MacKenzie Rider (fleetfootmac) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-01-03 21:05:00

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awesome andrea, inactive - ben parker, inactive - kassia frost, mac rider

Karaoke
He'd found one -- an all-ages karaoke bar. A night out for him, Andrea, Kassi, and Ben. No mention of the trouble at home for now.

"A root beer, please -- Abita, if you've got it -- and the lady will have a Cherry Coke."

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	little_mermaid 2011-01-15 02:13 am UTC (link)
	Kassi focuses on singing but does pick up on threads of Ben's thoughts. Sidonie. She wonders who she is. Or was. The song ends and Kassi is relieved, but at the same time...it wasn't that bad. "You totally set me up," she grins at him when the go back to the table. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2011-01-15 02:24 am UTC (link)
	"That was very good," Andrea tells them. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	the_other 2011-01-16 04:18 pm UTC (link)
	"Of course I did. Did you enjoy it?" he asks. Ben then smiles at Andrea. "Thank you. I've been having a great time..." Ben's voice trails off as something clicks in his head. He thinks he knows where he remembers Andrea from. "Um, Andrea...can I talk to you for just a second in private?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2011-01-16 05:17 pm UTC (link)
	Mac, despite being a laid-back dude, does raise an eyebrow a little at Ben's asking to speak to Andrea in private, but doesn't object. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2011-01-16 06:52 pm UTC (link)
	Andrea's expression was slightly curious. "Certainly, Ben," she says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	little_mermaid 2011-01-17 01:41 am UTC (link)
	"I wonder what that's about," Kassi whispered to Mac. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2011-01-17 01:42 am UTC (link)
	"Not a clue. Don't worry, I promise to try not to kick Ben's ass." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	little_mermaid 2011-01-17 01:43 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah, please don't. That'd be hard to explain to Dad." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2011-01-17 01:52 am UTC (link)
	Scoffing noise. "Not that hard. And I'd pull my punches. But no problem." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

the_other
2011-01-17 02:05 am UTC (link)

Ben leads Andrea outside and down the way to a place where they'll hopefully be out of earshot of others.

"Okay, Andrea. I asked you to come out here because I wasn't sure how much Mac and Kassi know or have put together, and I don't want to accidentally out you if they don't." Ben says, keeping his tone low.

"I finally remembered where I saw you before. You're Awesome Andrea from the Fantastic Four, right?" he asks.

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	awesome_andrea 2011-01-17 02:23 am UTC (link)
	Andrea smiles. "You are correct, Ben. That is I." She chooses her words carefully, because she's not entirely sure how much about Mac and Kassi Ben knows. "Mac knows, however." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

the_other
2011-01-17 02:39 am UTC (link)

Bed smiles as well. "That is really cool, Andrea. I know we just met, but I was wondering if I could ask for a favor. You're perfectly within your rights to say no, because you probably have people asking this all the time, so I understand." Ben says, rambling a little bit.

"My journalism class assignment this year is to interview three people who make a difference in the lives of every day people, like myself. Now, I could try to get some businessman or police officer to give me a quote, but I've found it's been really tough.

So, I was thinking about it recently and considered that I might ask people like you, real heroes, for your opinions on the state of the world today and where you think we should be directing our views. A couple of weeks ago, I literally bumped into a member of the Avengers. And now I'm meeting a member of the Fantastic Four.

I'd really like to interview you and find out your views on what we, as human beings, can do to improve ourselves and the world. I can even keep it anonymous if that makes it easier." Ben says, hoping he did not just piss off someone who could probably throw him to New Hampshire.

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	awesome_andrea 2011-01-17 02:50 am UTC (link)
	Emotional response programs ran, adjusting the fluids running through Andrea's systems, and bringing out a bit of red coloration to her face. "I am flattered, Ben," she tells him. "I would be most happy to help you. And anonymity is not necessary." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	the_other 2011-01-17 03:07 am UTC (link)
	"Oh, this is excellent! Thank you /so/ much, Andrea. Whenever you have free time, I can meet you somewhere. I also won't spill your secret to Kassi. I think she might interview her mom, whenever she gets back from out of town. Her parents seem to be away a lot." Ben says. "I really like her." he admits. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2011-01-17 03:35 am UTC (link)
	"I am happy to help." Her eyes glaze over for just a moment, as she checks some of her files. "I have classes in the morning and early afternoon most days, but only in the morning on Wednesdays, if that would work? Provided their are no emergencies which require the Fantastic Four's attention." She smiles. "She seems quite fond of you as well." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

the_other
2011-01-17 03:52 am UTC (link)

"I can do Wednesday. My classes are over in the early afternoon, too." Ben says, nodding.

"You don't think Mac will have a problem with me, do you? I'm not completely sure what he thinks of me, and I know he and Kassi are close. And that her dad asked him to watch out for her.

I know how older sibling-types can be. My big sister is awesome, though she does check up on me quite a bit." he says.

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	awesome_andrea 2011-01-17 04:13 am UTC (link)
	"It is a plan then," she says. "I do not think Mac has a problem with you. I believe he would be equally cautious with anyone Kassi might be seeing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	the_other 2011-01-17 04:40 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah, good point. I mean, I didn't start out trying to date her or anything, but I like hanging out with her and watching TV." Ben says. "I'd just don't want any trouble with Mac, because that could get back to her parents and then...yeah." Ben says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2011-01-17 04:49 am UTC (link)
	"I do suppose that could be trouble," Andrea admits. "But I would not worry overmuch if I were you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	the_other 2011-01-17 05:12 am UTC (link)
	"You're right. I'm sure if Mac wants to give me 'The Talk' he'll ask me to step outside." Ben says. "Which, we've been out here for a few minutes, so I should get you back inside. I've taken up enough of your time." Ben says. "But thank you again for consenting. I'm looking forward to this." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2011-01-17 11:52 pm UTC (link)
	"You are welcome," she tells him. "I too shall look forward to it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	little_mermaid 2011-01-19 01:14 am UTC (link)
	Kassi sat with Mac, starting to get a little nervous. "They are coming back, right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2011-01-19 01:30 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah. Just give them a moment. I mean, you gotta take into account that Andrea has much longer sentences than average." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

the_other
2011-01-19 02:27 pm UTC (link)

Ben opens the door for Andrea and they return to the group table with Ben sitting next to Kassi and smiling broadly.

"Sorry about that, you two. I had to ask Andrea a question only she could answer for a school project. She was extremely helpful." Ben says, taking Kassi's hand.

He's silent for a moment before he decides to test the waters.

"Mac...I like hanging out with Kassi and we have fun together. I was wondering if you wouldn't mind if I took her out on a date. A real date. You can even chaperone if you want." Ben offers.

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	awesome_andrea 2011-01-19 06:24 pm UTC (link)
	Andrea returns to her seat next to Mac. "It is a fair offer," she says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)