nextgen_citizen (nextgen_citizen) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-11-16 19:05:00

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A middle-aged man in official looking uniform of some European fashion arrives at the Baxter Building.

"I am here to speak with Kristoff Vernard and Vincent von Doom, on behalf of the monarch of Latveria, Victor von Doom."

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Re: Latveria

discardedheir
2010-11-17 04:05 am UTC (link)

Kristoff listened. For someone so grandiose, the Master had to be so subtle. No doubt his poor brother was tearing himself up finding presumed insults in this, and Kristoff would do all he could to soothe him at such time as Vincent was willing to accept it -- not in front of Doom.

But Kristoff was hearing something else entirely.

Doom had known he had a son. And that fact had had nothing to do with the situation of whether to forgive Kristoff. What he'd told himself time and time again all these years was true. There was no need for bitterness and recriminations. These things just happen.

He continues listening, and certainly knowing the truth of the change that had come with the years.

And as Doom magnanimously gives them permission to do what they had, in fact, just did two weeks before, Kristoff can't help a small, loving smile, which he conceals politely by sipping his tea.

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Re: Latveria

nextgen_parent
2010-11-17 05:17 am UTC (link)

"As will befit your new station,--" Doom continues, "--you will be informed if there are any duties expected of you on Doom's behalf."

There is a pause for that to sink in.

"As for you, Kristoff Vernard.

It is not befitting of a monarch to forgive betrayals...

..but neither is it for one to ignore their debts." Doom draws in a breath. "For one week, each year, in observance of Mirela's death, you are permitted within Latveria."

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	Re: Latveria discardedheir 2010-11-17 05:20 am UTC (link)
	Calm though he remains, Kristoff can't quite hide the slice of pain across his face at the first sentence addressing him. But the last... His eyes shut slowly, then force themselves back open. "Thank you, Sir," he says softly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Latveria

nextgen_parent
2010-11-17 05:47 am UTC (link)

"There is nothing to thank." Doom's response is cold as he returns his focus to Vincent.

"A public proclamation of your new standing will be made in due time, but soon. You will--"

Perhaps it is weariness from the recent events. Perhaps it is the weight of his years. Or perhaps Victor von Doom is simply not sure of the full measure of the man he is addressing, as well as that of the one listening. Whatever the reason, if there is any, he changes his choice of words.

"It would be wise to now behave accordingly." He looks at the son of his union with Amora, before standing.

"Myriad responsibilities beckon. You are free to partake of the remainder of the mark's safe passage. Boris will see that you receive your due hospitality."

And, with that, Doom walks away.

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	Re: Latveria discardedheir 2010-11-17 05:53 am UTC (link)
	When Doom's gone, Kristoff manages to shake off his own thoughts enough for his hands immediately go for Vincent's shoulders. "Phral?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Latveria

quitethecharmer
2010-11-17 05:58 am UTC (link)

There is almost no response from Vincent, his eyes seemingly glossed over from the effort he exerted not to let the maelstrom of emotions out. As if he burned out.

"We're leaving." It is barely more than a whisper, as he stands and moves with a tightly controlled, but slowly increasing, pace from the room.

He simply will not allow himself to be sick in Latveria.

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	Re: Latveria discardedheir 2010-11-17 06:00 am UTC (link)
	Kristoff doesn't need to hear any more for now. He departs with him. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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