nightingalesong (nightingalesong) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-10-27 19:08:00

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iason, inactive - daniel sherwood, inactive - emily banner, inactive - james romanov rogers, inactive - nightingale, inactive - swashbuckler, lady devil, sammy fury, team - avengers, toni rhodes

A difficult conversation:
It's been a couple days since the assault on SHIELD. Nightingale hasn't been seen by the Avengers since then.

But eventually, things need to be sorted out. So against his own better judgment, Qamar uses Nightingale's Avengers pass to get into the Hydrobase, then finds himself approaching Sammy's room. He takes several seconds to calm his heart, then knocks on the door.

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	nightingalesong 2009-10-28 06:27 pm UTC (link)
	"I have something I need to share with the team," she explains cryptically. "And I wish to explain it only once." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-10-28 07:52 pm UTC (link)
	Iason arrives, nodding to those present and quickly settling in to wait for the others to arrive. Apparently he overheard what's been said so far, since he doesn't ask any further questions. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2009-10-28 09:45 pm UTC (link)
	James came in and flopped down in an empty chair. "What's going on?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ladydevil 2009-10-28 10:55 pm UTC (link)
	Eliza arrives next. She had been doing school work so there's some ink blotted over one hand and the pen itself is sticking out over one ear. She takes in what appears to be going on and takes a seat, ready to see what Nightingale wanted. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nightingalesong
2009-10-29 07:10 am UTC (link)

Once everyone's arrived, Nightingale stands.

"I have kept my distance from the team. I have always sought to help the Avengers, and was honored to be made a member, but I have always attempted to keep my secrets my own -- not out of distrust for you, but out of fear of our enemies, and exactly what they are capable of."

She steps away from her seat.

"But my secrets have harmed someone here. For that reason, I must do something I have never done before: I must share with the rest of you who I am and why I do this."

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	swashbuckler 2009-10-29 09:18 pm UTC (link)
	Before he could stop himself, Steve blurted out what he was thinking. "Are you a vampire? Because I had twenty bucks on vampire in the pool." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-10-29 09:33 pm UTC (link)
	He was aware there was definitely something unusual about Nightengale, he just hadn't put his finger on what yet. Steve's comment gets a curious glance. Gambling on a teammate's ID? "I'm fairly certain that our teammate isn't a vampire, no." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2009-10-30 12:37 am UTC (link)
	"Zombie? I had ten bucks on zombie." Why yes, James did have a sense of humor. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nightingalesong 2009-10-30 12:45 am UTC (link)
	"No," Nightingale explains quietly. "Though I have died once. I was reborn by Khufu, the Egyptian god of the Moon. I am the new Moon Knight. But there is more to it than that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	emmysmash 2009-10-30 01:11 am UTC (link)
	Emily sat forward in her chair with interest, politely quiet but clearly on edge. She had to admit a great deal of curiosity about Nightingale since she and Kumar had been so kind to her on her arrival. (Well, after the initial beating anyway.) (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	weavingwizard 2009-10-30 01:12 am UTC (link)
	Daniel had been listening in and had smirked at least once or twice. "I checked. Not a vampire. Sorry 'Gale but my inner mystic just had to know." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nightingalesong
2009-10-30 01:18 am UTC (link)

She nods to Daniel, but says nothing in response to him.

"The enemies I battled in Egypt and the Middle East are a different breed than most of the criminals here. They will destroy an entire city block to get at one person they dislike, and not care about the innocent people caught in the crossfire. I had to make certain my identity was iron-clad... which is why I have been so private, even with my allies on this team. I needed to be sure that no one would ever guess my identity. But, as I said, keeping this secret has injured a member of this team, and I never intended that. And for that reason... I wish to unmask for my team. To show you that I trust you more than I distrust our enemies."

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	cosmic_son 2009-10-30 01:44 am UTC (link)
	"We all come from our own walks of lives. We have our own enemies, each with their own dangers. Avengers before have elected not to unmask, for their own reasons. I appreciate the gesture, but don't consider it necessary unless you truly feel its best." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2009-10-30 01:56 am UTC (link)
	Steve nodded in agreement. "You don't have to unless you want to." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nightingalesong 2009-10-30 02:01 am UTC (link)
	"I appreciate the gesture, both of you, but at this point, it's the right thing to do." She stands, and her hands move to her mask, but she pauses. "Some of you have met me out of costume. Please know that it was never my intention to deceive you... only to make certain that none would ever guess my identity." And with that, she pulls her mask off. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ladydevil 2009-10-30 02:14 am UTC (link)
	Eliza blinks a few times. Okay so it is just a little weird. She says nothing though. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	swashbuckler 2009-10-30 02:18 am UTC (link)
	"...Okay, I did not see that coming." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nightingalesong 2009-10-30 02:23 am UTC (link)
	"Which is exactly the idea," Qamar says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-10-30 02:34 am UTC (link)
	Iason seems generally nonplussed by the revelation, just nodding. "A well played deception. I trust you intend to continue to operate as Nightengale?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	emmysmash 2009-10-30 03:03 am UTC (link)
	Emily just sat back, slack jawed for a second before remembering her manners and closing her mouth. "Qamar..." She's at a loss for now, really. But at least this means only one thank you card to write. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nightingalesong 2009-10-30 05:03 am UTC (link)
	Qamar nods. "I do. Nightingale, as an identity, has been extremely effective as a method for doing good. I hope to continue to do so." He glances around the room. "I understand, however, if I am no longer welcome as an Avenger." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cosmic_son
2009-10-30 08:13 am UTC (link)

"I'm not positive if I should get a vote on this matter, as I don't entirely understand the problem. You didn't violate any bylaws, you've consistently operated in the best interests of the Avengers, and you've found an effective means of dealing with your enemies. If deception on such a limited scale were an effective weapon against the Celestial agents, deviants or Apocalypse, I'm sure my people would be tempted to follow similar paths. As such, the only difference between you yesterday and you today is I no longer have the slight curiosity as to why your scent was so unusual... due to your mystical reincarnation."

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	next_avenger 2009-10-30 12:20 pm UTC (link)
	James was a little shocked, but he understood Qamar's reasons. "I'm fine with him staying an Avenger. We all do what we have to do protect those we care about. So if we're voting, I vote yes he stays." They couldn't afford to lose another member at this point. The team still had to be told about his sister. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sammyfury 2009-10-30 07:19 pm UTC (link)
	Sammy had slipped in at the back after everyone else to listen. "He stays," she said quietly. "We need his skills." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	emmysmash 2009-10-30 10:56 pm UTC (link)
	"There are much worse things you could have lied about for much less honorable reasons, Qamar." Emily said softly. "You were just trying to do what you thought was right. That's not the kind of thing you should be punished or excluded for in my opinion." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)