StrongBox (strongbox) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-04-14 18:03:00

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Back in the saddle again
The date was a little awkward, what with both girls getting married soon, and him not being all that familiar with any of the people involved first hand before-hand, but it was still pleasant... and had some promise. Worst case scenario, if she's more truly married than she indicated, he can always call this a business meeting and take the write-off, since there is some business to discuss.

First things first, arranging the date. He makes reservations - in Canada, so getting some wine with dinner shouldn't be an issue, rents a limousine, makes arrangements for her flight, and sets up possible options for movies or dancing after dinner if she likes.

Its been way too long since he's been on a real date.

"Yes, hello. Is Vernique there?"

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	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 01:45 am UTC (link)
	"We're going to slowly expand, so aftershaves will be coming along, but I don't want to rush anything until I'm sure of it. We've never done shoddy work before, and we're definitely not going to start on my watch. But it's fascinating finding out about all the different notes." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 01:50 am UTC (link)
	"Hmm, I bet it is. I've done a little chemical work, but mostly industrial, nothing like that. Would be fascinating. How much of a hand are you taking in the product development itself?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 03:45 am UTC (link)
	"I'm no chemist, and I don't even want to try to pretend, but I want to stay pretty involved in the aesthetic side of it, even if that means they have to walk me through the technical." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 03:52 am UTC (link)
	"That makes sense. Any breakthroughs yet?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 04:17 am UTC (link)
	"The first product's coming along nicely. Ambered class, ginger top note. I really like it. Unfortunately, I only got enough to try on a few hours ago, so it's mostly faded but..." She leaned in and canted her head to give a better angle towards her neck. "What do you think?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 04:30 am UTC (link)
	He leans in close, closing his eyes and taking a deep draw of the scent up close. "Mmm, enchanting. The perfume isn't bad either. I really like the ginger on you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 04:34 am UTC (link)
	Vernique preens. "Thank you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 04:36 am UTC (link)
	"But of course. You have exquisite taste." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 04:37 am UTC (link)
	"Flattery, M. Bochs, will get you... well, plenty of places, really. We'll have to work out the details of the itinerary later." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 05:12 am UTC (link)
	"Well, I will admit making sure we had some options, in case dinner went well. Movies, theater... I have playoff tickets, luxury box... should you happen to find a place here to spend the night." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 03:44 pm UTC (link)
	"I can't resist luxury boxes. When are the playoffs?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 04:02 pm UTC (link)
	"Game 2 was last night. Game 3, here, is tomorrow night. The luxury box is fully catered." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 04:08 pm UTC (link)
	"Hard to say no to that. I can find a place to stay tonight." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 04:12 pm UTC (link)
	"We can put you up, or if you prefer to avoid anything too headquarters like while you're on vacation, there's some very nice, reasonably luxurious hotels in town here. I'll let them know I'll be at the game tomorrow." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 04:33 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm not that bothered by headquarters, but you've got a little brother on the team, right?" Pause. "I'd rather be a little more discreet than that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 04:42 pm UTC (link)
	"I didn't want to assume we were spending the night together without invitation." he replies with a smile. "Yeah, Mason is on the team. And certainly, a hotel room would be a lot more comfortable than my room at base. Full of computer equipment, and, currently, work projects." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-16 04:59 pm UTC (link)
	"Very right of you not to assume, but you can consider yourself informed of the invitation now. And yes, your room doesn't sound terribly comfortable." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-16 05:13 pm UTC (link)
	He nods graciously. "I'll make reservations for us then. And... my room is reasonably comfortable, but not well situated for receiving guests right now." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-17 12:31 am UTC (link)
	She nods. "Makes sense. I certainly didn't mean to be insulting." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-17 03:44 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh no, no offense taken. At some point, I should take you to Alpha Flight HQ, I'm sure you'd find most of it boring compared to the Avengers' layout, but I think you'd appreciate the Temple of Boom." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-17 09:19 pm UTC (link)
	Vernique giggles. "Oh, that does sound nice." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

strongbox
2011-04-17 09:28 pm UTC (link)

Jordan's pride and joy. "State of the art entertainment system. Giant screen TV, speakers in the ceilings, floor, walls... for true surround sound, DDR and motion sensing video game controls built in, 128 disc changer, every channel known to man, leather sofas, bean bags, built in refrigeration and snack cupboards, the cup holders have cooling and heating elements... gives the team at least a little bit of 'better than home' away from home."

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	butterflybullet 2011-04-17 11:13 pm UTC (link)
	"Impressive! I'm envious. But then, I just recently spent a week where I can't have a blowdrier." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-04-17 11:28 pm UTC (link)
	"The Temple was my masterwork, still. Power armor can be second. So... you were really away quite a while, huh?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-18 12:12 am UTC (link)
	"Not so long this last trip to Asgard, not in comparison with the nearly-a-year lost in the timestream and also usually sans blowdrier." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)