Anya Antonovna Romanova Stark (anyastark) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2013-01-11 12:30:00

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I would do anything for love and I'll take a vow and seal a pact
CES was a BIG deal every year, but this year it was even a bigger deal for Anya. Stark Inc's computer division had a booth as usual, but right next to it Renaissance Tech had a booth. Anya was showing off the new operating system her company developed and hoped to get it some attention. So far it was working. People were interested and liked what they saw.

The best part about CES, outside the really cool electronic toys of course, was that it took place in Vegas. Vegas was one of her favorite places, even though she wasn't old enough to gamble. It wasn't about the gambling. It was about the lights, the shows, the people and the food. Of course the shopping was important too. Anya wasn't one to pass up a trip to Vegas.

It was a busy week for Anya and Sunny. There were lunches and dinners with industry leaders and a few celebrities that happened to be in town. Now it was Friday and the show was over and the weekend had started. A weekend in Vegas to relax was just what she needed. Along with her boyfriend. She had contacted Buck earlier in the week to see if he could make it out this weekend and was happy that he could. She had spent the week praying to whatever deity would answer that things would be quiet so Buck could make it out.

There was enough time after her last meeting of the day and the time Buck got here for a quick nap. It had been a long week. She hit the pillow and was asleep in no time.

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	treadlightly 2013-01-13 01:46 am UTC (link)
	He's always been good with his hands. In a fight, working with a car, or keeping his girlfriend happy like this. He takes her hand readily as they walk. "Not bad. Still getting used to commercial, even first class, instead of team supersonics." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

anyastark
2013-01-13 02:07 am UTC (link)

"You were the one who wouldn't let me send the jet for you," she said as she hit the button to call the elevator. "It would have been half the time. Or did you have some clandestine meeting with a hot flight attendant?"

Anya was teasing, but it did disturb her on a level. They hadn't agreed to be exclusive and she didn't ask if he was seeing anyone else, but it wasn't sitting well with her. She hadn't seen anyone except him, but with her busy schedule it was hard to see him let alone anyone else.

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treadlightly
2013-01-13 03:25 pm UTC (link)

He'd brought up being more exclusive once before - and she wanted to wait. Granted, it was a lot earlier in their relationship, but he hadn't given it much thought since, either, leaving it to the Stark to decide.

"No flight attendant could ever measure up to seeing you that sooner. I'm just not that accustomed to excess, and didn't think a supersonic jet for a little more vacation time was necessary."

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	anyastark 2013-01-13 06:59 pm UTC (link)
	"It's cute that you think a private supersonic jet is excessive," Anya said. To her it was just normal. "Excessive would be me building you a suit just so you could visit me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2013-01-13 07:30 pm UTC (link)
	"I totally understand when its super heroing or big business stuff. But when I'm helping contribute to the whole save-the-planet initiative you and Corey have going, I just don't see a lot of need to use the extra resources and flight when there's trips coming out here anyway. I'm also just not used to the Stark lifestyle." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2013-01-13 07:32 pm UTC (link)
	She kissed his cheek. He was really sweet. "It runs on clean energy." The elevator arrived and Anya stepped in and pushed the button for the lobby. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2013-01-13 07:41 pm UTC (link)
	"No pollution, but vehicles still take maintenance, engine oil, parts." he replies with a shrug. The clean energy helps, certainly, but isn't the only impact. And he's just not a Stark and never will be. He's still in a plenty good mood, following her into the elevator. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2013-01-13 07:46 pm UTC (link)
	The doors closed and the elevator started moving. "You have a point," she said not going to push it." A pause. "I have a proposition for you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2013-01-13 07:51 pm UTC (link)
	Perfectly good time for a change in subject. "Oh? I usually like your propositions. What's on your mind?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2013-01-13 08:18 pm UTC (link)
	"I think I would like to make this...us...an exclusive thing. That's only if you're okay with it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2013-01-13 08:54 pm UTC (link)
	He pauses, considering that a few moments, then nods. "Its been long enough. I think I'm ok letting my legion of girlfriends down easy. You're worth it. Are you sure that's what you want?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2013-01-13 09:05 pm UTC (link)
	"My army of boyfriends will be devastated, but yes, I'm sure I want this." She smiled at him. "You're worth it. Besides, who else would put up with me?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2013-01-13 09:08 pm UTC (link)
	"With all the upsides, cute, rich, smart - you could find someone. But I'll just be happy here and take the win." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2013-01-13 09:18 pm UTC (link)
	"See, you would think that, but all that most people see is the name and the money. They don't see me for me. If they do, well who would put up with a manic workaholic that comes with a lot of baggage?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2013-01-13 09:29 pm UTC (link)
	"I suppose I could see that. Personally, I think that's part of why we work. Leading the team, and the work that goes into the Avengers, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't do well with a more demanding romantic schedule. I just enjoy the time we do get." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2013-01-13 09:35 pm UTC (link)
	"I know I don't have time for a more demanding romantic schedule," she said. "I already need another day or two added to the week." She smiled and kissed him. "Thank you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2013-01-13 09:38 pm UTC (link)
	He returns the kiss. "I know what you mean. Never enough time." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2013-01-13 10:21 pm UTC (link)
	"I know, but that's why we make the most of what time we do have. Like this weekend." As if on cue her phone beeped. "Murphy's Law," she said and glanced at it. She hit ignore, turned off the volume and shoved it back in her pocket. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2013-01-13 10:31 pm UTC (link)
	"If that's important, go ahead. We both have things that take priority over us time, much as I hate to admit it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2013-01-13 10:35 pm UTC (link)
	"It's not important. It's just Bill. He probably wants to meet and talk about my newest project. He can schedule an appointment through the other man in my life." Sunny was a godsend that Anya couldn't live without. He was her gay work husband. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2013-01-13 10:49 pm UTC (link)
	Buck laughs. "Ok, fair enough. Just figured I'd check. I know I've cut off some calls and altered plans for Avengers' business and all." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2013-01-13 10:50 pm UTC (link)
	"Mr. Gates needs to know he must go through the proper channels just like everyone else." The elevator came to a stop and the doors opened. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2013-01-13 10:54 pm UTC (link)
	"Fair enough. Pleasure before business, then." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2013-01-13 11:03 pm UTC (link)
	"I knew there was a reason why I love you," Anya said and led him out of the elevator. "You have the best ideas." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2013-01-13 11:08 pm UTC (link)
	"I think you get the credit for that one." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)