Vernique Denning (butterflybullet) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-04-28 22:57:00

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Lunch on April 9 (Bendytimed)
Vernique showed up for lunch in a fantastic dress with a large shoulder bag containing the following:
The Collected Poetry of Lord Byron
The Collected Works of William Shakespeare
Her mother's Spring and Summer catalogs

"Hey there," she said smiling.

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blinkandmissme
2011-04-29 02:21 am UTC (link)

"Hello, Beautiful Flower." Eli says, smiling brightly at Vernique. He was very glad to see her, what with all the insanity in his life these days.

"Thank you for accepting my invitation. I was hoping to discuss a few things with you, but first, let us catch up." Eli says, moving to pull out her chair for her so she could sit down. Once she is seated, he'll sit down across from her.

"How have you been? How is Svalin?" he asks.

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	butterflybullet 2011-04-29 02:25 am UTC (link)
	"She's doing well. Now that all the necessary fuss in Asgard is done, we'll be staying on Earth until the baby's due." She smiles. "I got the books I'd always talked about lending you when we weren't anywhere with access to my bookshelf." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

blinkandmissme
2011-04-29 02:30 am UTC (link)

Eli's eyes light up. "Excellent. I have been meaning to read these and get to know them. I have taken up a great deal of reading lately, spending much of my time at the library.

So many wonderful books. I really will try to read them all." Eli laughs.

It still amazed him that he had literally /forever/ to do so.

"How are you adjusting to the married life?" he asks.

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	butterflybullet 2011-04-29 02:33 am UTC (link)
	"Well enough. Trying to make sure Svalin doesn't do too much for her condition; keeping an eye on baby issues; pregnancy's coming along healthy. It's when it comes time for him to be born, that's when we'll see what kind of hard work marriage is." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2011-04-29 02:40 am UTC (link)
	"If I can help in any way, please let me know." Eli says, as the waiter comes to take their drink orders. "I think you should order for us, as I am not yet familiar with menus." Eli suggests. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-29 02:47 am UTC (link)
	"Thank you. I appreciate it." She smiles cordially at the waiter. "Let's start with blackberry lemonade for both of us." She grins at Eli. "I've got some other recommendations once we've gotten a start on the food and on business." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2011-04-29 02:55 am UTC (link)
	"I would love to hear them." Eli says, leaning back in his chair a bit. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-29 02:57 am UTC (link)
	"Well, for one thing, once I've consumed something healthy as an excuse, I'm going to have a Cosmopolitan, for obvious reasons, but you ... have you ever had a Black Russian, Eli?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2011-04-29 03:08 am UTC (link)
	"No, I have not, but I have been interested to try one. Or was that a White Russian? I am not picky." Eli chuckles. "What is in a Cosmopolitan?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-29 03:19 am UTC (link)
	Vernique giggled. "A White Russian is just a Black Russian with lots of added cream, really." "Aside from being an attitude, a magazine, and above all else, an extremely stylish kind of butterfly --" Vernique has to preen for a moment. "A Cosmopolitan is a combination of vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and a little orange cognac." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2011-04-29 03:35 am UTC (link)
	"Interesting. I think I will have to try one of each of these." he says. He may need to do so today. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-29 03:37 am UTC (link)
	"Good," she says, smiling. "But first --" their lemonade comes. "We drink something a bit more hydrating." "What are some of the things you want to deal with, Eli?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

blinkandmissme
2011-04-29 03:57 am UTC (link)

"Well, there are some endeavors I'd like to pursue, Vernique, but I must find a way to earn capital. Secondly, I need to obtain a source of income that gives me a veneer of respectability. I have been studying fashion since we return from our sojourn, and I find that I draw very well." Eli says, thinking over some of the things Veronica told him during their time in the future.

"I am thinking that I would like to try my hand designing clothing." he says.

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	butterflybullet 2011-04-29 04:20 am UTC (link)
	"I think that's something you could be good at," Vernique agrees seriously. "You've got a good eye -- and not just because you're constantly telling me I'm pretty, though that's a good point in itself." She grins. "I can put you in with the fashion house section of my mother's company. I've been dealing with a few new projects myself." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2011-04-29 04:29 am UTC (link)
	"I would certainly love to learn from anyone who would teach me, Vernique. Someday, I would even like to start my own designing company and do fashion shows and the like." he tells her. "What kind of projects have you been working on?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-29 04:32 am UTC (link)
	"A little experience and a few paychecks can give you a good start on that." She smiles. "Scents. I want Nevell to branch out jsut a little more, beyond textiles and shipping and clothes." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2011-04-29 04:40 am UTC (link)
	"That is also an excellent idea. I have seen the demand for such through all of the product placement on television. Everyone wants to smell like they're favorite athlete, actress or Reality TV star." he says, stroking his chin. "How is the research coming?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-29 04:44 am UTC (link)
	"Good. I'm no chemist, but I've learned a lot about scent notes so that I could keep up with what they're doing and explain what I'm going for. Lots of Ambered stuff right now, working out the kinks to find just the right stuff." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2011-04-29 04:57 am UTC (link)
	"Are you catering to men and women or just women?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-29 04:59 am UTC (link)
	"The very first product of the line will be meant to be worn by women, and then we'll tweak it a little to be worn by men. I'd like to think they'll both be catering to both." She smiles. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2011-04-29 05:05 am UTC (link)
	"I would like to design clothing for both men and women. I already have ideas for a summer and fall line." Eli says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-29 05:16 am UTC (link)
	She smiles. "I look forward to wearing some of your stuff eventually. A little working with Mom's people and you can get a better feel for things and a little starter capital." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2011-04-30 02:17 am UTC (link)
	"I would be honored to design something you would wear, Vernique. The idea of making clothing people enjoy excites me in ways I did not imagine." he tells her. When the waiter comes back with their drinks, Eli waits for Vernique to order. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-30 05:27 am UTC (link)
	"Well, how fortunate I happen to be an expert in things that excite you in ways you didn't imagine, my friend." She beams at the now-awkward waiter. "We'll both have the lemon-based tilapia." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2011-04-30 05:35 am UTC (link)
	Eli blushes a little at Vernique's comment, taking a sip of water. She, of course, was right. "I finally feel like I have direction in my life. I never found it at home, but I have it now in the outside world." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-30 05:41 am UTC (link)
	"Well, speaking on behalf of all people of taste in the outside world, we're happy to be reaping the benefit." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2011-04-30 05:55 am UTC (link)
	"So, what do you think it would take for me to begin on this path?" he asks. "Will I need to apprentice under someone?" Eli asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-04-30 06:00 am UTC (link)
	"They're generally called 'internships' these days, not apprenticeships. We show Mom and her people some of your sketches so far, and they'll take you from there." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2011-04-30 06:22 am UTC (link)
	"Then I will make sure to put all of my best work forward." Eli says, already planning out which sketches he will use. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-05-01 03:52 am UTC (link)
	"It'll be great." Pause. "Any plans for tonight?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2011-05-01 04:42 am UTC (link)
	"Just some designing once everyone has fallen asleep. Possibly even some television. Mr. Trump and I sometimes have coffee, but I doubt he will around this evening." Eli says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-05-02 02:09 am UTC (link)
	"I see. I must admit, I have ulterior motives in asking." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2011-05-02 02:21 am UTC (link)
	"Ulterior motives...?" Eli asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-05-02 02:53 am UTC (link)
	She smiles. "I was wondering if you might like me with you tonight. Eli, I will always value your friendship and your company, whatever else we do. But just because you and I have other options now is no reason we can't be on each other's rotation, unless you would prefer not. It's entirely your choice." She smiles. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

blinkandmissme
2011-05-02 03:01 am UTC (link)

"Oh. Oh." Eli says, finally understanding Vernique's meaning. He honestly had not expected her to suggest such things, after her joining to Svalin. He understood that their relationship was not intimate, but he did not know what it allowed and did not allow.

"I am flattered you still think of me that way, Vernique. I did not realize you did. However, I need to be honest with you. I have been spending more time with Luna recently, and we are attending this royal wedding together at the end of the month.

In the interest of being fair to you both, I cannot take you to my bed /and/ be close with her as well. It would be selfish of me, disrespectful to both of you, and that is the last thing I want." Eli says.

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	butterflybullet 2011-05-02 03:08 am UTC (link)
	"Very good reasoning," Vernique says with a sigh and a smile. "I'm proud of you, and I wish you both the best." Another sigh, exaggerated this time. "Hmm. No you. No Hal now that he's my brother-in-law. Ah well. I will survive." And the food comes, and she eats happily. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2011-05-03 03:26 am UTC (link)
	"Do not be modest, Vernique. Men would give their kingdoms to be with you. I believe I remember a few in the Hyborean age saying just that during our stay." Eli grins as the food arrives. "No others have caught your eye recently?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-05-03 03:56 am UTC (link)
	She laughs. "They did, didn't they? Well, I met a decent prospect back in February, but we haven't really had a chance to rendezvous. And with so much time in Asgard, well, you know." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2011-05-04 12:56 am UTC (link)
	"How often are you required to go to Asgard?" Eli asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	blinkandmissme 2011-06-06 12:09 am UTC (link)
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