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Rachel Summers ([info]marvel_girl) wrote in [info]marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-07-19 19:49:00


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Entry tags:david roberts, inactive - torn ear, plot-"dating game", rachel summers, starbridge

And now, back to our story, already in progress... (backdated to the original posting date)
In spite of all her efforts, Rachel had come no closer to freeing herself than when she'd started.  Three rounds of Mojo's sadistic game had passed in all, and she'd picked Starbridge, David, and Torn Ear once each, trying to give them what respite she could.  And each time, they had survived the challenge.  As had Sweepzweak. 

It was enough to drive a girl mad.

And perhaps the worst thing of all?  She'd actually already made up her mind before they'd gotten kidnapped.  She might have hemmed and hawed a bit, but when it came down to it, she realized who she wanted as her boyfriend.

As the guys returned to the contest area, she resumed marshaling what little psychic power she could.



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Re: A few hours later
[info]smallestbear
2011-08-07 08:46 pm UTC (link)
David shakes his head.

"Today wasn't bad. Don't blame yourself."

He is a damn dirty liar. He had been jealous of that Mojoworlder. He had never felt jealous of the others. He had never been afraid of getting killed either but he had been afraid for Torn Ear and Starbridge.

"Oh."

She's going to choose. His mind just goes blank because he has no idea who Rachel would choose.

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Re: A few hours later
[info]gildedcage
2011-08-07 09:57 pm UTC (link)
"None of this was your fault, Rachel," Starbridge agrees vehemently, then, "Oh."

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Re: A few hours later
[info]guard_kitty
2011-08-07 10:04 pm UTC (link)
Torn Ear sighs. "I'm very sorry I couldn't take revenge on that ugly slug-man for you, or the scoundrel who was touching you." He growls softly, before she moves on.

Oh.

Yes, he had been starting to understand that most humans only had one partner. One of significance anyway.

Oh well, it wouldn't change anything. He would still be there whenever she needed him. As long as she was happy, he was happy.

"Go on, Rachel. Just tell us."

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Re: A few hours later
[info]marvel_girl
2011-08-07 10:09 pm UTC (link)
Well. Here it was. Moment of truth. Someone would walk away happy, someone would walk away dejected, and Torn Ear would walk away disappointed but content that she was happy.

So. Deep breaths.

"I just want you all to know, you've all been... great. And you're all important to me, and I hope we can still be friends.

But I put a lot of thought into this. And I've made my decision."

Another deep breath.

"Starbridge."

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Re: A few hours later
[info]smallestbear
2011-08-07 10:14 pm UTC (link)
David felt like someone just poured cold water down into uncomfortable places.

He also never expected to get the girl.

"Yeah sure." Whatever. "I need to be somewhere that isn't here so I don't say things I know I'll regret.... but I'll be happy for you once I'mm feeling... rational."

He's going to go someplace else now.

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Re: A few hours later
[info]gildedcage
2011-08-07 10:16 pm UTC (link)
Starbridge's eyes go wide, shocked, then shining. He nods solemnly to David as he leaves, then politely to Torn Ear. "You've been invaluable in everything that just happened, and I am eternally in your debt." He can tell David that... later. When it stings slightly less.

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Re: A few hours later
[info]guard_kitty
2011-08-07 10:38 pm UTC (link)
Torn Ear just tilts his head and smiles, turning to pat Starbridge on the back. "You should be happy. You will make Rachel very happy." Or else.

He goes and hugs Rachel. "I am glad we can still be friends. I owe you very much for all you teach me. Now, I believe I shall go follow David, in case he wants to talk to someone other than you."

And, keeping a polite distance, Torn Ear will do just that.

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Re: A few hours later
[info]marvel_girl
2011-08-07 10:52 pm UTC (link)
Well. That went... about as well as could be expected. Rachel had deliberately put her telepathic shields up on full strength, to avoid hearing anything from Torn Ear or David's thoughts.

So now that left her alone with Starbridge.

"So... um..."

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Re: A few hours later
[info]gildedcage
2011-08-07 10:58 pm UTC (link)
And as soon as it's even vaguely appropriate, Starbridge will pull her into his arms more firmly than one would expect. "I am honored, Radiant One."

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Re: A few hours later
[info]marvel_girl
2011-08-07 11:12 pm UTC (link)
Well, okay. This... this was pretty dang nice. And Radiant One? Well, a girl could get used to that.

"Hey, if anyone should be honored, it's me," she said.

And she leaned in a little closer...

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Re: A few hours later
[info]gildedcage
2011-08-07 11:14 pm UTC (link)
He kissed her. Passionately... and a bit possessively.

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Re: A few hours later
[info]marvel_girl
2011-08-07 11:59 pm UTC (link)
And for a moment, Rachel's guard is completely down, her mind totally receptive, seeking connection with his, even as she holds on tightly, enjoying the moment of the kiss, and the physical connection.

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Re: A few hours later
[info]gildedcage
2011-08-08 12:59 am UTC (link)
And Starbridge is enough of a psi to have similar reflexes for that moment, his mind almost instinctively concentrating to, essentially, caress hers wordlessly as they kiss.

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Re: A few hours later
[info]marvel_girl
2011-08-08 10:53 pm UTC (link)
Okay, yeah. That felt... amazing. Rachel hadn't even known it was possible to feel that connected to someone until right then.

Breaking was almost impossible.

"...Whoa."

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Re: A few hours later
[info]gildedcage
2011-08-09 01:05 am UTC (link)
"...Exactly so," Starbridge manages.

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Re: A few hours later
[info]marvel_girl
2011-08-09 01:21 am UTC (link)
She reached up to caress his face. "Yeah. Definitely."

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Re: A few hours later
[info]gildedcage
2011-08-09 01:27 am UTC (link)
"Do you need to talk to your parents more or something, or... would you like to go get a milkshake at Harry's?"

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Re: A few hours later
[info]marvel_girl
2011-08-09 09:24 pm UTC (link)
"Milkshake," Rachel said, "definitely milkshake. I can talk to them later."

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