InsaneJournal

Tweak says, "I'm insane? Since when?"

Sharon Carter (power_broken) wrote in avengers_net,
@ 2021-08-19 17:56:00

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- network, bruce banner, mobius, sharon carter, yelena belova

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~~Good to know my Madripoor contacts are all still present and accounted for.~~

Day 16: Rude awakenings.

The phrase The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco sprung to mind this morning, and then led me down a Google Rabbit Hole as I wondered, "Did Mark Twain really say this?"...

I haven't had a chance to spend a lot of time here. Is it weird that I'm looking forward to exploring? Things have been so insane over the last few weeks... What's a little more crazy piled on top?

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	sharius jetskiing 2021-08-20 01:34 am UTC (link)
	A decent rabbit hole to fall down. I don't believe he ever said it though. Can you tell me how things are looking in Madripoor? I won't make anything public, just for my own personal research as I compare and contrast and see how much the board pieces have moved around. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	sharius power_broken 2021-08-20 01:46 am UTC (link)
	No. Which I found to be a little disappointing. Actually, now I'm pretty sure he didn't actually say anything, people have just attributed everything ever said to him. A lot more like the Madripoor where I came from. Which is both good news and bad news for a number of different reasons. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius jetskiing 2021-08-20 01:49 am UTC (link)
	"Be good and you will be lonesome." How so? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius power_broken 2021-08-20 02:24 am UTC (link)
	There were contacts I couldn't reach before. Darker ones. They're coming out of the woodwork now they know how to find me. Means I have some more control I might outgrowing not have had. Also means that darkness is on the streets. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius jetskiing 2021-08-20 12:05 pm UTC (link)
	Gotcha. Everyone's been talking physical changes, but the ones contained within a place like Madripoor are interesting to note too. You okay yourself, as well? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius power_broken 2021-08-21 12:03 am UTC (link)
	I'm thinking it might be time to take a trip out there. I can let you know what changes I've found when I return. Feeling a lot better now I don't have any stitches to watch out for. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius jetskiing 2021-08-21 12:08 am UTC (link)
	That'd be helpful, thank you. I'm trying to put something cohesive together - really figure out what the hell is going on here. I'm hoping hopping to the TVA will help as well. You got them out? That's great - date went well too? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius power_broken 2021-08-21 12:12 am UTC (link)
	You got it. Anything else I can do to help? Got the stitches out on Monday. Ah... the date. We were supposed to go out this weekend, but... well, the world turned upside down. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius jetskiing 2021-08-21 12:15 am UTC (link)
	Tell me why I thought trying to find a date for myself in the midst of calamity was a good idea? It'll right itself eventually though, then you can make up for the postponing I'm sure. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius power_broken 2021-08-21 12:20 am UTC (link)
	Need for human contact? I have no idea. I'm starting to think it was stupid on my end, too. Who are you going out with?? Possibly. ~~Maybe not when the person I'm supposed to go out with was really coerced into it in the first place.~~ (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius jetskiing 2021-08-21 12:23 am UTC (link)
	Probably something like that, yeah. Why would you say it's stupid? And, uh. Tony. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius power_broken 2021-08-21 12:28 am UTC (link)
	I'm fairly convinced that he's not at all interested, that I was too pushy, and that he's relieved to be given a reason to back out. At first, I wasn't even convinced that I was genuinely interested and now I feel like an idiot who got her hopes up. Wait wait, Tony Stark? You're going on a date with Tony Stark?? ...I didn't know he swung that way. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius jetskiing 2021-08-21 12:32 am UTC (link)
	I won't speak for him, but I'm sure that's not it. Things are just complicated now - maybe try again to give it a fair shot, and if it still doesn't pan out, well. That's okay too. I don't think you'd have trouble finding someone else to go out with if you really wanted to go down that road. I think he swings every way, to be honest. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius power_broken 2021-08-21 12:36 am UTC (link)
	I pushed too hard. I'm sure of it. It's all right. I should probably be alone while I figure all this out. Too many secrets. And you? Do you swing every way, too? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius jetskiing 2021-08-21 12:41 am UTC (link)
	You're overthinking it, probably. But if you want any company to try to talk you down (or not talk at all, whichever), I can bring ice cream before you go to Madripoor to check on things. I never really gave it much consideration before, but - I think so, yeah. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius power_broken 2021-08-21 12:44 am UTC (link)
	I wouldn't say no to ice cream. Good to know. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius jetskiing 2021-08-21 12:52 am UTC (link)
	We'll send you off full of dairy, then. What's your favorite flavor? There are so many labels nowadays. It's kind of comforting but also - takes awhile to feel like you maybe fit into one, I guess. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius power_broken 2021-08-21 12:56 am UTC (link)
	Anything chocolate. Sorry, I'm boring? predictable? like that. You have all the time in the world to figure it out. And it's possible that just when you think you've got it figured out, something will come flip it on its head. Nothing is set in stone. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius jetskiing 2021-08-21 01:04 am UTC (link)
	There's really no need to apologize for liking chocolate. Chocolate is great. Probably true. I figure whatever someone is, if they're questioning it, it's not really anyone else's business anyway. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius power_broken 2021-08-21 01:54 am UTC (link)
	Chocolate is great. I have some from Tony. Chocolate and champagne. I might need to break into it before I head out. Exactly. ...this is not the kind of conversation I randomly have with people. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius jetskiing 2021-08-21 01:56 am UTC (link)
	I'll bring ice cream and we can use that champagne to make a float, if you want. I've never really talked about it with anyone else either. Not at the TVA or anywhere. Better than talking about how nothing about our locale change bodes well. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius power_broken 2021-08-21 02:00 am UTC (link)
	I've never tried that, but it sounds amazing. Funny how you get me talking about things I normally keep to myself. Kudos. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius jetskiing 2021-08-21 02:26 am UTC (link)
	I just came up with it now, but it really does sound amazing doesn't it? Hey, thanks. I guess I just have a vibe. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius power_broken 2021-08-21 02:39 am UTC (link)
	It really does. I'm excited to break into this now. I've got glasses. Where should we try this abomination--er... experiment? ;) You're insanely dangerous to a woman like me. I just want you to know. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius jetskiing 2021-08-21 02:42 am UTC (link)
	My place? It's the same spot - room 13, floor 37. I think you're insanely dangerous in a few ways, Ms. Carter, so we're even. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius power_broken 2021-08-21 02:48 am UTC (link)
	How much time do you need to collect ice cream before I come knocking on your door? I'll take that as a compliment, Mr. Mobius. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius jetskiing 2021-08-21 02:53 am UTC (link)
	Not long - I can run to the grocery store right near here and pick up all the chocolate and other float flavors. Give me maybe half an hour? It was definitely one. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sharius power_broken 2021-08-21 02:56 am UTC (link)
	30 minutes. Timer starts now. ;) Thank you. I needed one today! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	stillakiller 2021-08-20 01:44 pm UTC (link)
	I've never been to this city before. Does it really get that cold in winter? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	power_broken 2021-08-21 12:08 am UTC (link)
	I imagine it's an exaggeration, but I couldn't say for sure. I've really only passed through. The airport is nice. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	wontlikemeangry 2021-08-20 11:43 pm UTC (link)
	I don't think it's weird at all. [Sharon] In light of... all of this... would you mind pushing back our dinner a week or two? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	power_broken 2021-08-21 12:06 am UTC (link)
	I may go wander for a while. Seems like a thing to do. [Bruce] Oh. Okay. That makes sense. Sure. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	wontlikemeangry 2021-08-21 12:07 am UTC (link)
	Let me know what's good. [Sharon] I'm sorry. I'm not trying to back out completely. It's just that I was already working on one major thing and another one cropped up and until we figure out what the hell happened to bring us here... I am going to be spending most of my time in the lab. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	power_broken 2021-08-21 12:14 am UTC (link)
	Will do. [Bruce] No, no. It's okay. You've got things to do. I understand. Let me know when things slow down. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sharon \| Bruce wontlikemeangry 2021-08-21 12:17 am UTC (link)
	Hopefully it won't take too long. We actually had a nice, quiet stretch for a while. Figures that everything would explode when I actually make plans. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sharon \| Bruce power_broken 2021-08-21 12:21 am UTC (link)
	Take your time. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sharon \| Bruce wontlikemeangry 2021-08-21 12:27 am UTC (link)
	That's not really an option unfortunately. The things I'm working on need to be dealt with sooner rather than later. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sharon \| Bruce power_broken 2021-08-21 12:31 am UTC (link)
	I meant in getting back to me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sharon \| Bruce wontlikemeangry 2021-08-21 12:33 am UTC (link)
	Oh right. Well, like I said, hopefully these will both be wrapped up quickly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sharon \| Bruce power_broken 2021-08-21 12:35 am UTC (link)
	Hopefully. I'm going to head to Madripoor to wrap up some business I have there. My art gallery exists in this world, I should probably figure out what's going on with it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sharon \| Bruce wontlikemeangry 2021-08-21 12:38 am UTC (link)
	Be careful. Do you want me to see if someone is available to go with you? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sharon \| Bruce power_broken 2021-08-21 12:43 am UTC (link)
	I will. I can handle myself. I lived there for years, remember? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sharon \| Bruce wontlikemeangry 2021-08-21 12:51 am UTC (link)
	[...] right. Sorry. Tony says I worry too much. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sharon \| Bruce power_broken 2021-08-21 12:52 am UTC (link)
	[...] It's very kind of you, but you don't need to worry about me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sharon \| Bruce wontlikemeangry 2021-08-21 12:54 am UTC (link)
	I would much prefer the next time I see you to be dinner, not stitching you up again. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sharon \| Bruce power_broken 2021-08-21 12:58 am UTC (link)
	I make no promises. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sharon \| Bruce wontlikemeangry 2021-08-21 12:58 am UTC (link)
	Let me know when you're back. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sharon \| Bruce power_broken 2021-08-21 01:51 am UTC (link)
	You'll be my first call. (Reply to this) (Parent)