black_widow (black_widow) wrote in marvel_legends,
@ 2010-06-10 23:39:00

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Homecoming (open)
It was always good to come home. New York was Natasha's favorite city and it wasn't any wonder why she called it home. Six months was long enough to be out on a mission. Sure she had had longer missions, but this one seemed longer than most. She was tired in body and soul. It was time to catch up on some sleep and to catch up with old friends.

If she felt up to it, she may even do some work with the Avengers.

But for right now, it was time for some urban gymnastics. She dove off the balcony of her penthouse and fired her widow's line.

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stark_resilient
2010-06-13 05:29 am UTC (link)

"Oh, I'm going to deliver on that good time. The plane is waiting on the tarmac for after this event. You say the word and we're out of here." he smiles.

Thirty minutes later, the pair arrives at the Thurston Kane II Dinner for Juvenile Diabetes. The door opens and Tony gets out, helping Natasha out of the shortly after. Pictures are taken and Tony provides Tasha a kiss on the cheek for the cameras. They make their way inside and are seated quickly.

"I notice that there isn't a man in this room who can keep his eyes off of you, Natasha." he smiles. "Don't look now, I think the Governor is coming by to 'say hello'." Tony smirks.

Sure enough, the Governor of New York speaks up less than a minute later. "Tony! Good to see you."

Tony rises and shakes the man's hand, offering a plastered on smile.

"And who is this lovely young woman?" the Governor asks, looking at Tasha intently.

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black_widow
2010-06-13 05:33 am UTC (link)

"You better," she warned. A sly seductive smile stretched her mouth. "Word." Yes, the Widow was in a good mood and feeling a bit playful tonight.

She walked in with Tony, a small smile on her face and ignoring the cameras.

The smile grew when the Governor said hello and called her young. If he only knew. She held a hand out to him. "Natasha Romanova," she said. "A pleasure, Mr. Governor."

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stark_resilient
2010-06-13 05:43 am UTC (link)

The Governor seems enchanted by Natasha, kissing her hand. "The pleasure is all mine, Miss Romanova. Mr. Stark keeps excellent company." the man says, being as charming as etiquette allows.

Tony is not the jealous type, really, but he barely likes the Governor and knows a game when he sees it. Tony remembers him trying to use the same lines on Pepper.

"David, we gotta hit the golf course again, soon. Say, how's your wife?" Tony asks conversationally.

The smile on the Governor's face falters for a moment, then reasserts itself. "She's great. Not feeling well this evening. But yes, Tony, we need to get back on the green. In fact, I'll have my people call your people. Please excuse me." he says.

The Governor smiles at Natasha again, then goes back to his table.

"Can you believe that guy? Hitting on a woman right in front of her date. Some people have no class." Tony says.

"And we're leaving as soon as I make my donation." he tells her.

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	black_widow 2010-06-13 05:47 am UTC (link)
	Natasha had to chuckle. "You have done the same thing, Anthony, on many occasions," she accused. "You owe me a dance before we leave. You can't take me to a party and not dance with me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

stark_resilient
2010-06-13 05:55 am UTC (link)

"Oh, but I'm never so obvious about it. I think he was hoping he'd spontaneously develop X-Ray vision or something the way he was looking at you." he scoffs.

"Tasha, I'd love to dance with you. Here, on the plane, in Vegas, anywhere you like. I was hoping this would be the first of several." he grins.

Just then, Thurston Kane II takes the podium and speaks about what the benefit is for and reveals that several prominent New York elite have made contributions. J. Jonah Jameson, Sebastian Shaw, and of course, Tony himself, each donate millions of dollars to the program to fine a cure for juvenile diabetes. Kane thanks everyone for attending and informs them that a dinner of Filet Mignon or Roast Peking duck will be served shortly.

The band begins to play, and Tony looks at Tasha, taking his cue.

"May I have the honor of this dance?" he asks in Russian.

It's all the Russian he really knows, so he figures this a great time to use it.

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black_widow
2010-06-13 05:59 am UTC (link)

She smiled and held out a hand to him. "I'd be honored," she replied as she stood up.

They started dancing and Natasha moved easily with him. Ballet, gymnastics and acrobatics made her movements smooth and fluid.

"How have you been, Anthony?" she asked and leaned in close to his ear. Sure she was doing it to get him turned on, but she also didn't want others listening in on their conversation.

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stark_resilient
2010-06-13 06:10 am UTC (link)

Her tactic is certainly working, and he pulls her closer, his hand wandering to her lower back.

"I've been all right, Tasha. Rebuilding my life and trying to find things to enjoy. Then you show up and remind me that having a good time is a good thing." he whispers back.

He admires her grace and fluidity as they dance, knowing she's well trained in several different ways.

"What about you? I'm glad you're back in town. How long are you staying?" he asks.

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black_widow
2010-06-13 06:19 am UTC (link)

She winced a little as his hand ran over the spot where she was currently sporting some stitches. She hid the reaction by turning her face into his neck.

"I'm glad you're doing well. I do worry about you," she said.

She did worry about him and the other Avengers. They were her family and even though she wasn't there all of the time, she did think about them. The Black Widow always kept a distance between herself and others, but it didn't mean she didn't have a heart or care about others.

Tony had always been a good friend and the two of them had shared some of the worst times of their lives with each other. She remembered his glass tipping days and the hell he went through trying to get free of his demon.

"I'm a little beat up, but good." She shrugged. "I don't know. It depends on how soon Fury comes to me with a mission that only I can do, to use his words."

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stark_resilient
2010-06-13 06:26 am UTC (link)

"That man seriously doesn't value you enough." Tony says. He and Nick Fury have an interesting relationship.

"I'd hire you away from him if I could." Tony tells her. He misses the wince from her pain, but he still tries to be gentle with her. She's strong, tough, but he knows that she has a softer side to her.

"You know, I should set you up with a masseuse. Would do wonders for all that tension you keep in your shoulders. But I hope you can stay for a little while, Natasha. I'm sure everyone would love to see you." he says.

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black_widow
2010-06-13 06:36 am UTC (link)

"You couldn't afford me," she joked as they moved across the floor. "I would not object to a masseuse as long as he's cute, has a great body and amazing hands." A girl had to have /some/ standards. "Though I know other things that would do wonders for that tension I carry."

She went quiet for a moment.

"I don't know," she said. Her relationship with the Avengers was unsteady at the moment. She still carried around the guilt for loosing the Avengers on her watch.

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stark_resilient
2010-06-13 06:42 am UTC (link)

"Oh, I'm sure I can find a dashing man who fits that description for you. He'd even be willing to help that spot between your shoulder blades that gives you so much hell." Tony smiles.

"Tasha...you're still a member of the team in my book. More importantly, you're our friend and we care about you. I don't want to push or pressure you, but I think a lot of things will work themselves out if you let go of what you've been carrying around for so long." he says, his expression now somber.

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black_widow
2010-06-13 06:49 am UTC (link)

"Do we need to stop on our way home for massage oil?" she asked as a small smile came back to her face. "Oh wait, I am talking to you. That means you already have some." The thought of a massage was so nice.

"I know, Tony," she said. Though she didn't show it often or say it, she was very thankful to have friends like him. "I'm just good at carrying guilt around with me. I will stop and see everyone before I leave town again."

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stark_resilient
2010-06-13 06:56 am UTC (link)

"Of course I have some. Remember, I have issues keeping my hands off of you." he says.

They dance through several songs as if they're the only two people in the world.

He's not one for big feelings either, but he appreciates and values her presence in his life, whenever she's there.

"As long as you give it a try, I won't ask for anything more. A wise man said something about getting by with a little help from our friends. That applies to beautiful Russian superspies as well." he tells her, as the fourth song ends and dinner is being served.

"So...I'm thinking we should bow out now. Car's out front. We can be anywhere you want in an hour." he tells her.

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	black_widow 2010-06-13 06:58 am UTC (link)
	"I remember, but I wouldn't mind a refresher. I am an old woman after all." She nodded. "I will give it a try." A slow smile. "Well since I am being the one kidnapped, you pick our destination. I promise I won't put up much of a struggle." A pause. "Unless, of course, you'll throw me over your shoulder and do the whole caveman routine." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

stark_resilient
2010-06-13 07:09 am UTC (link)

"Oh, then allow me to jog your memory." he smirks.

"Paris it is. I could use a long weekend, but please, struggle just a little. My caveman is worse than my Russian, so I'll just pretend I'm a B-Movie spy villain and tell you all about my dastardly plans for you.

Except, you'll like them so much, you won't want to escape." he says, ushering her toward the door. He says some quick pleasantries to a few people on the way out and Happy is waiting for them as they step out into the New York night.

"Happy, to the airport, please. The plane is on the tarmac." he orders

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	black_widow 2010-06-13 07:12 am UTC (link)
	Natasha chuckled. Once they were in the car she leaned over and whispered those dastardly plans in his ear. In detail. Then she pulled back and smiled. "And then I'm going shopping on your dime." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_resilient 2010-06-13 07:16 am UTC (link)
	Tony's eyebrows raise as Tasha goes over those plans, then smiles broadly. Can't this car go faster? He buys fast cars for reasons such as this! "After all that, I'll even carry the bags myself." he offers. "Then you can set up a fashion show, and I'll be the judge. I'll reserve the right for closer inspection at any time, of course." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	black_widow 2010-06-13 07:19 am UTC (link)
	"Of course," she said. "I didn't expect any less. Otherwise I may have to think you're slipping." Natasha smiled and leaned against him. "Thank you, Anthony. I needed this." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_resilient 2010-06-13 07:26 am UTC (link)
	He holds her close. "So did I, Natasha. So did I. And I'm glad it was you." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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