notinplainsight (notinplainsight) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2012-07-10 23:17:00

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Happy Birthday (Jack)
Kalypso had a difficult time finding gifts for Jack for his birthday. She got him artist supplies of course, but outside of those she couldn't decide on what to get him. Jack never asked for much and never really pointed out things that he liked.

Instead of material items outside of the art supplies, Kal decided on spending the day with him and making it special. Though she was running out of places to take him. They had already been to the Blue Area of the Moon and Titan. It was getting difficult to find special places. Her mother had suggested a place and Kal knew it would be perfect.

She packed a picnic basket of Jack's favorite foods and basket in hand she went looking for him.

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	notinplainsight 2012-07-17 09:00 pm UTC (link)
	Kal squeezed his hand. "How about you open your present while I get the food out. We can eat and then lay back and watch the show." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2012-07-19 03:31 pm UTC (link)
	"All right." He grinned at the idea of unwrapping her, but it was too cold. He sat down on the blanket and obediently worked on the paper. "Let's see...it's bigger than a pencil and smaller than a tank. Whatever could it be...." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notinplainsight 2012-07-19 03:38 pm UTC (link)
	"If you wanted a tank you should have said something," she teased as she removed items from the basket. All of Jack's favorites of course. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2012-07-22 11:01 pm UTC (link)
	"You know how parking is in New York," he teased back. His favorite foods were just about anything minus the seasoning. His enhanced senses didn't let him enjoy a lot of different spices. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notinplainsight 2012-07-23 11:46 pm UTC (link)
	"But with a tank you wouldn't have to worry about parking. You could just park on other cars." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2012-07-25 02:03 pm UTC (link)
	"And have all that yelling from the owners? You know how delicate my sensibilities are." He winked at her and opened the box. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notinplainsight 2012-07-26 03:06 pm UTC (link)
	He'll find the box filled with the best art supplies for a bunch of different mediums. "As if New Yorkers need an excuse to yell?" Kal asked as she removed the lids of the containers. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2012-07-29 02:41 pm UTC (link)
	"Have you been reading my mind?" he asked as he sorted through the box. "I've been meaning to pick up at least half this stuff." He looked up to grin at her. "You're the best, Kal." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notinplainsight 2012-07-29 03:19 pm UTC (link)
	"I haven't been reading your mind," she said. "I swear. I just know you that well." She returned the smile he gave her. Jack had a great smile and to know that she could make him smile was great. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2012-07-29 03:59 pm UTC (link)
	"You can see just how much that worries me." He leaned over to give her a thank you kiss. "You're pretty darn good at this gift giving deal." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notinplainsight 2012-07-29 04:32 pm UTC (link)
	Kal returned the kiss. "You're welcome. I'm glad you like it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2012-07-29 08:46 pm UTC (link)
	"We'll talk about that tank next year," he joked. The precious box of supplies was set aside to enjoy the picnic she provided. "Have I told you lately how much you bring to my life?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notinplainsight 2012-07-29 09:00 pm UTC (link)
	"You do everyday, but I never tire of hearing it." Kal smiled and kissed him. "Eat up. We have a light show to watch and then other things." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2012-07-30 02:33 am UTC (link)
	Jack obediently dug into the food. "I heard the lights are different depending on where you are when you see them. There are worse things than pursuing the lights." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notinplainsight 2012-07-30 09:47 pm UTC (link)
	"Well it's not like getting anywhere is difficult. If you want we can go right to the pole." Kal grabbed some food for her. Just enough to taste everything. She didn't need to eat. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

jackmurdock
2012-07-31 12:08 pm UTC (link)

"Just thinking out loud," he told her. "Some guys grew up wanting to be a football player or a fireman. I wanted to see everything. I still do, but now I want to see everything with a beautiful Eternal." Being an Avenger wasn't the calling for Jack that it was for some of the others. He knew that when it was time he'd go on to something else. Until then, he was content to be part of the team.

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	notinplainsight 2012-07-31 10:10 pm UTC (link)
	Kal blushed. She reached out and took his hand and gave it a squeeze. "Anywhere you want to go, we'll go." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2012-08-03 04:02 pm UTC (link)
	"I'll hold you to that." He kissed her knuckles and went back to eating. He'd do full justice to the picnic just because she took the time to pack it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notinplainsight 2012-08-06 09:25 am UTC (link)
	Kal finished before him since she was eating to taste rather than for sustenance. She lay back rolled onto her side so she could watch him eat. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2012-08-08 02:37 pm UTC (link)
	He finished the meal and quickly cleaned it up to leave the blanket space free. Once it was done, he stretched out next to her to watch the sky. "I'll be visiting my parents in a couple of weeks," he said quietly. If you'd like to go, they'd love to see you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notinplainsight 2012-08-08 03:02 pm UTC (link)
	"I'd love to go," she said. "It'll be nice seeing them again." Kal snuggled up against him and put her head on his chest and her arm around him. It was almost perfect timing. The sky started getting streaks of greens and blues in it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2012-08-12 11:49 pm UTC (link)
	Jack gathered her close and stared up at the sky as the lights began to flicker and play over them. "Dad says I'm a lucky guy, and Mom says you're a lucky girl. I think we're both just lucky." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notinplainsight 2012-08-13 01:25 pm UTC (link)
	"I whole heartedly agree with that," Kal said and leaned over and kissed him. "I love you, Mr. Murdock." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2012-08-14 02:20 pm UTC (link)
	The lights overhead became the second most interesting thing about his birthday. He smiled down at her. "I love you too, Ms. Kalypso." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notinplainsight 2012-08-14 02:32 pm UTC (link)
	Kal smiled and put her head on his chest. The steady beating of his heart narrowed the world down to just the two of them. Green and blue ribbons of light danced across the sky as a crisp breeze created waves in the grass. It was a perfect moment. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)