pop_trash_hero (pop_trash_hero) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-07-24 00:17:00

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npc - wonder man, sydney ashcroft, team - defenders

Stepping Up to the Plate
Hours later...Medieval Times is cleaned up. Charges were dropped. There went his take from his last movie and his date for Friday. She used to watch Mr. Muscles after school and that was a mutual turn off. He should get better about that. It's not like he's going to age and he's not into grandmas - yet. He dropped by his place

He uses his old ID card to get past the security (damn Tony for reactivating it already) and knocks on the door. "Mrs. Ashcroft, I have beer."

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sydney_ashcroft
2009-07-25 04:41 am UTC (link)

With the drama from the night's activities winding down Sydney was taking advantage of the quiet. The godlings were all in their bungalows for the night (she hoped) and Zoey was sound asleep in their room. It was a rare quiet moment she could enjoy.

Se had been sitting in the living room curled up with a book and classical music on when the knock on the door came. Syd uncurled her legs out from under her and book in hand she answered the door.

"Mr. Williams," she said and opened the door wider. "You said the magic words. And it's Ms. Ashcroft or better yet, Sydney or Syd."

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	pop_trash_hero 2009-07-25 06:14 am UTC (link)
	"Syd then." She drinks beer. He's also brought wine just in case, but if you offered wine it made you look like you were trying to get some more then being polite. He did notice the "Ms." but tries to overlook it. "I guarantee it's good beer." He comes in. "Wow. The paint's new. We had some early '90's color that was just silly in this room." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

sydney_ashcroft
2009-07-25 06:31 am UTC (link)

"Mr. Stark had the place renovated before we moved in," she said and closed the door behind him. "According to him the place hadn't been used in years. I believe the structures were reinforced as well." Which given the current residents, it was probably for the best.

"I must apologize for tonight. Zoey talked us all into going out for dinner and things got out of hand."

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	pop_trash_hero 2009-07-25 06:35 am UTC (link)
	He shrugs and looks at her over his glasses. He does want to see what she makes of his red eyes. The reaction people have tells him a lot about people. "I work with kids. They don't think like we think. You just -" He sips his beer. "Accept and move on." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

sydney_ashcroft
2009-07-25 06:44 am UTC (link)

After some of the things she had seen since the godlings moved in, red eyes were almost normal. Syd had seen many strange things in the past few weeks.

"They certainly don't think like we do. Zoey has a knack of getting what she wants and she certainly has a way of talking the godlings into doing what she wants," she said as she grabbed a beer from the six pack he carried. The good stuff too. Amazing. "Thank you. After earlier tonight I sure needed this." She smiled. "Care to go into the living room?"

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	pop_trash_hero 2009-07-25 06:46 am UTC (link)
	"I'm easy." He walks with her. "Called the tin can yet?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2009-07-25 06:56 am UTC (link)
	She opened her beer and took a sip. A brow rose and a slow smile stretched her mouth at that statement. Syd had lived in LA for some time and knew what the movie types were like. It was no secret that Simon Williams liked the ladies. "Excuse me? Tin can?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pop_trash_hero 2009-07-25 07:05 am UTC (link)
	He notes the look and smiles back. "I meant on where we sit." He uses air quotes. "'Mr. Stark.'" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2009-07-25 02:11 pm UTC (link)
	Her cheeks felt like someone took a match and set her cheeks on fire. Apparently she didn't need her daughter embarrassing her. She did just fine on her own. "I'm so sorry." "Mr. Stark...tin can...not quite following you on that one." They entered the living room and Syd sat down in a chair surrounded by piles of books. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

pop_trash_hero
2009-07-25 05:24 pm UTC (link)

He laughs. "Don't worry about it. I know I have a rep about that too."

Leave it to Tony to still be an asshole to his own staff even after retirement. Leave it to Simon to try to cover for assuming Tony would be less of an asshole. "The man lives for metal. Buildings, cars, labs...When Hawkeye and I were annoyed at him, he was 'tin can'." He rolls his shoulders. "Don't worry about waking the guy. He sleeps less then I do and I don't need sleep."

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	sydney_ashcroft 2009-07-25 09:44 pm UTC (link)
	Her cheeks turn even more red and she busied herself with taking a drink from her beer. "I talked to Ms. Potts earlier a little earlier," she explained. "I explained what happened and you took care of things. Mr. Stark is going to be unavailable for awhile. There was some sort of explosion and he was caught in it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pop_trash_hero 2009-07-25 11:50 pm UTC (link)
	"Jeez." He looks down. "I thought he was just covering his ass." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2009-07-26 01:50 am UTC (link)
	"Ms. Potts didn't go into too much detail, but from what she did say he has third degree burns over most of his body, some shattered ribs, punctured lung and shattered arm and leg. They are expecting him to make a recovery, but it will take some time." She took another drink of her beer. "Definitely not the best news." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pop_trash_hero 2009-07-26 02:04 am UTC (link)
	"No. It's not. Any leads on who's involved?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2009-07-26 04:05 am UTC (link)
	Sydney shook her head. "That's all Ms. Potts would tell me. I've only worked as a translator for Mr. Stark and for Ms. Potts on occasion so she's not exactly going to tell me everything. She's more likely to tell you more." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pop_trash_hero 2009-07-26 04:47 am UTC (link)
	"No. Not really," he admits. "There really isn't some sort of code among heroes, Syd. Respect, sure, but you're as open or closed with people as you normally would be without the job. The Stark people always work close to the vest." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2009-07-26 04:57 am UTC (link)
	"So we're both told very little and could be screwed and not in the good way?" Did she just say that? A little more heat to her cheeks. "Will you be staying here with us? The master bedroom is available for your use." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

pop_trash_hero
2009-07-26 06:10 am UTC (link)

He draws out his response. "Yup."

He licks his lips. "I told Tony I'd help guide Thor's kids, but -" He leans forward, putting his elbows on his knees. "I've been solo for a long time." For a reason. He takes off his glasses and looks at her. "So I'm only going to move back in if you think I won't be in the way - and if I'm ever a distraction, I move out. It's your show, Syd."

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sydney_ashcroft
2009-07-26 06:16 am UTC (link)

"Oh no. It's not my show. Mr. Stark hired me to help them adjust to modern Earth culture. That's it." She smiled a little. "I have my hands full with a very precocious five-year-old to run herd on a bunch of godlings full time. I need some help. Tonight just proved I'm way out of my league. My powers aren't in any way helpful when it comes to keeping them in line."

She leaned forward in her chair. "I need you here, Mr. Williams."

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	pop_trash_hero 2009-07-26 06:18 am UTC (link)
	"Exactly. Your job. Your show. Take some credit." "Powers? You're a mutant?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2009-07-26 06:23 am UTC (link)
	She shook her head. "No, not my show. Maybe together we could actually pull this off." She nodded. "Yes. Though I don't have any really fancy powers. I can remember absolutely everything. Which helped me in school and would have helped me in college." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pop_trash_hero 2009-07-26 09:11 am UTC (link)
	"It would be handy for scripts. Hell with everything else." He stretches. "I'll do it. Give me a week to move." He has this feeling that, as much as this is needed, this is also a very, very bad idea. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2009-07-26 02:16 pm UTC (link)
	"My sister is the one with acting ambitions. I've always been the bookworm. I'm happiest in a room full of dusty old books written in other languages with an endless supply of tea." She looked at the beer in her hand. "And beer." "Need any help? I have quite a few pairs of idle hands here and they could all use to do a little manual labor." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pop_trash_hero 2009-07-26 06:19 pm UTC (link)
	Just for a split second his mind lets him in on a suggestion on what he could do with his idle hands and the hot librarian. Yup. This is a very bad idea. Very, very bad idea. The worst ideas you have generally lead to your best days, Mr. Williams. He clears his throat. "I'll think of something." He gets up and smiles at her. "Good meeting you, Syd." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2009-07-26 06:24 pm UTC (link)
	Syd smiled and stood up. "Let me know if you need some manual labor to help you move." She offered a hand. "It was nice to meet you, Mr. Williams. My sister won't believe me when I tell her that I've met you." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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