Sister Voodoo (aerosmithette) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-01-25 21:58:00

Entry tags:

akilah munroe, iason, inactive - charlie rogers, inactive - james romanov rogers, team - avengers

Ding Dong!
There was somebody waiting to be let in. She stood with her hands on her hips and one foot stepping out. Akilah had come to join the Avengers, since she didn't feel like she had any reason to stay at home in Wakanda any longer.

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	cosmic_son 2010-01-26 11:06 pm UTC (link)
	"Not at all, Charlie. I was just saying hello and introducing myself, and taking the opportunity to test my Swahili with a native speaker. Miss Munroe, I hope at some point you would not be averse to helping me practice further? I'm afraid my non-Mediterranean Earthen languages are not very good." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	borntolead 2010-01-26 11:08 pm UTC (link)
	"I probably should invest in learning a couple of other languages," Charlie said with a bit of a smirk, "I only took Spainish in high school, and the various Russian curses that I picked up from Anya." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aerosmithette 2010-01-26 11:12 pm UTC (link)
	"Very well, Charlie. And of course, Iason. I would appreciate the chance to speak it more often, myself." She paused. "I could cast a translation spell on you whenever needed, Charlie. It allows you to traslate the language both incoming and outgoing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cosmic_son
2010-01-26 11:15 pm UTC (link)

He's about to ask Charlie whether its European or Mexican Spanish, and pauses. The distinction would probably be lost there.
"Thank you Miss Munroe. Are you planning to stay a while? It might give me a chance to try some of the Wakandan dishes in Jarvis' cookbooks. They don't get made very often these days, but I've been looking for an excuse to make a couple of them."

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	aerosmithette 2010-01-26 11:19 pm UTC (link)
	"I plan on joining the Avengers." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2010-01-26 11:24 pm UTC (link)
	"Ahhh, I see. I'm guessing you've received training from your parents?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	borntolead 2010-01-26 11:36 pm UTC (link)
	Charlie gave her a smile. "That might be useful, should we find ourselves on a mission on another planet or in a distant country." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aerosmithette 2010-01-27 12:14 am UTC (link)
	"I was raised as a warrior first, and then officially accepted as Princess of Wakanda when my mother and father married." She looked at Charlie. "As long as it doesn't deal with Skrulls. I loathe them." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2010-01-27 12:23 am UTC (link)
	"That's ok, my Skrullian empire and trade tongues aren't perfect, but better than my English." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	borntolead 2010-01-27 12:28 am UTC (link)
	"Skrulls aren't most people's favorite kind of alien, believe me." Charlie laughed. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aerosmithette 2010-01-27 12:39 am UTC (link)
	She didn't laugh, but Akilah did give a smirk. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2010-01-27 12:41 am UTC (link)
	Iason quirks a brow. "I understand there have been conflicts, but most Skrulls aren't bad once you get used to them, though I prefer the Shi'ar." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	borntolead 2010-01-27 02:05 am UTC (link)
	"I haven't had much exposure to alien races, sadly," Charlie said. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2010-01-27 02:11 am UTC (link)
	"Skrulls are like most other races. While they do have a notable strength where deception is concerned, in many cases, disliking Skrulls because of the actions of their military and espionage crews is somewhat like suggesting that all Arabic peoples are terrorists." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aerosmithette 2010-01-27 11:41 am UTC (link)
	"That just shows a lack of control over the domain of their leader. But I do see your point." It did not mean she loathed them any less. Akilah just found it better to agree to disagree. Skrulls were not people. They couldn't be compared to humans. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cosmic_son
2010-01-27 11:48 am UTC (link)

He notes her tone and raises a brow. He always finds the mortal perspective fascinating. Particularly how every race seems to regard the others the same way, and the tales that are told of Earth, it government, its people elsewhere. And how in the end, how really similar Skrulls, Shi'ar and humans really were... and Kree used to be. He opens his mouth to mention a handful of Earth dictators, terrorists, threats now and past, then shuts it. Not the time for that discussion, and perhaps the princess of a mostly closed-bordered, occasionally xenophobic nation is not the right person. Besides, who is he to try and change anyone's mind?

"I am certain you will find it quite easy to get yourself set up in the mansion. Let me know if you need any specific assistance."

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	butterflybullet 2010-01-27 11:50 am UTC (link)
	"I like the Shi'ar better too," Vernique says from the doorway. "But mostly for that whole Eye of Horus look they've got going. And the way they style those feathers. Those statues of the goddess Kythree? I want her hair." She grins and walks in. "Hi. Vernique Denning." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

aerosmithette
2010-01-27 11:57 am UTC (link)

There was a pause as Akilah examined Iason, trying to figure out what he might be good for doing. She could always use help with carrying her bags...

And then a newcomer appeared! Akilah looked at her and gave a pleasant smile.

"Hello," she replied, "My name is Akilah Munroe."

She turned back to Iason and gave him one more close look. She was wondering if he could help her access any magical artifacts and books that were otherwise out of her reach.

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cosmic_son
2010-01-27 12:01 pm UTC (link)

He certainly looks enough like he could be useful for carrying some bags. Or maybe just haul the limousine up to her window and let people unload things directly.

She might have a tougher time with the magical books and artifacts. Can he and Will he help her access magical books of power and artifacts are two entirely different questions.
Could he? Oh hell yes.
Will he, because she's an Avenger, likely ally, and all the rest?
Highly unlikely, pretty much for the same reasons he doesn't try and correct her about Skrulls.

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	borntolead 2010-01-27 07:24 pm UTC (link)
	"Hey there Vernique," Charlie said with a grin, "Akilah's looking to join the team." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2010-01-27 08:19 pm UTC (link)
	"That's great. Of course, when one joins the Avengers these days, there's various requirements for sharing information." She grins at Akilah. "Such as where you got that outfit." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2010-01-27 09:11 pm UTC (link)
	James wandered in. The call of video games was too great to ignore. "Hey. We get a new face?" he asked as he saw someone he didn't recognize. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	borntolead 2010-01-27 11:04 pm UTC (link)
	"Hey Shrimp," Charlie gave his brother a grin. "This is Akilah Munroe. Storm and Black Panther's kid. She's looking to join." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2010-01-28 12:24 am UTC (link)
	James just studied her. He wondered if she was anything like Azari. An emptiness formed inside of him at the thought of his brother. He loved this world, but he did miss his family. "Nice to meet you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2010-01-28 12:59 am UTC (link)
	And here's Steve, coming to investigate what sounds like a party in full swing by this point. "See we've got company," he said. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)