Vincent Amorason (quitethecharmer) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-11-18 11:19:00

Current mood:	happy
Current music:	Theory of a Dead Man - So Happy
Entry tags:	awesome andrea, inactive - valeria richards, kristoff vernard, team - fantastic four, vincent vernard

The Brink
Vincent woke up, and instinctively smiled, already knowing what day it was without having to think twice. It was his birthday. More than that, it was his eighteenth birthday. Perhaps not so great a deal in the Asgard of his birth ~~or the Latveria of his father~~, but here, in the country he had made his home, it meant a great deal. He had high hopes for the day.

There had been that miserable little worm of a thought that Kristoff was no longer legally expected to look after him, but that was routinely quashed each time it came up.

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discardedheir
2009-11-18 08:18 pm UTC (link)

Kristoff, having returned from the weekend in Costa Rica with Cassandra, made sure breakfast was special. All the usual spoiling-rotten breakfast additions, and -- carefully separated from all food items, of course -- a copy of Arrilynn Williams's Occult Ancient History. It had been a pretty rare printing, difficult to track down, and Kristoff was fairly certain Vincent would really enjoy it.

It was bookmarked at a particularly good page with a gift certificate and reservations information for Vincent and Andrea at a particularly nice restaurant.

"I had thought about getting you a car, but it just seemed wasteful."

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quitethecharmer
2009-11-18 08:59 pm UTC (link)

Vincent hugged his brother graciously, affording him a kiss on each cheek which was especially reserved for special occasions (and yet here there was cause for it twice in one month), still in his pajamas as he sat down to breakfast, where he would normally be fully dressed for the day already. Resisting the urge to devour the book already, he delicately put it aside, not wanting to risk any food marring it.

He smiled and nodded as he found the 'bookmark'. "Thank you very much, phral. I'm sure Andrea will appreciate this as well." He smirks at the comment about the car. "Yes... indeed it would."

He sets into his breakfast contentedly, tradition dictating that he portioned off a bit of one or two of the dishes for his brother. Eventually, he spoke up again. "You know, there was no real reason for you to take that hellish little child in..." And then, what would normally go purposefully unsaid. "..thank you, Kristoff. I hate to think of what I would have become without you."

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	discardedheir 2009-11-18 09:15 pm UTC (link)
	"You're very welcome, Vincent," Kristoff says quietly. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	awesome_andrea 2009-11-20 03:30 am UTC (link)
	One of the nice things about being an android meant a literal photographic memory, complete with heavy data storage capabilities, including being able to remember important dates like your boyfriend's birthday. She came down to breakfast and kissed him. "Many wishes for happiness on your birthday, Vincent." (Reply to this)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-11-20 02:40 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent happily kissed her in return, going so far as to pull her into his lap as he continued to eat. "Thank you, Andrea. I hope you don't have plans for dinner this evening. Kristoff very generously has made reservations and accomodations for us." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

awesome_andrea
2009-11-21 04:10 am UTC (link)

Well now, this was quite cozy!

"I made certain to clear my schedule just for you," she told him. She picked up the package she had brought down with her, and dropped when she was pulled down, offering it to him.

"This is for now, and I have another present for you for later," she said.

The package would contain a pair of action figures, much like the ones that could be found in the gift shop, of herself and Vincent. The difference being in this case, that the two toys had been modified to be able to hold hands.

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	quitethecharmer 2009-11-21 04:40 am UTC (link)
	Vincent smiled, examining the smoothness of the modifications. "Excellent work, sweetness." He was in the process of testing various terms of endearment for her. This one was... okay, for now. He smiles and raises an eyebrow at the allusion of more. "Oh? Am I to be informed now, or must I quake with anticipation and curiosity?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2009-11-21 05:19 am UTC (link)
	Andrea smiled in what she hoped was a somewhat mysterious fashion. "You must quake," she informed him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-11-21 06:06 am UTC (link)
	Vincent pouted out his lower lip. "Even though I am so darling? I'm willing to barter portions of my breakfast with you in exchange for information." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2009-11-21 08:53 pm UTC (link)
	She shook her head. "I would not wish to spoil the surprise." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-11-21 09:38 pm UTC (link)
	"Woe unto me then." Vincent lets out an overly loud sigh and finishes his breakfast, kissing Andrea after wiping his mouth. "Being quite honest with you dear, my attention is pretty much going to be anchored to the book Kristoff gave me, so it's probably just as well your other gift is waiting until later." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2009-11-22 04:44 am UTC (link)
	"It shall be well worth the wait," Andrea assured him. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	invisigirl 2009-11-21 04:02 am UTC (link)
	"Honey, I'm hooooome!" Val enters the Baxter Building, wearing a faded purple tee, black skinny jeans, and aviator sungless. A carrying a rather large package under one arm. (Reply to this)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2009-11-21 04:43 am UTC (link)

Andrea had already gone on her way, but Vincent was still relaxing at the breakfast table on the kids' floor, feet up and the new book resting in his lap as he thumbed through it. He grinned as a familiar face showed up. He marked his page and shut the book, before literally floating across the room to hug her.

"Well hello there Fantasti-girl. Good to have you back." He grinned at Val, giving a lock of her hair the usual gentle tug that had become their ritual greeting ever since they were children and Grimm had had to pry them apart from their tussles. (It took more than just Grimm to pry him and Franklin apart when they fought.)

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	invisigirl 2009-11-21 04:59 am UTC (link)
	Val grins, shifting the package in her arm to return the hug, giving him a peck on the cheek. "Hey there yourself," she says with a playful wink. "Great to be back, the life of a sixteen-year-old girl genius isn't easy, you know." She hands him the package, heaving a little sigh of relief to be rid of it's weight. "Like I'd miss your birthday." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2009-11-21 05:03 am UTC (link)

Vincent catches the relief at the release of the package and holds it up gingerly with one hand, smiling and raising an eyebrow as he floats back to the floor.

"You might. If there was some eligible chess champion in a sweater-vest involved... or you were in the Negative Zone.. or the Microverse... or decided to go play hacky-sack with the Mole Man... I can go on."

He grins as he turns the package over in his hands before starting to unwrap it.

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invisigirl
2009-11-21 05:30 am UTC (link)

Val puts a hand on her heart in mock horror. "Me? Ditch you for a chess champion in a sweater-vest? I'm almost insulted. Now if he was wearing a lab-coat and holding the formula for the cure for cancer, then...maybe."

She grins, sitting down at the breakfast table and watching him open the package. He'll find a complete set of rare, hard to find, first edition spell books. "You have no idea how hard it was for me to get my hands on those," she says, pouring herself a glass of orange jucice, "Some lady was just selling them at her yard sale. I had Daddy triple-check with several sources to make sure they were authentic."

And at the bottom, folded neatly, is a nice Italian silk dress shirt.

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quitethecharmer
2009-11-21 06:13 am UTC (link)

Vincent chuckles as she doesn't so much object to the presumption as quantify it.

He then feels his teeth come into view as a grin pulls at his face uncontrollably. He'd almost swear his eyes are gleaming. "This... this is exquisite..." He looks Valeria in the eye. "Valeria Richards, if you were a woman, and I weren't deeply devoted to my girlfriend, and you weren't akin to a sister for me, I would have you in a manly fashion for this."

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	invisigirl 2009-11-22 05:42 am UTC (link)
	Val wrinkles her nose. "Ew," she says, playfully sticking her tongue out at him, "Even if it were some weird, upside-down alternate universe, no. Just noooo." She takes a sip of her orange juice, grinning. "Glad you like it." (Reply to this)(Parent)

	That Evening quitethecharmer 2009-11-22 04:52 am UTC (link)
	Dressed nicely, in his favorite jacket and the new shirt Valeria had given him, Vincent knocked at the door to Andrea's room, carrying flowers for her. The reservation slip and gift card were tucked safely into his pocket. He'd have to thank Kristoff again. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	Re: That Evening awesome_andrea 2009-11-22 05:30 am UTC (link)
	Andrea had selected her best dress for the occasion, had taken much time to prepare her hair, and run a quick virus and diagnostic test on her systems. She opened the door and smiled. "You look most handsome, Vincent." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: That Evening quitethecharmer 2009-11-22 05:35 am UTC (link)
	"And you, as always, look lovely." Vincent cupped her face in both hands and kissed her slowly and gently. "Are you ready for dinner?" He smiled as he broke off the kiss, nuzzling his forehead to hers. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: That Evening awesome_andrea 2009-11-22 06:09 am UTC (link)
	She smiled warmly. "I am." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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quitethecharmer
2009-11-22 06:11 am UTC (link)

Vincent smiled, taking her hand, and a moment later they were in front of the restaurant. There was a moment of mild startled reactions from those on the sidewalk, but it faded as the two demi-celebrities were recognized. Vincent escorted Andrea in on one arm and they were seated soon.

"So... there was something I wanted to ask you about, in light of recent... changes."

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	Re: That Evening awesome_andrea 2009-11-22 06:25 am UTC (link)
	An expression of curiosity worked its way across Andrea's face. There were several possible questions Vincent could ask, though the probability scenarios she ran did not suggest anything with an overwhelming majority. "Yes?" she said. "You may ask me anything." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: That Evening quitethecharmer 2009-11-22 06:46 am UTC (link)
	"Well... since Kristoff is going to be moving into larger quarters with Cassandra and Scotty, his room is going to be vacant. I wanted to ask if you might be interested in his old room?" He sips his water, even though he totally doesn't need it to calm himself. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: That Evening awesome_andrea 2009-11-22 08:42 pm UTC (link)
	Interesting. Of the differing possibilities, Andrea had not even ranked that one onto the probability scheme. It was not, she noted, a request to move in with him, but it was a suggestion of greater proximity. She found she liked the notion very much. "That depends," she said. "Do I have the promise of a big, strong, handsome demigod to help me move?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: That Evening quitethecharmer 2009-11-22 08:55 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent blinks at that, then grins. "Yes, you certainly do." He then tilts his head and smiles curiously. "That was very good delivery. Your emotive inflection has significantly improved. Changes to your vocal matrix?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: That Evening awesome_andrea 2009-11-22 09:18 pm UTC (link)
	She nodded. "I am always working to update my programming and hardware," she told him. "It would appear the last upgrade was successful." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: That Evening quitethecharmer 2009-11-22 09:22 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent smiles and nods in acknowledgment. "So, do I get to find out about my other present now?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: That Evening awesome_andrea 2009-11-22 09:30 pm UTC (link)
	Andrea smiled mysteriously. "You will find out when we get home," she said. "But let us just say it is something a long time in coming." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: That Evening quitethecharmer 2009-11-22 09:45 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent raises an eyebrow abruptly. "...you..." He clears his throat. "That would.. be the result a rather severe upgrade, if you're implying what I believe." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: That Evening awesome_andrea 2009-11-22 10:10 pm UTC (link)
	"Significant upgrades," she amends. "I am sorry it has taken this much time." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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quitethecharmer
2009-11-22 10:15 pm UTC (link)

"Stop that right now. Apologies are absolutely unnecessary." Vincent says firmly, but he's clearly concerned, not angry. He sips his water and takes one of her hands across the table.

"You know I don't mind waiting... well, obviously on a physical level waiting isn't my preference, but I don't want you doing anything that won't be just as enjoyable for you; and of course only if you're ready for it in the first place."

He seems vaguely embarassed. "I know some people tend to be more... emotionally invested in that particular act than I've been."

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	Re: That Evening awesome_andrea 2009-11-22 10:29 pm UTC (link)
	Andrea gave his hand a reassuring squeeze. "I am ready," she told him. "And I have been looking forward to this just as much as you." She could only hope she would do it right. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: That Evening quitethecharmer 2009-11-22 10:32 pm UTC (link)
	So far as someone saying they were looking forward to being intimate with him, anyone else would have gotten a rather self-confident bordering on snide reply from Vincent. Not Andrea. He just smiles and squeezes her hand in return, extending his foot under the table to stroke her leg gently with his own. "Excellent." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: That Evening awesome_andrea 2009-11-23 01:33 am UTC (link)
	Andrea giggled happily. Another new program she had written recently, to prompt more human reactions from herself. "I told you it would be worth the wait." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: That Evening quitethecharmer 2009-11-23 01:42 am UTC (link)
	"I never doubted that." Vincent replies. He then gives her a slightly impish smirk. "So... what sort of testing have you done for these new upgrades?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: That Evening awesome_andrea 2009-11-23 02:23 am UTC (link)
	She grinned slyly. "Now, now," she told him. "There are some things a lady does not discuss." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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quitethecharmer
2009-11-23 02:46 am UTC (link)

"Catch-22, dear." Vincent banters back. "Depending on how thorough and frequent the testing was, some might hesitate to still deem you a lady." He grins, enjoying playing with her.

"You know.. I like this." He rubs her hand. "Being able to have 'fights' where you keep me on the offensive. None of the other girls I socialized with were ever able to challenge me like that."

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	Re: That Evening awesome_andrea 2009-11-23 03:36 am UTC (link)
	"I find you to be equally challenging," Andrea replied. "In a very good way. You make me feel... very human." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: That Evening quitethecharmer 2009-11-23 03:47 am UTC (link)
	He smiles softly, lifting one of her hands and leaning forward slightly to kiss it. "Any reason you would have to not feel human is purely a matter of composition, not cognition." He looks at her fondly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: That Evening awesome_andrea 2009-11-24 02:09 am UTC (link)
	"Thank-you," she said, softly. She was not always certain she believed that herself, but at lease she believed she was heading toward that point. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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