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Argo ([info]son_of_hercules) wrote in [info]marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-09-05 00:11:00


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Entry tags:argo, inactive - harmony watkins

Go to God with a God
Navigating the heady waters of a true relationship was foreign sailing to Argo, but he believed it was one he was proceeding through smoothly enough.  He had, true to his word, attempted to disperse the Fan Club.  Unfortunately, many still gathered outside, though the number had thinned somewhat.  Some had taken it well, others had seemed disappointed, others had gotten angry, and a number acted as though he had not spoken at all.

He would seem to do something about that, though he was not sure what as of yet.

But tonight, he had other things on his mind.  Or rather, he had someone else on his mind: Harmony.  He had vowed to do whatever he could to make her happy, even if he did not always understand the whys and wherefores.  Case in point was tonight.  She had asked that he attend a church service with her and he had agreed.  Argo did not pretend to understand the God that Harmony worshiped, save that He was more unknowable, in his opinion, than the gods of his own pantheon or any of the others who existed.  No god that he knew of could claim to have met this God.

Out of deference to allowing Harmony to keep something of a low profile, he had dressed in mortal clothes (which he did possess), though he feared he was still too recognizable.

He waited in the living room for her to finish getting ready.



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[info]a_blessing
2010-09-05 02:28 am UTC (link)
"I've never seen you in pants before."

Harmony was smiling broadly as she came into the living room and saw him. He looked wonderful and her eyes lit up with approval. Almost giddy, she wrapped her arms around him and lifted up on her toes to give him a kiss.

"It means so much to me that you are willing to go experience my religion, Argo."

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[info]son_of_hercules
2010-09-05 02:42 am UTC (link)
"I thought them more appropriate," he replied.

She was beautiful, he thought, savoring the taste of her on his lips, the warmth of her body pressed up against him. He did not regret his decision in the slightest.

"I could do no less for you, Harmony," Argo assured her. "Tis important to you, which makes it important to me."

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[info]a_blessing
2010-09-05 02:44 am UTC (link)
"Still, it has to be somewhat strange to be going to a place where one worships a god when you yourself are a god. I think it's strange, but I'm so glad you've coming with me."

And she was. He was doing everything -right- by her. Harmony couldn't remember being happier.

"So...exit the back to avoid the Fan Club?"

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[info]son_of_hercules
2010-09-05 02:54 am UTC (link)
"A bit strange," he agreed. "But I have seen stranger yet." Still, he did wish to know more about this God, which had supplanted the vast majority of the gods of the mortal realm (the Hindu gods also seemed still be doing quite well for themselves).

He nodded. "A good idea. Their number thins, but I would prefer to avoid them."

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[info]a_blessing
2010-09-05 03:00 am UTC (link)
"Some of them do not appear happy," she mused as she took his hand in hers and laced her fingers with his. Careful to avoid the fan club she steered him out of the HQ and onward towards the church. They would arrive early, something she always liked to do.

"My favorite thing about this place is the stained glass," she said quietly as they sat down.

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[info]son_of_hercules
2010-09-05 03:15 am UTC (link)
The fan club would learn to live with it, Argo suspected. They were good girls, for the most part, and deserved goodness in their lives... so long as it was not him.

"It is most beautiful," he said, as he sat next to her.

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[info]a_blessing
2010-09-05 03:37 am UTC (link)
As Harmony leaned her head onto Argo's shoulder the priest made notice of the two new arrivals. Harmony he recognized with ease but the young man with her gave him pause. His face was familiar...but surely...

"You know that if I could go and see how the religion that honors you is practiced I would, right? I guess I shouldn't presume. You tell me where, and I'll be there." Harmony smiled at Argo.

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[info]son_of_hercules
2010-09-05 03:52 am UTC (link)
Argo smiled in return. "Corey and the folk of Nova Roma still do," he told her. He kept himself at least somewhat knowledgeable of the various rituals there, though perhaps not entirely well enough to pass a test on the subject.

"I am certain something could be arranged."

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[info]a_blessing
2010-09-05 02:48 pm UTC (link)
"Then let's arrange it. I really want to understand, Argo. Who knows? Maybe I'll even convert..." Harmony teased a little and kissed his cheek. "So far certain gods have been good to me."

Catching a portion of the conversation as he walked by, the priest put things together. Of course he knew who that young man was. He was one of those so-called gods, a heathen figure. A blasphemy. And Harmony Watkins was kissing him? The priest shot Argo a hard, cold look.

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[info]son_of_hercules
2010-09-05 05:59 pm UTC (link)
"I would be more than happy to make that happen," Argo assured her, giving her a kiss on the cheek in return.

He caught the look and his expression briefly turned puzzled, even frowning, but returned to a smile as he attempted to put it out of his mind.

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[info]a_blessing
2010-09-05 11:41 pm UTC (link)
The service was typical, neither particularly amazing nor particularly terrible, and Harmony was careful to explain as they went along. Once it was all said and done and they were leaving, the priest came over for what seemed like the usual meet and greet.

Except his look had now become a glare.

"I would hope that this were a genuine visit of interest, but I must question what exactly brings you to our church...Argo, isn't it?"

Harmony blinked a bit at the question and at the priest's expression.

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[info]son_of_hercules
2010-09-06 12:36 am UTC (link)
Argo, to his credit, did not lose his cool, and even managed to remain respectful. He had been challenged by practitioners of the current mortal religions before.

"Harmony asked me too," he told the priest evenly. "She wished to share this, her religion, with me."

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[info]a_blessing
2010-09-06 12:45 am UTC (link)
The priest does not look amused, particularly as Harmony wraps her arms around Argo and smiles.

"I think it's important in our relationship that we understand each other's lives, particularly faiths. I want to know about him and I want him to know about my faith."

The priest went from looking displeased to outright angry.

"You are dating him, Harmony? You should be ashamed. This man is nothing more than a pagan god, a mockery of Christ and our Lord! You are worshipping false idols, Harmony. And I will not have that in my church."

With that the priest turned away and dismissively left them.

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[info]son_of_hercules
2010-09-06 01:01 am UTC (link)
Argo felt an anger welling up within him. How dare this man impugn upon his family? Had they not once watched over the world, in ages before the so-called "God" of the Christians had even been a thought?

But worse, how dare he speak so to Harmony?

"What a most insufferable individual," he growled.

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[info]a_blessing
2010-09-06 01:12 am UTC (link)
Harmony stood there for a long moment as though she'd been struck. She was never very loud or very boisterous but at the moment she was more quiet than she'd ever been before. Her posture shifted a little and her shoulders hung.

"Let's...let's go Argo."

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[info]son_of_hercules
2010-09-06 01:22 am UTC (link)
Argo frowned, aware of the shift in Harmony's mood, the sadness that seemed to overwhelm her.

"Aye... Let us go," he said, quietly. This was not a problem that could be beaten with his fists; he was unsure how to proceed.

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[info]a_blessing
2010-09-06 01:26 am UTC (link)
She took his hand quietly and said little for a few blocks as they walked home.

"I had no idea that he would see you as some sort of false idol. I'm sorry, Argo."

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[info]son_of_hercules
2010-09-06 01:36 am UTC (link)
Argo gave her hand a reassuring squeeze. "It is nothing I have not heard before," he assured her. "But are you... all right?"

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[info]a_blessing
2010-09-06 01:46 am UTC (link)
"Yeah. I'm ok. Just surprised. A little confused. I mean, you're not...sinful."

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[info]son_of_hercules
2010-09-06 02:00 am UTC (link)
Argo shook his head. "It is nothing new. Many of the mortal faithful have had difficulty accepting those like me. They cannot reconcile their own faith with our existence, and thus lash out."

He smiled a small smile. "But I am glad you do not think me so. I would hate to bring shame upon thee."

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[info]a_blessing
2010-09-06 03:26 pm UTC (link)
"Oh Argo, you can't shame me. Look at how absolutely considerate you have been towards ever detail and aspect of this relationship? You could have just told me to deal with your immortal and godly ways." Harmony smiled up at him, her eyes sparkling playful for a moment.

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[info]son_of_hercules
2010-09-06 10:31 pm UTC (link)
Argo smiled. "It was my understanding," he said, playfully, "that you enjoyed some of those godly ways..."

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[info]a_blessing
2010-09-06 10:32 pm UTC (link)
"Oh!" Harmony's cheeks colored crimson. "Argo!"

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[info]son_of_hercules
2010-09-06 10:50 pm UTC (link)
Argo's smile diminished only slightly. "It this not true?"

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[info]a_blessing
2010-09-06 10:51 pm UTC (link)
"Well, yes it's true it's...just...Argo!" Her cheeks got pinker and she hid a little against his body. Truth was, though, she hadn't really thought about that having any particular connotation--god or mortal.

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[info]son_of_hercules
2010-09-17 01:10 am UTC (link)
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