Vincent Amorason (quitethecharmer) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-02-14 17:56:00

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asleif, inactive - ben parker, inactive - kassia frost, inactive - shanna eight, vincent vernard

Three Course Day
Vincent was single this Valentine's Day, but he was determined not to let himself be dragged down by that. To that end, he'd arranged friend-dates with three ladies he was inordinately fond of.

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	Re: Dinner quitethecharmer 2011-02-18 01:04 am UTC (link)
	"And Zoey, and the rest of the Defenders, I'm sure." He reassures her. "I assure you, you are certainly..." He gives her a glance. "--wanted." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Dinner godlierthanthou 2011-02-18 01:51 am UTC (link)
	Asleif's smile was small, but seductive. "Let me assure you," she said, "the feeling is mutual." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Dinner quitethecharmer 2011-02-18 01:54 am UTC (link)
	Vincent is surprised at the intensity of that gaze, clearing his throat and tugging his collar slightly, as their appetizer assortment arrives. "Well... I see." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Dinner godlierthanthou 2011-02-18 07:07 pm UTC (link)
	Asleif nods slightly. "I hope that I have not been... presumptuous?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Dinner quitethecharmer 2011-02-18 07:09 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent quietly sucks a mussel from its shell, watching her. "I have very broad requirements for 'presumptuous'." He smirks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Dinner godlierthanthou 2011-02-19 01:25 am UTC (link)
	Asleif made a show of sucking her own mussel from its shell. "Hmm," she mused. "I believe this might need to be proven in... other places." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Dinner

quitethecharmer
2011-02-19 01:43 am UTC (link)

Vincent coughs slightly as he gets some chilled crab-meat down. His gaze flickers between Asleif and his eating for a few moments.

Why the hesitation? Shanna specifically said she didn't expect any exclusivity in the friendship arrangement. Andrea has moved on. You certainly don't have any other prospect (least of all not after that morning).

Because she's different, that's why.

"That... will have to be discussed." He bites off a piece of shrimp from its tail.

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	Re: Dinner godlierthanthou 2011-02-19 02:36 am UTC (link)
	"I am... what is the phrase? Open to discussion. Yes." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Dinner quitethecharmer 2011-02-19 02:38 am UTC (link)
	He smiles at her, sating himself on shellfish and nodding out the window to call her attention to the sun as it slips down over the horizon. "Happy Valentine's Day, Asleif." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Dinner godlierthanthou 2011-02-19 03:29 am UTC (link)
	"Happy Valentine's Day, Vincent." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Dinner quitethecharmer 2011-02-19 04:24 am UTC (link)
	They eat their fill, and drink, and catch up. She makes it easy, Vincent reflects to himself. Eventually, they've finished their desert and Vincent has paid the check, and they're walking back into land. "Now... I believe there was a matter you wished to discuss." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Dinner godlierthanthou 2011-02-19 10:31 pm UTC (link)
	"I believe that I did," Asleif said. "You are my friend, Vincent, and I value that. More than I can express." Asleif went on, showing a side of herself her siblings would probably not have believed and faulted her for her choice even if they did. "I desire more than that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Dinner quitethecharmer 2011-02-20 12:02 am UTC (link)
	"Asleif, are you asking to spend the night with me, or...?" He trails off, stalling as he tries to get his thoughts together. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Dinner godlierthanthou 2011-02-20 12:34 am UTC (link)
	"In truth?" Asleif asked. "I am not wholly certain. The first holds delights for now, the other holds delights for longer." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Dinner

quitethecharmer
2011-02-20 01:57 am UTC (link)

Vincent thinks of how he has known Asleif, and how each of them has changed since then. He thinks of the prophecy Odin spoke of. He thinks of the conflict between Andrea and Asleif.

Then, as much as he has endeavored not to for some time now, he thinks of what will make him happy.

"I can't.. I can't be casual with you, Asleif. I don't want to deliver an ultimatum, but if I were going to be intimate with you, it would have to be as part of a relationship.

Even besides that.." He bites his lip. "Andrea is still my best friend. You said very hurtful things to her when you first met, and I would need to talk to her before entering into anything with you. I don't foresee it as being a major likelihood of her objecting, but I still owe it to her to speak with her first.

I think I'm ready for a relationship again, but with you... that's the only thing I could be ready for."

He takes a breath.

"Can you accept all that?"

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Re: Dinner

godlierthanthou
2011-02-20 02:16 am UTC (link)

A good question, in truth. Asleif, for all her attempts to become a better person, was still very much Asleif, and thought of herself before others. And yet, she was also touched by his words and the depth of consideration Vincent showed.

The clockwork girl? She'd all but forgotten about her. It was over and done and she had moved on to other things.

And all in all...

"Aye. I believe that I can."

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	Re: Dinner quitethecharmer 2011-02-20 02:18 am UTC (link)
	He smiles, feeling some weight fall off his shoulders. He takes her hand and kisses the back of it gently. "Then I'll let you know as soon as I figure it out myself." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Dinner godlierthanthou 2011-02-20 02:32 am UTC (link)
	"I shall look forward to your response, whatever it may be, my friend." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Dinner quitethecharmer 2011-02-20 02:36 am UTC (link)
	"Not half as much as I will." He laughs, squeezing her hand. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Dinner godlierthanthou 2011-02-20 03:18 am UTC (link)
	She returns the squeeze. "Whatever you decide," she said, "I hope that we shall be able to remain friends." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Dinner quitethecharmer 2011-02-20 03:37 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent just smiles and hugs her, rolling his eyes. "Fool. As if I'd allow otherwise." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Dinner godlierthanthou 2011-02-20 06:01 pm UTC (link)
	Asleif allows herself a smile and hugs him back. "But of course." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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