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dolemecknight ([info]dolemecknight) wrote in [info]marvel_nextgen,
@ 2014-02-27 21:03:00


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Current location:New Orleans, Louisiana
Current mood: cheerful
Entry tags:argo, dolemeck

Mardi Gras! (Post Tryk Plot)
It had been over a month since the Tryk's had invaded Seattle, and since Dolemeck found himself badly injured. He also found himself remorseful for his own actions in regards to friendships and team mates. He apologized to Tyler for what he felt was an abuse in their friendship. He had used him more like a crutch, instead of treating him like a true friend. His naivete and annoying actions were all an act. All because he was scared to be himself, or be rejected by the world.

It was such a hard lesson to learn, but a valuable. He and Tyler were on good terms, but Dolemeck opted to give his friend some much needed space and breathing room. He continued to pay for the apartment they shared, but took time to stay in New Orleans for a bit. He also wanted to give Argo a proper apology as well, as he felt he never treated his friend right.

He booked his regular hotel room at one of the more expensive hotels in the Quarter, and waited for Argo to knock on the door. He had a cup of tea in one hand, and a book in the other. He was reading up on what Mardi Gras was, trying to inform himself on the local custom and where to go during the time the event was in town.



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[info]son_of_hercules
2014-02-28 12:38 am UTC (link)
This was absolutely Argo's favorite mortal holiday. And he had a friend in town. Though he intended not to overwhelm Dolemeck.

This time, at least.

He knocked on the door.

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[info]dolemecknight
2014-02-28 01:10 am UTC (link)
Dolemeck heard the knock at the door and put his book down, along with his tea. He moved towards the door and carefully opened it up with a smile.

"Argo, my friend!" he sounded so cheerful. "It is good to see you! How have you been?"

Half of his face was heavily scared. It had healed, but it was a dramatic change to the younger man. He was also getting about on a wheelchair. Another big change that may stun Argo.

"Come, have a seat! Would you like some tea?"

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[info]son_of_hercules
2014-02-28 01:39 am UTC (link)
Argo's jaw dropped in surprise. "By the bristling beard of Zeus...!" he gasped.

"Dolemeck! What has happened to you?!"

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[info]dolemecknight
2014-02-28 02:45 am UTC (link)
"There was an invasion of Tryks in Seattle. Tyler and our group tried to get rid of them, only to fall into a trap. Turns out their "queen", who is truly hideous, wanted to mate with the men in our group in order to provide powerful offspring. During all of this, I was badly injured and Tyler was captured trying to get to me. If it had not been for the female members of our team... I do not like to think about what could have happened."

His voice was calm, and matter of fact.

"I endured a spinal injury that was made worse when the creatures moved me, repeatedly. I am in physical therapy in hopes I will regain control of my legs. I have a 50/50 chance to walk again, and I am trying to be as hopeful as possible. After-all, I still have feeling in my legs, so that is a great sign!"

"But enough talk of such unpleasantness. I owe you a great apology, Argo. I was not a very good friend to you." He smiled, offering Argo a cup of tea.

"I was not as helpless as you thought. I was acting in order... in order for people not to hate me. After what I endured in my time, and how people reacted to me at the Atlas Foundation, I was scared. I was scared no one would be my friend because they were afraid of me. So I tried to be a timid and meek as possible. I never realized I was abusing friendships or hurting people with such a lie. So I am very sorry, my friend."

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[info]son_of_hercules
2014-03-01 01:20 am UTC (link)
Argo frowned, trying to decide which direction he wanted to tackle first. He was generally unused to waters of such complexity.

"You were... pretending?" he asked. "Dionysus himself could not have gifted you with such talents. Surely, there was some element there of truth."

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[info]dolemecknight
2014-03-01 01:25 am UTC (link)
"There was some truth, aye. But there was some fiction as well." He took a sip of his tea. "I was a virgin when I first met you, I did not know how to program a cellphone without your help, I am unable to swim. Those are all truths. But I am not as scared or meek as I portrayed myself."

He looked down at his cup of tea for a long moment.

"I understand if you will not wish to be my friend anymore. What I did was wrong, Argo. And I am so sorry. I never meant to hurt people. I just... I wanted friends so badly."

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[info]son_of_hercules
2014-03-01 01:44 am UTC (link)
Another frown. "I am ill accustomed to being deceived by those I consider friends, Dolemeck," he said slowly. "Though your intentions were well-meaning enough."

He looked Dolemeck over. "I wonder how well I know you at all now."

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[info]dolemecknight
2014-03-01 01:46 am UTC (link)
"Perhaps... we can start over?" He asked, looking somewhat hopeful. "You may ask me anything you wish, and I will give you an honest answer. You deserve as much."

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[info]son_of_hercules
2014-03-02 12:33 am UTC (link)
"I dislike being deceived, Dolemeck," Argo said, with much gravity. "Have I your word you will not do so again?"

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[info]dolemecknight
2014-03-02 12:37 am UTC (link)
"It will never happen again. I have learned my lesson and shall never deceive my friends ever again." He offered his hand to Argo for a shake. "I also brought you an offering of Lion's Ale to make amends. It's in the back room. I would bring it out, but... well... I cannot really do that."

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[info]son_of_hercules
2014-03-02 12:52 am UTC (link)
Slowly, Argo took Dolemeck's hand. "I accept your apology, Dolemeck, and your promise," he said after a moment.

"Are you well enough to go out? Tonight is a night of celebration in the city."

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[info]dolemecknight
2014-03-02 12:59 am UTC (link)
"Do not worry so much, my friend." He said with a smile. "I am well enough to go out and have fun. If i was not, I doubt I would not have been permitted travel to this city in the first place."

"So, this is Mardi Gras, yes? A Celebration of excess before lent?"

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[info]son_of_hercules
2014-03-02 01:23 am UTC (link)
"I have been told that is the explanation," Argo said. "But all I know is that alcohol flows freely, and women are in a mood to celebrate! Dionysus himself could not throw a better party!"

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10 Hours Later
[info]dolemecknight
2014-03-03 11:01 pm UTC (link)
Most of the past 5 hours were a blur to Dolemeck. Argo has introduced him to what possibly was the best drink he had tasted since spiced apple cider. There were bright lights, happy cries from the crowds, beautiful women, and handsome men. It was unlike any party he had experienced before, or even knew of.

But now. He felt a tad bit hung over. His head was ringing, he had several strands of Mardi Gras beads about his neck, and a wreath on his head. Where was he? Blinking, Dolemeck groaned and poked Argo, who happened to be next to him.

"Argo... that was the best party ever." He said with a smile. "But I got some questions. 1. Where is my wheelchair and 2. Where are we?"

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Re: 10 Hours Later
[info]son_of_hercules
2014-03-04 01:13 am UTC (link)
Argo did not appear to be hungover, merely asleep. He was snoring.

"Why, hello there... Svalin... What's... that? Aridis wants to... join in...? Well... I... don't see.. why not...?"

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Re: 10 Hours Later
[info]dolemecknight
2014-03-05 09:22 pm UTC (link)
Argo certainly had some interesting dreams. Dole gave out a sigh and sunk into the shadows, then shadoported from one that was on the ceiling, landing on top of Argo in an attempt to wake the sleeping giant.

"Cannonball!"

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Re: 10 Hours Later
[info]son_of_hercules
2014-03-05 10:30 pm UTC (link)
"What?!" Argo shouted, jolted to wakefulness. "What is going on?!"

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Re: 10 Hours Later
[info]dolemecknight
2014-03-05 10:35 pm UTC (link)
"Oh finally! You are awake!" Dolemeck groaned. Landing on Argo was like landing on a pile of bricks. He should not do that ever again.

"I was wondering where we are, and where my wheelchair is. It will be most difficult for me to get around without it." Dolemeck asked, not sounding panicked or stressed. "Wherever we are, we had a most wondrous time indeed!"

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Re: 10 Hours Later
[info]son_of_hercules
2014-03-05 11:43 pm UTC (link)
Argo pulled himself into more of a sitting position.

"It was indeed a fantastic time," Argo agreed, chuckling. "You were... most uninhibited."

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Re: 10 Hours Later
[info]dolemecknight
2014-03-05 11:53 pm UTC (link)
"Something I can tell my future offspring, if I have any." he laughed. He dragged himself off of Argo and tried to sit up beside him. He even fixed the wreath on his head. "It would be quite the tale! An old Knight, partying with a God! I can only imagine how wide their eyes would get over such a tale!"

His green eyes continued to look about, taking more note of where they were.

"I think we are inside of one of those floats. How we got here, I am sure it is a tale in itself. But with all do seriousness, Argo. We need to find that wheelchair, unless you wish to slug me over your shoulder like a sack of potatoes until I get a new one?" He grinned a bit, looking like a cheeky bastard.

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Re: 10 Hours Later
[info]son_of_hercules
2014-03-06 12:23 am UTC (link)
Argo nodded. "Hmm. Well, let us head out and get our bearings. Then we can find your chair."

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Re: 10 Hours Later
[info]dolemecknight
2014-03-06 12:34 am UTC (link)
"Good plan." He gave a nod of his head, dragging himself towards where he woke up. He collected his wallet (with everything still in it's place) as well as his shirt (how did he even LOSE that to begin with. "We should do this every year!"

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Re: 10 Hours Later
[info]son_of_hercules
2014-03-06 01:05 am UTC (link)
Argo stepped out first, then pulled Dolemeck on to his shoulders. It was still early enough that not many people were out. He understood, vaguely, something about the day after the end of Mardi Gras to be more quiet and contemplative, something religious, but he wasn't terribly sure of the details.

"Hmm. Now, if I were a wheelchair, where might I be?"

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Re: 10 Hours Later
[info]dolemecknight
2014-03-06 01:42 am UTC (link)
"Well, if I was one, I would be somewhere easy to access. You cannot bring a wheelchair anywhere... as it cannot go up stairs." He blinked, as Argo had picked him up and placed him on his shoulders. He gave out a childish laugh at this, still finding joy with being with his friend.

"Perhaps it is somewhere with a flat surface? If we cannot find it, I can call up the Atlas foundation and have a new one brought to me. Though I imagine my Mum and Da might question how I lost it. I will simply tell them I had an adventure and the time of my life... and that is all that should matter!"

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Re: 10 Hours Later
[info]son_of_hercules
2014-03-06 01:48 am UTC (link)
"Hmm," Argo considered. "I am surprised your parents did not place a tracking device in it."

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