shield_legacy (shield_legacy) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2013-01-25 23:11:00

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Rock Climbing Weekend
Tim had promised Etoile they would go rock climbing and he wasn't one to break his promise. He gathered his gear and his suitcase. He met her at the airport and together they headed for Arizona. Once they touched down in Phoenix they climbed into a Jeep Wrangler and drove toward Canon de Chelly National Park where Spider Rock was waiting for them.

Tim pulled the Jeep into a small parking area and killed the engine.

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aceofhearts
2013-01-26 02:55 am UTC (link)

Etoile packed a small bag for the rock climbing weekend. She was excited about this trip! The last time she went on a trip like this was with her family. She was glad she met someone with the same passion as her.

Plus Time Dugan was just a stand out guy. They had interesting conversation along the way, after the plan right, she took a wee nap in the Jeep before reaching their destination.

"Wow, it looks out of this world." she said, leaning forward to get a better look."Are you ready to climb some killer rocks?!" she said all excited, climbing out of the Jeep.

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	shield_legacy 2013-01-26 05:28 pm UTC (link)
	"It does," he said as he climbed out of the Jeep. "It's a great climb." He grabbed the two packs of climbing gear. His grandmother taught him to always be a gentleman around ladies. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-01-28 03:59 am UTC (link)
	Etoile climbs out of the Jeep right after Tim. She stretches a little, before turning around to look at him. It was nice to know he was such a gentleman."Thanks for taking my climbing gear for me." she said. Etoile also grabs her small backpack, she brought them some lunch and water. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2013-01-28 06:07 pm UTC (link)
	"It's no problem," he said. "Feel like getting started? We can have lunch at the top." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-01-28 09:14 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes! LET'S DO THIS!" she said, she sounded like some overly juiced person trapped inside a petite woman's body. She blinked at herself."Hehe...sorry. Lunch at the top sounds great." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2013-01-28 11:49 pm UTC (link)
	Tim had to smile at her enthusiasm. "Get geared up." He handed her bag of gear to her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-01-29 12:11 am UTC (link)
	"Roger!" she said giving him a salute. Etoile takes a hold of her bag and starts gearing up. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2013-01-29 12:15 am UTC (link)
	Tim dropped his bag on the ground and started pulling out his gear. He couldn't wait to get started and it was nice having a partner. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-01-29 12:21 am UTC (link)
	Etoile was nearly down buckling in everything tightly and double checked. She'd get Tim to triple check, she'd do the same for him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2013-01-29 12:27 am UTC (link)
	Tim was humming happily as he pulled on his gear. He double checked everything. A good climber always double checked and then had someone else triple check. "Time to give each other the once over." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-01-29 03:33 am UTC (link)
	Etoile checked over his gear and pats his shoulders."All is good." she nods her head. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2013-01-29 03:01 pm UTC (link)
	Tim checked her out, not in that way, and made sure she was all set. "Good to go." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-01-29 03:08 pm UTC (link)
	"Awesome! Now let's go climb that gorgeous rock!" she said with a fist pump in the air. Etoile places on the backpack containing a small first aid-kit and their lunch. She started to head down the pathway leading towards Spider Rock. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2013-01-29 03:15 pm UTC (link)
	Tim strapped on his small backpack that had some food in it along with a satellite phone. It never hurt to be prepared just in case. Not to mention he didn't know when an emergency would arise. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-01-29 03:17 pm UTC (link)
	"So, we'll be spending a good amount of time together today. Since we barely got to talk on the way. Tell me about yourself, Tim." she said, with a bounce in her step. The thought of rock climbing got her excited and hyper. She couldn't wait! (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2013-01-29 03:24 pm UTC (link)
	"Not much to tell, I'm afraid. I spend way too much time in my lab, I love beer, and I love blowing things up," he said as they walked toward the tower of rock they were going to climb. "I do this and scuba diving in my free time when I'm not going to comic or sci-fi conventions." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

aceofhearts
2013-01-29 05:31 pm UTC (link)

Etoile listened as he talked about himself. She smiles and nods her head off and on."I'm not a drinker...tried whiskey once. Wasn't a fan. Blowing things up is a personal fav of mine." She says with a smile.

"Ooh, scuba diving! I never tried it. I should put that on my list. I've done rock climbing, skiing, bungee jumping, sky diving..." she said listing out all the different things she's tried and enjoy's doing."My family is pretty extreme. We love doing a lot of fun adventurous things."

"Never been to either of those. They sound interesting. Next time you go to one, mind if I join you?" She asked.

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	shield_legacy 2013-01-29 09:00 pm UTC (link)
	"It's fun," he said. "The views are spectacular." He smiled as she listed off the things she did with her family. "Sounds like a lot of fun. Sure. I'll let you know when the next one is and you can come with me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-01-30 02:59 am UTC (link)
	Etoile nods her head with a smile."It is a lot of fun. You should try some of those things." she said with a bright smile."That would be great!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2013-01-30 05:08 pm UTC (link)
	"I ski and I've done some jumps out of planes for SHIELD training, but no bungee jumping." They stood at the base of the climb and Tim looked up. This was going to be fun. "Maybe we can go bungee jumping sometime." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-01-30 05:56 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh, I see. At least you've done the other two. As for bungee jumping, you need to try it out." She says. Glancing up as well, she felt another rush of excitement. "Yes, that would be awesome! I'll make plans for out next weekend trip." She replies. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2013-01-30 07:23 pm UTC (link)
	Tim grinned. "Sounds like a plan. I will definitely let you know when I can get some time away." "Ready?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-01-31 12:35 pm UTC (link)
	"Excellent. Okay, awesome." Etoile said, smiling. "Hell yeah!" She chimed in with excitement."Last one to the top is a rotten bowl of gumbo." She said, as she quickly tightens up her gloves and quickly starts moving up the rock. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2013-01-31 09:02 pm UTC (link)
	Hours later they reached the top and Tim dropped his pack down on the ground. He took a moment to look at the incredible view. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aceofhearts 2013-02-01 12:50 pm UTC (link)
	The climb proved to be challenging. This rock was something else...she's certain she has a few unpleasant cuts on her forearm, elbows and on her exposed fingers. It was all worth it. Etoile removed her own pack and stood up to join Tim,"Wow....this is AHmazing." Etoile said. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)