Vincent Amorason (quitethecharmer) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-12-07 15:02:00

Entry tags:

awesome andrea, mac rider, vincent vernard

An Outing Between Men
Well, the annual rating event had revealed a bit more than Vincent had been expecting, but he was still resolved to get through his list. Even concerning MacKenzie. Especially concerning MacKenzie, given the nature of the item.

He picked up the phone and dialed.

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	fleetfootmac 2010-12-08 05:14 am UTC (link)
	"Don't need college," and the back and forth and up and down scurrying to avoid the flurry begins. It's like doing the tires at an obstacle course, but in more dimensions. "To be an Avenger, or be there for my family, or do a day's work." And when he finally gets an opening, the ball he's got will come at Vincent like a large red bullet. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-08 05:18 am UTC (link)
	Vincent very nearly executes a textbook 'bullet-time' dodge, only to have to let himself fall and roll to the side as the turret fires another round at him. The ball strikes his shoulder when it ricochets off the wall. He gets up and regards MacKenzie as he picks up another ball, nailing the turret with it and readying another. "You counting the ricochet?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2010-12-08 05:25 am UTC (link)
	"Can't think of a logical reason not to." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2010-12-08 05:37 am UTC (link)

Vincent grudgingly nods, managing to collect another pair. He can't match MacKenzie on speed alone. Think.

"I've come to terms with the fact that I don't have the 'cred' that Doctor Richards and Doctor Pym do, in terms of lab-work, to get a lab-work job of my own without some sort of accreditation. University is proving interesting at the very least."

He hopes his poker face is still carrying over, as he thinks over the dodges he's seen so far.

He hurls one ball with average strength, then fires the other as hard as he can, just a second behind it, aiming for the first ball, trying to redirect it into MacKenzie's path.

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	fleetfootmac 2010-12-08 05:43 am UTC (link)
	The double-dodge, having to reflexively break from what he was going to do, ends up slamming Mac prone, jaw and all, onto the wall with a great deal of force. He pushes himself back up with hissed Kree foul language. "I'mokay, he mutters, although he's admittedly in pain. But he didn't get hit. And he'll dip, with an ache in his ribs, too scoop up a ball. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-08 06:18 am UTC (link)
	Vincent holds one ball for defense, even as he throws another one. The place has hit its cap, as he sees one ball blink out of existence. "If you're sure..." Since it was ruled ricochets were fair game, he bolts across the room, running up the right-hand wall and throwing past MacKenzie, trying to get him from behind. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2010-12-08 06:38 am UTC (link)
	This time, Mac just drops to one knee as a ball go speeding toward Vincent's legs. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-08 03:57 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent instinctively lashes out, kicking the ball wildly straight back, before hurling the one he was holding at the turret, just as it seemed about to fire at him. In the space between seconds, he blinks at himself. Shouldn't he be more angry about the fact that he's trailing behind? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2010-12-08 07:43 pm UTC (link)
	Mac ducks and reaches for another ball. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-09 12:14 am UTC (link)
	Vincent can't move fast enough to stoop to pick up his next ball, so he kicks it at Mac's outstretched arm, before jumping to the nearest wall. He's actually enjoying this, much to his surprise. He might even be cracking a grin. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2010-12-09 01:09 am UTC (link)
	Mac's arm shifts to clutch it, then winds up for another throw. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-09 03:18 am UTC (link)
	Vincent scoops up a ball and throws it as Mac throws his own. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2010-12-09 03:36 am UTC (link)
	Mac manages to almost reflexively draw his hand back and spike the one coming at him back at Vincent, leaving them rocketing at the older boy in quick succession. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2010-12-09 08:02 pm UTC (link)

Vincent is pelted before he can dodge or raise his arms to catch them, taking one across the bicep, and the other to his left cheek.

He just barely recovers in time to avoid a shot from the turret, hurling one back at it which ends up going straight down the barrel, sparks flying out as it jams.

"...oops."

He grabs another ball and jumps high, spiking it down towards Mac.

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	fleetfootmac 2010-12-09 08:35 pm UTC (link)
	Mac has scored five consecutive points, which, by the terms Vincent laid down, means the game is over. So he's just looking at the turrent in concern wondering what'd cause that -- he sure wouldn't know -- when Vincent makes the spike, and is just starting to turn when it hits. "Ack." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-09 10:28 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent blinks. "...'ack' indeed." He shakes his head, grimacing, as he gives the cue for the program to shut down. "Sorry... forgot the count. Well done, MacKenzie." He walks over to survey his opponent. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2010-12-09 10:32 pm UTC (link)
	Mac's got a very light bruise on his jaw from slamming into the floor before, and a slight redness on the opposite cheek from what just hit. "Thanks. Good game, man, especially for dodgeball. Hey, there somewhere I can get some water?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-09 10:42 pm UTC (link)
	"Certainly. There's a shower on this level, and plenty of ice water in the fridge, depending on how you want it applied. I've got pizza being kept warm as well." He grins. Vincent extends a hand to MacKenzie. "Yes well, I thought we were a little old for red rubber balls and a chalk line on playground pavement." He chuckles. "It... was fun." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2010-12-09 10:48 pm UTC (link)
	Mac shakes firmly, grinning. "Face it, dude: we're a little old for dodgeball in general. But it was fun. I'll just go wash my face and get a drink." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-09 11:03 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent nods. "This way please." He leads him to the kids' floor and points him towards the kitchenette, taking a washcloth and mopping his own brow off before sitting on the couch. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2010-12-09 11:08 pm UTC (link)
	"Thanks." And Mac will rinse his face off, get a tall glass of water, and down it. "So...Andrea home?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-09 11:12 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent doesn't answer at first, getting up to get himself a drink. "I don't believe so." He nods across the common area. "Her room is right next to mine, and I haven't seen her today." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2010-12-09 11:32 pm UTC (link)
	Well, that was good to know. If the time came when Andrea was ready for such things, his place would be better; his and Kassi's bedrooms didn't share a wall. "K. Just checking." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-09 11:35 pm UTC (link)
	He takes a slow drink, tapping a finger against the glass thoughtfully as he sits back down. "So.. things are going well then." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2010-12-09 11:39 pm UTC (link)
	Mac smiles. "Awesome. No pun intended. She's great to be around, and we're seeing where it goes. I can take any 'If you know what's good for you...' statements as given, or you can say them if you want." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)