InsaneJournal

Tweak says, "...you know you're refreshing."

Maryanne Elizabeth Walker (maryanne_walker) wrote in compass_network,
@ 2013-05-06 01:24:00

Entry tags:

!open, maryanne walker (oe), steve rogers, ~john mitchell (oe)

I could really use a drink or like fifty. Or some really wicked lovemaking till the sun comes up.

Now, I can drink any man under the table. Or male, if you aren't a human. But only one can slip between my sheets. And I can promise it isn't you. Unless you share two initials with my son.

(Read comments) - (Post a new comment)

maryanne_walker
2013-05-07 09:44 am UTC (link)

By the time I came around it wasn't in a very big place. It might have been about the size of a nice sized grocery store.

It depends on who you get the spandex from. I'm thinking the stuff that comes from SHIELD and the X-Men is a little more... protective than your run of the mill tight shorts.

Yes they do.

I don't know if I count myself as lucky or not, but I've never dealt with it, more than seen what's on Logan's and Laura's claws.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

captain_srogers
2013-05-07 10:53 am UTC (link)

Up until 1929-30 I think, it was the tallest building in the city. I mean the store wasn't the whole building if course but just knowing you were in such a big building was kind of cool then. And we'll, a lot of things seemed bigger to me back then.

Oh I meant the jackets! I'm sure whatever SHIELD gave me was as strong as possible. I just remember looking for a jacket to wear and they were all cotton or thin, I liked the leather mostly because it felt like it would actually last, even if I did have to get it custom made.

I'm just glad to hear that all that's left of it seems to be on our side.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

maryanne_walker
2013-05-08 03:35 am UTC (link)

I think everything is a lot bigger to anyone at twelve. Though I was pretty close to the same height I am now, that I was then. So you're still huge!

Oh! I have to show you this great faux vintage shop. They might have something your size, without you having to have it altered.

If there isn't, then they're keeping it a big secret. But the badguys do have a horrible time keeping secrets.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

captain_srogers
2013-05-08 03:51 am UTC (link)

Well I was just...small, up until college even. I feel huge most days.

That would be nice, though I don't know if it's because I'm used to the way things used to fit or because of my size. Usually when I find things that fit my arms and shoulders they're far too big at my waist. But I'd like to see it anyway, I still prefer the styles from when I was.

They usually aren't very good I've noticed. At least not for long.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

maryanne_walker
2013-05-08 05:22 am UTC (link)

How old were you when they made you one of us?

If the things don't fit your waist, then I can nip them in for you. I'm no seamstress, so I can't make you a whole new one, but I can do minor repairs and letting in and out of clothes.

I think they like to monologue way to much. The guy that was hunting me, before I was kidnapped, was crunching through the woods yelling at me how he was going to skin me and put me up on his wall as a trophy. After doing some rather unsavory stuff.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

captain_srogers
2013-05-08 06:08 am UTC (link)

I was 22. I dropped out of art school to try and get in to the army, the doctor who created the serum that changed me was the only one that didn't 4F me.

That would be great, I thought about looking for a book in one of those buildings filled with them but I imagine actually finding anything you were looking for around here takes some time.

Well that just sounds unpleasant, I'm glad you got away from that. But it does seem to happen far too often that they'll explain more than they probably should, already assuming they've won.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

maryanne_walker
2013-05-08 06:38 am UTC (link)

4F?

Oh, those books are actually just about people. There's an actual bookstore, just down from Mitchell's pub. You have to take a flashlight with you, because it's not on the grid yet, but you can pretty much find any book your heart desires in there. You might want to stay away from the 'self help' section though.

He shot me in the shoulder mid shift, so I'm not exactly sure I did. I mean, here I did, but I don't know what happened back home. I'll tell you one thing, if I do make it out of that mess and remember any of it, the Avenger's phone number is going on my speed dial, after meeting all ya'll. You're more reliable than the X-men.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

captain_srogers
2013-05-08 06:50 am UTC (link)

When you tried to join up, 4F was what they gave you when you were "unfit for military service". Technically once you got 4F you weren't allowed to try anymore but I tried going to get in in other cities.

That's good to know, there were...a few things I wanted to look for. Why wouldn't I want to look at those?

Mid shift? Shift to what? Well, I still hope you are okay, in both worlds. I'm glad you think so, it, wasn't exactly so at first but I like to think we've gotten better about that.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

maryanne_walker
2013-05-08 07:21 am UTC (link)

It's hard to imagine that you were unfit anywhere Cap. Do you regret them using the Serum on you, at all?

Because someone thought it would be funny to change the signs around a little. And it's now over a different sort of 'self help' if you catch my drift.

My mutation allows me to change shape into a Mountain Lion. Though I'm more of a Hulk sized house cat, when I'm in a good mood anyway. I am here, just emotionally drained, the shift allows me to heal pretty much anything. Including tattoos. Everybody has a rough start, I'm sure.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

captain_srogers
2013-05-08 07:34 am UTC (link)

I really was, just didn't want to believe it. I was just a little color-blind kid, hundred pounds soaking wet, asthma, high blood pressure, heart palpitations, and countless other issues, I would've never made it through training. I..have moments, where I wish I could've just stayed in art school, grown up, got old and died. But when I think about the things I've been able to do I know I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. To be honest, most times I'm more anxious about the future than the past.

You're sure that wasn't Stark? That seems like something he'd enjoy. Thank you for the warning though.

That's, kind of neat to be honest. My healing does the same thing, I've never actually tried to get a tattoo but I don't scar so I imagine it wouldn't work. What's got you drained? If you don't mind my asking.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

maryanne_walker
2013-05-08 07:56 am UTC (link)

It sounds like you had a very short life span ahead of you, sweetheart. Even if you stayed inside in a climate control room. And all the lives you've saved, you can count your own among them, by becoming... Mutated. The future in this place is very uncertain. But I'm sure here isn't what you're exactly worried about. So what's bugging you back home?

Hah, now that I know Tony like I do.. It probably was him.

It hurts every damn time though. All my scars that I had before went away. The only ones that are staying I got from a dragon, after I was kidnapped. They're probably here to stay.

I hate to admit it, but having someone call me cruel and heartless hurts. Especially when it's just because I remember just about every name of every person, that's ever been here. And that parts kind of draining too.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

captain_srogers
2013-05-08 08:16 am UTC (link)

I'd have to agree with you there. And I know, and there's no way I could have said no, even if I didn't know whether I would save anyone or not. There was a chance I might be able to help someone so I had to take it. Well, mostly, I won't ever age. Which means I won't die, unless I'm killed, while everyone else around me does. Again. And I happened to get a near-perfect memory as well so I get to remember it all too.

It wouldn't surprise me in the least.

I agree that would not be fun, I've talked to Dr. Banner a few times about his changes and he says they can be quite painful for him as well, so maybe your Hulk-cat analogy wasn't so far off. A dragon? They're here too?

I'm sure it would be painful, and you don't deserve it. I know you were just doing your best to help. And believe me, I know how difficult it is to remember things like that.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

maryanne_walker
2013-05-08 08:50 am UTC (link)

I wish I would have been that wise. That is a scary situation you have ahead of you Cap. I don't know how long I'll live. Every mutant's different except for Wolverine and his clone. Even she's a little different.

Especially if he got bored, before Stark Tower and his toys got here.

I've had it a while though, and I've got used to it enough that I don't scream when it happens. Because that became pretty dangerous. Oh no, I mean there were, but I got these on the train we were on. I got it in my head to try and take one out, while we passed through, figuring it wouldn't be too different from eating 'Gator. I was able to take a chunk out of it's throat, but that didn't stop it from running it's claws down my back.

Do you always see the best in people, or have you taken a shine to me already? They deserve to be remembered though.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

captain_srogers
2013-05-08 09:03 am UTC (link)

Some say wise, some say foolhardy. Hopefully you only live as long as you're happy with, I mostly try not to think about the downsides and be grateful I'm not sick anymore.

I can't imagine him without his toys. He must have driven everyone crazy.

A train? You've been here a long time haven't you.

I try to see the best in anyone, at least until they give me reason otherwise. And I read what happened, I really do believe you were just trying to do your best to give everyone what they deserved. And you're right, everyone does deserve remembrance, but it can still be hard when you're the only one to remember all of it.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

maryanne_walker
2013-05-08 09:59 pm UTC (link)

It was selfless. I should have been that selfless, but I had a life plan. And it didn't include being a superhero. That's a good way to look at things, though. You can do so much. Or... I might be perving a little now, and for my graphic imaginative imagery, I have to apologize if we get face to face and I drool a little bit.

I think he met our little local farmgirl shortly after he got here, so he wasn't too bored for too long.

In July I've been here for a year. Before I got here I was on a runaway train that kidnapped me from home. All in all I haven't seen home in a year and a half.

There's only so much abuse I'm willing to put up from a stranger, when I'm trying to be as nice as I can be. ~~I dealt with more than my fair share whe~~ I don't like lying to people as a rule, but I tried to be as kind with that as I could be.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

captain_srogers
2013-05-09 04:45 am UTC (link)

It was selfish too, I wanted to join up and there was no other way. I think it's okay, to not want to do that, even if you have a power or are a mutant. It's dangerous and difficult to deal with. There are certainly times I wish I was just...normal. I um...ah, sorry?

Farmgirl?

That seems like a long time, do you wish to go back?

I think to some degree it seems to be a difference in culture. I'll admit I don't always even understand what that group of people is speaking about, perhaps they think of things differently than you or I because of where they're from. It's bound to happen when you bring people from different worlds and force them to interact. I don't think it's necessarily anyone's fault.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

maryanne_walker
2013-05-09 05:10 am UTC (link)

I'd ask why you wanted to join up so bad, but I think back then it was just the thing for young men to do. Right? Proudly fighting for your country. The alternate universe stuff creeped me out, I wont lie. It wasn't the danger, because I rolled over and purred for the Hulk. In the safe confines of the Dangerroom, but none the less. And look where I got landed anyway? I burned a bridge when I left.

Oh sugar, don't be sorry for it. It was a little innocent perving. I had a picture of you picking a car up off of somebody, in army regalia in my head and I got, what they'd say in the south, a flash of the vapors. You've changed your image with me already.

Oh, Applejack has got him smitten to the core. Hell he proposed after they'd been living together for about two months. Have you met her yet?

Sometimes. You can take the girl out of the south, but it's very hard to get the south of the girl. But I have nothing to hold me there. ~~My brother's here, six feet under.~~

It is, they're a pack of elves. Except for Tuor, he's human. And I know I'm stubborn as hell. What should I do? I hate to ask you that. But I can't listen to what my gut says.

(Reply to this) (Parent)

(Read comments) -