Chris Grant-Pym (pym_kitten) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-08-18 00:49:00

Current location:	LAX
Entry tags:	halbjorn, inactive - chris pym, inactive - ohu amane, npc - tigar, svalin

Leaving On A JetPlane (Is just arriving somewhere else on one)
Chris smiled to herself as she watched the tarmac approach, feeling the familiar grinding and bumping of wheels as they met the ground, her flight finally setting down at LAX. Mom living on the other side of the country may make it a bit of a jaunt to visit, but she loves coast-hopping. Mom and Dad's separation wasn't easy for her to deal with, but she'd never held it against either of them. She'd made it blatantly clear, even with how young she was, that she wasn't going to be bounced back and forth in whatever custody agreement. It was why she'd wound up with the X-Men; Avengers-Hank had talked to X-Hank, who talked to the Professor. So, Xavier's; best place in the world for a kid to grow up learning how to master their freakish ways.

No need for baggage claim, since everything she needed was at Mom's, and there would be shopping. Chris was still struggling with resisting the urge to bolt down the hallway on all fours when she spotted the familiar face.

"Mom!" She waved, but didn't bother sprinting the rest of the way down the hallway to the welcome area. Last time she did that she accidentally clocked someone with her carry-on.

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pym_kitten
2009-08-21 04:56 pm UTC (link)

Sure enough, Chris pulled up in a cab minutes later. Telling the driver to hold for a bit, she hopped out and sauntered her way over to Halbjorn. She'd done some rush work on some old stuff she'd left at her mom's place, and was rather pleased with the results. No time for accessories or anything special with the hair, but the mini-skirt and corset (a little bit of 'wench' meets industrial she'd been inspired to for the occasion) she'd pulled together would hopefully do just fine to keep his attention.

"Alright handsome." She stretched to give him a kiss on the cheek hello. "What's on the agenda for tonight? Got the car waiting if you don't have a ride of your own."

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stone_bear
2009-08-21 06:15 pm UTC (link)

"The compund hast cars, but I know naught of driving, so aye, t'would be a good thing. I hath been shown some fine steakhouses in this town, unless thou wouldst prefer something else?" he replies, checking her out all the while. Apparently there was some truth to his earlier comments about being rather focused when it came to battle, but easily distracted otherwise.

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	pym_kitten 2009-08-21 06:26 pm UTC (link)
	Chris smiled. "Steak is good. Preferably still close to bloody." She tugged on one of his arms to draw him towards the car. "I think we can skip appetizers and desert. I have the strangest feeling we're going to be wanting to head back here after not too long..." She blushed a little, even if she considered herself being the one starting this whole thing. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2009-08-21 06:42 pm UTC (link)
	"That suits me well, both for the dinner... and dessert." he replies, folding himself into the car as best he can. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pym_kitten 2009-08-21 06:48 pm UTC (link)
	Chris, probably unconvincingly, feigned innocence. "Oh? Do you know some place for ice cream or something?" She rewarded his struggle in getting in by sitting right up next to him, hugging one of his arms. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2009-08-21 09:23 pm UTC (link)
	He grins. "A place or two, if that ist thy preference. Thou methinks thou wilt find the mead sweet enow for thy tastes." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

pym_kitten
2009-08-21 09:34 pm UTC (link)

"I'll give it a shot, sure." She smiles. She definitely has an idea for where the evening might end up, but she's looking forward to some nice time out on the town with a cute boy before that as well.

Directions are given, and driving is done, and they're arriving at their table soon enough. Chris, loving to tease as much as she does, holds out Halbjorn's chair for him. "You must be so weary from being cramped into that car. If you need help cutting your food as well, let me know."

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	stone_bear 2009-08-21 09:39 pm UTC (link)
	"Methinks I canst manage. Though if thou'rt feeling too sorry for such difficulties, I wouldst not turn down a massage later." he replies with a hint of teasing in his tone. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pym_kitten 2009-08-21 09:52 pm UTC (link)
	Chris sits down. "I don't know. I'm just a puny mortal after all. Don't know if you could even feel anything I'd do to you." She shrugs as she orders herself a coke and looks over the menu. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2009-08-21 09:57 pm UTC (link)
	"Methinks thou canst manage somehow." he replies with a hint of amusement. He orders 5 of the main meals for himself - good reason he picked one of the large tables, and apparently they've gotten to know him here. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

pym_kitten
2009-08-21 10:39 pm UTC (link)

Chris put away a similar amount to that right after she got back from the whole Mojoverse stuff. Shifting like that took a toll on her metabolism, for now, a 28 ounce steak with a side of soup and cheese fries was more than sufficient.

She lowered her voice. "In all seriousness though, I do need to ask... am I better off going catgirl later for the sake of my own durability, or have you dealt with 'restraining' yourself with Midgard girls before?"

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stone_bear
2009-08-21 10:45 pm UTC (link)

He digs into the meal fairly quickly. He has a hint of table manners, at least showing proficiency with a knife and fork, but its still more of the saw off a chunk and stab with the fork variety - but it passes. The staff also seems to take it for granted that this is what he'd order, so apparently this is normal.

"I hath had some experience with this, aye. Whiche'er of thine forms ist most comfortable for thee, or mayhap try more than one. But either way, I wilt not harm thee. On mine word."

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	pym_kitten 2009-08-21 10:47 pm UTC (link)
	She smiles and nudges him under the table with her foot as she progresses through her own meal. "Well aren't you sweet. I'm sure we'll figure it out." A minute or so later, she pipes up again. "So, when not battling evil, or training to do so, is there anything else you do for fun?" She pauses, then grins with a blush. "Besides the obvious." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2009-08-21 10:50 pm UTC (link)
	He arches a brow, considering, even as he gets used to the presence of her foot. Now this is interesting. "I hath recently begun learning to surf, tis an interesting sport. Skydiving hast been promised next. Otherwise... running, climging, swimming, drinking, sharing tales and wenching. In addition to practice, it fills days well enow." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

pym_kitten
2009-08-21 11:27 pm UTC (link)

He'd better get used to it, as it creeps a little higher.

Chris nods attentively, sipping her drink. "I've done all those, except the 'wenching'." She smirks. "Surfing's fun, although I prefer boogie boards. The wave, and the beach coming at you, look more interesting laying down." She gestures to her corset.

"This is where most of my leisure time goes though. I design clothes. Most of my own are hand-made, or at least re-made." She grins. "Used clothing shops are a goldmine for supplies."

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stone_bear
2009-08-21 11:34 pm UTC (link)

"Little surprise. I hath little knowledge of these boogie boards. Twas only another visitor and the compound still holding a few older surfboards from the West Coast Avengers days that I started surfing. Tis a fine exercise in balance."
He's more than happy to examine the corset, little surprise there. "Aye, mine mother wast most skilled at sewing and design of clothes. Mine sisters hath varying skill as well. I stay primarily to tanning and leatherwork."

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pym_kitten
2009-08-21 11:40 pm UTC (link)

"Oooh, very cool. I don't know how to process the materials, yet, but I've done some work with leather." She pulls out her phone and brings up some pictures of a jacket and matching handbag.

"These took me about a week of work. Miss St Croix almost threw me out the window when she found me cutting apart a trenchcoat for the base materials, even though I'd bought it myself."

Chris' mind danced at the idea of ever getting to make something out of dragonskin, or something equally exotic, as long as it was done humanely and the meat was used up anyway. Her mind flickered back to the mention of surf-boards. "You guys are really heavy though... was the board modified in any way?" She pauses, then smiles. "See... I need to think about this kinda stuff, modifications I mean, cuz it matters for what I want to do after college."

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stone_bear
2009-08-21 11:46 pm UTC (link)

"If thou shouldst return at some time, I couldst show thee leatherwork, or Svalin or Aridis mayst be able to write down instructions for thee."
He examines the work thoughtfully. "It appears as great craftsmanship indeed."

The last observation gets a shrug. "Methinks the board wast designed for some of the West Coast Avengers, so twas likely more durable than the norm. Twas simply what wast on hand. And what ist thou wish'st to do beyond college?"

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	pym_kitten 2009-08-22 12:04 am UTC (link)
	She grins from ear to ear, gulping down the last of her steak. "Make stuff for freaks like us. Super-durable clothing, able to deal with various physical variations, like shapeshifting, lighting on fire, etc. I want to design clothing that can do all that, and still look good." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2009-08-22 12:13 am UTC (link)
	"Ahhh, I see. Asgardians hath advantage of beasts of tough hide, and armor tis more oft worn normally. I canst see the benefits for groups like the Avengers and X-Men. E'en so, I still find most clothing too restrictive and uncomfortable to wear beyond occasions such as this. My cloak, boots and loincloth serve well enow." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

pym_kitten
2009-08-22 12:21 am UTC (link)

Chris smiles. "Well, if it's just your strength that's a problem, none of the weirder stuff, I might be able to help. I'll take your measurements before I go, and see if I can send you something now and then."

She strokes the rim of her soda glass. "Just so you know, even if this is a fling, I'm always glad to make new friends. So don't freak if you hear from me after this weekend." She grins happily. "Can always use another partner in hell-raising."

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stone_bear
2009-08-22 12:33 am UTC (link)

He shrugs. "Nay, Asgardian garb ist well accustomed to greater strength. But the cold bothers me not, and tis the emblem and pride of the bear-jherk to enter battle with no armor save the bear's hide and mayhap a shield. It hast grown comfortable, and most else ist quite restrictive."

He raises a brow at that last. "Why wouldst I react badly to hearing from a fling? I wouldst hope thou returnest from time to time. And... methinks thou hast different meaning of hell-raising than I, though battling demons hast its charm."

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pym_kitten
2009-08-22 04:59 am UTC (link)

Chris nods thoughtfully. "I understand. You turn quite a few heads though, and that's not always the best thing." She sized him up. "Like, what you're wearing now, you seem like you're suffocating. Just humor me if I send you a garment or two and at least try it on to let me know how it fits, and how well it holds up." She smirked. "There may be some other evening you wish to take a charming young X-Woman out on the town, and dress accordingly."

She chuckles before clarifying the point. "'Hell-raising', as the phrase goes, is..." She propped up her chin, smiling. "Causing just enough trouble to keep life interesting."

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	stone_bear 2009-08-22 05:04 am UTC (link)
	"Aye, I wilt try them then, though in this society, I knowst not how I would avoid drawing attention. But aye, these clothes art rather uncomfortable... but in order to take charming young X-Women out, tis a sacrifice I am most willing to make. And aye, that makes greater sense." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pym_kitten 2009-08-22 07:13 am UTC (link)
	Chris smiles. "Don't worry. Whatever I send, I'll make sure you can still move around like the big strong warrior you are." Dinner is finished soon enough, and they stride out of the restaurant, Chris happy to have her stomach filled, and hanging on her date's arm. "Mmm... good meal." He could make the next call, be it a round of actual desert, or back to the HQ. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)