Asleif Thorsdottir (godlierthanthou) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-12-10 22:19:00

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Goddess's Day Out
Asleif continued to travel the world, occasionally rendering aide as she saw fit to those she saw fit to render it to. Which seemed all the more often these days. The world news was filled with reports of the odd mudslide which missed a village or a trail which stopped moments before a collision, and smaller, human interest stories of lost pets suddenly returning home.

But today was decidedly a day for herself, or at least, a day for friends, of which she had precious few.

She appeared in the lobby of the Fantastic Four's headquarters and informed the clockwork golem at the desk that she was here to see Vincent.

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quitethecharmer
2010-12-12 03:13 am UTC (link)

The woman holds Asleif at arms-length, examining her as she leads her through the store.

"Oh Vincent, you always bring me the prettiest things." She grins lazily, leading Asleif to a changing room. "It's the first time you've brought me someone with your color though. Greens and blacks, just as I favor on you, I think." She ushers Asleif behind a curtain. "Start with these, darling."

Vincent follows along, smirking lazily with his hands in his pockets. "Best to do what she says."

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	godlierthanthou 2010-12-12 04:05 am UTC (link)
	Asleif emerged in the first of the possible choices. "It seems a bit frilly to my eyes," she said. "Your thoughts, Vincent?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-12 04:15 am UTC (link)
	Vincent tilts his head. "Tasteful, and cute enough... but I think you'd do better in something with more visual impact." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godlierthanthou 2010-12-12 04:52 am UTC (link)
	Asleif nods her agreement. "My thoughts as well." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-12 08:58 am UTC (link)
	Vincent looks to the aide. "Can we try something with a little more..." He hesitates, then dispenses with modesty (to an extent anyway) and gestures along his own chest. "--accentuation?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godlierthanthou 2010-12-13 01:33 am UTC (link)
	Asleif's next choice is, perhaps, a bit more daring than the first. "Hmm.... a bit more to mine liking." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-13 01:39 am UTC (link)
	"Very elegant, although I'm not thrilled by the belt. More constrictive as well. I don't think we need disqualify it yet, but let us continue." Vincent nods to the ladies. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godlierthanthou 2010-12-13 02:09 am UTC (link)
	"Aye," Asleif agreed. "The... I believe the term be, "maybe-pile" for this." The following choice is somewhat pleasing, at least to her eyes. "Elegant, in its way," she said. "Favorable to mine eyes in some ways." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-13 02:30 am UTC (link)
	Vincent nods. "The lighter color is pleasing, but this one isn't anything outstanding to my eyes." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godlierthanthou 2010-12-13 02:55 am UTC (link)
	"I do like the style," Asleif said, "but let us consider other options." The next is a bit different in style from the others. "Hmm," Asleif said, looking herself over in the mirror. "Quite nice, I think. But still..." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-13 03:01 am UTC (link)
	Vincent grins. "I like it better than the last, actually. The pattern, combined with the layering on the skirt... it's almost impish, in a mature fashion. I'd favor this along with the second most highly for now." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godlierthanthou 2010-12-13 03:08 am UTC (link)
	"Favorable indeed," Asleif agrees. "And yet not quite the statement I wish to make." She had been gone, in one sense or the other, for too long. If she wished to walk among the mortals here, she wished to be noticed. Her eyes fell upon a mannequin that seemed to have been almost placed into hiding. "And what of that?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2010-12-13 03:12 am UTC (link)

Vincent follows her gaze, his eyes widening slightly.

"That thing?" The attendant gives Asleif a curious glance. "Some little celebutart almost went on a gothic kick and had that custom made. A little too 'wicked' for our usual clientelle."

She pauses, then smiles. "Just give me a minute..." She saunters over and then carries off the mannequin, returning with the dress on a hanger for Asleif.

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	godlierthanthou 2010-12-13 03:25 am UTC (link)
	Asleif returns eventually, wearing the dress. Intended for another, perhaps, but certainly within her own style. Wicked indeed, she thought as she gazed at herself in the mirror. A smile crept across her face. "And what say you, Vincent?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-13 03:33 am UTC (link)
	Vincent is struck speechless at first, feeling something in his reasoning processes fall out. He swallows, then clears his throat. "Striking... quite striking." He looks to the attendant. "Whatever the lady desires is to be fit to her measurements, and charged to my usual card." His vision snaps back to Asleif. It really is quite stunning on her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godlierthanthou 2010-12-13 04:01 am UTC (link)
	Asleif would agree. A bit more daring than her siblings might have expected of her, though truthfully not much worse than what had been her everyday wear. Asleif regarded the dress and herself for the mirror, then nodded. "Aye. I think this shall suit me best." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-13 04:32 am UTC (link)
	"Yes, of course." Vincent nods in agreement as Asleif is taken back behind the curtain for measurements. She seems fairly intimidated by how frighteningly suited to the outfit Asleif seems. Well... that was certainly somewhat unsettling, Vincent muses to himself as he waits. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godlierthanthou 2010-12-13 04:54 pm UTC (link)
	Asleif returned shortly thereafter, a small smile upon her face. "You are entirely too kind to me, Vincent," she told him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-13 05:17 pm UTC (link)
	He smiles, shrugging as he steps forward and puts a hand on her shoulder. "You deserve it. You've... worked hard to improve yourself, in light of what you've experienced. You feel like you have something to prove, and you're not sure how to find out who you are, instead of why you're trying not to be." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godlierthanthou 2010-12-13 05:53 pm UTC (link)
	Odd. Vincent's hand had wavered a bit before settling on her shoulder. Had he been originally going to put it somewhere else? "I suppose you are correct," she said at last, smiling a bit again. "You have shown me far greater trust than most, my friend, and for that, I am thankful." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2010-12-13 06:03 pm UTC (link)

Vincent smiles and pats her shoulder before withdrawing his hand, giving her a reassuring nod. "I won't lie... at first it was just because you were a wickedly pretty face, and Asgardian besides, but I truly value your company, Asleif."

He grins. "Now, as far as an early dinner goes, have you tried sushi yet?" He'd recalled that while she could put away as much as he could, if not more, she favored lighter fare over the steaks and occasional comfort food binges that he favored.

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	godlierthanthou 2010-12-13 06:31 pm UTC (link)
	"You flatter me, Vincent," she said, perhaps blushing ever so slightly. What was it, really, about this young man that made her more inclined to treat him kindly, compared to how she usually acted towards other? She shook her head. "I have not." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2010-12-14 04:08 am UTC (link)

Vincent takes her by the hand and leads her from the shop, having been there enough that his information is on file. "Flattery comes easily when there is much to praise." He winks at her. The blush, on her fair skin, would be hard to miss, but he's not about to say anything about it.

"I think you'll find it most agreeable. It's typically raw fish pressed with rice, but there are various cooked or vegetable combinations as well." He walks her down the street towards the nearby restaurant district, in no particular hurry.

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	godlierthanthou 2010-12-15 01:26 am UTC (link)
	Asleif shook her head in wonderment. "Such boundless creativity. Truly... none like it is found anywhere but in the minds of mortals." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2010-12-15 01:39 am UTC (link)
	"This innovation in particular is from Japan. One of the nations tied to the Shinto pantheon, if that's an easier comparison." Vincent smiles at her fascination. It reminds him of himself when he came to Manhattan for the first time. "So how have you been? I've been noticing... familiar elements in certain news clippings." He smirks at her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)