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

Entry tags:

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 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)

nextgen_misc
2010-08-30 04:03 am UTC (link)

"No /wonder/ you're all skin and bones, child. Takeout does not a proper meal make! Jason suffers from the same delusion. Well, I'm just going to have to set you two straight on a few things, starting tomorrow morning." Evelyn says.

"I hope you brought an appetite, Sam, because you're going to have to go home and tell your parents why you've gained a pound or two. Perhaps my grandson's luck in the kitchen will even improve and he'll cook for you all from time to time." she says, though she sounds less convinced of that particular statement.

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	sammyfury 2010-08-30 04:30 am UTC (link)
	Sammy looked down at herself. Skin and bones? Well, she hadn't had much of an appetite since Qamar... But she didn't avoid food. She could always eat. And there was always coffee with cream and sugar. Those were calories. She should introduce Mrs. Landon to Jarvis. "Jason bragged about your cooking all the way here from lunch." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_misc 2010-08-30 04:52 am UTC (link)
	Evelyn smiles at her. "Jason has a habit of exaggerating." Even still, a faint hint of pink colors her cheeks. "Eats with a will, that boy does. He's not picky, either. How do you feel about waffles, Sam?" Evelyn asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sammyfury 2010-08-30 04:56 am UTC (link)
	Somehow she didn't think Tech exaggerated. In her short experience with him, he downplayed a lot. "I love waffles." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nextgen_misc
2010-08-30 05:16 am UTC (link)

Evelyn smiles, noting some similarities between this girl and her grandson.

"Waffles it is." she says, noting the items she'd need for tomorrow morning in her mind. Of course, she had them all, and if she was missing something, she'd send Jason out for it in the morning before Sam was up.

"Well, Sam, it's been great talking to you, but this old lady needs to get to bed. Will you tell Jason to lock up if you seem him before you turn in, please?" she asks.

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	sammyfury 2010-08-30 05:26 am UTC (link)
	"Yes, ma'am. Thank you for your hospitality, I appreciate it. Is there anything else I can do for you?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_misc 2010-08-30 05:30 am UTC (link)
	"No need to thank me, Sam. It's my pleasure." she says with a smile. "No, my dear, you already did it." she says, and goes to leave the room. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	thisismyweapon 2010-08-30 05:32 am UTC (link)
	Several minutes after Evelyn heads upstairs for the night, Tech returns, a favoring his ribs a bit, but not looking too terrible. "Oh, Fury, you're up." he says, poking his head into the kitchen before walking in and sitting down at the table. "I hope you and Gran weren't too bored without me." he smirks. "How's the coffee?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

sammyfury
2010-08-30 05:45 am UTC (link)

Sammy was leaning back in the kitchen chair with the cup in both hands as she mulled over the conversation with Evelyn. The woman was as cryptic as Tech on some things. All in all, she quite liked the older woman, and would seriously consider introducing her to Jarvis if she ever visited New York.

She looked up when he entered the kitchen. "Of course I'm still up. It's pretty early for us city girls. I had a lovely chat with your grandmother."

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thisismyweapon
2010-08-30 05:59 am UTC (link)

Oh /that/ couldn't be good.

"You city slickers do keep odd hours." Tech grins.

"Thank you for keeping her company, Fury. You didn't have to, but it's appreciated. Gran's as shoot-from-the-hip as you can get around here, short of actually shooting someone." he says.

"I hope she didn't grill you for info on S.H.I.E.L.D. and what we really do. I had to create a little bit of a story for her so she wouldn't worry." he says.

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	sammyfury 2010-08-30 06:49 am UTC (link)
	"She is an admirable lady, and I was raised to give respect where it's due. She didn't grill me, but I get the impression she knows more than she's letting on." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	thisismyweapon 2010-08-30 12:02 pm UTC (link)
	"I'd say you're right, Fury. I love Gran, but I'm not going to put her through the things Jake did. A lot of things have happened that shouldn't have and there's a lot to be made up for." Tech says. "Did you have any plans for the rest of the evening?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sammyfury 2010-08-30 03:56 pm UTC (link)
	After having met Jacob Landon, Sammy didn't have much to say to that. "Plans? This is the wide spot in the road. What is there to do here in the evenings?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	thisismyweapon 2010-08-30 04:40 pm UTC (link)
	"Well, my old high school's football game just ended, but there's an after party at Steve Marriot's bar if you want to go. We could have a drink or two, then come back here." he suggests. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sammyfury 2010-08-30 05:34 pm UTC (link)
	"That sounds like fun. Is it going to be a problem if I'm carrying?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	thisismyweapon 2010-08-30 05:42 pm UTC (link)
	"No, it won't. They practically expect it around here." Tech says. "I'll need to change my bandages and clothes, but I'll be ready in thirty minutes. Good enough for you?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)