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tooth_n_claw ([info]tooth_n_claw) wrote in [info]marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-02-04 03:50:00


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Entry tags:alex bowmaster, melanie hall

A Night Out
Alex was excited and nervous at the same time. Mel and he were going out to dinner. Out. At a restaurant. Alex hadn't been out to eat at a restaurant since he was twelve. Tonight not only was he going out in public, but with Mel. That was the part that made him nervous.

Jordan's planning had arranged all of this. Alex wondered what he had done to deserve such good friends and teammates.

It was silly, but he looked at himself in the mirror. He wanted to make sure his fur was clean and he was presentable. He wouldn't embarrass Mel if he could help it. A quick look at the clock told him that if he dallied any longer, he'd be late and that wouldn't be a good thing on his first night out.

He ran out of the room.



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[info]purplegeist
2010-02-04 08:14 am UTC (link)
Mel was waiting near the front door. She had on a nice dress, and the paperwork that indicated Alex Was With Her was in her purse.
She smiled when she saw Alex. "Hi. The cab's just pulled up. Ready to go?"

Oh gosh, she hoped she wouldn't melt into her chair.

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[info]tooth_n_claw
2010-02-04 08:18 am UTC (link)
Alex froze in place when he saw her. //Wow. You look amazing.//

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[info]purplegeist
2010-02-04 08:27 am UTC (link)
"Oh, Thank you very much. It's new." Mom had said it suited 'our complexion.' Mel had at first figured this was Mom forgetting that Mel couldn't pull things off like she could, but it was best to look Nice. And apparently she did.
"Well, let's get going." A small smile. "I guess you get the lift for a change." She offers an arm.

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[info]tooth_n_claw
2010-02-04 08:31 am UTC (link)
//It looks great on you,// he said. He really regretted not being able to take his human form. He swore to himself that one day he'd be able to take her out to dinner as a human. It gave him something to work toward.

Very carefully he climbed up and took up a position on her shoulder. He didn't want to scratch her or ruin her dress.

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[info]purplegeist
2010-02-04 08:38 am UTC (link)
A touch of extra-burgundy, but just a touch. "Thanks."

And once he's up, they're soon in the taxi and riding into town. Mel comments quietly on the scenery.

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[info]tooth_n_claw
2010-02-04 08:41 am UTC (link)
//I can't believe Jordan did all of this,// Alex commented as they rode in the taxi. He was perched on the back of the seat next to her. The driver kept giving him looks as if he expected Alex to ruin the upholstery.

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[info]purplegeist
2010-02-04 08:46 am UTC (link)
"Jordan is just so thoughtful," Mel agrees. "Mom says his dad is really sweet, too."

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[info]tooth_n_claw
2010-02-04 08:50 am UTC (link)
Alex nodded. //He is. He didn't have to go to all of this trouble. I really appreciate it, but it's too much.//

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[info]purplegeist
2010-02-04 08:54 am UTC (link)
Mel nods. "Yeah. But I guess the only polite thing to do now is enjoy it." Pause, then she mutters with a small thin smile. "'sides, you're in no position to talk about being too nice."

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[info]tooth_n_claw
2010-02-04 08:58 am UTC (link)
//Yeah.// He paused. //What do you mean me? I haven't done anything.//

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[info]purplegeist
2010-02-04 09:10 am UTC (link)
"You're always very nice. And you got everybody really nice and thoughtful Christmas presents."

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[info]tooth_n_claw
2010-02-04 09:13 am UTC (link)
//I'm just myself.// If he were human he'd be red right now. //They really weren't that much. I just tried to get people things they would like. Besides, when it comes to being nice, you're one of the best. All that baking and cooking you do for us.//

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[info]purplegeist
2010-02-04 09:27 am UTC (link)
More burgundy. "I'm glad you all like it."

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[info]tooth_n_claw
2010-02-04 09:32 am UTC (link)
//We do and we appreciate it. A lot.//

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[info]purplegeist
2010-02-04 09:55 am UTC (link)
"Thanks."

And soon they're there. It's a nice little restaurant. She'll let Alex back on her shoulder as they get out, handle the cab, and head inside. Mel stops for a slight breath and a sheepish smile at Alex in a 'yeah, I know, I have to breath' way.

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[info]tooth_n_claw
2010-02-04 09:59 am UTC (link)
//This seems like a nice place,// Alex said. //Makes me think I'm not properly dressed and should be a penguin for the occasion.//

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[info]purplegeist
2010-02-04 10:14 am UTC (link)
Mel giggles at that. Soon, she faces the oncoming staff with less intimidation than with most strangers -- although that's not really saying that much -- and at the first sign of 'Excuse me, Miss, but,' she flashes the piece of paper and says "He's with me."

And that, despite the silliness of the method of going about things, she doesn't sound shy about at all.

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[info]tooth_n_claw
2010-02-04 10:20 am UTC (link)
//Did you see his face when you whipped out that paper? That was awesome. You were awesome.// Alex did sit in the chair across from her. He got some strange looks from the waitstaff and from other patrons, but he didn't care. //Think they would drop from shock if I shifted to another form?//

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[info]purplegeist
2010-02-04 10:24 am UTC (link)
Mel smiles.

"Hard to say. We'd better not test it. We need them to bring the food."

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[info]tooth_n_claw
2010-02-04 10:25 am UTC (link)
//I know. I don't want my first time out somewhere be a total disaster. I'll save that for next time.// If he could, there would be a huge grin on his face.

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[info]tooth_n_claw
2010-02-05 10:46 am UTC (link)
It had been a nice night out, but like all good things it had to end. Alex didn't want it to end, but it had been getting late and who knew what tomorrow would entail. For all that they knew, they could be fighting monsters or Atlanteans.

They had spent time walking in the park and making general conversation and eventually made their way back to base. The place was quiet, unusual for their base, but Alex assumed tonight was a night out for more than Mel and him.

//I had a great time tonight. Thank you.//

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[info]purplegeist
2010-02-05 10:50 am UTC (link)
"Thanks, I did too. And I'm looking forward to next weekend -- being one thing for this long wasn't any kind of problem?"

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[info]tooth_n_claw
2010-02-05 10:57 am UTC (link)
//No. I only have problems with my human form.// Which he was going to keep practicing so he could hold it longer.

That gave him an idea. He jumped off her shoulder and stood behind her. He shifted to his human form, kissed her cheek and then changed into the familiar beagle. //Thank you.//

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[info]purplegeist
2010-02-05 11:04 am UTC (link)
That's some burgundy in those cheeks, but she's still smiling.

"Thanks. Good night, Alex."

And she'll head to her room.

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[info]tooth_n_claw
2010-02-05 11:05 am UTC (link)
Alex wandered into the rec room for a movie. He was too wound up to go to sleep any time soon.

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