Kristoff Vernard, aka Kristoff Von Doom (discardedheir) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-05-24 17:37:00

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kristoff vernard, team - fantastic four, vincent vernard

Well, that had been interesting. Cassandra Lang was a godsend for translating 'Do not appear to be forcing his hand in this you fools!' into something to which people of influence would listen.

The problem of tensions around Latveria hadn't been solved, mind you, but they'd done what they could on the front they'd tried, and Kristoff was optimistic about parts of it.

Then Cassie had something to attend to briefly. After a quick check-in with Andrea over the communication system, Kristoff was humming Leslie Fish's 'Hope Eyrie,' an established habit to cheer or calm himself, as he went looking to see if Vincent was up yet.

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	quitethecharmer 2009-05-25 12:49 am UTC (link)
	Vincent was awake, but not up. Kristoff would find him sprawled out on his bed, kept decent by sheets and seemingly quite content. "Y'know.." He mumbled as he sensed his brother enter the room. "Sometimes I'm glad I need to sleep. I think I'd go mad if I couldn't occasionally have a break from the world." (Reply to this)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-05-25 12:56 am UTC (link)
	Kristoff nodded, leaning against the doorway. "Understandable. And since you do need it, it's good you got some rest." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-05-25 01:04 am UTC (link)
	Vincent smiles and rolls over onto his stomach. "So how did your attempts at leashed diplomacy go? I trust Cassandra kept you from telling the beauracrats exactly how stupid they are, and why?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-05-25 01:29 am UTC (link)
	"She is, as usual, very capable at that." And there's a look in his eyes that's probably familiar. "We can...reasonably expect that no one else will do anything to make the situation much worse in the near future." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-05-25 01:32 am UTC (link)
	Vincent yawned and stretched, sitting up and draping the sheet over his lap. "Well that's mildly reassuring." He glanced at the clock to confirm it was still Sunday. "I assume you're still going to ask me to go back to school tomorrow." He huffed. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-05-25 01:50 am UTC (link)
	"I am. It would be best to finish this properly. After all, in a few more weeks, you will have yet another accomplishment I cannot match." Kristoff smiles a little. "I'm sure you can always use a few more." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-05-25 01:58 am UTC (link)
	Vincent tilts his head. "You know I can tell when you're being blatant, yes?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-05-25 02:01 am UTC (link)
	"Of course I do." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2009-05-25 03:08 am UTC (link)

Vincent looks back at his brother and shrugs dismissively, giving him another look that should make it clear that he's only doing this as a personal favor especially for him, and so he should be appreciative.

"I suppose it'll make the paperwork for university simpler... should I decide to attend. One would think acing the SAT's would be enough to satisfy certain surrogate parental figures..."

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	discardedheir 2009-05-25 03:26 am UTC (link)
	Kristoff just continues to smile slightly. He loves you, too, Vincent. "It will, and yes that's strictly a matter of your preference." A raised eyebrow. "And no one has ever doubted that you're brilliant, Vincent. That wasn't the point." Pause. Smirk. "How is English?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-05-25 05:13 am UTC (link)
	Anyone else's eye would have twitched. "Why are you asking?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-05-25 05:18 am UTC (link)
	"Curiosity." Beat. "Possibly partially inspired by the fact that it's been so long since a phone call began 'Dr. Vernard, it's about your brother...' that I'm not sure whether to be relieved or suspicious." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-05-25 05:26 am UTC (link)
	Vincent turns his head with aloofness. "All is proceeding well." Stinking humanities requirement. What a waste of time. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-05-25 05:39 am UTC (link)
	Kristoff personally thinks that dealing with something in which mastery does not come as easily as breathing is an excellent use of Vincent's time. But he simply nods. "Are you hungry again yet?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-05-25 05:48 am UTC (link)
	He doesn't need to, but he doesn't turn down a meal often. "Red meat. Rare, and with something deep fried or otherwise laden with starch accompanying it." He slips out of bed, murmuring words that send his bed linens swirling around him until they transmute into clothing. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-05-25 06:31 am UTC (link)
	"That sounds good." A pause waiting for him to 'dress,' with just the slightest of sighs. "In other matters, you shouldn't try to intimidate HERBIE, Vincent. I don't think Andrea finds it funny." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-05-25 06:37 am UTC (link)
	There's an aloof noise from Vincent's throat, a momentary high-pitched sort of snort. "All I did was make a recommendation about a possible maintenace routine, if he's showing... undesirable behaviors." He retrieves a pair of sandals from under his bed. "Which steakhouse do you prefer? The Strip House or Peter Luger?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

discardedheir
2009-05-25 06:55 am UTC (link)

Kristoff pauses for a moment and smiles. "Andrea's impairing his ability to function should hardly be a concern to anyone, I think, provided he does not interfere with hers." It's the gentlest way to make the point without openly stating any of the obvious.

"The latter. Although you are aware, of course, that there are also relatively inexpensive steakhouses in this city?" It's conversational, not chiding. Kristoff's done well from imitating Reed Richards's source of income, and never really had to learn thrift much himself.

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quitethecharmer
2009-05-25 06:58 am UTC (link)

vincent groans and rolls his eyes, skating past the subject of Andrea for now.

"I had enough of dives and college bars this weekend. I want somewhere upscale to let refinement wash over me before I have to resume the usual drudgery of the week. They're excellent establishments. It's not like I'm throwing a tantrum in pursuit of Kobe or something equally overpriced."

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	discardedheir 2009-05-25 07:03 am UTC (link)
	Kristoff nods acknowledging. "Understandable, and I'm grateful. Tantrums at your current height would be extremely difficult to handle." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-05-25 07:11 am UTC (link)
	At that, Vincent smirks, walking out of the room and patting Kristoff on the shoulder chidingly. "Big brother... when have I ever let you delude yourself into thinking you could handle me?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-05-25 07:23 am UTC (link)
	"Not once, chava," Kristoff says, grinning. "Although some might easily misread certain....'workout incidents' and other such matters." He would mention lockpicks, but that's practically heavy artillery with Vincent. He'll follow him out the room and they'll make their way out the building. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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