure he's getting out more. I don't know what exactly triggers it, except for his work." she says.

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	sammyfury 2010-08-29 05:16 am UTC (link)
	She nodded. She hadn't witnessed one of these episodes, but getting him out of a lab would be child's play for their team. If nothing else, she could send Walker or Childress in to haul him out. "Does he know he has episodes like this?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_misc 2010-08-29 05:19 am UTC (link)
	"He does, but he clams up when I try to talk to him about them." she says, sighing a bit as she takes another sip of her coffee. "So, how do you enjoy your work, Sam? How long have you been with your organization?" she asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sammyfury 2010-08-29 05:27 am UTC (link)
	The question made Sammy wonder if Tech had told Mrs. Landon who he worked for now. "You could say I was born to it. It's sort of a family legacy. This coffee is wonderful. Jason has been known to speculate if my blood is three-two coffee." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nextgen_misc
2010-08-29 05:35 am UTC (link)

"I'm aware of who your father is and that S.H.I.E.L.D. is sponsored by the United Nations. I did some research on your website once Jason told me that he was going to be working with you. I'm very glad that he is doing research and development and not working with people who could possibly get him killed regularly." Evelyn says.

"I also know that he's working with you all to help Jacob get released early. I am ashamed to admit this to anyone, but I wish Jason wouldn't do it. He needs to be free of his brother's influence. Jake used to be a good, sweet young man, but...after his ability started, he changed. He fell in with that Michael Savoy not long after and that was when the rumors started." Eve says.

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sammyfury
2010-08-29 05:47 am UTC (link)

"Admittedly, our website only shows our company manners," Sammy said with frank honesty. Mrs. Landon obviously knew more than Tech gave her credit for. They were protecting each other. It was admirable. She had to be careful not to screw up any cover story he might have told his grandmother about his injuries.

And it was not the time to tell her than working with her team could very well get Tech killed. It was a choice Tech had made, and Sammy would not gainsay him. Yet.

"Ultimately, the decision to provide an early release for Jacob will rest on the government," Sammy said carefully. "All of Jason's work will only go so far. The rest is on Jacob."

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	nextgen_misc 2010-08-29 05:58 am UTC (link)
	Evelyn looks away from Sammy, down into her cup of coffee. "That, my dear, is what I'm afraid of." She is silent for a little longer, before sipping her coffee again. "I think Jason has taken a shine to you." Evelyn says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sammyfury 2010-08-29 06:08 am UTC (link)
	That was not a subject she could respond to seriously. She had to make a joke. "I gave him shiny things to play with and a place he can make a mess without anybody yelling at him." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_misc 2010-08-29 06:20 am UTC (link)
	Evelyn laughs, merry little sound. "With most men, the way to their heart is through their stomach. His is through his brain." Evelyn says, still laughing a little. "I know my grandson, Sam, and he holds you in high regard. I can tell in the way he speaks to you. I've only seen him defer to him like that with two other people." Evelyn says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sammyfury 2010-08-29 06:27 am UTC (link)
	"Ma'am, I think it's as simple as Jason needing someone to be in charge. He made his deal, but then he was on his own. I made him another deal, and he's not alone now. There is a team and a structure that works, and I happen to call the shots. I take care of them and he responds to that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nextgen_misc
2010-08-29 06:35 am UTC (link)

Oh, youth is wasted on the young.

She listens to Sam give reason after reason as to why Jason wouldn't be interested in her and Evelyn has to stifle a smile. If she had to bet money, she'd bet that Sam Fury held Jason in good regard, too.

"He does respond to structure. He, Jacob and their grandfather had their daily routines. They took it hard when he passed on, but I think Jason took it the hardest of the two, since they connected over their love of machines and gadgets." she says.

"My husband built several of the appliances in this kitchen, and Jason keeps them in working order, though he tends to over-fix them at times. Don't let him near your coffee pot if you want coffee at regular time each day." she chuckles.

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sammyfury
2010-08-29 06:45 am UTC (link)

Sammy was relieved at the change in subject and it showed. She didn't do well on personal topics anyway, and while she liked Tech and had a lot of respect for his talent, she'd known him for about five minutes. Mrs. Landon was taking leaps in questionable logic to get an outcome that was highly unlikely.

"We've already had the discussion about interrupting my coffee source. I require it at all hours of the day and night. He's allowed to improve my guns, not my espresso machine."

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	nextgen_misc 2010-08-29 06:48 am UTC (link)
	"Oh, you'd definitely don't want him to see that. He'll be like a kid in a candy store." Evelyn laughs. "So, how long are you two here for? I need to know how many meals I have to trick him into sitting down for." she says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sammyfury 2010-08-29 07:05 am UTC (link)
	"I didn't realize we would be gone this long when I hijacked his travel plans. He said he'd be okay, but I didn't like the way he was moving and we have some downtime right now." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_misc 2010-08-29 07:11 am UTC (link)
	"Jason can be as stubborn as mule when he wants to be. Won't ask for or take help unless he's forced into it for some strange reason." she says. "I'm glad you hijacked him, though, Sam. He needed someone to talk to after he saw Jacob and you really helped him." she says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sammyfury 2010-08-29 07:25 am UTC (link)
	"I have lots of practice dealing with stubborn people." She almost said it was her job to help him, but it would lead to a discussion on how much she and Tech had in common when it came to older brothers, and she didn't want to talk about it. "How long has your family lived in the area?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_misc 2010-08-29 07:31 am UTC (link)
	"There's been a Landon on this land for nearly 200 years." she says. "We take great pride in that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sammyfury 2010-08-30 02:16 am UTC (link)
	The pride was clear to see. Sammy's family didn't own property and had only decades of service to country as a touchstone. Nothing tangible that could be touched and cared for like land. "That's a lot to say in this day." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nextgen_misc
2010-08-30 02:34 am UTC (link)

"Indeed it is, Sam, even if some people have no respect for such things." Evelyn says.

"I've had offers to sell for nearly three time what this land is worth, but I refuse to take them. I want my boys to know that they have a home to come back to, no matter how far away they roam. I'd like them to have their own families live here, and give their children that same peace and comfort." she says, smiling at Sam.

"My great-grandmother told me that there's been a Landon on this land nearly as long as there have been Landons. Lord willing, there always will be." she finishes, offering to refill Sam's cup.

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	sammyfury 2010-08-30 02:43 am UTC (link)
	Sammy offered her cup to be warmed with more. "I'm afraid my family doesn't have touchstones like this. We have a history." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nextgen_misc
2010-08-30 03:27 am UTC (link)

"All families need /something/ to bind them together and history does that, Sam. For some it's land, others it's service or tradition. But it's important that each generation /know/ that history so as not to forget it." Evelyn says, finishing with the pouring and refilling her own just a bit.

"I'm under no illusions; I'm getting older, and I don't know how much time I have left. None of us do. But I intend to make sure that Jason, Jacob, Jessica and that baby she's carrying all have a home to come back to when they get my age." she says.

"If I can do that, then I consider my life as having been fulfilled." she finishes.

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	sammyfury 2010-08-30 03:37 am UTC (link)
	"I'm afraid there is only me and my parents. For us, tradition is being together at least once a month for a takeout dinner at home." She grinned suddenly. "None of us cook outside of the basics so we don't starve." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)