Mason Jeffries (got_the_touch) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2012-09-11 22:27:00

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Growing Pains
(Immediately following this.)

Mason Jeffries, just like anyone else in the world, has things he stresses about. Right now however, he's more stressed than most people would have seen him. He knows his parents worry enough, and some of the subject matter made him hesitant to try to discuss it with Nim first, so... big brother.

He arrives at Jordan's room only to find him apparently packing.

"...hey Jordie... you going somewhere... right now?"

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	strongbox 2012-09-12 03:07 am UTC (link)
	"Well, soon, but not right this second. Especially if you need something. What's up?" he responds, quickly catching the unusual tone in his brother's voice. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	got_the_touch 2012-09-12 06:21 am UTC (link)
	Mason shuffles his feet and puts his hands behind his head, trying to act casual. "If you have to be somewhere, that's fine. My stuff's not really that urgent..." Whether he just needs a break from the toils of leadership, or it's something else that Mason has really been hoping develops further, he doesn't want to interrupt Jordan's life over his own neuroses. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2012-09-12 01:32 pm UTC (link)
	"Nope, my flight to L.A. will wait for family stuff. Out with it, what's up?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	got_the_touch 2012-09-12 01:39 pm UTC (link)
	The mention of Los Angeles get a knowing smile out of Mason. He walks in and sits down, waiting for Jordan to sit as well. "Would you like the part about Alpha Flight in general first, or the part about my girlfriend?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2012-09-12 01:42 pm UTC (link)
	"Whichever is at the forefront of your brain, but we'll get to both." he responds, finding a seat. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

got_the_touch
2012-09-12 07:11 pm UTC (link)

"We'll start with the broader one then." He gathers his thoughts, then sits up straight. "You know I kept it quiet when I finished my correspondence stuff for high-school, didn't want anyone making a fuss, but... I've gotten back the responses from the colleges I applied to. I've been looking at chemistry and physics programs so I could learn more about what to do with my powers, and the responses have been great. A couple of them are even offering me full rides...

...but all the best programs are down South. My first choice, if I go anywhere, is in California." He fidgets.

"I just don't know if I should go for it or not... I mean, yeah, I want to do more for the world than just be a crimefighter, but I don't know if I want to be away from the team that much. Even if I loaded all my course-work onto one end of the week, that's still a lot of distance, and..."

He sighs and runs a hand through his hair.

"...and I wish I knew how you always seemed to have everything just... figured out."

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strongbox
2012-09-12 07:20 pm UTC (link)

"Oh, that trick? Its simple. After the point where I started out, and almost dying of the wasting disorder... everything else gets harder to sweat. Half the time I'm winging it. Seriously though... I won't say that we'll be all good without you... you've made a big contribution here... but we can manage. Don't throw your dreams away over maybes... go to school in California. Do what will help you long term - and when you're back full time, you'll be better for the experience."

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got_the_touch
2012-09-12 09:53 pm UTC (link)

Mason doesn't know what he wanted to hear, but that's at least something. He draws his legs up onto the bed and wraps his arms around them, resting his chin on his knees.

"The other thing.. is Nim. I'm worried about her, um, conditions.

Not like you're thinking, everything's been fine there, no other close calls. We're... satisfied." He clears his throat.

"It's just not everything... god, it makes me feel all twisty inside when she flinches because she realizes she's... Because it's nice." He trips over his words a bit, not making any gestures in particular, but starting to talk with his hands as well.

"I've got the greatest girlfriend in the world, and I don't know how to fix anything for her."

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	strongbox 2012-09-12 10:00 pm UTC (link)
	"Some things can't magically be fixed. Its possible that her condition, as it were, will be changed by something. Right now, you're being a supportive boyfriend. You've been great for each other - and she's needed that more than anything." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

got_the_touch
2012-09-12 11:36 pm UTC (link)

"I know that..." He smiles sheepishly at the affirmation. "But... I just feel like I should be doing more. Asking Mel for advice would be awkward... Mom would be too awkward for words.... you know any girls I could ask?" Half a second pause. "Scratch that, let me rephrase. You know way too many girls to leave a question like that open-ended. Do you know any girls I should ask for advice? I just want to make her happy...-er."

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	strongbox 2012-09-12 11:47 pm UTC (link)
	"I'll give you some phone numbers. There's a girl from Toronto I had a couple dates with who writes a sex advice column... Vernique might also be able to help you some, if you want me to bring it up discretely when I'm down there. And... seriously, you're doing fine." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	got_the_touch 2012-09-13 12:20 am UTC (link)
	Mason blushes. "Uh... pass on the sex writer for now... but sure, Vernique seems pretty smart." He pauses. "I like that she makes you happy, Jordan." Mason says plainly, but with a smile. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2012-09-13 12:24 am UTC (link)
	"She does. Its extremely complicated, and we're not really exclusive... but its nice. She is also really smart, you're right on that part. I'll see what I can do." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	got_the_touch 2012-09-13 12:43 am UTC (link)
	"Keep me posted." Mason gets up, cracking his neck. "Come on, I'll drive you to the airport. Got any time to stop for something to eat on the way?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2012-09-13 12:48 am UTC (link)
	"We're heading for the airfield, not the airport. Shorter trip. I'm taking my plane down, was just putting in for the clearances. But food... definitely. Nowhere to get decent poutine in California." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	got_the_touch 2012-09-13 01:08 am UTC (link)
	"I think they call their knock-off 'disco fries'. Your guess is as good as mine." Mason shrugs. "You should take Vernique to La Banquise sometime. Remember when Mom said there was no way Dad and us could get through all ten of the kinds we wanted? We showed her." He grins. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2012-09-13 01:15 am UTC (link)
	He laughs and nods. "Big appetites. I'll have to do that, though not minding the idea of Southern Cali Mexican for a bit either. Its only for a week or so." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	got_the_touch 2012-09-13 04:26 pm UTC (link)
	"If I do end up going to Cal-Sci, you'll have a chance to get it a lot more often.." Mason manages another smile. He's just really not that good at depression and/or anxiety, so it falls off him easily, for now. And off they go. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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