ng_weaponx (ng_weaponx) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-05-23 10:44:00

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Dinner and Recon (Friday night)
Tessa stood outside Big Nick's Burger and Pizza Joint on Broadway and 77th. She was fifteen minutes early because she didn't want to be late and make Mikhail think she wasn't going to show. The whole point was to keep him interested and she could only do that by being around.

She smoothed her blouse and wondered if she looked okay. She was dressed in a pair of boots, a blouse and a pair of jeans. From the way Mikhail had described the place, she didn't think that anything formal would be appropriate, but she was so unsure of this dating stuff.

The program didn't exactly foster any dating environment, not that this was a date. People like her didn't go on dates, they went on missions. Nicholas made it a point to say it was a mission and not a date.

Nicholas was not happy with her going out with Mikhail and getting close to him, even if it were for the good of the mission. Then again, Nicholas was hardly ever happy. The guy was created cranky.

She looked at her watch. Five more minutes. She watched the traffic and people as she waited.

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	ng_weaponx 2009-05-24 10:12 pm UTC (link)
	"That's awesome. I bet picnics here in the summer are a lot of fun." Now it was time to get a little useful information. "How many brothers and sisters do you have?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

mishaloganovich
2009-05-24 10:32 pm UTC (link)

"Mom took us on vacations in the summers when she was here. But we did have a few picnics. Mostly in the spring and fall when the weather was mild."

He patted the hand on his arm. "The number of sisters and brothers seems to change every time I turn around. At last count, I have two sisters and two brothers. For years it was just Anya and I, but the last year has brought in some unexpected appearance. I share a sister and a brother with her, but David is mine alone. I share him with the others, of course. It wouldn't be our family if we didn't spread the sibling wealth around. The craziness makes us closer than some families. We're more willing to accept the odd things that pop up. I can't imagine life without them."

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	ng_weaponx 2009-05-24 10:44 pm UTC (link)
	Tessa knew about the Stark side. It wasn't hard because they were in the papers a lot. The other side was what they were concerned about. "So let me see if I get this straight. You have two sisters and one brother on your mom's side and one brother on your dad's side? Or am I completely off the mark here?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

mishaloganovich
2009-05-24 10:52 pm UTC (link)

"You're on the mark. David and I are Dad's. Circumstances," such as alternate universes, "made only Anya and me members of the Romanov house and in the succession line. The other two aren't." Although Anya might wish it had. They would both be ahead of her in the line. Misha was still the eldest and the one with his... uh... breeding abilities on the line.

"The nice thing about my family is that we don't make those distinctions. Family is all. All for one and so on. And I'm doing all the talking. Tell me about growing up. People pick up family as they go. Have you acquired a family?

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	ng_weaponx 2009-05-24 10:57 pm UTC (link)
	She shook her head. "No. I never stayed in one place long enough to get close enough to consider someone family. I was bounced around a lot." She shrugged. "It's what life is like in the system." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-05-24 11:06 pm UTC (link)
	"Dad's been teaching at a school outside the city for the last twenty years. I grew up there. They get kids from the system. Some of them were really hard to crack." In more ways than one. Mutants were often like that coming out of the system. "Are you living in the city with roommates?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-05-24 11:11 pm UTC (link)
	She nodded. "Yeah. Small crappy apartment with three others. Not a lot of space, too many people. I try to spend as much time out as I possibly can." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-05-24 11:17 pm UTC (link)
	Now was not the time to mention he lived alone in a penthouse with three bedrooms. Misha would be the first to say how lucky he was, despite the last year's events. "The student life. Are you going to enroll in the community college again for next semester or transfer to another school?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

ng_weaponx
2009-05-24 11:33 pm UTC (link)

"Yes. It's not that bad unless we're all getting ready at the same time. What about you? Do you have roommates?" It was weird how normal this felt. She had never done something like this before and had never really been out of the Weapon X compound. "I'm going to stay at the community college. It's all I can really afford unless I find a way to get a few scholarships."

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	mishaloganovich 2009-05-24 11:39 pm UTC (link)
	"No roommates. I live alone for the most part. Sometimes one of the others stay with me. Weekend movie marathons and so on. Like I said, we're a close bunch of crazies." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-05-24 11:43 pm UTC (link)
	"No roommates? You're beyond lucky," she said. Though she already knew where he lived and knew he lived alone. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

mishaloganovich
2009-05-24 11:58 pm UTC (link)

"Luck had everything to do with it. I inherited the place. Otherwise I'd be commuting in every day or living with the other side of the family. Not a bad solution, but Mom thought I could use my own space."

A voice yelled 'HEY!' and a soccer ball came their way. Misha released Tessa's hand and took several running steps to kick it back into play. He waved at the group.

"Security is something of a concern. If it's not because I'm a prince, it's because I'm related to a Stark. So I'm always followed. I can get you a picture of us on our date if you want."

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	ng_weaponx 2009-05-25 12:20 am UTC (link)
	She smiled when he went for the ball and kicked it back. "Well we all can't get lucky and inherit things." "I'd prefer not to be photographed or be in the papers," she said. This was a date? Of course her first date had to be on a mission. She had no personal life. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

mishaloganovich
2009-05-25 12:26 am UTC (link)

He waved again to the soccer group and turned toward her.

"Unfortunately, we don't have a choice. S.H.I.E.L.D. is providing security as a neutral party between the US and the Russian governments, and I'm photographed anyway when the gossip rags need something to run on the front page. They keep hoping to catch me doing something scandalous. You said yourself you read about me in the papers." If she was objecting to it now, it was a little late to claim she didn't know.

He sighed to himself. The whole situation made it hard to meet anybody new, or to be seen out with anyone not a member of his family or an old friend.

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	ng_weaponx 2009-05-25 12:39 am UTC (link)
	"I know what I said about the papers. I was hoping we'd get through our time together without the paparazzi getting wind of this." She gave him a small smile. "What happens, happens, I guess." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-05-25 12:46 am UTC (link)
	Maybe it all wasn't lost. He could always use a new friend. "I hope so. I haven't spotted any, and there's been plenty of chances for someone to approach. I am sorry if you do end up in the paper. Give them half a chance and they'll have us dating, engaged and broken up before we get to the ice cream." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-05-25 12:50 am UTC (link)
	"It's okay. It's some excitement in my otherwise boring life." She smiled. "Mmm ice cream. I'm looking forward to that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-05-25 12:57 am UTC (link)
	"You are going to love this ice cream," he smiled and took her hand again. "Handmade in the old country fashion. I don't know exactly what that means, but it's really good." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-05-25 05:06 am UTC (link)
	She chuckled. "I don't know what that means either, but as long as it's good, I'm happy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-05-25 05:11 am UTC (link)
	On the other side of the park, Misha led Tessa to the old fashion soda fountain restaurant for the best ice cream in the city. It was all handmade on the premises and served in generous portions. "I'm going to want to read this report you're putting together, you know," he teased as he held open the door for her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-05-25 05:13 am UTC (link)
	"What report?" she asked with her eyes a little wider than normal. There was no way he could know, right? Go with the flow, she told herself. "You're on to me. I'm actually a spy for a local paper! The gig is up!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-05-25 05:20 am UTC (link)
	"See, I knew it was something like that." He winked. Cute that she thought he was serious for a second. "You're asking more questions than most casual dates. Therefore, you're putting together a report and I'll read it in the paper tomorrow. Shame, we were getting along so well, too." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-05-25 05:30 am UTC (link)
	She giggled. "You caught me. My cover is blown." Oh if that were the case it would not be a pretty sight. "I'm naturally curious. Not sure if that's a good thing or not." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-05-25 05:38 am UTC (link)
	"It's a good thing when you reciprocate. I'll just have to get your file later and make sure you're not an evil villain. Or a lawyer." He waited for her to enter the restaurant. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-05-25 05:40 am UTC (link)
	He's joking, she reminded herself. He doesn't know you're Weapon X and he won't know. "Not an evil villain and definitely not a lawyer. Can't afford it." She entered before him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)