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 07:23 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)

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