Anya Antonovna Romanova Stark (anyastark) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-12-29 02:22:00

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The Trick is to Keep Breathing
As usual after dealing with something related to Temujin, Anya hid out in the lab. This was the lab at the condo because she didn't have access to the lab at the Avengers' mansion. Though with Jarvis' help, she did manage to get her suit out. It wasn't a problem getting it to the condo. There may have been a very short fast flight to the roof of the building.

Dad said she couldn't use the suit (the short flight wasn't using it per se, it was transporting it), but he didn't say anything about working on it, or building herself a new suit. So she locked herself away in the lab and started working on her old suit and started building a new one. She needed to be prepared for the next time Temujin showed his face.

She slept an hour here and there. An hour of sleep allowed her to rest, but it wasn't enough time for the nightmares to start. As usual she lost track of time and days. Mom delivered food on a regular basis. If she hadn't, Anya would have forgotten to eat.

Anya stared blankly at the new set of boots. There was something she wanted to do, but she couldn't think at the moment.

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	cosmic_son 2009-12-29 09:56 am UTC (link)
	"I would imagine so. I think the Colonel has appreciate my efforts to keep him fairly well appraised of my comings and goings." he agrees, holding the door open for her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-29 09:58 am UTC (link)
	"You're too nice to him," Anya said as she stepped inside. "We try not to let him know too much about what we're doing." Though she knew that Sammy probably reported back to him on a regular basis. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-29 09:59 am UTC (link)
	"I see no particular reason not to, but then I'm a bit more of a visitor than most of you. And SHIELD resources occasionally come in handy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-29 10:01 am UTC (link)
	"They do," she agreed, "but there are certain times when S.H.I.E.L.D. doesn't need to know what we're doing." Anya found an empty table and slid into a chair. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-29 10:02 am UTC (link)
	He slides into the chair opposite, raising a brow. He supposes he can see that, given some of the Avengers' activities, but he hasn't encountered very many, or heard it expressed quite so openly. "Fair enough. Any suggestions for the food here?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-29 10:05 am UTC (link)
	"I'm a fan of the Plague Bringer," she said as she handed him a menu. "The Led Zepplin is also very good." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-29 10:08 am UTC (link)
	He considers the menu, but only skims it. Its far less a matter of trying to find combinations he knows he likes and more about trying something new. "The Plague Bringer... and interesting title for a food item. I'll have to try it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-29 10:13 am UTC (link)
	Anya grinned. "That's what makes this place great. I think I'm going to have the Led Zeppelin. Pulled pork on a burger. It doesn't get any better or artery clogging than that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-29 10:16 am UTC (link)
	Blink. Ah yes, human anatomy. Cholesterol and other such chemical things. "I still think I need to try the Plague Bearer, after the BBQ pork fries if you'd like to split them with me?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-29 10:18 am UTC (link)
	"Sure. I love those. This place is heaven when it comes to food that is so bad for you." Anya folded her menu and laid it on the table. "So, how are you and Eliza doing?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cosmic_son
2009-12-29 10:22 am UTC (link)

"To the best of my knowledge there is no food that is bad for me. Just new experiences. It certainly smells delicious, and I look forward to trying to discern their spice blends so I can try and reproduce some of their sauces and recipes. And I believe we're doing well. She spent the holiday with her extended family, I believe, but I'm definitely hoping to find something she'll enjoy for New Years. I've been trying to research possibilities, so suggestions are welcome."

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anyastark
2009-12-29 10:30 am UTC (link)

"Lucky you," she said. "Us frail humans have to watch cholesterol and whatnot." She smiled. "Good. I talked to her about what happened between us. She was a little upset at first, but then seemed to be okay with it."

Anya thought about New Year's. "There's a ton to do on New Year's. There's the party in Times Square, but it's always very crowded. A great place is the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the fireworks they put on. There's ice skating in Rockefeller center. Watching fireworks from the top of the Statue of Liberty. To start."

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cosmic_son
2009-12-29 10:33 am UTC (link)

"Hmm, any idea what she might like? I'm still learning... flawed comparisons and all. Though the top of the Statue has some promise. Provided a means for her to breathe, I'm also curious about finding a place in the lower atmosphere where we can see the fireworks displays of most of the Eastern seaboard. There's also a matter of finding dinner. Are you and Steve planning anything?"

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anyastark
2009-12-29 10:36 am UTC (link)

"Give me a little time and I can come up with more suggestions. My brain is kind of fried from being in the lab." Anya's mouth twisted up in thought. It was an expression her mother said reminded her of Tony. "A breathing apparatus is easily provided. Dinner is the easy part. If you trust me enough, I can make arrangements and you'll get all the credit." She smiled. She loved planning things.

Anya shrugged. "I'm leaving New Year's plans to him. I'd be totally happy curled up on a couch and watching the ball come down on television."

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	cosmic_son 2009-12-29 10:38 am UTC (link)
	"I'm not certain how comfortable she'd be, though the sight might be worth it. In any case, if you'd like, feel free to make the arrangements. You and your sister seem to share tastes in many things, so I am certain she'd enjoy anything you might plan." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-29 10:41 am UTC (link)
	"I know the perfect place for dinner and the perfect arrangements." She was already planning and had that look on her face. "Leave it to me. You take care of after dinner activities." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-29 10:48 am UTC (link)
	"Very well, I'll come up with something then, and leave the rest to you." Much as a plotting Stark was a dangerous thing, he trusted her with this. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-29 10:51 am UTC (link)
	Anya was more than happy to throw the Stark name around if it would help her sister have a nice New Year's. "How's the team?" She had to ask. She missed being an Avenger and missed her teammates. She saw them, but it wasn't quite the same. The waitress came over and Anya placed her order. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-29 10:53 am UTC (link)
	"Everyone has been reasonably well. A lot of the focus has been on preparing for the holidays, and the chaos of inviting family in or people going back home. Everyone seems to have recovered reasonably well from the encounter with the Deviants as well." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-29 10:55 am UTC (link)
	Anya nodded. "Good." She had only heard bits and pieces of what happened, but not many details. She couldn't even read the reports. "I miss it and everyone." It was genetic that she liked kicking ass. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-29 10:57 am UTC (link)
	"Everyone has missed your presence as well. My cousin and her boyfriend are being considered for reserves to bolster our strength somewhat, but they are not around much. What are your plans for the immediate future?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-29 11:00 am UTC (link)
	"That's good. Kal, right? And Murdock. They'd make good additions to the team." "Spending as much time as I can with Steve and then back to school. Not much else on my plate." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-29 11:03 am UTC (link)
	"That seems a reasonable plan, and should let you focus on school. I will caution you, your father may be in quite a state around the New Years holiday. There is some rumor the Defenders will be visiting. And yes, Kal and Jack Murdock. At least temporarily. I do not think my cousin wishes to do any more super heroing than is immediately necessary, however." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-29 11:10 am UTC (link)
	"Dad needs to be shaken up a bit. Him and Mom have gotten all domestic and to be honest, it's quite scary. The Defenders visiting will be good for him and it will be good to see them again." Anya nodded. "It isn't a full time thing for some people. She wasn't really born into it either. She had a lot of time away from the spandex and cape set." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-29 11:13 am UTC (link)
	"That she did, and her mother always wanted her to have something approaching a normal life, as much as she understands such a thing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)