Vincent Amorason (quitethecharmer) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-05-16 16:39:00

Current mood:	pleased
Entry tags:	awesome andrea, kristoff vernard, npc - stature, team - fantastic four, vincent vernard

The Good Life
Vincent wandered his way into the common area on the 'kids' floor of the Baxter Building, sitting himself on the couch and kicking his feet up onto the coffee table. He glanced over at the on the entertainment center. Seven a.m., Sunday morning. Not the worst time to be getting back from a good Friday night, and a better Saturday, he mused to himself. He noted some lingering lipstick on his shirt; have to remember to point that out when he dropped it at the cleaner's.

He picked up a general use organizer from the table, tapping in his personal identification. "Voice messages left since last checked?"

"Twenty two," the digital voice replied.

"Organizational code Amorason-five. Discount messages from colleges seeking my enrollment, research facilities or weapons manufacturers offering jobs, aspiring 'mages', or young women I have made implications to call back but have not for reasons of my choosing."

"No new messages," the voice amended. Vincent turned his attention away from the organizer, reaching for the television remote and queuing up recorded news broadcasts for the past 48 hours. He turned his attention back to the organizer. "H.E.R.B.I.E., order half a dozen bacon egg and cheese bagel sandwiches from Schlotsky's Deli. Two with meunster, four with cheddar. Three on asiago parmesean, three on poppyseed. Large mint tea with honey and two sugars. For delivery." He smirked. "Charged to Mister Grimm's tab. Memo - Inquire about his poker tab to 'the Doomling' if charge disputed." He sent the message to the building's robotic gopher, then put down the remotes and stretched his arms over his head, settling his hands at the back of his neck. He noticed the phone number written on the inside of one of his forearms. He doubted he'd write it down before he showered.

The news started up with some fluff piece on Central Park using falcons for rat control, and Vincent smirked. This was indeed the good life.

(:tag any other Fantastic types, visitors, or anyone who wants to call really:)

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awesome_andrea
2009-05-17 07:21 pm UTC (link)

Andrea was typically up at seven a.m, rather like, well, clockwork if she was forced to admit it. It was a terrible pun, but she often found that most humor eventually devolved to that point.

"Good morning, Miss Andrea."

"Good morning, HERBIE," she said to the little robot. He continued to hover in the air as she walked past. "Did you need something?"

"N... No, Miss Andrea," HERBIE said, before zipping off.

Strange. If she did not know better, she could have sworn she detected a slight rise in the internal temperature of his head component.

She walked into the common area. "Good morning, Vincent. I did not expect to see you up this early."

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	quitethecharmer 2009-05-17 07:54 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent turned his head, surprised for a moment before he smiled at her. "Oh... good morning Andrea." He shrugged, managing a smirk. "Technically, I'm still 'up late'." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2009-05-17 08:04 pm UTC (link)
	"Ah," Andrea said in response. She regarded him for a moment, cross-referencing past behaviors. "What was her name?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2009-05-17 08:25 pm UTC (link)

Vincent gathered his thoughts for a moment, apparently counting off in his head.

"Robin, Penny, Leslie, and Lily." He finally replied, with a sheepish grin and an avoidance of eye contact, flipping through channels. "How's your weekend been so far? If you've got that protein synthesis converter working by now, I've got breakfast on the way. You're welcome to join me."

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	awesome_andrea 2009-05-17 08:52 pm UTC (link)
	She would never fully understand humans, she decided. The way some of them went through partners was particularly confusing. "It has been well. I visited my father on Saturday and on my way home, prevented a bank robbery." She nodded at the mention of food. "My system updates have finished. I should be able to consume food with no problems." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2009-05-17 08:57 pm UTC (link)

He smiled at her. "Good for you. The meta-skin is still holding up with no problems I assume?" Vincent was still particularly pleased with that gift to her.

"No accidental crime-fighting for me lately, but I did convince some moronic muscle-head at school that he was a pretty little princess, after I saw him stuffing one of the chess club members into their locker."

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	awesome_andrea 2009-05-17 09:20 pm UTC (link)
	"Quite well, thank-you," Andrea said. "I am experiencing no problems." Andrea smiled at Vincent's recountings of school. "Justice well-served. I assume it will wear off?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-05-17 10:08 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh it should be alleviated by Monday. Don't tell Kristoff though. He gets judgmental over fine points like that." Vincent smirked, flipping the channel to a recording of Mythbusters, one of Andrea's favorites, if he recalled correctly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2009-05-18 12:20 am UTC (link)
	"My lips are sealed," Andrea said. "Not literally. But I will not tell." Andrea does indeed love Mythbusters! She laughed at what she saw. "I predict this will end with explosions." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-05-18 01:25 am UTC (link)
	"I'm not familiar with any brand of science which doesn't." Vincent smirked. "Has my brother told you about his... mishap with the shielding array last week? I'm fairly certain his eyebrows go on every morning with a pencil now." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2009-05-18 02:22 am UTC (link)
	Andrea laughed at that. The sound was slightly awkward, as though she was still getting used to humor, but it was a laugh all the same. The upgrade to vocalizations was still a fairly new one. "He failed to mention that," she said. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-05-18 02:50 am UTC (link)
	One of Vincent's eyes widened at that. That wasn't so much a 'I see, you have cleverly mocked your brother' laugh, as it was 'I have peeled the still-warm flesh from my murder victim and fashioned a purse from it' laugh. "I... imagine he would have." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2009-05-18 02:53 am UTC (link)
	She must have done something wrong. "Forgive me. I am still fine-tuning my vocalizer. Laughter is an especially difficult concept to master." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-05-18 03:27 am UTC (link)
	Vincent hurriedly changed the camera to a stand-up compilation. "Let's broaden your contextual references a bit. And don't feel bad. Kristoff would always get snitty about the whole 'violating free will' and such, so I know what a learning process can be like." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-05-18 04:06 am UTC (link)
	"I also become a bit snitty when Friday night becomes Sunday morning," Kristoff says, coming down the stairs. For the record, he doesn't need to use a pencil. He'd created much better imitation strips when he was a teenager. "Good morning, Andrea. Vincent, I trust you have not ruined anyone's life, that you are aware of?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2009-05-19 01:36 am UTC (link)
	"Good morning, Kristoff," Andrea replied. Poor Vincent. He had, to the best of her knowledge, never done anything especially wrong, at least to her. She did not believe he deserved the scrutiny that Kristoff gave him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2009-05-19 07:45 am UTC (link)

"It only becomes Sunday morning when you do it correctly." Vincent grinned, shrugging to his brother. "You should try it yourself sometime, when you finally start courting Cassandra." The emphasis and drama was laid on thickly.

"And of course I haven't ruined anyone's life. I'm insulted and shocked that you'd suggest such a thing. There simply may be one or two miscreants who now find themselves banned from a respectable establishment. They needed it made clear to them that despite whoever they arrived with, some lovely young ladies were free to spend the evening with whoever they liked."

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	discardedheir 2009-05-19 08:02 am UTC (link)
	A Look. "Thank you, but my dealings with Cassandra do not require the assistance of anyone who was learning how to walk when they were beginning." Kristoff smiled and sighed a little. "I have nothing against the sentiment, and I am sure your method was... fascinating." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2009-05-19 11:56 pm UTC (link)
	The von Doom siblings were at it again. Andrea failed to see why they were incapable of getting along, but she failed to understand many things, so it was no real surprise. "I am afraid I can offer no advice in that regard," she said. "Having not experienced that particular... transition of time." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-05-20 01:12 am UTC (link)
	Oh this? This is them getting along just peachy, really. "Learning to walk, or courtship?" Vincent tilted his head at Andrea cautiously. He certainly didn't care if she'd courted anyone though. Certainly not. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-05-20 01:20 am UTC (link)
	Kristoff, who wouldn't worry so much if he didn't love his brother excessively, indeed considers this sort of thing part of the fraternal job description. "I do apologize for our derailing the conversation, Andrea," (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2009-05-20 01:45 am UTC (link)
	"Do not worry about it, Kristoff," Andrea replied pleasantly. "Courtship," Andrea said. "Though if some of the e-mails I recieve via our website are any indication, there appear to be any number of... very lonely males who would be interested in correcting that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2009-05-20 02:07 am UTC (link)

Vincent tried to catch it, but a scowl briefly crossed his face. For absolutely no reason. None at all.

"You should be very careful. There's so many perverts out there. And you're famous besides. I know it's not as if you can't take care of yourself, but if any of these desolate souls do anything... untoward, just let me know, and they'll be attended to." He snorted lightly, avoiding eye contact again.

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	discardedheir 2009-05-20 02:18 am UTC (link)
	Kristoff maintains a polite silence on the subject of Vincent, scowls, and perverts. Instead, he looks to the appropriate security screen at the food delivery in progress. He doesn't move, as HERBIE will no doubt bring it shortly, but asks "Vincent, am I paying for that?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2009-05-20 02:29 am UTC (link)
	"I have been very polite in turning them down," she assured Vincent. That was odd. She was certain she detected a brief elevation in his vital signs, but it must have been a blip in her systems. She watched HERBIE for a moment. "Have either of you noticed HERBIE acting strangely recently?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)