nextgen_misc (nextgen_misc) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-09-25 14:01:00

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aridis, eiltin, halbjorn, inactive - andy walters, inactive - grace danvers, plot-"close encounters of the zoey kind", sydney ashcroft, team - defenders, zoey ashcroft

Hand Over the Alien
It started out as a normal day in Southern California, but it didn't stay normal. A convoy of tanks and military transports rolled down Palos Verdes Drive and stopped outside of 1800. They spread out along the road in front of the main building of the compound.

General Stihl climbed out of the transport and four heavily armed soldiers flanked him. He walked up to the gate and pressed the buzzer.

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	gammagodling 2010-10-03 09:14 pm UTC (link)
	Andy stayed to help clean up the kitchen and speak to Sydney, as it was still concerned about Zoey. "Hey, Sydney...do you think Zoey's going to be okay about George? Do you think the government is going to keep their word about letting him visit, for that matter?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

sydney_ashcroft
2010-10-03 09:20 pm UTC (link)

Syd appreciated the help with the cleaning up as she always did.

"Zoey will be fine," she said. "Kids are pretty resilient about things, but I think I'm going to make the next few days a little more special for her. It's hard losing friends."

Sydney shrugged. "I don't know. I hope they do, but I'm not going to hold my breath." She smiled. "We know where Area 51 is. We could always pay George a visit."

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	gammagodling 2010-10-03 09:48 pm UTC (link)
	"Both Titan and I are up for that if and when necessary." Andy smiles. "Zoey's a great kid, and you're right. It's rough losing friends, no matter your age." He straightens the chairs as they talk. "What's Avery up to these days? Haven't seen him around." Andy observes. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

sydney_ashcroft
2010-10-03 09:59 pm UTC (link)

"Thanks," she said with a smile. The team was great when it came to Zoey and Syd appreciated it.

"He's been busy with work," Syd said. "Between his work and my work for Stark Inc and school, we haven't seen much of each other except when we pass off Zoey."

"I was quite impressed with you when dealing with the General," she said as she tossed the dishrag into the sink.

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gammagodling
2010-10-03 10:13 pm UTC (link)

"Thank you, Sydney. I just wish I'd been of more help at the time. I minored in Corporate Law but I got my Bachelor's in Business Management. If we'd had more warning, I would have called my mother to try for an injunction or something. I still can't believe they came here and were willing to bust down the doors to take George." Andy says irritably.

If Zoey had been hurt, even accidentally, there would have been almost no stopping Titan. He really cared for Zoey.

"Now, I've got to find a way to start putting my degree to use. No offense to the Defenders, but...I can't let fighting bad guys be all that my life is about. My mom made it work with her career and being an hero. I think I can do the same." Andy says.

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	sydney_ashcroft 2010-10-03 11:05 pm UTC (link)
	"I have an idea if you're willing to listen," Syd said as she set the teakettle on the stove and turned on the burner. "It would let you be on the team and put that business degree to use." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-10-04 03:16 am UTC (link)
	"Hey, I'm up to hear any idea that would let me do that, Sydney. What are you thinking?" Andy asks, taking a seat and focusing on her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-10-04 03:21 am UTC (link)
	"Simon kind of dumped the Scion stuff into my lap. I could really use some help with it. Between that, school, the team and Zoey, I'm up to my ears in things." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-10-04 03:27 am UTC (link)
	"Oh, you need a Personal Assistant? I could probably do that, Sydney. We could get some things squared away and you'll be back on track in no time." Andy says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-10-04 03:37 am UTC (link)
	"No, I'm not looking for an assistant. I'm looking for a partner to help with the Scion stuff. Seeing how it is in part your father's company and you have business experience, you're perfect. I don't know anything about business and could really use someone who knows what they're doing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

gammagodling
2010-10-04 03:50 am UTC (link)

Andy is a little shocked at having such a great opportunity seemingly fall into his lap. He knew about his dad's stake in Scion, but he'd never asked for a job directly because he didn't want his father thinking he couldn't earn his own way.

But this is exactly what he'd studied to do in school...and no one else had hired him thus far. It would crazy for him to pass this up.

"Okay, Sydney. I'd love to come and help you out. You show me what needs doing and I'll make it happen. Maybe you'll even get to take a vacation, though I've heard you don't know what those are." he jokes.

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	sydney_ashcroft 2010-10-04 04:02 am UTC (link)
	"Obviously I would have to talk to Thor and or your father, but I don't see a problem with it. You know more about business than I do and you can teach me." She smiled. "Vacation? What are those? You are right. I don't know what they are. I haven't had one in years." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-10-04 04:05 am UTC (link)
	"Well, I'm up to help in any capacity I can, even if it's not as a partner. But a steady income would prove to both of my parents that I'm not a kid anymore and that I can take care of myself...and Titan." Andy says. "Seriously, you should schedule a vacation. A real one with no work. You and Zoey go off to a tropical island and play in the sand." he suggests. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

sydney_ashcroft
2010-10-04 04:10 am UTC (link)

"Scion pays quite well," she said with a smile. Thanks to her job with the Defenders and Scion Syd would never have to worry about having enough money ever again. She already had enough for Zoey's college education put away and not to be touched until Zoey went to college. The next thing would be buying a house somewhere for life after the Defenders' team mom.

"I'll think about it. Zoey's in school now, so I have to work it around that." She smiled. "And possibly Avery's schedule."

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gammagodling
2010-10-04 04:14 am UTC (link)

"Money is always good, but I should ask about the vacation time myself. Going across the pond to visit my significant other is pretty important, too." he says. Various circumstances had kept him and Jenny from seeing each other recently, but her e-mails were a life-saver...even if they sounded like the rantings of madwoman.

"Hey Syd, just because I'm curious...the Defenders have never pissed off any leprechauns, have we?" he asks.

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	sydney_ashcroft 2010-10-04 04:18 am UTC (link)
	"Not that I know of, but then again I seem to be the last one to know what's going on around here. I'm more damage control," she explained. "And yes, you should go see your significant other. That is important." Though she should heed her own advice. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-10-04 04:21 am UTC (link)
	"Okay, just checking. I mean, hiding an alien is one thing. For all the time he was here, George never even said anything. But Jenny said her friend actually went out of his way to antagonize a leprechaun, which just sounds crazy. I mean, who does that?" he chuckles. "So, provided that Thor and my dad give the okay, when do I start?" Andy asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-10-04 07:30 pm UTC (link)
	"You know, these days nothing much surprises me. I think I should be concerned about it, but I chalk it up to being a part of this life," Syd said. Syd smiled. "When can you start? There's quite a bit to catch up on." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-10-05 12:49 am UTC (link)
	"I can start tomorrow morning. I just need to take care of a couple of things if I'm going to be going into the office for the day." Andy says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-10-05 02:25 am UTC (link)
	"You are in the office," Syd grinned. "All Scion work is done here except for the occasional trip to New York. Which could be handled here, I just like going to New York." "I'll give you stuff so you can get caught up, but there's no rush. You can jump in whenever you're ready." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-10-05 03:15 am UTC (link)
	"Wait. You mean I can work from home?" Andy asks, a little shocked. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2010-10-05 03:17 am UTC (link)
	"One of the perks of being one of two employees, having Stark Inc on the other side of the country and really only have to sit in on board meetings now and then. I like to keep up on what Stark Inc is doing. It helps me learn more about the company and business in general." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

gammagodling
2010-10-05 04:18 am UTC (link)

"Wow. This job is going to be a lot easier to do than I thought. We don't happen to have a spare office in this place, do we? I could get a ton of work done once I got some items set up." Andy says, thinking over a list of what he'd need in his head.

"But I'm ready for anything, Sydney. You said you get to sit in on Stark Inc. Board Meetings? How are those? Mr. Stark must be a riot to listen to." he says.

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	sydney_ashcroft 2010-10-05 04:56 am UTC (link)
	"We don't, but the library is good for when you need some quiet," she suggested. "Let me know what you need and I'll make sure we get it for you." "I do. Most are teleconference, but occasionally I go to New York for them. Not in meetings," she said. "Outside of meetings Mr. Stark is very interesting to talk to." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-10-05 05:26 am UTC (link)
	"No problem. I'll get you a list by the end of the day." he says. "And I'm from New York, so I'd be happy to go to meetings for you if you decide you want to stay in town." Andy grins. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)