Martin Baum (magic_hands) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2013-11-03 20:34:00

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Out for a walk
Martin patiently waited by the door for Manny. Since it was colder now, he wore a blazer on top of his vest, but the ever-present hat was still perched on his head.

Manny had said he needed to practice being around people and walking outside more, and Dr. Strange said that too...so Martin had been trying to go out on walks with Manny, though he still felt a little nervous when the streets got too crowded.

He smiled when he saw the armadillo man. "Where are we going today?"

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	soft_inside 2013-11-04 12:00 am UTC (link)
	Manny returned the smile. "Well, has there been anything you've seen during our walks that you'd like to look at?" (Reply to this)(Thread)

magic_hands
2013-11-04 12:17 am UTC (link)

"Uhm...well, I don't really know." Some places looked interesting, like an arcade they'd passed, a book store, the movie theatre among many things. But neither of them could play in the arcade, Martin didn't want people staring at him while he played using TK, and the bookstore wouldn't appreciate floating books out of shelves instead of using his hands. The movie theatre he could maybe handle, as long as there weren't many people for the movie they were watching, and it was hard to predict that.

"I'm not sure. You know the city better! What do you do when you go outside on your own?"

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	soft_inside 2013-11-04 12:44 am UTC (link)
	"Well, I usually I go out to get something to eat, sit in the park, maybe sign some autographs if people recognize me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-04 01:44 am UTC (link)
	"We can do that! But..." He looked at Manny's claws. "How do you sign autographs?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-04 01:50 am UTC (link)
	"Well when they realized I wouldn't be able to sign conventional autographs, fans got creative. Some started bringing container of liquid cement and I'd use a claw to write something in it. Others actually brought in rocks so i could scratch an autograph on them," Manny said with a chuckle. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-04 03:20 am UTC (link)
	"That's pretty cool of them. Okay then, we'll find something to eat and then you can sign autographs. And you can say I'm your magic manager or whatever if you want." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-04 03:33 am UTC (link)
	Manny nearly snorted in laughter. "Oh my, that actually sounds like some old gimmicks they used to have! Come on, hermanito! Let's get some food." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-04 03:41 am UTC (link)
	Martin grinned and followed after Manny as they left the HQ. "Really? What kind of old gimmick was it?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-04 03:52 am UTC (link)
	"One guy who was on the roster, Krogor, his gimmick was he was a troll summoned by his manager, Wittman the Wizard, to defeat the competition in the UCWF and claim the title from the promotion's top babyface at the time, Cannonball Young," Manny explained. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-04 04:16 am UTC (link)
	He had to laugh at that. "Was he an actual troll? And people might think I summoned you? Don't worry Manny, you look nothing like a troll!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-04 04:28 am UTC (link)
	"No, he was actually a mutant. Real name was Henry, very nice guy, talented wrestler. Because of his appearance though, the office was afraid people wouldn't react well to hi being a mutant, so they created the gimmick of him being a "troll"." He smiles reassuringly. "I know you wouldn't Martin." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-04 05:08 am UTC (link)
	He looked slightly confused. "Wait...so people are more okay with a magically summoned troll than a mutant?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-04 05:13 am UTC (link)
	Manny shrugs. "Don't know what to tell you there, martin. People can be strange." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-04 05:21 am UTC (link)
	Martin stuffed his hands deeper into his pockets. "Well...it's stupid of them." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-04 05:25 am UTC (link)
	Manny sighed, knowing he couldn't really argue with that, "Maybe, but there are enough people who aren't out there not to sweat those that are." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-04 07:06 am UTC (link)
	"I guess. But at least they know who your dad was, and people don't think 'mutant' right away when it comes to people with magic. So maybe they won't bother us much and let us get lunch." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-04 09:10 pm UTC (link)
	"We'll be fine," Manny assured. "I got a good feeling." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-05 02:52 am UTC (link)
	"Like a psychic feeling?" He grinned innocently, though he was joking. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-05 12:13 pm UTC (link)
	Manny chuckled. "Nothing like that. Just a hunch." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-05 08:26 pm UTC (link)
	Martin grinned at that as he followed his teammate as they hit the streets. "Hmm..." What to eat...maybe he'd change from burgers for once. "Could I get a philly cheese steak sandwich?" Hey, he'd never said the change would be healthier. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-05 09:11 pm UTC (link)
	"Mmm, that sounds good actually. Count me in." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-05 09:38 pm UTC (link)
	"Awesome!" He bounced slightly with joy as he walked. "....But I don't know where to find one. Do you?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-05 09:42 pm UTC (link)
	"Si, right down this way," Manny informed. "I know a guy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-05 09:48 pm UTC (link)
	"You know a guy? Like in the movies? Are these black market sandwiches? Does that make them taste better?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-05 09:52 pm UTC (link)
	"Que? No, it's not a hot sandwich. ..I mean it is, but it's not criminal," Manny tried to explain. "I just happen to know a guy who sells cheese steaks." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-05 09:53 pm UTC (link)
	"Well of course it's a hot sandwich, that's silly. But does he know you?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-05 09:59 pm UTC (link)
	Manny decided not to try and explain the other meaning of "hot". "Si, he used to work the stadiums back when I was wrestling. In fact I think that's-Oi! Mickey!" A pot-bellied bald man with a black mustache turned at the sound. "Eh, Manny! Ya big mook! Get over here!" The man called back with a smile. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-05 11:38 pm UTC (link)
	Martin was about to respond when they found this Mickey. Who at least wasn't anything like the mouse. Martin politely stayed behind Manny and carefully took his hands out of his pockets so he could tip his hat when his introduction came. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-05 11:46 pm UTC (link)
	When they came over the vendor moved to give Manny a hug, even if he couldn't quite reach around him. "Good to see you, kid. How's life treating you?" "Pretty good, Mickey. Pretty good. Mick, I want you to meet a friend of mine. This is Martin," Manny said by way of introduction. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-05 11:49 pm UTC (link)
	Martin stepped around at the cue, and the young mage in essentially a three piece suit sans tie took off his hat to Mickey as a greeting. Better than handshakes. "Hello, nice to meet you!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-05 11:54 pm UTC (link)
	"You too." He seemed initially put out by the lack of handshake but he dismissed it easily enough. "So what can i do for you guys?" Manny looks at Martin. "You still want that cheese steak?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-06 12:13 am UTC (link)
	Martin stood politely by through the awkward moment of 'no handshake?' that often came. He knew it sometimes threw people off, and he tried to make up for it by being the little gentleman with a boyish smile. It was pretty good at charming a lot of people most of the time. He shot that excited boyish smile at Manny. "Yes please!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-06 12:21 am UTC (link)
	"Two cheese steaks, Mick!" "Just 2? You're not going on a diet now, are you, Manny?" Manny chuckled. "For now, Mick." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-06 12:29 am UTC (link)
	Martin shot Manny a slightly worried glance when Mickey wasn't looking. I don't have money, do you think he'd accept dubloons? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-06 12:43 am UTC (link)
	Don't worry, I'll get it, he mouthed. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-06 03:41 am UTC (link)
	Martin smiled back, relieved, and nodded while he put his hands back in his pockets and waited for the sandwiches. Thanks Hermano (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-06 07:40 pm UTC (link)
	Manny carefully removed a container from his belt, using his claws to unsnapped it. Inside were several smaller containers marked with different amounts of money. He gingerly removed one that said $10 and handed it to Mickey. "Alright, shouldn't be long," the vendor replied as he put the change in the container and went to work." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-07 01:38 am UTC (link)
	Martin peeked over to see Manny's method of paying. Hmmm...interesting. A bit complicated but it worked he guessed. It was a little chilly, he wondered if it bothered Manny. Do you get cold, Manny? He asked by shooting a telepathic message, to let the vendor work in peace. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-07 03:22 am UTC (link)
	I'm never going to get used to that, Manny thought for a moment. A little, but the shell has a lot of insulation. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magic_hands 2013-11-10 02:08 am UTC (link)
	It's okay, he responded to the thought Manny probably didn't mean to send, you do get used to it. It's pretty handy too! And okay, I'm glad you're not cold. Hopefully it won't be too cold to eat at the park. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	soft_inside 2013-11-10 02:34 am UTC (link)
	Should be fine. If not, we'll just take our food back to hq. "Here you guys go," Mick said, bringing the food up. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

magic_hands
2013-11-10 02:43 am UTC (link)

Martin nodded as he looked around and tried to stay a decent distance away from people passing them on the sidewalk. When the food was done, Martin smiled and took his hat off to the vendor with another short bow. "Thank you!" Though he didn't reach out to take the food, instead looking to Manny to see if he could do it for him. He could hold his hat out but he didn't like crumbs in his hat, and having a sandwich drop far deeper into a hat than it was supposed to weirded people out.

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