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Post by dakota on May 3, 2018 20:45:07 GMT -5
"About time you got your butt of the beach and came where the action is." Natasha smiled as she greeted Simon at the front door of the Avenger's mansion, giving him a warm hug as he entered. She took a step back so he could get in out of the rain, "Good timing too, most of the team is off on whatever Thor dragged them off on and we have what might become a problem if you are ready to get right to work. I need your help to make sure Cap isn't getting himself in trouble." She explained, with a bit of an awkward look on her face.
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Dinner had gone well and Felicia had managed to drag Steve into small talk, but now it seemed the shoe was on the other foot as she had agreed to take a tour wiith him. "Steve, I know you said a walk down memory lane, but this was not exactly what I had expected." Felicia said with a chuckle as they walked the halls of the natural history museum. At the same time, she had managed to get close enough to slip her hand into his as they walked.
(OOC: the rest of the team will be added once the Asgardian mission is completed)
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Post by Paladin on May 4, 2018 8:39:08 GMT -5
Simon hugs Natasha in return, and sets down his suitcases before shrugging out of his raincoat and hanging it up.
At mention of possible trouble, Simon smiles and says "Of course. Just point me in the right direction. What can I do to help?"
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Post by doc on May 5, 2018 19:06:55 GMT -5
Steve was surprised by Felecia's hand in his. The date had been going well and he found himself at ease with the young woman. He smiled. "It never hurts to understand more about our background. Even after living in this city all my life, it's never ceased to surprise me."
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Post by dakota on May 8, 2018 22:00:51 GMT -5
Natasha backed up and looked at Simon with a sideways glance and an arched brow, " That was a little easy. You feeling okay? No gloating, no smart remarks, no wandering hands, not that I'm complaining, but who are you and what have you done with the real Simon Williams?" She smirked.
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"I don't remember seeing history buff on your speed dating card." Felicia let out a light hearted laugh, before it slipped away as she looked up at the size of the life size blue whale model suspended from the ceiling. "My word, can you imagine seeing something like that on the water?"
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Post by doc on May 8, 2018 22:20:31 GMT -5
"It would be pretty impressive." Steve replied. "Sometimes I think we get a bit jaded - all our technological progress, in a world full of superheroes and costumes and all that - it's nice to take a step back, appreciate all that's been there before. We live in a world a lot bigger and more majestic than we see through our screens. At least, that's what I like to think."
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Post by Paladin on May 9, 2018 9:06:47 GMT -5
Simon smiled back at Natasha. "I've been away a long time... I'm just glad to be home. And... the last time my hands wandered with you, I ended up on the floor." He chuckled.
"But if you insist..." He jokingly makes a grabbing gesture towards her but stops short of actually touching her.
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Post by dakota on May 16, 2018 8:02:22 GMT -5
Felicia paused just a second as Steve comments on heroes and costumes, then smiled as he continued, "It sounds like there is a fair bit of passion in those comments, Steve. Please don't tell me you want to go out and hug trees next, or something like that." She replied, with a bit of a teasing tone.
As they walked along, there was a commotion behind them. A teen ran passed them, clutching a purse, only to stop as if something invisible had grabbed him midstride. "I believe that belongs to the young lady back here." Said an unmistakeable voice, and the purse snatcher was dragged backward. As the couple turned, Steve could see the thief was adorned with neonazi tattoos as he turned and saw Eric Lehnsherr, adorned in a trenchcoat and suit. Several other young men had taken a keen interest in the unfolding events.
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"See that's what I missed about you Simon." Natasha smiled. "Willing to risk life losing an arm in the name of a little fun. Come on, we have to make sure Steve doesn't get in trouble with his date. I'd let you drive, but then I remembered why you use stunt doubles." She winked, then headed towards a car in the yard.
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Post by Paladin on May 16, 2018 10:37:34 GMT -5
Simon grins. In his best 'Rain Man', he replies, "But I... I'm an excellent driver."
Still smiling, he climbs into the passenger seat, and pointedly buckles his seat belt. Looking at Natasha, he adds. "I've seen you drive too."
Then his eyes widen. "Wait.. Steve has a date? Did he ask the lady's father for permission to take her out first? Is there a proper chaperone?"
"He.. he's old, is what I'm getting at."
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Post by doc on May 16, 2018 21:16:54 GMT -5
Steve gave a smile. "Nothing quite like that. I'm just...quite fond of living in the moment. This one, for example."
Steve's blood ran cold once he heard the voice and saw the events unfolding before his eyes. Instinctively he placed himself between Erik and Felicia. He tried to assess the situation - the skinhead was clearly not alone, but it was unlikely that any of them had the means to even deter the man Steve knew as the Master of Magnetism.
For a moment, he felt pity for the men, but then he remember the symbols they wore and the ideology they ascribed to; the thing that Steve Rogers had spent his entire adult life fighting. He took a moment to ponder his options, and decided not to act just yet. He needed to know if Magneto was ready to resort to lethal methods, and whether or not the young men had any measures that might deter Lensherr.
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Post by dakota on May 29, 2018 20:42:05 GMT -5
Natasha shook her head at Simon with a smirk, "That's the beauty of Craigslist. There's someone for everyone." She chuckled as she started the convertible. "And to be honest, you play a good driver on TV. In reality, you're horrible in traffic."
Backing out the garage, she glanced over, "Did anyone warn you about the new team here? It's an, " she paused for a moment, "interesting bunch."
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"Steve? What's wrong?" Felicia asked behind him, struggling a bit from his hand hold on her wrist, "Please, you squeeze any tighter and it's going to start hurting."
Beyond them, Magneto had released the pursesnatcher, but he had their full attention now. Eric merely smiled, "You children adorn yourself with images of monsters and think you can intimidate me?"
"Ain't no place for your kind here, Mutie." One of them barked .
"That is a hillarious statement in a place of history and culture coming from a pack of cretins." Eric mocked. It enraged the gang of neonazis even more as they closed their ring around him. All the while Magneto held a calm demeanor, and a hint of a smile.
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Post by Paladin on May 30, 2018 9:44:46 GMT -5
Simon shakes his head. "We've always been an interesting bunch." He chuckles, remembering his own unusual introduction to the team... and his subsequent death. "I'm sure we'll get along swimmingly."
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Post by doc on May 30, 2018 22:10:13 GMT -5
Steve looked to Felicia. "You should probably get to cover."
Steve assessed the situation. These children have no idea what they're up against, and Magneto will tear them to shreds for their idiocy. The symbols they wear sicken me, and their freedom to express themselves does not shield them from the consequences - but still their should be a chance to mercy. Despite what Magneto would think, the entire world is not a battlefield.
Without any further hesitation, Steve walked into the midst of the Neo Nazis. "Gentlemen, I think it's time for you to quit while you're still ahead and have the opportunity to learn from your mistakes. Go home, or there will be trouble."
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Post by dakota on Jun 8, 2018 8:30:51 GMT -5
Natasha smirked, "I'll give you that one, but this time is different. Songbird, Wolvie, and Hawkeye along with Blink, Atlas and two newcomers. One of them is Deadpool's daughter, and her best friend who's the daughter of two Xmen." She glanced over at Simon as they zipped through traffic. "Had a lot of turnover rebuilding too, but not the first time we've had that happen. How's the career going?"
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"A fine sentiment," Erik smiled as he watched Steve intervene, "but perhaps you and your lady friend should take your own advice and depart while these fine young specimens of ignorance are taught a lesson."
While they had heeded Steve's words for the moment, but Magneto's taunt overcame common sense and they contnued to move towards Erik, forming a loose circle around him. "You're gonna threaten us, old man? Seriously?"
"I am always serious." Erik replied, then looked at Cap, "You really should walk away now. This may be your last chance to do so." It was clear he did not recognize Cap out of uniform.
Felicia had indeed slipped out of sight somewheres.
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Post by Paladin on Jun 8, 2018 9:52:01 GMT -5
"I'd like to say the acting is going gangbusters... but to be honest it's cooled down a bit. I was thankful for your call, actually, because it gives me a break from constant auditioning without results. With any luck, while I'm here doing good I'll get my image out there and build some good PR a bit before I try to get back into it. You know, create demand."
As they drive along, he mumbles, "Anything to avoid doing television again."
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Post by doc on Jun 9, 2018 20:33:17 GMT -5
"With all due respect, sir - there's a few things you should know about me." Steve walked forward. "First, I try to avoid a fight when possible. Second? When there's a fight that needs fighting? I don't run. Third?" Steve broke through the circle so he would stand back to back with Magneto. "I don't like bullies - I don't care where they're from, or who they are."
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