nextgen_holiday (nextgen_holiday) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-12-19 22:38:00

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antaeus, anya stark, awesome andrea, holiday, iason, inactive - charlie rogers, inactive - chris pym, inactive - emily banner, inactive - gabriel, inactive - james romanov rogers, inactive - lyta braddock-worthington, inactive - molly hayes, inactive - swashbuckler, inactive - valeria richards, kristoff vernard, lady devil, misha loganovich, nicholas salem, npc - black widow, npc - pepper potts, npc - tony stark, plot-"we are the champions", sammy fury, team - avengers, tsunami, vincent vernard

I Could Have Danced All Night
The grand ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel on 57 East 57th street was festively decorated for the holidays. A series of lit candles on every table gave off warm light and the dulcet tones of a jazz ensemble filled the room.

People, the upper elite of New York society, Hollywood celebrities, musicians, politicians and New York’s own superheroes moved around the room. People sat at tables and talked, while some moved gracefully around the large dance floor.

Tables loaded with unwrapped and unopened toys lined one wall and at one end stood a very large decorated Christmas tree. Wrapped presents sat under the tree, but they were just empty boxes wrapped for decoration. Mistletoe hung from the ceiling near the tree and people stopped to kiss.

The air was light and the mood happy and festive.

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	cosmic_son 2009-12-22 05:13 am UTC (link)
	He takes the hand. "I've been practicing a few dances for this occasion, suitable for the setting. I hope I got them right. And so far, its going quite nicely. I think she went in search of the refreshments though." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-22 05:14 am UTC (link)
	"Well we'll just have to see," Anya said with a smile. "Good. She told me the two of you are dating. I think that's great." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-22 05:26 am UTC (link)
	"Did she? I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, the two of you seem to have become fairly close. Yes, its been great so far." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-22 05:31 am UTC (link)
	"She did," Anya said as she let him lead the dance. "We have gotten closer. Which is great. I grew up wanting a sister. Heck, I've tried to trade Misha for a sister so many times that I've lost county." She smiled. "Good to hear that. I don't need to warn you about hurting her, right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-22 05:37 am UTC (link)
	"Of course not, I'm doing my utmost to be sensitive to her needs. I wouldn't have asked her out otherwise, and know she's still in a vulnerable place after all the changes she's been through. I should ask, does she know about our own past?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-22 05:49 am UTC (link)
	"Good because it wouldn't be pretty, mister," Anya said. Though it was such an empty threat it wasn't funny. She shook her head. "No. I didn't tell her and it's not like we broadcasted it. I suppose one of us should tell her. Better to find out from one of us than someone else." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-22 05:53 am UTC (link)
	Whatever the level of threat, he seems to take it sincerely. "We didn't, though we didn't go especially far in keeping it a secret either. I would agree though, but am not certain of the etiquette in this situation." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-22 05:56 am UTC (link)
	"I know Toni knows, but she would not breathe a word if I told her not to. But others do know." Anya sighed. "I will tell her. I'd rather have her mad at me than you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-22 06:01 am UTC (link)
	"I'm not certain why she would be upset, but if that's the case... I certainly don't want to be deceiving her, I just was not certain it was my place to tell her, but others were almost certainly aware. For that matter... does Steve know? I don't want uncomfortable working relationships either. On which note, I hope this isn't too difficult for you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-22 06:08 am UTC (link)
	"It's okay. I'll tell her." Anya shrugged. "I don't know if Steve knows or not." Anya shook her head. "No. It was a fling and it was fun while it lasted. It's not like we had a bad breakup or the like. We're still friends, teammates and I have no problems being around you. I'm not uncomfortable in the least." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-22 06:10 am UTC (link)
	"Me neither, I just didn't want to risk causing you any difficulties with your sister or boyfriend. We are most assuredly still friends." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

anyastark
2009-12-22 06:15 am UTC (link)

"Oh don't worry about that. I'm perfectly good at causing my own problems." She grinned. Though for the most part her relationships with her family were good. Sure they argued and bickered like all families do, but in the end they did love each other and would always be there for each other.

With Steve, if they failed it wouldn't be because of her fling with Iason and the one with Halbjorn. It would be something stupid on her part or the Lady Mandarin stuff.

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	cosmic_son 2009-12-22 06:18 am UTC (link)
	"For sake of fairness, it seems you're proving yourself capable of facing them and making your way out of them too. How have you been, by the way? School is going well?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-22 06:22 am UTC (link)
	"That's Daddy's handiwork there. The whole being responsible for your actions thing. He's really big on that." "I'm good. Better now that I'm home. School went well. Got all A's as expected." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-22 06:28 am UTC (link)
	"Your father has a long and colorful history with responsibility, big on it towards his children or not. It still came down to you taking responsibility for yourself, with or without family. I'm glad to hear school went well, and yes, welcome back, for whatever duration we get to have you about." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-22 06:41 am UTC (link)
	"He does, but he's grown up a lot since I was born. It's been hard work raising him, but he's coming along nicely." Anya and Tony raised each other. It was unusual but it worked for them. "Thanks. I'm around until mid-January. How have you been? What hobbies have you picked up recently?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cosmic_son
2009-12-22 07:23 am UTC (link)

"That he has, he doesn't seem quite the same man dad always described. You've done well. I've been fairly well, and my collection is coming along nicely. I'm learning ballroom dance, but I'm still at a fairly elementary level. Access to the Avengers archives has also allowed me to begin studying both modern and ancient Wakandan and Symkarian. I've also found that cooking is a particularly pleasing hobby for at least two senses, so I'm working on adding more cultural variety. Any favorite dishes I can attempt while you're here?"

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	anyastark 2009-12-22 07:27 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks," she smiled. "You've been a busy boy." She thought about the offer for a moment. "Curry. I've had a wicked craving for something with curry in it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-22 07:47 am UTC (link)
	"I try to stay busy. It fills the hours when everyone else is sleeping. And what type of curry? I'm familiar with chicken, potato and goat... and how hot?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-22 07:49 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah, that whole sleep thing takes up too much time for us mortals." Even though Anya herself slept very little compared to most people. "Any really. I'm not picky. I'll eat just about anything." She grinned. "I like it spicy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-22 07:51 am UTC (link)
	"Why am I not surprised? Alright, I'll come up with an extra spicy curry for you before you go. And really, sleep has its uses, and value. I should try it more than I do." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-22 07:53 am UTC (link)
	"Because you know me?" she grinned. "Thanks. I'd really appreciate it." Anya nodded. "You should. Dreaming is the best part about it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-22 07:54 am UTC (link)
	"Mmm, not usually for me. If I dream at all, its usually an effect of the extra-sensory awareness I inherited from my mother. Useful, but very rarely pleasant." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-22 07:56 am UTC (link)
	"I'm sorry to hear that. It can be a truly interesting experience." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-12-22 07:58 am UTC (link)
	"Oh, I'm sure it is. A lot of eternals have enough telepathy and capacity for it to be able to experience dreaming as mortals do or simulate it. Not one of my gifts, my telepathy is particularly weak among Eternals. I've studied it though, and it seems fascinating. But since my mind doesn't refresh itself through R.E.M. sleep, its not a necessary process." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)