sydney_ashcroft (sydney_ashcroft) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-12-14 02:04:00

Entry tags:

npc - wonder man, sydney ashcroft, team - defenders, zoey ashcroft

Deck The Halls (open and bendytimed to fit in)
Syd took a step back and admired the results of the day's work so far. The main building was looking a bit more festive after Sarah, Griffen, and Syd, started decorating for Yule and Christmas. Boughs of real ivy, fir, holly and evergreens were put up all through the house. Mistletoe was also put in strategic places and candles were scattered throughout the house. Syd didn't ask where it all came from, but she suspected that Asleif had been talked into transportation duties to gather the greens.

The tree they had managed to find was huge, standing at least ten feet tall, but had easily been carried in by Svalin. The tree was bare at the moment. Syd had decided to leave that to last to allow everyone a chance to help decorate it. Thankfully there had been a ton of decorations in the attic and they would have more than enough to decorate the tree.

The place smelled of evergreen and fresh greens, giving one the sense of being out in a forest. The candles were scented of cinnamon and vanilla, but currently unlit at the moment.

Zoey was going to have the best Christmas this year and Syd was so thankful she could provide it with the help of the Defenders. Syd's shopping was almost done and it had been difficult as hell. What exactly did one get gods, a geek, a magic user and an actor for Christmas? Getting Zoey gifts had been easy by comparison. Though Zoey would not be getting a daddy for Christmas.

Syd sipped the mulled wine that they had made earlier. Once the decorating was done, Sarah and Syd would start the baking. She predicted that over the next few days the two of them would make obscene amounts of baked goods. The problem would be keeping the others from eating it all at once.

Syd looked at the clock. Zoey would be out of school soon then they could start decorating the tree.

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	pop_trash_hero 2009-12-15 03:11 am UTC (link)
	"Need someone tall?" (Reply to this)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2009-12-15 04:54 am UTC (link)
	"Always," Syd said. While she wasn't exactly short, the top of the tree was a little too high for her to reach without fetching a ladder. She could get the angel on the top and wait for Zoey to get home to do the rest. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pop_trash_hero 2009-12-15 06:17 am UTC (link)
	"Big strong man good for something," he jokes in his best Hulk voice as he uses two fingers to put the topper delicately on top of the tree. "How about garland?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2009-12-15 06:43 am UTC (link)
	"Among other things," Syd said more to herself and then turned red when she realized she said it aloud. "I'm saving the rest until Zoey gets home. She'll be amazed at the size of the tree." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pop_trash_hero 2009-12-15 07:04 am UTC (link)
	He didn't notice because he's knee deep in lights and dutifully untangling them. "It is quite the tree. What colors are you going for?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2009-12-15 07:08 am UTC (link)
	She just looked at him. Thankfully he didn't seem to hear that or he did and was just ignoring it. "You've never decorated with a six-year-old, have you?" She smiled and grabbed a strand of lights. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pop_trash_hero 2009-12-15 07:17 am UTC (link)
	He smiles sadly. "Not without a production assistant's help. Why?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

sydney_ashcroft
2009-12-15 07:21 am UTC (link)

"Let's just say they have very particular ideas of what things should look like and what should be used. If we put anything on that tree, or pick out a specific color of lights, it will be the wrong choice."

Now it was her turn to have a sad smile on her face. "We've never had a tree like this or nearly as many decorations. I wouldn't want to take anything away from Zoey." Up until now, Syd could have only dreamed of giving Zoey a Christmas like this one.

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	pop_trash_hero 2009-12-15 07:27 am UTC (link)
	"At least I can get these lights up outside. You shouldn't have to get chilly out there." It's not freezing, especially for someone from the East Coast, but that's not the point. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2009-12-15 07:31 am UTC (link)
	"Team effort here," she said. "You don't need to do it alone. I can do it with you." And for a brief moment she thought about how what she just said could be taken. Her cheeks flushed. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pop_trash_hero 2009-12-15 07:45 am UTC (link)
	... ... "I heard that wrong, didn't I?' The grin makes him look 12. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2009-12-15 07:48 am UTC (link)
	"I just said that I could put up the lights with you so you didn't have to do it alone," she said very carefully. The mulled wine was very good. "What did you think I said?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pop_trash_hero 2009-12-15 07:52 am UTC (link)
	He just stands there. "Something vaguely naughty I could take care of if it was, you know, a personal problem." Liar. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2009-12-15 08:00 am UTC (link)
	... ... ... "Oh." She turned away as the heat rose in her cheeks. Though she did wonder why she was blushing and embarrassed. This was Simon. He dated leggy blonds without a brain cell between their ears. She was a plain bookworm with a kid. Definitely not his type and not someone he would even bother flirting with. "I can help with the lights." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pop_trash_hero 2009-12-15 08:04 am UTC (link)
	"That's what I'm saying, Syd." He doesn't notice, until he has her hands in his palms. Very. Nice. Hands. He's not going to let them go yet. "I can get these. There's plenty in the house to still get ready before small wonder gets back from school." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2009-12-15 08:08 am UTC (link)
	A shiver raced up her arms when he took her hands in his. "Okay. If you're going to be stubborn about it," she said, "then you can do it alone. I'll stay in here and finish up what I can." He was still holding her hands. What was he doing? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pop_trash_hero 2009-12-15 08:12 am UTC (link)
	Okay, he won. He can let go of those hands now. Anytime. "Allow me a few moments of macho." He kisses her on the cheek. "Thanks Syd." After his brain catches up to his Christmas Spirit he starts funneling lights into his hands comically. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sydney_ashcroft 2009-12-15 08:17 am UTC (link)
	Blink. Blink. "You're welcome," she said. For what she wasn't quite sure. She almost asked but the alarm on her cell phone rang, signaling it was time to go pick Zoey up from school. A fingertip touched the spot on her cheek where he kissed her as she walked away. "Going to pick up Zoey," she muttered. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

pop_trash_hero
2009-12-15 08:27 am UTC (link)

And he's safe at home plate! What are you uptight about? She's not into you. Zoey's dad is probably some guy with three Master's degrees who watches real opera and not the Bugs Bunny kind. "Drive safe. The lights will be up when you get back!"

When he next looks down, he notices the lights disgorge something. Mistletoe. Yeah, that will go over well around here.

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	sydney_ashcroft 2009-12-15 08:31 am UTC (link)
	"Yes, Dad," she called back. She shook her head. She definitely needed to get out more. (Reply to this)(Parent)

team_mascot
2009-12-15 08:34 am UTC (link)

Zoey started bouncing when she saw the lights up on the outside of the house. There were so many and so many different colors.

She bolted out of the car as soon as it came to a stop and ran inside. Mom had said the tree was BIG and she couldn't wait to see it. She ran inside, the dogs running after her, and skidded to a halt when she saw the tree.

It was HUGE! Her mouth dropped open and she stood there and stared.

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