Christina Frost (whosperfectnow) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-09-22 21:30:00

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inactive - bruce gotham, inactive - chris frost, inactive - justin rhodes

An Introductory Reunion.
Tina had to get away from Xavier's for a bit. The closer in proximity she was to her fellow X-types and mutants the higher the odds that she'd develop a new ability. Tina was growing weary of the now-normal searing pain of her genetics rewiring to accommodate something new and while it was fun she couldn't go drinking with Rose every night. She elected to go home for a bit, to go stretch out on her own couch and just relax in the relative peace and quiet of her brownstone. Justin could come stay the night when he wanted to (provided she could lure him out of the lab...some flirtatious texts often did the trick) and she would be safe to try to get a handle on what the hell was going on with her since Providence. Dr. McCoy still had no lead on fixing her and Tina realized she had to psychologically brace herself for the possibility that she might never be her brand of normal again.

Today, she'd gotten up early. Just had been there for the night so she got up, made him breakfast, sent him out the door (which made her feel kind of like a housewife, which as nice) and then sat herself down with a cup of coffee. The day was still pretty early and she had a blank canvas. A second cup of coffee in hand, she tried to decide what to do for the day. It was kind of liberating to have no plans, but boring just the same.

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whosperfectnow
2010-09-26 05:51 pm UTC (link)

"Oh no, Emma provides. I have charge cards with no limits that I never see the bills to, half a dozen trust funds, stock, and a bank account that gets regular six-figure deposits from her. Every once in awhile a new car shows up for me, or a bunch of designer handbags. She more than provides and if we want to be technical, she paid for my brownstone. She also calls all the time and has tried dropping by, though I ignore her with impunity." One would think the woman would have stopped trying by now, but she hadn't and even Tina wondered why that was. "But I have my own money as well. In the latter years of my previous profession Shaw didn't keep the proceeds. So I did."

And she was paid very well.

"I enjoy what I do. I think Justin would prefer if I found something else to occupy my time, though. I have a tendency to come home a little bruised from time to time."

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nextgen_baddie
2010-09-27 12:01 am UTC (link)

"Well, I do understand that your mother provides, but I'm also going to do the same, Chrissie and I'll brook no arguments or polite rejections." he says, grimacing still at what Shaw did to his daughter.

He takes a bite of his own burrito and admits that it is good, for Mexican food.

"Why exactly would you come home bruised from work, Chrissie? I have to say that I would wonder why my significant other comes home injured from what seems to be a desk job." Bruce says. Of course, he already knows the answer to this question, but it would be best to not scare her off yet.

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	whosperfectnow 2010-09-27 12:22 am UTC (link)
	"It's...not a desk job." Tina thought about this for a moment. Should she tell him? Secrets hadn't gone well for her. She swallowed hard, then took a drink of her soda, and a deep breath. "I'm an X-Man." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_baddie 2010-09-27 04:05 am UTC (link)
	"But...the X-Men are outlaws, Chrissie." Bruce whispers across the table. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whosperfectnow 2010-09-27 04:10 am UTC (link)
	"And yet when non-conventional threats to American lives and country happen, we respond while lawful outlets twiddle their thumbs or scream like girls. I do good work. I give kids like I was the hero I never had." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nextgen_baddie
2010-09-27 04:22 am UTC (link)

Bruce understood where his daughter was coming from, in a way. Those who had been oppressed usually became oppressors, but there were a rare few who went the other way. It seemed his daughter wanted to help people keep from ending up the way she had.

"I understand your desire, my dear, but...we are livin' in desperate times, Chrissie. The world needs a scapegoat and we're convenient. I don't want you gettin' killed to save other people." Bruce says.

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	whosperfectnow 2010-09-27 05:19 am UTC (link)
	"I have a healing factor," she countered. "And I turn diamond. I'm durable, Bruce." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_baddie 2010-09-28 01:55 am UTC (link)
	"For how long, Chrissie? And what happens when you meet someone like me who can deny those abilities to you?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whosperfectnow 2010-09-28 01:58 am UTC (link)
	"I have a team who has my back. And even beyond my abilities, I've got skills that have nothing to do with being a mutant. I'll be okay. And if I'm not, then it's my time." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nextgen_baddie
2010-09-29 01:33 am UTC (link)

"You'll forgive me if I have somethin' of an issue with that, Christina." Bruce says simply.

"I know that I have no right to ask you to stop what you're doin'. You clearly are invested in it and you believe in the worth of your cause; I admire that.

However, I do not want you gettin' killed before we have a chance to know each other as more than two people who share blood." Bruce says.

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whosperfectnow
2010-09-29 01:41 am UTC (link)

"Well, considering how awry my last mission went I'm actually benched for awhile. At least until they can figure out what in the hell is going on with me. If it's any consolation I'm on desk duty as it were for the time being so there's a much-reduced chance of me getting killed before we get to know each other better.

You know, I'm kind of surprised you bothered to come looking for me."

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	nextgen_baddie 2010-09-29 01:48 am UTC (link)
	"Why is that, Chrissie? I want to know my daughter and I'm gettin' that chance. I would have been in your life sooner if I could manage it." Bruce tells her, eating a bit more burrito. "I'm glad you're not actively working right now, though it's likely best you don't give me details. That would force me to worry." Bruce says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whosperfectnow 2010-09-29 01:53 am UTC (link)
	"Well. most men consider it a stroke of luck when the mothers of their 'bastard' children actively get out of their lives. I dont' know of too many who want much to do with their children. It's a sad stereotype, but it exists for a reason. Not saying that about you, mind you, just saying that I'm surprised." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_baddie 2010-09-30 01:58 am UTC (link)
	"Well, I hope you'll let me teach you to count on me to be there for you, anytime you need me." Bruce says. "I want to you to know that you can truly count on your father, the way you haven't been able to count on anyone else." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whosperfectnow 2010-09-30 02:03 am UTC (link)
	Tina sat quietly for a moment, her posture slumping a little as she loooked at him with sharp wary eyes. "That's a pretty big promise you're making, Bruce." Please don't let me down. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_baddie 2010-09-30 03:12 am UTC (link)
	"As you get to know me, Chrissie, you will learn that I keep all my promises. Always." he says, touching her hand. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whosperfectnow 2010-09-30 03:19 am UTC (link)
	"It is exceptionally difficult for me to trust people. It may be a very long time before I really get to know you. You can ask my best friend, I'm kind of hard to get in with." Rose called her Frosty for far more reasons than the obvious name thing. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_baddie 2010-09-30 03:31 am UTC (link)
	"I never give up on somethin' or someone I believe in, Chrissie." Bruce says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whosperfectnow 2010-09-30 03:36 am UTC (link)
	"Stubborn, huh?" She smiles a little. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_baddie 2010-09-30 05:08 am UTC (link)
	"My mama always said I had a head like a rock." he grins. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whosperfectnow 2010-09-30 01:48 pm UTC (link)
	She shook her head, though she was smiling a bit. "Okay. You've earned a full-on audition for the role of dad. I would like it if you'd have dinner with Justin and I. I had been planning on cooking tonight, but we can go out if you'd prefer." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_baddie 2010-09-30 11:36 pm UTC (link)
	"Chrissie, I'm good with either. I need to make a couple of calls and arrange my schedule, but I'm more than willing to join you both." Bruce smiles. "Should I bring anything?" he asks. He has to see Colored Boy up close to decide the best way to deal with him. If he's a mutant, that will require a different approach than a flatscan. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whosperfectnow 2010-09-30 11:41 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm going to say no, but considering that you appear to operate under a special subset of manners I am fairly certain that my saying no really just means you'll bring something anyway." She smiled at him. She had just a hint of her mother's blunt nature. "Dinner'll be around 7:30pm." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_baddie 2010-10-01 02:20 am UTC (link)
	"I'll bring dessert. How does apple pie sound?" Bruce asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whosperfectnow 2010-10-01 02:33 am UTC (link)
	"Sounds good. I happen to like pie." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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