Natasha Romanova (redheadspy) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-09-26 16:47:00

Entry tags:

anya stark, inactive - hot rod, inactive - james romanov rogers, lady devil, misha loganovich, npc - black widow, npc - tony stark, plot-"house of romanov"

Down Is Up, and Up Is Down
The Stark/Romanov Family Dinner. It was a study and exercise in insanity. They were usually loud, chaotic and entertaining to say the least. Natasha wasn't quite sure if she was up for this one or not. Her back was hurting and her ankles and feet were uncomfortably swollen. The good feeling of the second trimester was gone and the uncomfortable third was here. Though she wouldn't back out or tell Tony she didn't want to do it. They would have dinner and be entertained by the kids. Or so she hoped.

Picking a place was key, but this time she opted for Tony to get a private room at Delmonico's. Steak for the carnivores and private so that if things got loud they wouldn't embarrass themselves. And Natasha felt like dressing up a bit.

She had a new dress from Jan, a new pair of shoes and the earrings Tony gave her when she proposed to him.

When she and Tony were ready, he drove them to the restaurant. They even managed to beat the kids there.

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	Re: Back at the Table redheadspy 2010-10-01 02:16 am UTC (link)
	"The Caribbean is nice this time of the year when there isn't a hurricane, though I would recommend Fiji or Tahiti," she told Misha. "Boston is perfectly fine city," Natasha pointed out. "Tony has issues with it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Back at the Table

nextgen_parent
2010-10-01 02:50 am UTC (link)

"Well, Stephanie, the first problem is that it's Boston. I mean, the crime rate there is atrocious and Anya and M.I.T. are the only things giving that city legitimacy." Tony says, happy to explain his issues with Boston in detail.

"I'd be happy to give you a bit-by-bit of why Boston is terrible, but I have something to ask you first, Stephanie. I happen to have a '65 Chevy Impala frame that I've been meaning to work on a little. By 'a little', I mean build an engine block and things for.

Turns out it's a more than a one-man job, though, and with your sister busy in Boston, it won't get done before the end of the year unless I ignore everything, which isn't going to happen.

Tasha might run off without leaving a note where I can see it. Yes, I'm harping on that, dear." Tony grins at Tasha.

"So maybe, if you've got some time, we can do some work on it together and see if we've got the same ideas when it comes to cars. What do you say?" Tony asks Stephanie.

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	Re: Back at the Table anyastark 2010-10-01 03:38 am UTC (link)
	"According to Dad, the Red Sox are agents of the Devil. Though they were really nice when Steve and I had batting practice with them." "Boston is fine as always," she said. "Nothing major happening except that Weapon X stuff." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Back at the Table

hot_rod
2010-10-01 03:54 am UTC (link)

"Nothing wrong with the Red Sox," Stevie said. "For an American League team, anyway. Cubs fan, personally."

Her eyes lit up, however, at the mention of an Impala. Even with her hope that MC or someone would be along soon to take her home, an Impala was an Impala.

Doesn't stop the Stephanie thing from rankling her a bit though.

"I... that sounds awesome," she said. "I'd love to."

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	Re: Back at the Table next_avenger 2010-10-01 03:55 am UTC (link)
	James wisely kept quiet. Sometimes it was better to stay out of the line of fire. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Back at the Table

nextgen_parent
2010-10-01 04:07 am UTC (link)

"I'm glad to hear that." Tony says, favoring Stephanie with a genuine smile. "Now, to clarify what Anya said.

I do not believe the Red Sox are the agents of the Devil. I don't think Satan, Mephisto or any demonic entity would be fool enough to hire those guys to do anything /important/." Tony says.

"And if they /did/...well, a deal with the Devil might be the only way the Red Sox get a shot at the World Series."

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	Re: Back at the Table mishaloganovich 2010-10-01 06:32 am UTC (link)
	"Mets all the way." No talk of baseball would happen without his beloved Mets mentioned. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table hot_rod 2010-10-01 04:32 pm UTC (link)
	Now Misha got the "you have two heads" look. "...You have got to be kidding me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table anyastark 2010-10-02 01:00 am UTC (link)
	"He's always been a Mets fan," Anya said. "Speaking of Impalas, I'm going to drive Steve's to Boston and store it there. You know, since we don't know when he'll be back." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table redheadspy 2010-10-02 01:02 am UTC (link)
	"He has," Natasha said. "I blame undue influence from Ben Grimm." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table mishaloganovich 2010-10-02 02:38 am UTC (link)
	"I'm not crazy and stop picking on my guys. It's not Ben's fault. You took me to my first game, Mom. Bought me a jersey, a hat and a pennant to put on my wall." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table nextgen_parent 2010-10-02 08:34 pm UTC (link)
	"The Mets, at least, are in New York so they get a little credit. I hold out hope for the day when Misha changes allegiance to the Yankees." Tony teases. "Do you need any help getting the car down there, Anya? I can have someone ship it there for you if you like." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table hot_rod 2010-10-02 10:19 pm UTC (link)
	Stevie laughed a little. "Well," she said, "nice to see no matter where you go, baseball divides families." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table anyastark 2010-10-02 10:31 pm UTC (link)
	"United we stand, divided we cause more chaos," Anya grinned. "I'm going to drive it up. Weather's nice and the car hasn't been run in awhile." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table mishaloganovich 2010-10-03 12:59 am UTC (link)
	"I don't know, Brat. A man's car is as important as his girl. He'll also worry that you 'improved' it while he was gone." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table next_avenger 2010-10-03 02:57 am UTC (link)
	"I think she just saves messing with cars for you," James said. "She's been talking about giving Darlene a body." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table hot_rod 2010-10-03 03:01 am UTC (link)
	"Dare I ask who Darlene is?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table mishaloganovich 2010-10-03 03:19 am UTC (link)
	"My car. A '71 Dodge Demon. Anya that it was funny to put an AI in her. Darlene thinks she's my personal assistant now." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table redheadspy 2010-10-03 03:20 am UTC (link)
	Natasha chuckled. "I must say she's working out quite well for you. You don't miss appointments and you get where you're going on time." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table nextgen_parent 2010-10-03 04:09 am UTC (link)
	Tony chooses this moment to take a sip of water, wisely staying out of the Darlene issue. No good comes of teasing Misha about that car. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table hot_rod 2010-10-03 04:15 am UTC (link)
	"...You put a naggy AI in his car?" Stevie gasped. "That's just not cool." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table anyastark 2010-10-03 04:16 am UTC (link)
	"He was talking to it. Whole conversations with it. I thought it should be able to talk back," Anya said. "I won't mess with Steve's car. I save that torment for you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table next_avenger 2010-10-03 05:21 am UTC (link)
	James, like Tony, was going to stay out of it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table mishaloganovich 2010-10-03 05:29 am UTC (link)
	"There's nothing wrong with talking to Darlene. It passed the time when I was doing maintenance. Now she talks back, with suggestions, and directions to a place called Jared's." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Back at the Table redheadspy 2010-10-03 10:40 am UTC (link)
	"Darlene has tasted. Diamonds are a girl's best friend," Natasha said. There may have been the slightest hint of a smirk on her face. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)