Kristoff Vernard, aka Kristoff Von Doom (discardedheir) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-07-14 00:35:00

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kristoff vernard, team - fantastic four, vincent vernard

Since Vincent had started dating more than a year ago, Kristoff has been far from entirely happy with his approach to it. But he's almost always done little more than the most rudimentary hall-monitoring, trying to be grateful that at least he knew all the fairly-interchangeable girls were willing.

This time, though, not long after speaking to Andrea, he's standing waiting when Vincent gets home, his expression serious. "We need to talk."

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	quitethecharmer 2009-07-14 07:14 am UTC (link)
	Vincent grimaces, having been ready to go shower and change. "Kristoff... I have a date with Swedish twins. I'm sure this lecture, whatever it is, can wait." He moves to walk past him. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-07-14 07:20 am UTC (link)
	Kristoff steps accordingly and puts a hand firmly on his shoulder. "I do not think so. You can call them shortly to apologize for being late. This important and needs to be discussed privately." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-07-14 07:23 am UTC (link)
	Vincent stops, about to have removed Kristoff's hand, when the tone sinks in. It's one of rare deepness. He holds off a flinch. "...is this about him?" He's already reaching for his cellphone. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-07-14 07:35 am UTC (link)
	"No, not a thing to do with Him," Kristoff assures him quickly. "It's about Andrea." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-07-14 07:38 am UTC (link)
	Vincent relaxes, but only for a moment. "Is she alright? Have her repairs from the Skrull incident not held up?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-07-14 07:48 am UTC (link)
	"No difficulties in that regard, but she has been experiencing some distress, confusion," Kristoff explains quietly, gesturing Vincent into his own room. "I believe a friend's behavior is contributing to this; he is being either remarkably selectively unobservant or a complete cad." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-07-14 07:51 am UTC (link)
	Vincent's expression darkened, and he tilted his head from side to side, cracking his neck. "And you wish me to have words with him?" He flipped open his phone. "Oh yes, I believe my schedule can be adjusted. Oh yes indeed...." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

discardedheir
2009-07-14 08:22 am UTC (link)

Kristoff will wait in blank silence while Vincent deals with his ~~typical slatternly behavior~~ other engagement.

"You do not sound if you are giving him quite as much of the benefit of the doubt as I am, but then, the man has, for quite some time, constantly solicited her attention, including minor physical contact at any opportunity, made veiled and not-so-veiled threats against others who seemed to be expressing an interest in her -- though he's made no effort to give up on other women -- and generally encouraged the interest on her part that is confusing her so without properly acknowledging anything of the kind is happening. But I am, still, giving him the benefit of the doubt."

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	quitethecharmer 2009-07-14 08:28 am UTC (link)
	Vincent felt something welling in his stomach, leaving him at a loss for words. He almost said something, but it seemed to die just short of his lips. He looked up at his brother's stern expression as his mouth shut again. An eye twitched. "What are you getting at?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-07-14 08:36 am UTC (link)
	"You need to give a lot of thought to your attitude towards Andrea, Vincent. I believe Andrea is now fairly assured that there is nothing wrong with her, but the two of you need to make sense of how you feel and deal with it in some capacity." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2009-07-14 08:53 am UTC (link)

Vincent felt his stomach plummet somewhere sub-crustal (which was no small thing considering the size of the Baxter Building to begin with). "I...." He laughed nervously. "What are you talking about? I don't have feelings for Andrea? That's ludicrous."

Perhaps slightly shaky, he moved back until he found something to sit on. "I don't get feelings, of that nature. Kristoff... it's me."

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	discardedheir 2009-07-14 09:16 am UTC (link)
	"...Devel, Vincent, don't give me that. It is not a choice of two extremes between being incapable of romantic entanglement and having never looked at another woman in your life. You are seventeen; it is hardly appropriate to jump to that kind of conclusion." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-07-14 09:21 am UTC (link)
	Vincent was more than slightly disoriented, having been hurled bodily over a mental event horizon. He held his stomach as he spoke. "I mean... Andrea's my best friend. It's not like I've ever had any abysmally bad partings, but..." He bites his lip. "What happens if I'm wrong about something with her?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-07-14 09:33 am UTC (link)
	"I am hardly an expert on maintaining error free relationships, Vincent. I assure you, you are going to be wrong to some extent at some point. You already have a good head start on the matter." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-07-14 09:34 am UTC (link)
	That puts Vincent back on the defensive enough to reorient himself somewhat. He gives Kristoff a mild glare. "You're enjoying this, aren't you?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

discardedheir
2009-07-14 09:45 am UTC (link)

"As a matter of fact I am not," Kristoff says, completely seriously. "Not after listening to Andrea. I will not violate her privacy further by going into detail but no, I do not find the issue particularly funny at this point. As I said, she was somewhat reassured, but the two of you need to talk fairly soon, and I do hope you will sort yourself out enough to talk with her honestly."

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	quitethecharmer 2009-07-14 09:56 am UTC (link)
	"So I'm supposed to just walk up to her and proclaim 'I've discovered that we have feelings for each other'? You expect me to be that blunt?" Vincent looked at his brother incredulously. "Me?" Kristoff's words caught up. "'Not after listen--...'" Vincent's expression darkened, grim composure setting in. "What's wrong? What aren't you telling me?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

discardedheir
2009-07-14 10:03 am UTC (link)

"Ironic as it is that you are quite blunt about my personal life, that is not what I am saying," Kristoff says quietly. "But she may be trying to broach the subject very soon. And if you truly find yourself certain that it is not worth endangering your friendship, you will have the nerve to tell her so, and you will not set her up to compare herself unfavorably with your usual repertoire."

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	quitethecharmer 2009-07-14 10:11 am UTC (link)
	Vincent curled up his face in frustration, knowing there was more than his brother was letting on, but also that he wouldn't be able to pry it loose just yet. "Do you have any advice?" He sighed heavily. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-07-14 10:26 am UTC (link)
	Kristoff considers seriously. "Only that...sometimes? It is all right if someone else knows that you do not know everything." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-07-14 10:40 am UTC (link)
	Vincent grumbles. "Very well..." A sigh. "Would you like to get something to eat? I find myself craving something absolutely cheap and greasy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-07-14 10:46 am UTC (link)
	"The diner on 113th?" Kristoff wasn't stooping to street-corner food stands unless there there was an illness in the family. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-07-14 10:50 am UTC (link)
	Vincent nods grimly. "Cheese fries with turkey gravy will do fine. And an open-face roast beef. Yes, I think that will suffice..." Not willing to wait through any awkward silences in transit, he reaches for his brother's hand. "Hang on." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-07-14 10:55 am UTC (link)
	Kristoff takes it. "Careful," he says, routinely. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-07-14 10:59 am UTC (link)
	Vincent rolls his eyes, then murmurs the incantation. The two of them reappear in an alley a few blocks from the restaurant. He strides out and down the street without looking to see if Kristoff is following. (Reply to this)(Parent)

At The Diner

quitethecharmer
2009-07-14 08:57 pm UTC (link)

Vincent strode into the diner with his hands stuffed in his pockets, seating himself at the end of the counter.

A waitress weaved her way over to him a moment later. "How you doin tod-- Oh hey! You... you're Vincent Amorason, from the F4, right?"

Vincent looked up from the scowl he'd been going over the menu with, trying to dissipate his scorn lest an innocent bystander be blown away by it. "Yes, that's..." Oh great, she his type too. Curves in the right places, a piercing or three to hint at some wilder side, and long hair. "..that's me." He managed a polite smile. It would have been a smile with a purpose, if not for his brother's words still twisting in his brain and stomach.

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	Re: At The Diner discardedheir 2009-07-14 09:09 pm UTC (link)
	Kristoff, following after, sits beside him, also smiles politely, and orders a lemonade. He meets his brother's eyes blankly over the respective menus. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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quitethecharmer
2009-07-14 09:28 pm UTC (link)

The waitress smiles at Kristoff's arrival as well, but her focus is on Vincent. She leans forward, grinning. "So what can I get you two handsome guys?" She might have said it in the plural, but she was only looking one direction.

This was not lost in Vincent, who further tried to bury his head in his menu. "Diet Coke with lime. Hot roast beef sandwich, cheese fries with a side of gravy please."

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	Re: At The Diner discardedheir 2009-07-14 09:43 pm UTC (link)
	"Lemonade and a chicken sandwich, please." Once the waitress steps away with their order, he just looks at Vincent again. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At The Diner quitethecharmer 2009-07-14 09:51 pm UTC (link)
	The waitress saunters off, purposefully. Vincent puts down his menu, looking to his brother. "Yes?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At The Diner discardedheir 2009-07-14 10:02 pm UTC (link)
	Kristoff shrugs. "I realize you are not facing entirely easy decisions." Kristoff manages to look sympathetic despite not being to empathize much. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At The Diner quitethecharmer 2009-07-14 11:28 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent grumbles, slouching but managing a polite smile as the waitress returns with his drink. "I'm not going to hit on her, just so you're aware." He muttered matter-of-factly to his brother. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At The Diner discardedheir 2009-07-14 11:32 pm UTC (link)
	"I am now aware." Kristoff sips his lemonade. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At The Diner quitethecharmer 2009-07-15 12:21 am UTC (link)
	Vincent put a palm to his forehead. "When I woke up today I was fine. When I woke up today I didn't have an infatuation, and no-one had one with me. Life was so much simpler then." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At The Diner discardedheir 2009-07-15 12:33 am UTC (link)
	"Willful ignorance did not suit you," Kristoff said quietly. "It is not the end of the world." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At The Diner quitethecharmer 2009-07-15 12:47 am UTC (link)
	"It wasn't willfull!" Vincent protested. "I... I just hadn't figured out what you seemed to." He paled as something else occurred to him. "Who else knows?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At The Diner discardedheir 2009-07-15 12:50 am UTC (link)
	"Cassandra and I have seen the most of the two of you. I am not sure how much has been clear during the Richards's visits." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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quitethecharmer
2009-07-15 01:14 am UTC (link)

Vincent grimaced. "Oh... so Cassandra knows; and possibly Susan. Reed is brilliant, but I'm fairly certain this would have escaped him.... Storm and Grimm... I can't make a speculation in strong enough confidence."

He managed another polite smile as their food arrived, doing his best (with a great amount of will power) to rebuff the waitress' attempt at small talk.

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	Re: At The Diner discardedheir 2009-07-15 02:08 am UTC (link)
	"You are probably correct about Dr. Richards, at least. And of course, Andy may soon be aware." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At The Diner quitethecharmer 2009-07-15 02:32 am UTC (link)
	Vincent mulled over that as he swirled a fry through the gravy. "What do you expect his reaction will be? Need I be concerned? I'm not entirely clear what his opinion of me in general is." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At The Diner discardedheir 2009-07-15 10:12 am UTC (link)
	"I don't think particular concern regarding him will be needed. One hopes the two of you will have some idea what is going on before he has any need to ask you about your intentions." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At The Diner quitethecharmer 2009-07-15 09:11 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent started working his way through the fries, groaning uncomfortably. It was quite a sight, to see him this disoriented. He huffed, deciding this didn't suit him, and gave his brother a flat gaze. "At least, hopefully, I can have learned from some of your mistakes with Cassandra up until this point; should this become a relationship." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: At The Diner discardedheir 2009-07-16 05:11 am UTC (link)
	Kristoff glares. "Always happy to be useful, little brother," he says drily, "But I doubt you will have many of the same mistakes to worry about." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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