dolemecknight (dolemecknight) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2013-11-06 20:37:00

Current location:	Seattle, WA
Current mood:	calm
Entry tags:	dolemeck, joanna ketch, team - nightstalkers, tyler morbius

Moonlight Sonata
It had been almost a week since Dolemeck and Tyler had moved into their new apartment complex. Being as it was already furnished, they did not need to bring in any of the furniture from the old place, or do much decorating. But that did not stop Dolemeck from working on his own room. He had put up pictures of the people who mattered to him on the walls. His parents, his cousin Derek Woo, a picture of himself and Argo on a boat, and even a picture of himself and Tyler in Germany, with their tour guide Gerta.

Just a she was about to put up another picture, there was a knock on the door of the apartment. He placed down the picture frame that was in his hands and went to go open the door.

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dolemecknight
2013-11-07 07:14 pm UTC (link)

"Me? Well... I am still working at Starbucks making drinks for patrons. I also have been modeling for this apartment complex for flyers and ads. It was part of a deal to knock down to the price of the rent and security deposit."

He smiled a little, taking another bite of food. he waited until he was finished chewing and his mouth was not full to speak again.

"When I do have free-time, I tend to work on some wood carvings or travel to New Orleans for a few days. I am also reading books on bird care, as I wish to own one as a pet one day."

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	devilonstrings 2013-11-07 07:22 pm UTC (link)
	"Really? Congrats, that's a heck of a start out the gate. You interested in a career in modeling?" Jo smiles, giving him a thumbs up with her free hand, as she continues eating. "What kind of carvings? Any particular motif?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-11-07 07:29 pm UTC (link)

"Thank you. I am not sure if I want a career in modeling, though. But if it makes others happy, I may consider doing it long term." He grinned a little.

"Well, it is a bit hard to describe what I carve. If I had to guess, i would say it is... folk art." Dolemeck admitted. "I carve out pictures of various adventures I have been on or depictions of heaven and hell. It was something I used to do in my era and was good at. Right now, I am working on a flute, as I just finished a pipe."

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	devilonstrings 2013-11-07 07:34 pm UTC (link)
	"Interesting... so it's whole scenes, not just figurines or whatever. Cool." She nods, still eating, but then her attention goes up. "You play music? Just woodwinds, or something else?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dolemecknight 2013-11-08 08:40 pm UTC (link)
	"I never got the chance to learn. I always wanted to, though." He offered a small smile. "You can have the one I am working on if you want. I was only going to use it for display purposes, just like the pipe." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	devilonstrings 2013-11-09 04:12 pm UTC (link)
	"Nah, you keep it. Last thing I need if I might move or get a roommate is more nicknacks. Thanks, though." She nods to him. "I could teach you how to play strings. You can find a decent used violin or fiddle to learn on at just about any pawn shop in the city." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-11-09 09:07 pm UTC (link)

"Thank you, Miss Jo. But I wish to not give Tyler anymore of a headache than I do now." He could only imagine what practicing a musical instrument could do.

"Tyler is a good man, and I put him through enough quite frankly. I am making efforts to become more independent and knowledgeable of this era, however. This way... he will not be as stressed and I will not be so much trouble."

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	devilonstrings 2013-11-10 05:17 pm UTC (link)
	"Tyler seems to have pretty thick skin, I wouldn't worry about it. You want to come hang out with me sometime? I could expand your horizons a bit. I'm hitting a few open-mic nights, and I still set up in the park every now and then, although probably not for too much longer. Holy crap, I didn't know winters like this existed. I grew up in New Mexico." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-11-10 07:57 pm UTC (link)

"It will depend on the night." He wanted to keep what he did at night a secret for a bit, but worried that his lack of an explanation might make him come off as though he were trying to avoid Jo. "I am attending Night school for a GED. I do not get released from my classes until close to ten o'clock at night."

Her shock over winter made him raise an eyebrow in concern, before dabbing his mouth with a napkin. "Miss Jo, will you be needing a fur to keep yourself warm? I am sure I can go into the forests outside of the city and find something for you to wear to keep you warm!"

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devilonstrings
2013-11-10 08:06 pm UTC (link)

"Oh. Well, good for you! Let me know if you want someoen to help you study. Allegedly, I'm an educated adult. Music school still counts." She shrugs, with a lazy half-smile.

"Uhh... that's... sweet, but I don't wear fur. Which I know, sounds hypocritical, since I still wear leather, but there we go anyway. It's okay, crowds are less outside during the winter anyway. I'll just have to work a little harder to find a cafe or something that's okay with me playing."

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dolemecknight
2013-11-10 08:12 pm UTC (link)

"Oh... I forgot some frown upon fur in this era." He was still dumbfounded by the concept, but reminded himself that times had changed. "Perhaps I can get you a warmer coat? Or I can see about having you perform at my store? It is quite warm, and I would buy you coffee to keep you warm on the inside!"

Dolemeck soon stood up, taking his napkin and empty plate back to the kitchen. He threw out the napkin in the trash, and then began to wash his utensils and plate in the sink.

"Thank you for your offer of help with my schoolwork, Miss Jo. If I find myself stuck, I shall take you up on the offer."

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	devilonstrings 2013-11-10 08:32 pm UTC (link)
	"That could be nice. What's your store like?" She tilts her head slightly. "You really don't have to fuss over me this much..." Is he trying to flirt with me? "Cool. Trust me. School sucks, but it'll help you. Once you get your GED, you should try taking some local community college classes. Just to get the social experience, even if the knowledge isn't much." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-11-10 08:51 pm UTC (link)

"I am told it is one of the "nicer" Starbucks stores in the area. It has a lot of space, is quite warm, and sometimes we do manage to have performers come in." He continued to smile as he washed the dish in the sink. "I will simply talk to my manager about the matter. I am sure he would not object to you performing there."

"As for school "sucking", it is not that bad. I am actually enjoying myself quite a bit. I feel more accomplished and quite happy. I just wished my friend Argo would join in on the pursuit of education." He chuckled a little. "But he enjoys the "finer" things in life. Mostly women and drink."

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	devilonstrings 2013-11-11 03:34 pm UTC (link)
	"Sounds like a plan. Let me know what you hear." She raises her eyebrows at the mention of Argo. "He live around here? He sounds fun." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dolemecknight 2013-11-11 06:22 pm UTC (link)
	"He resides in New Orleans, but is not stranger to world travel. I could invite him to come to Seattle, but Tyler is not very fond of him... especially after our trip to Oktoberfest in Munich." He finished drying the dish and placed it in the drying rack by the sink. Dolemeck smiled and walked back towards Jo. "Would you like that tour, now, mi'lady?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	devilonstrings 2013-11-11 06:30 pm UTC (link)
	"What doesn't Tyler like about him?" She seems concerned. It took a lot to get under her friend's skin. Maybe this guy wasn't the best for Dolemeck to be hanging out with? She offers him her hand, smiling. "Sure thing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-11-11 06:48 pm UTC (link)

Dolemeck smiled, taking Jo's hand in his own and restraining from placing a kiss on the top of it like when they first met.

"Well, he thinks Argo will only get me in trouble, honestly. Aye, we got in trouble on a few of our adventures. But he never wavers in trying to show me how to have fun in this era. He is a most loyal friend and I enjoy the time I spend with him." Dolemeck opened up the spare room they had in the apartment, showing a make-shift library of books, and a computer desk.

"This is our little study. Half of the books are Tyler's and the other half is mine. And that is the computer, which is his." Smiling, he then began to guide Jo back towards his room.

"You have seen the kitchen and living area, already... so I doubt those need a tour once more. This next room is my own personal quarters."

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	devilonstrings 2013-11-11 07:27 pm UTC (link)
	"Is it okay if I take a look?" Jo inquires. She'd smiled and nodded to all the right points of the tour. She wasn't really sure what to say, since she didn't see anything out of place, but it seemed to make Dolemeck happy to show her around. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-11-11 07:34 pm UTC (link)

"Well, I cannot deny a lady her request. Go right ahead." He smiled. His hand turned the doorknob of his room and opened the door for Jo.

Inside of his room was interesting. His desk was set up for woodcarving with rather primitive tools, one wall had picture frames set up in a pattern. They were of family, friends, even one of Dolemeck at work. Above his bed were two swords securely displayed on the wall, with a coat of arms in front of them.

There was an empty bird cage by his bedroom window, and some books laying about on one side of his bed (Mostly GED books and a few on bird care). The room itself was a bit large, but it appeared Dolemeck had yet to fill up most of the empty space.

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	devilonstrings 2013-11-11 09:17 pm UTC (link)
	Jo stops and stares at the swords, taking glances at everything else along the way. "Are those real?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dolemecknight 2013-11-11 09:19 pm UTC (link)
	"Aye, those are real." He walked over to the side of the bed and took one of the swords off the wall, without causing the coat of arms to shake or fall off. He held the sword up with ease, then offered it to Jo to hold and feel the weight of it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	devilonstrings 2013-11-11 10:26 pm UTC (link)
	She takes the sword, her arms falling a bit from the weight of it. "Cool... this something you had from olden times, or is it new?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-11-11 10:57 pm UTC (link)

"No one knows what happened to my original blades." Dolemeck admitted sadly. "They are all probably rusted or on display somewhere in a museum, just as my tabard is. These were made for me by the Atlas Foundation as a gift. No Knight should ever be without a blade."

He moved over to Jo's side and helped her lift the blade up, smiling a bit as he did so. His hands were on top of hers, his chest pressed against her back as he helped her to bring the sword back into a proper fighting position.

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	devilonstrings 2013-11-12 03:01 am UTC (link)
	Well this is... rather intimate. Jo takes note, but gives him the benefit of the doubt for now. She's never had anyone instruct her with a sword before. "So, I hold it like this and I'm a badass?"c (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-11-12 04:50 am UTC (link)

"Holding a sword does not make one a "bad ass", Mi'lady." Dolemeck smiled a little more, enjoying how close he was to Jo. But in all honesty he was worried she would drop the sword and accidentally cleave something in half. Or worse, hurt herself.

"Being able to use a sword and kill efficiently makes you a "bad ass". But in my book, you already are one, as you have been slaying monsters way before I even joined this group."

With much care, Dolemeck took his sword back from Jo and walked around her to put it back securely in it's holder. He then turned to her.