childofatlas (childofatlas) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2013-04-11 16:08:00

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Extended Family!
Derek was someone who liked having a family, even if it were one of the most unusual families out there (although he had heard the Summers family was even crazier, but he didn't know them except through reputation), but even with the weirdness of his family it never seemed to be overwhelming. But it could sometimes be overwhelming for him. So here he was, about to introduce a cousin to another cousin.

Not that technically one cousin was actually an older nephew and the other an adopted demon form limbo who got a soul. But that's just a technicality. So here he was, knocking on Macs door with a good amount of takeout and waiting to hear from Dolemeck as to when he would be arriving.

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dolemecknight
2013-04-12 12:00 am UTC (link)

"It is hard to talk to you sometimes, Brother. You can be headstrong. And despite my age, I have been only a "human" for less time than you have. So I tend to look up to you for help." He began to shovel some rice into his mouth. After chewing and finishing his rice, he looked at both Mac and Derek. "I just feel a bit lost right now. You and Mac are both heroes, and I have yet to figure out my own path. I am most impressed by you both."

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childofatlas
2013-04-12 01:14 am UTC (link)

"I know I can be a real dunderhead at times, Dole. Mac knows that as well," Derek says, a sad smile on his face. Yes, he certainly was headstrong. It's from his Mom.

"If I need a good whack on the head to keep me from being one, go right ahead. You'll do me a favor that way. But you don't get to say you're not a hero. Nuh-uh."

See, Dole? Now you have to deal with a pouty Derek!

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	fleetfootmac 2013-04-12 01:17 am UTC (link)
	"Oh gosh. From the there's girl's voice to the pouty face. Seriously, that's how the Khans conquered the world, the pouty face." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-04-12 01:31 am UTC (link)

"I thought they used brute force and Khan had many children with many women to increase his army and status." He blinked. Obviously, he did not get that was a joke. Worst of all, he just gave a small history lesson. "But back to speaking of jobs. I have applied to work in a used bookstore. It is temporary of course, but I do need income. It is such an odd concept... this paper money you use."

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	childofatlas 2013-04-12 01:36 am UTC (link)
	"Pfft. Have you seen my Dad? he could rule this universe through the power of his Cool alone. The Khans of this day and age with Cool and Pouts." And now comes a goofy smile. Which is also holding of some Chinese food bits. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2013-04-12 01:39 am UTC (link)
	Mac just chuckles. Then "Sounds like a plan for a job, Dole. I'm a delivery boy myself." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dolemecknight 2013-04-12 01:46 am UTC (link)
	"Is your job like those videos that Derek owns where women just throw themselves at you for delivering a package?" he blinked, taking a bite of a fried wanton. "Personally, I did not understand what was happening in the video... and then Derek yelled at me to get out of the room and said that I was not old enough to see such things." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2013-04-12 01:48 am UTC (link)
	There's a pause. Then, Mac manages to say something. "...Only when I make a delivery to my girlfriend, and then she's not much of a thrower." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dolemecknight 2013-04-12 02:08 am UTC (link)
	"Oh! You have a girlfriend?" Dolemeck tilted his head. "That is wonderful news, congratulations, Mac! Do you shower her with gifts and affection? I read in many books that women like it when you listen to them and bring them cut flowers. I do not understand why they like dying flowers, though." He shook his head. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	childofatlas 2013-04-12 02:09 am UTC (link)
	There is much coughing and hacking at what is said there. "DOLE! EX-NAY ON THE IDEO-VAY!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2013-04-12 02:11 am UTC (link)
	"ACtually, I bring her live, potted plants. Mostly carnivorous ones; she collects them." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dolemecknight 2013-04-12 02:16 am UTC (link)
	"You mean like a Venus Fly Trap? It has such a silly name. Why would anyone name a plant like that after my beautiful Mother?" His green eyes soon moved to Derek who appeared to be choking and speaking in latin, now. "You do not wish me to speak of the video, Derek? But why? And Why am I still not allowed to watch it?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	childofatlas 2013-04-12 02:19 am UTC (link)
	"I-cough-was-cough panicking! You can watch whatever-cough you want! just not with me!" There is a quick hit to the chest. "oh-okay. Phew. s...more chow mein?" There is a very big and fake smile. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2013-04-12 02:19 am UTC (link)
	Prince MacKenzie is merciful, and tries to interject to keep the conversation on the plants and his Andrea, so Derek doesn't have to answer that. "I think the point is that the plant can do to flies what your mom could to men if she wanted: get their attention and reel them in, whether it's good for them or not. Mm, chow mein" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-04-12 02:29 am UTC (link)

Dolemeck could easily be distracted. He smiled and offered up his bowl for some chow mein. "I would like some chow mein... umm... please? I say please, right?"

His attention was soon turned back to Mac. "I suppose you are right. Father has trouble escaping Mother's beauty, and that is why he married her! And speaking of marriage... Now that you have a girlfriend, Mac, is marriage not the next step for you?"

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	childofatlas 2013-04-12 02:33 am UTC (link)
	Oh, that smile that had food? it is almost predatory now. "Yes. I do hear things are going really well for you, Mac. Are thee wedding bells in your immediate future?" And to avoid questioning himself (as if there would be, he had no current girlfriend) Derek gets up and heads to the kitchen to get Dole some more chow mein. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

fleetfootmac
2013-04-12 02:35 am UTC (link)

It is often said that people with their mouths open in shock look a little like fish. Perhaps it applies all the more for Atlanteans.

Finally, "Dole, I love Andrea, and when one really loves a girl, making end up stuck being a princess isn't something to do lightly." And Derek has gotten up, thus avoiding the pointed 'wouldn't you agree, Highness' he had earned by supporting this interrogation.

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	dolemecknight 2013-04-12 02:40 am UTC (link)
	"I... do not understand." he admitted, looking as Derek went to go get him some more Chow Mein to eat. "Mac, if I meet a girl, am I not supposed to marry her if she likes me? And If I marry, does that make her a "Princess", too? No one has taken the time to explain such to me. And most of the books I read are not current, so I am confused as to today's customs." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	childofatlas 2013-04-12 02:43 am UTC (link)
	"What Mac's saying, Dole," Derek says as he brings the plate back with food for Dolemeck and a fortune cookie for Mac, "is that it is a big decision, and something that takes a lot of thought. And, well, your stories gloss over that fact." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2013-04-12 02:53 am UTC (link)
	"Exactly. It's a very big decision. And no, your wife wouldn't be a literal princess, because you're not in the line of succession." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dolemecknight 2013-04-12 02:56 am UTC (link)
	"Where... am I in the so called "family tree" then?" He blinked, a bit worried now. He started to devour his Chow Mein. He was like Derek in the respect that his stomach was a bottom-less pit at times. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fleetfootmac 2013-04-12 03:02 am UTC (link)
	"Right under your parents, where you're supposed to be. Your mom's a goddess, not a queen. Your relationship to Grandmother and Derek's dad is emotional, but has nothing to do with Royal Duty. Trust me, that is so much better than having both." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	childofatlas 2013-04-12 03:03 am UTC (link)
	"You're there, Dole. You're a transplanted part in, but you're there. And the Atlanteans are...very very specific about their bloodlines. Frankly, I'm glad I have to deal with Atlas stuff more than I do the Royal stuff." There is a quick shoveling of food into his mouth. "Nothing on you, Mac. The Royal lines in Atlantis are nuts." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-04-12 03:11 am UTC (link)

"So, I am not being left out of anything because I am not truly a "human". I am still loved and accepted despite my lack of blood-line?" He looked over at Mac, then Derek. He was always fearful that someone in his "family" would want him gone or would send him back to Limbo, despite his Mother's kind words. "If this is the case, then I am happy to just be here. I am happy to be part of your family."

He finally managed a soft, somewhat kind smile, before shoveling more Chow Mein into his mouth and eating it.

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	fleetfootmac 2013-04-12 04:01 am UTC (link)
	"Not a bit of offense taken, Derek. I love them all, but it's messed up stuff. I ever tell you what happened with Nim's boyfriend, centuries old challenge laws, two traitors in the palace, what was almost an invasion by the Canadians?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)