- Location
- SomeWhereElse
[X] Just socialize with Spider-Man
-[X] Ask him about his new partner as we would like to get to know his suit better.
-[X] Ask him about his new partner as we would like to get to know his suit better.
The Young Avengers Initiative
- Thread starter Wightraven
- Start date
- Location
- Somewhere and somewhen in time and space
[X] Just socialize with Spider-Man
-[X] Ask him about his new partner as we would like to get to know his suit better.
-[X] Ask him about his new partner as we would like to get to know his suit better.
- Location
- Winter Hell
- Pronouns
- She/Her
[X] Check on Elvin
It might be a little too soon to talk to Spider-Man again. Vilina did mention last post that maybe she should wait a day or two, and I feel like an extra day may be better. Plus it's been a long time since we last saw Elvin.
It might be a little too soon to talk to Spider-Man again. Vilina did mention last post that maybe she should wait a day or two, and I feel like an extra day may be better. Plus it's been a long time since we last saw Elvin.
[X] Check on Elvin
I think the goal is to NOT have that awful break with the suit
010 - Foundations P
- Location
- The Trash Pile
Winner: Just socialize with Spider-Man
- Ask him about his new partner as we would like to get to know his suit better.
Number of voters: 6
Honestly, the best way to kill some time is to talk to someone who might need help more than they're willing to admit. You're worried about Peter, and in part you blame yourself for letting a questionable situation go too long. At the same time... he's an adult. Older than you, in fact, and he says he's got things under control. But you know there are times you say you have things under control when you very much do not. You decide to shoot him a text as you hop a bus to Harlem. Maybe you can find something to eat there before your meeting with Mr. Cage.
Vilina
Hey. You good to talk?
Spider-man
Sure. Not in-person, though. Taking a self-care day. Fortnite and bad YouTube.
Vilina
I think that sounds like a GREAT idea!
Vilina
So. Tell me about the klyntar.
Spider-man
Can we not? Please? Self-care day.
Vilina
I'm not trying to pressure you or hassle you or anything. The klyntar is your partner and I've spent way too much time thinking about it as, like... an object.
You hesitated enough IRL to bother putting an ellipsis in there, and still you don't feel like those were the right words.
Vilina
Or a pet.
Mmmmmmnope. Still not right. Best to move on...
Vilina
Tell me about it. What does it like? How do you guys work together?
There's a long pause. You can just imagine his phone tossed dismissively to the side on a stack of laundry or something while he plays a few rounds of Fortnite to get his mind off of things. Although... if the klytnar serves as his clothing, does he even have laundry anymore? Eventually your phone buzzes again.
Spider-man
I dunno.
Spider-man
It's like... we're in each other's heads, y'know? We're BONDED. So, like, we think together. It's not even like with Kid Omega and his network. You guys still have to TALK over that. We just sort of think on the same wavelength. It's like... everything I want my suit to do it's already doing before I think about it.
That freaks you out a little bit. You don't know why it doesn't seem to freak him out more. You collect yourself and send a response. The reply comes after a delay, though a shorter one this time.
Vilina
But, it's still a sentient creature, right? Do the two of you communicate?
Spider-man
Yeah, it's got a decent grasp of English and stuff. Been learning from me, I guess? I don't know how else it would.
Vilina
Do you guys... talk much?
Spider-man
Not really, unless we're in the middle of a fight or something. I don't know how it sleeps, or IF it sleeps, but it goes quiet for a long time and then suddenly gets real insistent about food or fighting crime or something. Even then it's not...
Spider-man
Like, it's not chatty. It's more like I wanna eat or I wanna go on patrol suddenly, and cuz it's not what I'd usually want to eat or cuz I wouldn't usually wanna go on patrol right then, I know it's probably the klyntar.
Also worrisome. But he's not being defensive. That's good. Even if he has the time and means to curate his responses and he's in an environment that allows him to relax as much as possible... well, if the klyntar were having some kind of negative influence on him, it would be a sure sign if his attitude changes were persistent under those ideal circumstances. Especially if he's still wearing it... is he still wearing it?
What Do You Talk to Peter About Now?
[ ] Express concern over his new attitude
[ ] Ask him about Thunderball
[ ] Ask what happened over the summer
[ ] Ask about Gwen
[ ] Press harder about the klyntar
[ ] Write-in
OOC: As always, if you have any specific questions just include them with your vote.
- Ask him about his new partner as we would like to get to know his suit better.
Number of voters: 6
Honestly, the best way to kill some time is to talk to someone who might need help more than they're willing to admit. You're worried about Peter, and in part you blame yourself for letting a questionable situation go too long. At the same time... he's an adult. Older than you, in fact, and he says he's got things under control. But you know there are times you say you have things under control when you very much do not. You decide to shoot him a text as you hop a bus to Harlem. Maybe you can find something to eat there before your meeting with Mr. Cage.
Vilina
Hey. You good to talk?
Spider-man
Sure. Not in-person, though. Taking a self-care day. Fortnite and bad YouTube.
Vilina
I think that sounds like a GREAT idea!
Vilina
So. Tell me about the klyntar.
Spider-man
Can we not? Please? Self-care day.
Vilina
I'm not trying to pressure you or hassle you or anything. The klyntar is your partner and I've spent way too much time thinking about it as, like... an object.
You hesitated enough IRL to bother putting an ellipsis in there, and still you don't feel like those were the right words.
Vilina
Or a pet.
Mmmmmmnope. Still not right. Best to move on...
Vilina
Tell me about it. What does it like? How do you guys work together?
There's a long pause. You can just imagine his phone tossed dismissively to the side on a stack of laundry or something while he plays a few rounds of Fortnite to get his mind off of things. Although... if the klytnar serves as his clothing, does he even have laundry anymore? Eventually your phone buzzes again.
Spider-man
I dunno.
Spider-man
It's like... we're in each other's heads, y'know? We're BONDED. So, like, we think together. It's not even like with Kid Omega and his network. You guys still have to TALK over that. We just sort of think on the same wavelength. It's like... everything I want my suit to do it's already doing before I think about it.
That freaks you out a little bit. You don't know why it doesn't seem to freak him out more. You collect yourself and send a response. The reply comes after a delay, though a shorter one this time.
Vilina
But, it's still a sentient creature, right? Do the two of you communicate?
Spider-man
Yeah, it's got a decent grasp of English and stuff. Been learning from me, I guess? I don't know how else it would.
Vilina
Do you guys... talk much?
Spider-man
Not really, unless we're in the middle of a fight or something. I don't know how it sleeps, or IF it sleeps, but it goes quiet for a long time and then suddenly gets real insistent about food or fighting crime or something. Even then it's not...
Spider-man
Like, it's not chatty. It's more like I wanna eat or I wanna go on patrol suddenly, and cuz it's not what I'd usually want to eat or cuz I wouldn't usually wanna go on patrol right then, I know it's probably the klyntar.
Also worrisome. But he's not being defensive. That's good. Even if he has the time and means to curate his responses and he's in an environment that allows him to relax as much as possible... well, if the klyntar were having some kind of negative influence on him, it would be a sure sign if his attitude changes were persistent under those ideal circumstances. Especially if he's still wearing it... is he still wearing it?
What Do You Talk to Peter About Now?
[ ] Express concern over his new attitude
[ ] Ask him about Thunderball
[ ] Ask what happened over the summer
[ ] Ask about Gwen
[ ] Press harder about the klyntar
[ ] Write-in
OOC: As always, if you have any specific questions just include them with your vote.
- Location
- Ohio
[X] Ask what happened over the summer
- Location
- Winter Hell
- Pronouns
- She/Her
[x] Ask about his interests. Maybe it'd help if they can reach a middle ground? If its waking up to adrenaline maybe a good paintball match might help with communicating.
- Location
- Florida
[X] Thank him and let him get back to his self-care day.
010 - Foundations Q
- Location
- The Trash Pile
Winner: Ask what happened over the summer
Number of voters: 3
OOC: Close, interesting vote, guys! Really appreciated the notations and write-in options. Some clever stuff this update!
Vilina
So, what happened over the summer, anyhow?
Spider-man
Oh shit, did you not hear?
There's that casual swearing again. You don't mind, obviously, you live with Quentin. But it's just not like him and it's part of what keeps worrying you.
Spider-man
I figured with everyone at the school and how public all of it was you'd have heard.
Vilina
I kind of kept myself news-free while on vacation. It WAS a vacation, after all.
Spider-man
Kinda wish I could attend the school just to claim vacation once in a while, lol
There's another long pause, you assume he's doing well in Fortnite. At least, you hope for his sake he is. You spend a little time just staring out the window, watching New York go by. It's a calm Sunday for the city, but it's never REALLY quiet. The whole of New York is abuzz with life and energy, with people going to and from their destinations, talking with friends, trying to sell something or otherwise just shuffling through the day. It hasn't quite been long enough for you to have forgotten what that's like, but you recognize that you're starting to. They are unlikely to be in a low-key state of constant vigilance. They are unlikely to be ready to jump into action at a moment's notice. Some of them, possibly. There may even be powerful mutants or other gifted people among them... but they haven't taken up the call like you have. Like your friends have. Like Peter has. Ultimately, you wonder if your concern over his behavior is unfounded. Sure, Rocket warned you about the klyntar and what it might do to him... but with the mounting pressures of battling impossible powers for the safety of New York and its people... Spider-man isn't even really a local hero, like Mr. Cage or the Daredevil of Hell's Kitchen. He doesn't just keep an eye on The Bronx or Red Hook. He takes it upon himself to help ALL of New York. Maybe even New Jersey! Your phone finally pings and you see at least part of what was delaying him was the MONSTER text message he wrote.
Spider-man
Uh, the short version, since... I'm kinda tired of getting into it... is that MGH hit the streets and HARD. With how unpredictable it is, I had to make it priority one. Letting something THAT dangerous go unchecked in MY city was NOT a freakin option. Unfortunately detective stuff isn't exactly my strong suit. I'm bright enough, sure, but I'm more about science and technology than solving a riddle. It took me some time to put the pieces together, and a lot more damage got done in the meantime. I really kicked my own ass over it for a while. Still do, but... eh, I talked to someone for a bit about it. They're trying to help me let go. That's easier said than done, but... I'm working on it. Anyhow. All the supply chains traced back to this chemically-enhanced overblown mob hitter from Philly who was trying to make a name for himself out here. Tombstone. He put up a fight, but I had a little help from Daredevil and eventually we brought him to justice.
Spider-man
Sad that partnership didn't last longer. I feel like he could use my help, or ANYONE'S help, but he's just pushing everybody away lately, even harder than usual.
Vilina
Wow. Sounds really, REALLY rough. Sorry you had to go through that.
Spider-man
It is what it is. It's what we signed up for, right?
That was quite the info-dump! The bus lurches to another stop and you realize you're near the barber shop where Mr. Cage told you to meet him. Somehow you thought you'd have more time to grab a bite to eat or explore Harlem a bit in the daylight before talking to Mr. Cage, but perhaps traffic was heavy. You weren't really paying attention. The important thing is that you're here now, and only a scant few minutes early.
Vilina
For better or worse, lol.
Vilina
Anyway, I gotta go. Have a meeting with our new chaperone. Have a good rest of your day!
Spider-man
You too!
You exit the bus and make the short walk to the very classically-adorned little barber shop recessed into the block. The name "POP'S" is painted on the large front window in golden letters, and behind it sits two men playing chess. The bell rings as you enter, and you see Mr. Cage standing tall and quite comfortable in the middle of the shop. Otherwise, it actually seems pretty quiet for a Sunday. Only one other person is getting their hair cut in a chair toward the back, a young man working carefully on keeping his sides even.
"Hey, Vilina."
"Hey, Mr. Cage. Thanks for meeting me."
"You can call me Luke, and no problem. Sorry I couldn't talk sooner; I had some... business this morning. I'm hopin' it's nothin' too urgent?"
"No, not at all! Just... some concerns I have about a mutual friend that I don't think she should hear coming from me."
"Right," he nods, somewhat knowingly. Perhaps he hasn't been as blind as you were worried he was. "Did you wanna haircut while you were here?"
Oh! You actually hadn't considered that as an option. 'Barber shops' are typically more for men, traditionally, while 'salons' and 'hair dressers' are more for women. But it's not like you keep your hair very complicated, and... heck, it's 2019.
Do You Want A Haircut?
[ ] No, thank you.
[ ] Sure, just a trim.
[ ] All right! Let's try something stylish!
[ ] Despite the fact that winter is coming, let's go short!
Number of voters: 3
OOC: Close, interesting vote, guys! Really appreciated the notations and write-in options. Some clever stuff this update!
Vilina
So, what happened over the summer, anyhow?
Spider-man
Oh shit, did you not hear?
There's that casual swearing again. You don't mind, obviously, you live with Quentin. But it's just not like him and it's part of what keeps worrying you.
Spider-man
I figured with everyone at the school and how public all of it was you'd have heard.
Vilina
I kind of kept myself news-free while on vacation. It WAS a vacation, after all.
Spider-man
Kinda wish I could attend the school just to claim vacation once in a while, lol
There's another long pause, you assume he's doing well in Fortnite. At least, you hope for his sake he is. You spend a little time just staring out the window, watching New York go by. It's a calm Sunday for the city, but it's never REALLY quiet. The whole of New York is abuzz with life and energy, with people going to and from their destinations, talking with friends, trying to sell something or otherwise just shuffling through the day. It hasn't quite been long enough for you to have forgotten what that's like, but you recognize that you're starting to. They are unlikely to be in a low-key state of constant vigilance. They are unlikely to be ready to jump into action at a moment's notice. Some of them, possibly. There may even be powerful mutants or other gifted people among them... but they haven't taken up the call like you have. Like your friends have. Like Peter has. Ultimately, you wonder if your concern over his behavior is unfounded. Sure, Rocket warned you about the klyntar and what it might do to him... but with the mounting pressures of battling impossible powers for the safety of New York and its people... Spider-man isn't even really a local hero, like Mr. Cage or the Daredevil of Hell's Kitchen. He doesn't just keep an eye on The Bronx or Red Hook. He takes it upon himself to help ALL of New York. Maybe even New Jersey! Your phone finally pings and you see at least part of what was delaying him was the MONSTER text message he wrote.
Spider-man
Uh, the short version, since... I'm kinda tired of getting into it... is that MGH hit the streets and HARD. With how unpredictable it is, I had to make it priority one. Letting something THAT dangerous go unchecked in MY city was NOT a freakin option. Unfortunately detective stuff isn't exactly my strong suit. I'm bright enough, sure, but I'm more about science and technology than solving a riddle. It took me some time to put the pieces together, and a lot more damage got done in the meantime. I really kicked my own ass over it for a while. Still do, but... eh, I talked to someone for a bit about it. They're trying to help me let go. That's easier said than done, but... I'm working on it. Anyhow. All the supply chains traced back to this chemically-enhanced overblown mob hitter from Philly who was trying to make a name for himself out here. Tombstone. He put up a fight, but I had a little help from Daredevil and eventually we brought him to justice.
Spider-man
Sad that partnership didn't last longer. I feel like he could use my help, or ANYONE'S help, but he's just pushing everybody away lately, even harder than usual.
Vilina
Wow. Sounds really, REALLY rough. Sorry you had to go through that.
Spider-man
It is what it is. It's what we signed up for, right?
That was quite the info-dump! The bus lurches to another stop and you realize you're near the barber shop where Mr. Cage told you to meet him. Somehow you thought you'd have more time to grab a bite to eat or explore Harlem a bit in the daylight before talking to Mr. Cage, but perhaps traffic was heavy. You weren't really paying attention. The important thing is that you're here now, and only a scant few minutes early.
Vilina
For better or worse, lol.
Vilina
Anyway, I gotta go. Have a meeting with our new chaperone. Have a good rest of your day!
Spider-man
You too!
You exit the bus and make the short walk to the very classically-adorned little barber shop recessed into the block. The name "POP'S" is painted on the large front window in golden letters, and behind it sits two men playing chess. The bell rings as you enter, and you see Mr. Cage standing tall and quite comfortable in the middle of the shop. Otherwise, it actually seems pretty quiet for a Sunday. Only one other person is getting their hair cut in a chair toward the back, a young man working carefully on keeping his sides even.
"Hey, Vilina."
"Hey, Mr. Cage. Thanks for meeting me."
"You can call me Luke, and no problem. Sorry I couldn't talk sooner; I had some... business this morning. I'm hopin' it's nothin' too urgent?"
"No, not at all! Just... some concerns I have about a mutual friend that I don't think she should hear coming from me."
"Right," he nods, somewhat knowingly. Perhaps he hasn't been as blind as you were worried he was. "Did you wanna haircut while you were here?"
Oh! You actually hadn't considered that as an option. 'Barber shops' are typically more for men, traditionally, while 'salons' and 'hair dressers' are more for women. But it's not like you keep your hair very complicated, and... heck, it's 2019.
Do You Want A Haircut?
[ ] No, thank you.
[ ] Sure, just a trim.
[ ] All right! Let's try something stylish!
[ ] Despite the fact that winter is coming, let's go short!
ADeshantis
King on the Chromium Throne
- Location
- United states
[X] All right! Let's try something stylish!
Either Luke's messing with us or this is a good barber shop. Either way, should be fun to find out.
Walk back into school with a weave. Surprise folks. Let's go.
Either Luke's messing with us or this is a good barber shop. Either way, should be fun to find out.
Walk back into school with a weave. Surprise folks. Let's go.
- Location
- Ohio
[X] All right! Let's try something stylish!
- Location
- The Trash Pile
A little over shoulder length and straight.
- Location
- Somewhere and somewhen in time and space
[X] All right! Let's try something stylish!