Vincent Amorason (quitethecharmer) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-04-01 19:58:00

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inactive - dawn roberts, vincent vernard

Keep Your Friends Close
She was still nursing the broken arm, but her injuries were mostly stabilized. In light of all she had gone through with her family right now, she needed to get out. A standard scrying spell determined the location of the friend she had in mind. After letting Kristoff know she would be leaving the building, and her general destination, she was off.

She arrived at the front gates of the Defenders' headquarters, asking for Asleif over the intercom.

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quitethecharmer
2010-04-03 01:00 am UTC (link)

Vincent nods emphatically as their drinks arrive.

"That I can very much relate to. I imagine the only reason I'm handling this news with this level of composure is... well, I'm simply emotionally exhausted. I've dealt with much else recently."

She takes a sip of her drink, then collects her thoughts.

"But this is all a bit dark... tell me about yourself Miss Roberts."

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	godlierthanthou 2010-04-03 01:05 am UTC (link)
	"Not that much to tell, really. I'm from LA, lived there pretty much my whole life. Went to UCLA, got a degree to be a librarian, and was lucky enough to actually get a job doing that once I graduated." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2010-04-03 01:12 am UTC (link)

Vincent blinks, something not having occurred to her before.

"You're older then us then... I see." It wasn't something she expected, but she reminded herself internally that there was no reason to expect any symmetry between Asleif and this woman. She was clearly her own person.

"Congratulations on your degree. I've yet to decide if I wish to attend university academics."

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godlierthanthou
2010-04-03 01:20 am UTC (link)

Dawn mentally estimated Asleif as closer to her own age than Vincent's, but this was neither the time nor place to bring it up.

"Thanks," she replied.

"Kind of depends, I suppose," she added. "Lots of people get by just fine without a degree, but lots of places, it's kind of important to have. Depends on what you want to do with yourself. Beyond being in the Fantastic Four, I mean."

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	quitethecharmer 2010-04-03 01:23 am UTC (link)
	There's a palpable aura of unease around Vincent at that last part. "Yes... I suppose so. I do, of course, want to better the world, but there are a myriad of ways to do that." She works on her drink further. "If you ever wish for further magical instruction, I would be happy to begin bettering the world one mage at a time." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godlierthanthou 2010-04-03 01:35 am UTC (link)
	Huh. Something strange going on there. She won't push it. "That would be nice," she said. "I'm figuring out some of it on my own, but help is always good." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-04-03 01:48 am UTC (link)
	"I'd be happy to set up a tutoring schedule for some of the basics. At the very least, I can explain any magical paraphenalia of Asleif's to you." She orders herself a generous portion of sushi, and a steak teriyaki plate as well. "If her power is truly within you, her... your body will remember the motions and words soon enough." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godlierthanthou 2010-04-03 01:58 am UTC (link)
	Dawn's own order is heftier than it would normally be. Asleif's form required more food than her own. "I'm sure. Still don't know if I'm cut out for all of this... but I'm gonna give it a shot." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-04-03 09:26 am UTC (link)
	"It's hardly a matter of whether or not you're interested in crime-fighting. You're in possession of an absolutely staggering amount of power. Instruction at this point is as much a matter of safety as it is educational." Vincent says, quite seriously. She does her best to lay her napkin across her lap with her one working arm. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godlierthanthou 2010-04-03 02:49 pm UTC (link)
	"I guess you're right," Dawn conceded. "Don't want to accidentally turn someone into a frog or something." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-04-03 03:15 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent smirks. "Not as simple as you might think." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godlierthanthou 2010-04-03 03:27 pm UTC (link)
	"...Wait, I can actually do that? I was kinda joking." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2010-04-03 03:36 pm UTC (link)

"Oh you can do far more than just that. I was referring to how frequently that particular transformation crops up in folklore. You'd almost think it was a beginner's level spell."

She coughs into her hand. "Asleif actually apprenticed under my birth mother for a time. Her spells tend to be a bit more... well, I suppose underhanded might say it best. She had a very respectable repertoire of more traditionally offensive spells as well."

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	godlierthanthou 2010-04-03 03:40 pm UTC (link)
	Dawn nodded. "I've figured out a few things. I can zap stuff, get a shield going for a couple, but I'm a long way from anything impressive." And flying. She could kinda do that. But she tended to crash into things. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-04-04 04:09 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent nods. "A solid beginning, but you have to understand. Magic isn't just some hammer to pound against whatever stands in your way. It is a scalpel and a paintbrush. Fine details are the key to mastery." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godlierthanthou 2010-04-04 04:34 pm UTC (link)
	Another nod. "Right," she replied. "I guess. I mean, you're the expert here." She was just somebody dragged along for the ride when it came to all of this, after all. "And that's a whole heck of a lot harder. Tried a few things like that, but not too much luck just yet." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2010-04-04 04:50 pm UTC (link)

Vincent does her absolute best not to preen at being called an 'expert'. She succeeds, for the most part, but does seem to be sitting up a bit straighter.

"As I said, I believe I can teach you most of the basics. Finding your own style will have to evolve from there."

The first round of sushi arrives, and, after some fumbling to break and pick them up one-handed, manages her chopsticks with relative ease.

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	godlierthanthou 2010-04-04 05:03 pm UTC (link)
	"Well, I appreciate it," Dawn told her. Even with somewhat unfamiliar hands, she's quite the expert at handling chopsticks, so that's not a problem. She's careful to keep the staff balanced on her lap, though. "So, um, what's it like? Being a world famous super-hero?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2010-04-04 05:05 pm UTC (link)

"As of the past several months... not as glamorous as you might think. I was quite the 'party boy' for a while though. It certainly had it's perks, never waiting in line and such. As for being part of the Fantastic Four in particular, we got to see places most people can't even imagine. The Microverse, Sub-terranea, the Negative Zone... Doctor Richards left us quite a legacy."

She sets in on some of the ootoro, savoring it.

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	godlierthanthou 2010-04-04 05:11 pm UTC (link)
	"I read about the funeral in papers," Dawn said, a little sadly. "I'm sorry." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-04-04 10:09 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent blinks. "Oh... they're not still dead. They got better." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godlierthanthou 2010-04-04 10:11 pm UTC (link)
	Well. "Oh. Um... good, then." Super-heroes tended to do that, Dawn recalled, hoping she wouldn't have any first hand experience in it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-04-04 10:42 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes, we're very fortunate to have them returned to us." Vincent smiles softly. It had been one of the few bright points as of late. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godlierthanthou 2010-04-04 10:54 pm UTC (link)
	"Though that just raises all kinds of theological implications," Dawn added. "Er, sorry. Not that I should talk. I mean, I'm kinda sorta godly too. Now. Or is that blasphemous?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-04-04 11:26 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent smirks, licking her lips as she finishes a roll. "Gods are what people make them." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)