Vincent Amorason (quitethecharmer) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2013-05-28 20:35:00

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The Hero-ver Part 1 - Amsterdam Morning
"Oh... oh goodness that must have been a bad idea.." Vincent Vernard wakes up on the floor of probably the best suite of an upscale hotel... somewhere. He can see the sky outside-- oh looking towards the light is a mistake. He winces and groans, facing away from the windows and trying to get the lay of where he is. He's next to a king-size bed, and can see out into a living room.

He's not alone.

He sits up and looks back onto the bed. Oh... very not alone.

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	son_of_hercules 2013-05-31 09:30 pm UTC (link)
	Argo let out a booming laugh at the speed. "OUTRAGEOUS!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-05-31 09:49 pm UTC (link)

There was another scream in the backseat as Vincent just drove at top speed. Dolemeck quickly got his seat belt on, but was still hitting the glass on his side of the car every-time Vincent made a turn.

After the third time of hitting the glass, Dolemeck shook his head and was about to give Vincent a piece of his mind, when he noticed something. Rather he heard something.

"Vincent... I... I think there is something in the trunk of this car!"

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quitethecharmer
2013-05-31 09:58 pm UTC (link)

"What? Hold on, just let... me...." He lets his words trail off as he sizes up a parking space. He shifts gears abruptly, and the steering wheel spins as he drifts, the car moving almost directly sideways, into a parking spot by a cafe. (Not a coffee shop. That's something entirely different in Amsterdam.

"There we go." Now that they're stopped, Vincent starts poking around the car. "Must be some clues to last night... Argo, watch your knees."

He manages to wrench open the glovebox, and a pile of papers fall out. A few stacks of bills, the deed to the car, and a number of receipts. The first one he picks up is for... a body art studio?

"...Okay, who's got extra holes and/or metal or a tattoo?" He looks around at his erstwhile comrades.

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	son_of_hercules 2013-05-31 10:01 pm UTC (link)
	"Not I," Argo said as he got out of the car. "Their needles would break on my invulnerable skin." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dolemecknight 2013-05-31 10:03 pm UTC (link)
	Dolemeck meekly raised his hand, his T-shirt doing little to hide that Chinese dragon arm tattoo he is now sporting. "Apparently I was the one who had been tattooed. I do not understand why I would even do such a thing!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2013-05-31 10:05 pm UTC (link)

"You're not seeming especially invulnerable right now. Not with that hangover, and those bags under your eyes." Vincent retorts calmly, even though his own head is still pounding.

He looks back over the seat at Dolemeck. "Huh... well, it looks good on you at least." He looks at the money. "We need shoes. And probably more clothing." He gets out of the car and points out a local shop once he spots one.

"You said something about the trunk?"

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	son_of_hercules 2013-05-31 10:10 pm UTC (link)
	"A... reasonable point," Argo admitted. He turned his attention to the trunk and the noise within. "What strangeness must lurk within?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dolemecknight 2013-05-31 10:16 pm UTC (link)
	"I do not know... I just heard something banging about in there. And you really think this tattoo looks good on me?" He blinked, looking at his arm. The head of the dragon rested on his collar bone, but the design on his arm with it's tail wrapped about it was growing on him. "Should... do we dare open the trunk?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2013-05-31 10:22 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent looks between the three of them, then claps a hand on Argo's shoulder. "Even in his weakened state, I'm sure the Son of Hercules will not shirk from the unknown." He smiles disarmingly, then gives him a polite push towards the trunk, unlocking it with the keychain. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	son_of_hercules 2013-05-31 10:31 pm UTC (link)
	"Ha ha ha!" Argo laughed, unaware he was being manipulated. "The Son of Hercules fears nothing!" He clapped his hands, and made a show of opening the trunk. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-05-31 10:58 pm UTC (link)

Dolemeck cringed as the trunk was open, and inside well... it made his jaw drop. There was a rather gawdy, sequined dress inside, a large make-up box... the kind that movie make-up artists would use, high heel shoes, a boa (the feathered kind), and... a live, ANGRY Peacock.

"What... the bloody... hell... ow! Ow! It's attacking me! It's attacking meeeeee!" The peacock suddenly began to peck and bite at Dolemeck.

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	quitethecharmer 2013-05-31 11:25 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent just watches. At this point in the day, he's more fascinated than shocked by anything. "...well come on then..." He sighs to Argo, as they go attempt to extricate Dolemeck from his bird problem. "Go on, shoo! Get out of here!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	son_of_hercules 2013-05-31 11:33 pm UTC (link)
	Argo tried not to chuckle at his poor cousin's misfortunes. And he mostly succeeded. "What I want to know is why we had one of those in our trunk at all." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dolemecknight 2013-05-31 11:46 pm UTC (link)
	Once the bird was shoo'ed away from him, Dolemeck gave off a sigh of relief as he looked at his traveling companions. "I know not, Cousin Argo. I also do not know why we have so many dresses in the trunk of the car... or this box of make-up." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2013-05-31 11:52 pm UTC (link)

"Maybe it was friends with the tortoise." Vincent shrugs, watching the bird strut off down the street. "We can worry about the contents of the trunk later." He shuts it unceremoniously.

"We need to garb ourselves in more appropriate clothing now. Come." He ushers them across the street to a used clothing store, cash in hand.

As if it were only seconds later, the three emerge, fashionably dressed and looking sharp. However, their moment of poise is interrupted by high-pitched squeals, as a small horde of scantily clad women appear at one end of the block and rush towards them at top speed.

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	son_of_hercules 2013-06-01 12:00 am UTC (link)
	Argo put on his best smolder. "Well, hello ladies." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_citizen 2013-06-01 12:02 am UTC (link)
	The entire group proceeds to bypass Argo, two of them actually shoving him out of their way, as they descend upon Dolemeck. "I'm so glad we found you!" "You left so fast last night after your friend won the car!" "You forgot your trophy!" They proceed to shove a trophy for 'Drag Queen of the Year - Amsterdam 2013' at Dolemeck. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-06-01 12:21 am UTC (link)

Dolemeck's face... turned from red to pale. He honestly had no clue what to say as he had a large trophy thrusted into his arms. He looked so nervous as all of those ladies swarmed him. he stammered for a bit, looking at the trophy, then at the women.

"T-thank you, very much?" he almost squeaked when he talked. "I umm... are you all... fans? if so... I-I am most pleased to meet you."

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	quitethecharmer 2013-06-01 12:23 am UTC (link)
	Vincent is just doing his best not to burst into laughter, first at Argo getting snubbed, and now at Dolemeck's bewilderment. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	son_of_hercules 2013-06-01 12:28 am UTC (link)
	"...What just happened here?" Argo said. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-06-01 12:38 am UTC (link)

"I do not know, cousin Argo... but I suddenly feel accepted and... perhaps even attractive." he smiled wide, looking at the "ladies" who brought him his trophy. "I have never felt more loved, accepted, or perhaps attractive in all my life!"

Suddenly, he finds himself getting a sash put on him, along with a tiara. The sash is much like the trophy. It says "Drag Queen of the year- Amsterdam 2013".

"Have I just become royalty?"

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quitethecharmer
2013-06-01 01:52 am UTC (link)

A closer look at the throats of the throng of admirers reveals that it's a mixed bunch.

"It's... an achievement." Vincent explains. "Are you familiar with what a drag queen is? It means you were honored for... dressing most convincingly like a woman."

"And could any of you ladies help us piece together the events of last night? My friends and I are a little--- BACK TO THE CAR!" Vincent suddenly yells at Argo and Dolemeck as the royal guard appear at the end of the street.

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	son_of_hercules 2013-06-01 09:37 pm UTC (link)
	"...This is turning into a very confusing day," Argo muttered, as he climbed back into the vehicle. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dolemecknight
2013-06-01 09:37 pm UTC (link)

"Nay, I know what a Drag Queen is, Vincent. I just know I feel suddenly... happy?" Just as Dolemeck was going to ask more about the event he won and what happened, when Vincent order him and Argo to get back into the car. He quickly thanked the "women" around him, bowed humbly, and then took off with his sash, tiara, and trophy into the car. "Wait! I need to know more about this!"

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	quitethecharmer 2013-06-01 11:13 pm UTC (link)
	"We'll find it on YouTube!" Vincent snaps, as the engine roars to life once more. AC/DC comes onto the stereo as he evades the police again. "Argo, look through those receipts from the glove compartment. Where else were we last night?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)