nextgen_adult (nextgen_adult) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-07-25 23:20:00

Entry tags:

anya stark, misha loganovich, npc - margaret donovan, plot-"scion"

Family
Friends in high places are wonderful things. It's even better when they owe you.

The men loyal to Tony Stark have mostly been weeded out over this last month. Some quit. Others went to "promotions" within shell companies. Her Department of Defense friends have already offered potential contracts and as for designing them? There's always some smart, ambitious kid that wants to make a name for themselves and enough to pay back their student loans.

Margaret Donovan-Stark is at a cocktail party tonight socializing and selling the Stark brand. Many people here knew her father and brother. She's selling the old Stark - one that knows and loves America, one that has the company in mind rather then a bunch of "citizen of the world" Avengers, and one that sure as hell doesn't marry Russian spies. She has the added ability of being every man's fantasy in here - a woman that hunts, fishes, loves money more then shopping, goes to church just enough to claim the Christian label, and is a single former beauty queen. She sips her wiskey on the rocks and looks out on New York - the town she's beginning to own.

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anyastark
2009-07-26 07:17 pm UTC (link)

A party was just what Anya needed after the events of the past month. She hadn't planned on going, but this one had been on the calendar for a little while and with Dad out of commission for awhile she and Pepper were stepping in. This happened on occasion. Dad couldn't make an event for some reason and it was up to Pepper and sometimes Anya to step up to the plate. Anya liked the charity events better though.

She hadn't even bothered to get a new dress. She pulled a simple black dress out of her closet. Shoes, handbag, and jewelry to match completed her outfit.

She stopped in the doorway to the room and did a quick scan of the room. It always helped to find a familiar face right from the get go. She felt the looks and caught traces of whispers.

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	nextgen_adult 2009-07-26 08:20 pm UTC (link)
	She's the evil auntie and she's going to enjoy every second. She notices them, but doesn't greet them. Let them come to her if they're coming this way at all. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

mishaloganovich
2009-07-26 09:24 pm UTC (link)

Parties are where people have a good time. Misha didn't think anybody was having a good time from where he stood behind Anya in the doorway. When she asked, he was happy to escort her, the Big Brother Brat Sister pact at work. He'd even gone into his Mom closet for an appropriate suit (Armani, of course). When he put some effort into it he could be convincing as a Russian royal.

All he had were the bare bones of the situation, so he looked around for the woman with the most evil, self satisfied expression on her face. If what he had heard was right, that would be Anya's new aunt.

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anyastark
2009-07-26 09:31 pm UTC (link)

Two royals, Russian or any other nationality, showing up at a party was bound to attract the most attention. The room practically fell silent. Anya smiled and patted her brother's arm and smiled at the onlookers. "Ready to make the rounds?" she asked quietly. "I see this is going to be an interesting night."

She had spotted dear Auntie. She could almost feel the bastard Stark side rising to the surface, but that was the worst side to come out. Anya need a combination of the Stark charm and the Romanova self-control. With those she could get through the night and be able to deal with Auntie.

She put her chin up and put some steel into her spine. She could play and look every inch the Russian princess she was. All those hours of lessons before Mom's coronation would come in handy.

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	mishaloganovich 2009-07-26 09:43 pm UTC (link)
	He squeezed her hand and tucked it under his arm. Romanov backbone was an inherited trait. Logan charm was a given. "Let's slay a dragon." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

anyastark
2009-07-26 09:59 pm UTC (link)

The smile remained on her face. "No, it's more like killing the Wicked Witch of the West. It shouldn't be too hard to find some water." It was amazing how much could be said through a smile. "Let's go. I need to make it look like the Starks are one big happy family despite wanting to do very nasty things to my so called aunt."

She led him across the room where her aunt was standing. As they crossed the room, they were stopped by old acquaintances of her father. She greeted them all with a smile and then thanked them for their well wishes for her father. She assured them that he was making a recovery and would be back on his feet in no time.

She approached her aunt, the smile still on her face.

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nextgen_adult
2009-07-27 01:42 am UTC (link)

Never mistake notoriety for fame. Much of the room does take notice, but with Russia's increased aggression before the tsar and with the new royal influence being a wild card the room is very attentive to see how things go. Many of the older, richer ones still think of Russia as a time bomb, whether in the form of politics, terrorism, crime, or the new venture capitalists.

"Yes, Anya?"

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anyastark
2009-07-27 10:11 am UTC (link)

"Ms. Donovan we haven't had the pleasure of formally meeting." The smile was still on her face, but there was not an ounce of warmth behind it. Anya held out a hand. Most eyes were on them. The usurper and the heir apparent to Stark Inc. "I'm Anya Stark. Miss Stark will do since it would be very presumptuous of me to have you call me your highness or something along those lines. This is my brother Mr. Mikhail Romanov."

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	mishaloganovich 2009-07-27 10:24 am UTC (link)
	"Ms. Donovan," Misha said with a nod of greeting. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_adult 2009-07-27 10:38 am UTC (link)
	"Pleasure." Let the games begin. "How's you father? Or is that fathers?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

anyastark
2009-07-27 04:35 pm UTC (link)

The games had definitely started and Anya scored the first points. She gracefully pulled back the unaccepted hand and the smile on her face remained. Should have taken that offered hand, Auntie Dearest,

The woman was sadly mistaken if she thought bring up the issue of the two of them being bastards and having different fathers was going to rattle their cages. Hell, they had practically joked about the issue most of their lives. This woman was not going to push that button.

"My father is on the road to recovery," she said. "He was always one to bounce back from things rather quickly. It is amazing what medical science can do these days. Rest assured that I will mention it to him that you inquired about his health."

Okay so Dad wasn't quite conscious yet, but this woman didn't need to know that.

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	mishaloganovich 2009-07-27 04:51 pm UTC (link)
	Misha's bland smile shifted into humor. Was that intended to be an insult from one bastard to two more? Heaven forbid she be more original than the papers had been during the royalty craziness. He could just imagine the woman's reaction to his father. "My father is doing very well. I'll pass along your regards." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nextgen_adult
2009-07-27 06:25 pm UTC (link)

Merely fact-finding at this point and with a drink in one hand and a senator grasping the other a missed handshake could easily be excused.

"I'm not sure you've met Senator Barnes or Mr. Chamberlin. Gentlemen," She extends a hand. "If you don't know already, this is Anya Stark and her brother - Misha, right? - They're two of the other major stockholders."

Yes, Misha, whether you knew about owning Stark stock or not, she does.

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	anyastark 2009-07-27 06:54 pm UTC (link)
	Anya smiled. "I haven't had the pleasure," she said cheerfully and held out a hand. "School and other responsibilities usually keep me too busy to attend these types of functions. Mikhail and I are happy we are able to be here tonight." She shook each man's hand and gave them each a bright smile. "It is a pleasure gentlemen." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_misc 2009-07-27 07:01 pm UTC (link)
	They both take the hand. The venture capitalist shakes it silently, but politely. The senator, grasps it in both of his leathery one and gives her and "Evening, young lady," on top of it before returning to the conversation with Margaret. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

mishaloganovich
2009-07-27 07:08 pm UTC (link)

He couldn't keep the momentary surprise off his face. Being outed as a mutant would have been less a shock.

Recovering somewhat, he offered his hand to both men after Anya, ignoring the senator's rudeness. It was no excuse to be rude himself. "A pleasure, gentlemen. I'm afraid we met so many people during the coronation that I'm still embarrassed I don't remember more names. Please, Ms. Donovan, call me Mikhail. Your Highness would be pretentious for a kid who grew up wanting to be the star pitcher for the Mets."

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	nextgen_misc 2009-07-27 07:19 pm UTC (link)
	The venture capitalist's ears perk up. "Why the Mets?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-07-27 07:29 pm UTC (link)
	Misha had the first genuine smile of the night on his face. Baseball was his passion. "I'm a New York boy, Mr. Chamberlin. Mom took me to watch the Mets play when I was seven and as far as I'm concerned, they're the greatest team in the world. I've had season tickets every year since." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-07-27 07:39 pm UTC (link)
	"The rest of us true New Yorkers are Yankees fans," Anya said and patted her brother's arm. "Even though Nick Fury has taken us to many Yankee games, we still haven't been able convert him. He's a die hard fan." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_misc 2009-07-27 08:18 pm UTC (link)
	The two men and some of the others in the room chuckle. "And what team are you for, Ms. Donovan?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_adult 2009-07-27 08:21 pm UTC (link)
	"Red Soxs." To the good-natured growling in the room, she replies. "The Mets don't come through when you need it and the Yankees are like Democrats - throw enough money at it and hope to overcome that way. I'm looking for something a little more aggressive that knows how to spend its money." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-07-27 08:29 pm UTC (link)
	"We Mets fans know about loyalty and supporting the home team. Yankees fans too," Misha said with a smile. "No matter how hard the losing streak gets, it always gets better. It's what keeps Nick Fury from turning our godparent-godson talks into baseball arguments." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-07-27 08:35 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes, loyalty is the most important thing and if there's one thing us native New Yorkers know, it's loyalty. To our teams, our city, our country and our families." "Gentlemen, my father has a skybox at Yankees Stadium. We'd be honored if you'd join us for a game sometime." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_misc 2009-07-27 09:41 pm UTC (link)
	"New Yorkers also don't miss opportunities." The businessman glances at Ms. Donovan. He slips Mish a card. "Would love to know something about those seats." He nods before dismissing himself politely. The senator continues to sip his drink. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-07-27 10:47 pm UTC (link)
	Now that was a new experience. A businessman slipping him a card instead of a woman slipping him her phone number or room keycard. He put it in his pocket. Loyalties and opportunities were becoming the watchword for the evening. Yes, he was getting up to speed. "What about you, Senator? Who's your team?" (Reply to this)(Parent)

	nextgen_misc 2009-07-28 02:42 am UTC (link)
	"I'm from Pennsylvania, son. I plead the fifth." He turns. "I miss you on the hill, Maggie, but this place suit you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-07-28 03:02 am UTC (link)
	Anya's eyes narrowed and she looked at her "aunt". The woman won't be there long and she could return to the hill. "If you'll excuse us? We have a lot more people to talk to." Anya smiled at her "aunt". "By the way, how are those computer problems I hear Stark Inc. is having? I do hope you get them resolved soon." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_adult 2009-07-30 03:25 am UTC (link)
	"Minor technical glitch," she notes smoothly. "It helps to pay better then the NSA." It helps to also be former NSA. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-07-30 08:23 pm UTC (link)
	"Funny how when it rains, it pours," Misha said. "Everything happening around the same time and all. Makes me wonder what will happen next." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-07-30 08:26 pm UTC (link)
	Anya smiled. "Whatever it is, I'm sure it will be interesting. It was a pleasure meeting all of you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_adult 2009-07-31 05:07 am UTC (link)
	"It was interesting. Maybe we should do this again." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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