Griffen O'Niell (madscienceman) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-08-10 15:21:00

Entry tags:

anya stark, griffen o'niell, halbjorn, svalin

Meeting of the Minds
Griffen had decided he was going to start ordering parts for new computer upgrades. It wasn't his thing but it had to be done. That was when he had noticed someone was already doing his job for him. That was a little surprise.

He smiled a little as he picked up one of the boxes to check out what was being installed. He gave a low whistle of geek approval as he wandered into the computer room. He looked up and had a moment of surprise.

"Miss Stark?" He blinks again then offers her a smile. "It's good to see you again. Is there anything I can do to help you?"

He doesn't seem as shy as he once was but then again the first time they met was in the middle of a crisis and the next time they were around each other was when the Defenders got called in. Griffen notes that they never really got to talk before.

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	shield_maiden 2009-08-16 10:56 pm UTC (link)
	Svalin smiled a little and there could be the slightest hint of pink on her cheeks. "Thank you. Thou art looking nice." Svalin wasn't good at this social interaction off the battlefield. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madscienceman 2009-08-17 02:42 am UTC (link)
	That had him blush just a little but he was pleased. "I thought you might like to try something different so I found a good bar and grill. It's something I think you'll like." He goes to get the door. He'd have to take them in one of the vans. He was working up to finding a car of his own. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2009-08-17 05:00 am UTC (link)
	"That sounds like it wilt be fine," she said and stepped through the open door. "Migard offers a wider variety of food than Asgard. I art eager to try new things." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

madscienceman
2009-08-17 10:47 pm UTC (link)

He makes sure to get the door so it isn't just left open and starts toward the van. He pulled it up front and cleaned it for use.

"There are many things on Earth that are good to try." He wasn't sure they would enjoy sushi like he goes. But good ribs would be more enjoyable for them.

He opens the door for Svalin on the passenger's side of the van. His Mother taught him how a man really should treat a lady.

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	shield_maiden 2009-08-17 10:52 pm UTC (link)
	"Thank thee, Griffen," Svalin said as she climbed into the van. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madscienceman 2009-08-17 11:08 pm UTC (link)
	He made sure her door was shut and went around to climb in on the other side. He started up the van, had his seat belt on and they were off. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2009-08-17 11:10 pm UTC (link)
	"Ist driving these metal beasts a difficult thing?" she asked as she watched him. It seemed complicated. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madscienceman 2009-08-17 11:14 pm UTC (link)
	"It can be. You need to be aware of everything around you and on some cars you can't see quite over the edge of the hood so you need to guess a little for close distances," he explains. He's a careful driver. But the traffic doesn't really allow him to not be. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2009-08-17 11:20 pm UTC (link)
	"Wilt thou teach me?" Svalin asked. She was curious about a lot of Migard things. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madscienceman 2009-08-17 11:23 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm...not a very experienced driver," Griffen murmurs. "But I can try." There was no reason not to. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2009-08-18 02:07 am UTC (link)
	"I wouldst most appreciate it," she said and looked over at him. "'Tis a most useful skill to have." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madscienceman 2009-08-18 02:57 am UTC (link)
	He agrees with her glancing her way with a smile. "It took me a while to get up the nerve to take the tests so it's legal for me to drive since in New York there are lots of other ways to get around." The buses he knew like the back of his hand. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2009-08-18 03:49 am UTC (link)
	"Thou needs permission to drive a metal beast?" Mother had mentioned driving in her stories, but she never mentioned needing permission for it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madscienceman 2009-08-18 03:56 am UTC (link)
	"Yes. It's to make sure people who drive them are properly trained since there are so many people," he explains. "Look at it this way, for every adult mortal in this city there is at least one car...even if they don't drive it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2009-08-18 05:54 am UTC (link)
	"'Tis most wise. How doth one get this permission? I wouldst be interested in getting it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

madscienceman
2009-08-18 06:23 am UTC (link)

"Well first you have to apply for a test. I know where that's done so I can show you. Then you have to pass the tests they put you through. Then you get a sheet that proves you passed the tests so you can go to the Department of Motor Vehicles to get your license," he explains. He notes as they ease through the traffic that they're almost at the place.

This was awesome. They could talk about something without him becoming nervous. "I'll help you since the ways some of the tests are done will be different than what you're used to."

Since they're at an intersection with lights, he starts to explain what they mean. That's important and it gives him a chance to not be nervous at all. He does though note to himself that he will not drive during mud slides ever.

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	shield_maiden 2009-08-18 06:39 am UTC (link)
	"What kind of tests art these? What kind of creatures woudlst I hast to battle? Dragons? Trolls? Dark Elves? And what doth lights hast to do with these tests?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

madscienceman
2009-08-18 06:45 am UTC (link)

"A written test to prove you understand the laws involving cars. Then there's a practical test. That's proving to a representative of the government that you are a competent driver. The lights are like signals to let drivers down when they can stop and go so there aren't as many accidents." She has so much to learn. Thank ....something that he can probably ask for help explaining cars to her.

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	shield_maiden 2009-08-18 06:59 am UTC (link)
	She was puzzled by this. "How can it be a test without something to fight?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madscienceman 2009-08-18 07:16 am UTC (link)
	"There are different kinds of tests. Have you ever had to stand before your peers and speak of something that was difficult to talk about?" He can think of many times he had to do things like that. They were pulling into the parking lot now. The place looked interesting. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2009-08-18 07:31 am UTC (link)
	"Nay. Ne'er hast I hath to do such a thing." Migard was definitely strange in its ways and customs. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madscienceman 2009-08-18 08:12 am UTC (link)
	He laughs softly. "You'll see." He has the van parked now and hops out. He has his door shut and comes around to her side to help her out. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2009-08-18 08:18 am UTC (link)
	"Thank thee," she said as she got out of the van. She looked around. "This place looks interesting. The food ist good?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madscienceman 2009-08-18 08:23 am UTC (link)
	"It should be. I've been to places like this before. Good beer and good food," he seems pleased by the location. "I like a good steak or a good rack of ribs." The van is locked and Griffen starts to walk towards the restaurant. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2009-08-18 08:28 am UTC (link)
	"Aye. It doth sound like a suitable place." Svalin walked along side him. With her height she towered over him. "Doth it serve mead?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)