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lucetilogs2012-11-22 11:14 am
handing) wrote in lucetilogs2012-11-22 11:14 am
Entry tags:
- [dc comics] jason todd,
- [marvel comics] loki laufeyson,
- [marvel comics] teddy altman / hulkling,
- [marvel comics] william kaplan / wiccan,
- [marvel films] clint barton,
- [marvel films] howard stark,
- [marvel films] pepper potts,
- [marvel films] tony stark,
- [once upon a time] henry mills,
- [x-men evolution] nightcrawler,
- [x-men evolution] rogue,
- [x-men evolution] storm,
- [x-men evolution] wolverine
Happy Happy Turkey Day
Who: Marvel people plus friends. I'm not even attempting to make this list out.
What: Marvelsgiving!
When: November 22, 2012
Where: House 49
Summary: It's Thanksgiving. There's a meal and socializing. Also fun.
Rating: PG, PG-13 max? A kid got invited to this.
Considering how last minute all of this had been, Pepper was actually pretty satisfied with how things were turning out. Rogue had shown up early with helpers in tow, immediately setting to work in the kitchen. The house had been filled with delicious aromas shortly thereafter, and Pepper busied herself with the other details until guests started to arrive--at which point part of her job became keeping people out of the kitchen, per Rogue's orders.
The set up was straightforward: the dining room table was used to hold the assorted dishes, where people could fix themselves plates. A similar set up with drinks (although please, don't give alcohol to the children). Chairs set out for people to sit, since there were too many to even attempt a traditional sit down dinner. But that was fine by Pepper, who made her way through the group, making sure everyone was happy, or at least not destroying part of her house.
Better safe than sorry, with this crowd.
(ooc: post! mingle! include whatever dish your character brought for the potluck and wait for them to be judged. and as always, have fun.)
What: Marvelsgiving!
When: November 22, 2012
Where: House 49
Summary: It's Thanksgiving. There's a meal and socializing. Also fun.
Rating: PG, PG-13 max? A kid got invited to this.
Considering how last minute all of this had been, Pepper was actually pretty satisfied with how things were turning out. Rogue had shown up early with helpers in tow, immediately setting to work in the kitchen. The house had been filled with delicious aromas shortly thereafter, and Pepper busied herself with the other details until guests started to arrive--at which point part of her job became keeping people out of the kitchen, per Rogue's orders.
The set up was straightforward: the dining room table was used to hold the assorted dishes, where people could fix themselves plates. A similar set up with drinks (although please, don't give alcohol to the children). Chairs set out for people to sit, since there were too many to even attempt a traditional sit down dinner. But that was fine by Pepper, who made her way through the group, making sure everyone was happy, or at least not destroying part of her house.
Better safe than sorry, with this crowd.
(ooc: post! mingle! include whatever dish your character brought for the potluck and wait for them to be judged. and as always, have fun.)
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She holds onto his glass.
"So. Billy. How often do you drink?"
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His smile is cheeky, unable to really help himself, though after a moment's pause it fades when he shrugs, eyeing the glass that she's now holding hostage. He wasn't finished with that...
"This is my first time, honest. I wanted to try it - and I quote on behalf of my mother - 'in a secure environment under the supervision of adults and peers with whom I trust my safety and reputation'."
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Not at him, anyway.
"Okay. Granted. But you? Are still a minor. You're done for the evening. Okay?"
Her tone makes it quite clear there's no room for argument. So he either stops... or sneaks it behind her back. Your choice, Billy.
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There are just some stipulations that teenagers who more-or-less stay legal will always know. Sorry, Jane. It was really tasty egg nog, okay?
Not that he's expecting her to give it back, he's just willing to fight - or in this case, do the verbal tango - for it.
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She considers him for a moment, smiling. Then she sighs, rolls her eyes, and hands him his glass. She's not a total miser. "After this, you're done. If I find you with something else, I take it. Deal?"
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Which is the truth- he'd tried a few things, and while it had been tasty, he knows he's starting to feel the effects now, and he doesn't like the idea of getting plastered and throwing up in a corner, which is kind of a staple for underage drinking parties. Besides, tomorrow is a big day, and he's not going to ruin it with a hangover.
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Beat the system and all that. Peer pressure can suck it. His posture becomes more relaxed at her question, though, taking an idle sip of his drink and furrowing his brows at the slow burn.
"Yeah, it's good. It's... different from home, that's for sure, and I think it gets harder to be away during holidays, but I'm sure I'll forget all about it by tomorrow."
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"Practice for the Christmas season, maybe. That's when most people start really missing familiar faces, I bet."
...Orrrr he could just be depressing in general. Wow, Kaplan, you're not very good at this at all.
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"Somehow, you always make me want to go all inspirational and sappy on you. I guess because you always seem like you need it." Her smile is kind. "I know it's going to be rough. But at least none of us will actually be alone, right?"
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He's definitely not the one to worry about, in his mind.
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She won't really get into it. Not unless he prodded her, but even then. It's much easier not to admit to it. It makes her a bit of a hypocrite, sure - but she also got help for her issues a long time ago. She doesn't really need it now.
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"You okay?" He lowers his glass, brows furrowing as he focuses on her again. He's one of the lucky ones here, after all- he's got Teddy, and Tommy- family. Not everyone has that.
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"I'm fine, Billy. I don't celebrate the holidays because I haven't had anyone to celebrate with in years. I don't have any family." She doesn't seem or sound upset when she says it, though there is a sad sort of smile catching at the corners of her mouth and crinkling around her eyes. "But I've had a long time to get used to it."
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"I guess saying 'I'm sorry' would seem kind of empty, huh." He ducks his head a bit, feeling both worried and a little annoyed with himself for prodding at an unhappy subject during a holiday. She'd been there for him when he needed it, though, and it's true that she doesn't seem as upset as he knows he'd be. He's just surrounded by strong people, apparently... "What you said goes double for you, though- about not being alone here, I mean."
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His reaction wins him a moment of silence, and then a truly sympathetic smile. Unable to help herself any longer, she reaches out and ruffles his hair.
"Yeah, I know. Even if I wanted to be, I'm not sure you'd let me." Her smile quirks. "Guess I should be thanking you for that, huh?"
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He'll file it away for later, though. Just in case. The hair ruffling earns her a smile that is laced with the sort of irritation you'd only see on a pestered little brother's face.
"You don't have to thank me for that. You are pretty much stuck with us, though. If we do end up having some kind of party, you're definitely invited."
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"In a way, it's just as good as having a family," she jokes in a quiet way. "Still get dragged to all the holiday functions. That's what family is for, right?"
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.... makes the smile drop off her face as she looks at him in some surprise. She was kidding for a reason - you know, not actually being serious. But the way he phrases it strikes her. As if she's actually welcome in his family. She hasn't had a family in eight years.
By the time she recovers, she knows it's too late to cover for the slip. So she allows for honesty instead, her eyebrows drawing together over a faint half-smile.
"That's sweet. You really are like the little brother I never got to have."
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"I'll probably make you regret it later. Little brothers are more obnoxious than you know."
He's touched, though, that she didn't just brush it off. Not that he expected her to do so rudely (he's had enough of that from Tommy) but she didn't have to take it seriously in the least.
It's... nice. Good to know.
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She takes it seriously largely because she just wants to. Because she's spent a long time without family and with zero expectations of ever finding anything resembling family ever again -- and being offered the chance by a kid as sweet as Billy is... it's too tempting to pass up.
Really, she's glad he's not laughing at her in turn. Since he could assume she's being kind of crazy and tell her it's not such a big deal and not to take it so seriously. But he's rolling with it, which means he's okay with it... right?
Either way. It makes her feel just a little like she has a place to belong again. A feeling she thought she'd never get back.
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He doesn't understand how much it means to her - he lacks that kind of experience, truth be told, and he really does take his family for granted sometimes, but that's part of why he's so free with these invitations. Family is important, so everyone should have it- even if it means sharing his.
To him, it really is that simple.