Anya Antonovna Romanova Stark (anyastark) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-05-29 23:53:00

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Where Do You Go From Here?
Since Sarah and Rose's departure, Anya alternated between periods of lying on her bed and crying and working on a project in a manic state. She was like a pendulum swinging from one to the other with no middle ground. Food was forgotten about and sleep only came for a few hours after she cried herself to sleep.

She lost track of what day it was and how long exactly it had been since Sarah and Rose left.

In a short year Sarah had become a big part of Anya's life and part of the small inner circle of Anya's best friends. Sarah was like Captain America to her Iron Maiden, like Toni was her Rhodey and...well she still had to find a Pepper.

And Rose...gods. Anya practically grew up with Rose. Another one of her best friends was gone. Probably never to come back.

Anya buried her face in her pillow and cried more.

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	anyastark 2009-05-31 01:18 am UTC (link)
	Anya snuggled up against Iason's chest. He was warm and solid, just what she needed right now. "I can't believe they're both gone." Her voice was quiet, barely above a whisper. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-05-31 07:47 am UTC (link)
	He's plenty solid, a firm shoulder to lean on. "I'm sorry I never got to know them." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-05-31 10:24 am UTC (link)
	"Sarah was here for a year, but she became one of my best friends. Rose, I grew up with Rose. She's always been there and now...." There was a hitch in her voice and a few tears fell from her eyes and slid down her cheeks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-05-31 05:10 pm UTC (link)
	He reaches a hand up to gently pet her hair, the other still around her. "You never know, they may be back. We can hope, at least." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-05-31 09:29 pm UTC (link)
	Anya looked up at him and nodded. "I know. Sarah didn't say much about her time before she came here, but from what she did say, there's almost no chance of her or Rose coming back here." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-06-01 06:57 am UTC (link)
	"I'm sorry to hear that. But we can hope. And honor their memory meanwhile." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-06-01 07:00 am UTC (link)
	Anya nodded and then kissed his cheek. "Thank you," she said softly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-06-01 07:10 am UTC (link)
	He nods, giving her a small smile. "Of course, I'm happy to help as much as I can. If there's anything I can do for you, or any of my teammates to be, drop in any time, or give me a yell." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-06-01 07:27 am UTC (link)
	Anya sighed. "Thanks. You're doing a lot just by sitting here and letting me lean against you." He was solid and warm, things she needed at the moment. Physical contact with another living being. One who wasn't going to leave. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-06-01 07:53 am UTC (link)
	"That, at least, I can definitely do any time. I'm not going anywhere." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-06-01 08:00 am UTC (link)
	"Good." She sat there for a few moments before she spoke again. "So what have you been up to besides making cookies?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-06-01 02:16 pm UTC (link)
	"Reading as many of the Avengers files as I can, committing local geography to memory as quickly as I've been able to manage, and borrowing some of the political science and law textbooks for study." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-06-01 06:28 pm UTC (link)
	"That doesn't sound too entertaining or like any fun." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cosmic_son
2009-06-01 06:56 pm UTC (link)

"But it is necessary. Its not as complicated as Skrull politics, but also not as ordered as Kree military doctrine. Sure, I'm here as an Avenger, but also as an explorer and a representative of the Eternals who didn't grow up on this planet. Things you take for granted, I'd miss... for example, knowing the language isn't the same as its idioms or abbreviations... like knowing what a PB&J is. And I don't want to accidentally violate any laws or cultural taboos."

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	anyastark 2009-06-01 07:07 pm UTC (link)
	Anya nodded. "Necessary, but not fun or entertaining. The Widow made us do reports on allies and enemies so we knew who was who." She gave him a small smile. "Don't worry. We'll keep you on the right side of the law and as for cultural taboos...we'll make sure you don't run afoul of those either." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-06-01 07:12 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh, I'm sure, but I find new places fascinating, and other people won't always be around. I'm not as strong a telepath as most of my race, so I have to learn a lot of things the hard way. Which is where all those extra hours in the day come in handy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-06-01 07:48 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm sure they do, but all work and no play...." She looked at him. While learning was a good thing, Anya was a big fan of it herself, there was such a thing as too much. "You do need to remember to have fun once and awhile." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-06-01 11:52 pm UTC (link)
	"Actually, was meaning to talk to some of the people here, you included. Dinner and dancing was fun, I'd like to do it again some time, and maybe see if some of the other Avengers would be willing to show me what they like to do." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-06-02 12:04 am UTC (link)
	"I would love to go out with you again. I had a great time the last time." The last time had been nice. Dinner and dancing were always good and the conversation they had wasn't far from the front of her mind. "I'm sure they would love to. Between all of us, there's a lot of different things to do." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-06-02 12:08 am UTC (link)
	"Wonderful, when are you free for another night out? I had a great time as well... you pick the restaurant and club. Anywhere is good." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-06-02 12:10 am UTC (link)
	She smiled a little. "Any time you want. As soon as school is done in a few days, my nights will be free. I can work during the day now." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-06-02 12:20 am UTC (link)
	"Alright then, how about as soon as you can make reservations, if they're needed? Money isn't really a problem, apparently... family connections. So long as I have company, I'd go out fairly often, given the choice." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-06-02 12:22 am UTC (link)
	"I will take care of the reservations. Tomorrow night good?" A pause. "We could go dancing again after dinner. If you like." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-06-02 12:27 am UTC (link)
	"We can do anything you'd like after dinner." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-06-02 12:39 am UTC (link)
	Oh now he was just making it too easy. She was trying to be good. Really. How about you? Bad brain. "How about we just see what happens?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-06-02 12:42 am UTC (link)
	Of course, maybe it just is that easy. He did seem more concerned about the risks of someone taking things too seriously more than anything else, after all. Maybe, anyway. "Sounds like a good option to me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-06-02 12:46 am UTC (link)
	"It's a plan then. Dinner tomorrow night and then whatever else strikes our fancy?" Why did tomorrow suddenly seem like years away? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-06-02 01:24 am UTC (link)
	"Sure, dinner, then whatever else we decide." he agrees readily. "Tomorrow." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-06-02 01:33 am UTC (link)
	"Right. Tomorrow." She bit her lower lip. Did she dare make a move now or wait until tomorrow? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-06-02 02:33 am UTC (link)
	"You seem to be doing better. Did you want me to stay a while longer?" He hasn't noticed her expression, still having an arm around her. Though he may well pick up on any uncertainty in her tone, or her heart rate. If so, he's not pressing one way or another. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-06-02 02:40 am UTC (link)
	He wasn't making this easy. "You can stay if you like," she said as she leaned into him. "I like the company." Heat touched her cheeks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-06-02 03:20 am UTC (link)
	He tilts his head, angling it to get a better look at her. "I can tell, and you're pretty when you blush. I can't tell if my staying is better or worse though, as nervous as you are, judging by your heartrate and breathing. You can say what you mean, you know." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-06-02 03:41 am UTC (link)
	His words made her blush even more. "I know. It's just...I...I mean...." Oh hell. Why did she suddenly lose the power of coherent speech? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-06-02 03:53 am UTC (link)
	He shifts a bit to look at her, and let her look at him more easily, at least making an effort to look her in the eye. "Its just that you're nervous? That humans have cultural ethics and expectations? You can be honest with me, there's no pressure on our relations, I value your friendship and don't want to jeopardize that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-06-02 03:58 am UTC (link)
	She looked at him, but didn't say a word. It wasn't nervousness, it was uncertainty and she couldn't admit to it. Oh to hell with this. She was a Stark and a Romanova dammit. There was excuse for hesitation or uncertainty. Fortune favored the bold. She did the only thing she could. She kissed him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2009-06-02 04:19 am UTC (link)
	He's actually surprised by the sudden move, but definitely can't deny its an honest one, if one that isn't going to help him understand humans any better. Regardless, after that moment of surprise, he's kissing her back. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-06-02 04:25 am UTC (link)
	She didn't expect him to respond by returning the kiss, but she wasn't going to complain. A low moan escaped her as she deepened the kiss. All thoughts were chased from her mind as she focused on the here and now. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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