childofatlas (childofatlas) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2013-04-11 16:08:00

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Extended Family!
Derek was someone who liked having a family, even if it were one of the most unusual families out there (although he had heard the Summers family was even crazier, but he didn't know them except through reputation), but even with the weirdness of his family it never seemed to be overwhelming. But it could sometimes be overwhelming for him. So here he was, about to introduce a cousin to another cousin.

Not that technically one cousin was actually an older nephew and the other an adopted demon form limbo who got a soul. But that's just a technicality. So here he was, knocking on Macs door with a good amount of takeout and waiting to hear from Dolemeck as to when he would be arriving.

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	fleetfootmac 2013-04-11 08:52 pm UTC (link)
	Mac opens the door with a smile and a brief, casual -- but still there -- Atlantean salute; he's always happy to point out that Derek outranks him. "Hey." (Reply to this)(Thread)

	childofatlas 2013-04-11 08:57 pm UTC (link)
	There will be a salute back, or at least as close to one as possible with a handful of takeout. "Hey Mac. I come bearing gifts. How're you doing?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2013-04-11 09:04 pm UTC (link)
	"Just fine, thanks. Let me get that." And Mac will grab the stuff and bring it to his kitchen table. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-04-11 09:10 pm UTC (link)

Dolemeck was still getting used to the customs of mortals and humans. Handshaking to him was odd, hugs where something he would flail about from, and personal space was... something he never had as a demon in Limbo (along with privacy). Because of this, he did not come through the front door of Mac's apartment. He just shadow ported by a bookshelf and started to read what books Mac had.

He had to be reminded time and time again to use front doors to people's homes, and not just libraries or stores. Dolemeck also had to be reminded not to spoil the endings of books. For not all beings read as much as he did... or as quickly.

"Oh! You have a copy of "Great Expectations"! Such a sad and wonderful book! I certainly enjoyed when Pip..."

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	fleetfootmac 2013-04-11 09:14 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh, uh, hi. You can, uh, borrow it if you want." Forever, Mac doesn't say. He just didn't like the book much, but it had been a gift, and you don't sell gifts from people who love you to the used bookstore. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	childofatlas 2013-04-11 09:15 pm UTC (link)
	"Dole, you really got to work on the whole 'greeting' thing," Derek said matter of factly when he heard Dolemecks voice. This wasn't too much of a surprise to Derek. "Mac, the guy observing your bookcase is Dolemeck. He does that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-04-11 09:22 pm UTC (link)

"Oh, but I already have two editions of the book, I do not need anymore." he smiled, though he honestly did not understand why someone would have a book and not read it. The spine was not even broken in on this one, or any others on this bookshelf. "You should read it sometime. It is a very good story!"

His attention soon turned to Derek, smiling nervously as he was scolded a little by the man he considered to be more of a brother than a cousin.

"I am sorry, Derek. I forgot again." He looked even more nervous as he looked about the room, toying with his waits length black hair. "This whole concept of "greeting family" is hard to grasp sometimes. Why is it not like when I go to a store, again?"

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	fleetfootmac 2013-04-11 09:27 pm UTC (link)
	Mac chuckles slightly. "Nice to meet you, Dole. And no, sorry, it's not a store." He skirts the issue of the book. It hadn't taken Mac long to decide that he didn't like Phillip Pirrup, and why should he spend any more time on a dude he didn't like when he could be working or playing basketball? It all seemed simple to Mac. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	childofatlas 2013-04-11 09:31 pm UTC (link)
	"Dolemeck is Auntie Venuses kid. He's...Atlas complicated," said with a smile. mac knew what that would mean. "Why don't you tell Mac more about yourself while I get the food here distributed?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dolemecknight 2013-04-11 09:36 pm UTC (link)
	"Atlas complicated and more... more about me?" Dolemeck looked like a deer in the headlights. "My... my name is Dolemeck Night. My Mother is Venus, my Father is Bob... and Derek is my brother, but he says he's really my cousin. I am one hundred and fifty years old... I umm... " (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2013-04-11 09:40 pm UTC (link)
	Mac listens good-naturedly. "Cousin's the easiest word for us. Doesn't mean he feels different, but If he said brother, they might try to make you run the horde, and you wouldn't want that, huh? 150, wow. But then, your Mom's like a few thousand, right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-04-11 09:52 pm UTC (link)

"I know not who my "true" birthmother is, like most demons in Limbo. We just awaken one day and that is it." he frowned some at the thought. "Demons do not have "family units" like you do. We constantly fight amongst one and other for whatever prizes were to be found. What you would consider "basic needs", I suppose."

Just thinking of Limbo would scare the living daylights out of Dolemeck, so he would force a smile and just change the subject. "Venus and Bob are my parents now. They have cared for me very well and have been very kind to me! They both say they love me like one of their own."

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	fleetfootmac 2013-04-11 10:06 pm UTC (link)
	"Wow. Sounds rough, man. But yeah, parents are the people who actually do the parenting." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-04-11 10:24 pm UTC (link)

"It was very rough. But Mother and Father have been very good to me, though Uncle Ken says they coddle me too much." Dolemeck continue to force that smile on his face. "They have shown me the love a family can provide. It is such a wonderful thing. It is why I call Derek my "brother". I think of him as a very close family member to me!"

Dolemeck felt uncomfortable, but was happy to speak about how much he loved his adoptive family. They were all he had on Earth, after-all. He nervously rubbed at his eye, which was still a bit bruised from the bullying he endured on the "Great Lawn" a few days earlier. If it had not been for Derek, it could have been worse.

"They have bought me my own apartment in Manhattan, and I have all the books I could ever want. Mother and Father wish me to try and discover myself and what I wish to do with my life. So far, I have not found anything."

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	childofatlas 2013-04-11 10:37 pm UTC (link)
	"I would recommend librarian, but he's avoiding that idea like the plague," Derek chimes in with from his location as he begins to serves out the Chinese food onto different plates. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2013-04-11 10:39 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh. Mind if I ask why?" And Mac licked his lips and got his utensils as Derek plated the food. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dolemecknight 2013-04-11 10:46 pm UTC (link)
	"I... do not feel comfortable about certain people. I also have a problem of being mistaken as a mutant." He takes a plate in hand, his black fingernails showing as he started to take an egg roll and some fried wantons to eat. "I do not wish to fight with anyone. I fear what it could do to me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	childofatlas 2013-04-11 10:52 pm UTC (link)
	"Well, not just thaaaaaat," Derek says again, bringing the plates of food over for the three to enjoy. The way the word "that" was drawn out, there must have been something else he was hinting at. Hint hint, Dole. Hint hint. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2013-04-11 10:55 pm UTC (link)
	"One, nothing wrong with being a mutant, so not much wrong with being mistaken for one, but I understand if you want to avoid trouble. Kind of hard to be a pacifist in my line. Two, Derek's using his There Are Girls voice." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-04-11 11:04 pm UTC (link)

Dolemeck nearly dropped the egg roll he was about to bite into. His face was a bright red as he gave Derek a look. he then took a bite of his egg roll, sitting in a chair with his back straight and looking as proper as possible.

"Well... I... I am frightened to talk to girls. There, I said it! Are you happy now, Derek?" He gave an almost pouty look as he bit down on more of the eggroll. "I would not know what to say to one who was not my Mother, anyway."

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	fleetfootmac 2013-04-11 11:06 pm UTC (link)
	"Girls are just people, Dole. You should give it a try sometime --when you're ready." Mac looked pointedly at Derek (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	childofatlas 2013-04-11 11:08 pm UTC (link)
	"I have a 'There Are Girls' voice? Huh." Derek shakes his head out of the aside. "Well, it's not just that, Dole. You have a type you really seem to get scared around. Usually within the library itself. And I don't bring it up to tease. i think you'd be great in a library." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-04-11 11:21 pm UTC (link)

"I shy away from all women, Derek. And I know that you say I would be good in a library, but... " Dolemeck sighed, leaning back against his chair for a moment. "It is hard for mortals to understand. You have this world, with all these beautiful, different places. Staying in a library all the time working is no different than living in Limbo. The scenery does not change, and everything is the same day in and out."

"I want to see things, experience things most people take for granted. And while I am reluctant to fight, I will do so if I must to protect this world." He spoke passionately. He would not fight against those who harmed him, but would fight tooth and nail to protect Earth and his new family. "This place is my home now, after-all. I want nothing bad to happen to it."

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	fleetfootmac 2013-04-11 11:24 pm UTC (link)
	"Heh. I think I see what you're getting at. Explains why you're not staying in San Francisco with your parents." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-04-11 11:42 pm UTC (link)

"San Francisco was very interesting! Some of the streets were slanted, and it too me awhile to get used to it. I learned that males can be with other males and females can be with other females... which was shocking, as in Limbo we had no real concept "love" and some demons were genderless. I also learned about boats, and the ocean..." he clapped his hands thinking of all the wonders he saw back in San Francisco. "I also was impressed by the Golden Gate Bridge. I had never seen a bridge before! But after a few years, I longed to see more. So Mother and Father said I should go explore New York, and if I got homesick, to come home. Oh... and not to do anything bad."