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Tweak says, "It's big, heavy, and wood."

Ivy Hale, ACME Detective Agent (acmeagent) wrote in momadness_net,
@ 2021-07-31 22:22:00

Entry tags:

marvel: clint barton-dog, ~inactive: carmen sandiego, ~inactive: ivy hale, ~inactive: melina vostokoff

Oh shit. Now I see why Doctor Tam told me not to move too much...

Tell me someone got the license plate of the car that hit me?

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	awclintno 2021-08-01 02:30 am UTC (link)
	IRNWDW1 (Reply to this) (Thread)

	acmeagent 2021-08-01 02:40 am UTC (link)
	I don't get it, but it's funny... That might be the concussion talking. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[Private] awclintno 2021-08-01 02:43 am UTC (link)
	You all right? I should've been able to keep you from being knocked out. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[Private] acmeagent 2021-08-01 02:47 am UTC (link)
	Yeah, I'll be fine. Not my first time at this. Don't beat yourself up. Doc said two bruised ribs. He's worried about concussion. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[Private] awclintno 2021-08-01 02:56 am UTC (link)
	You really gotta listen to the doc with those. They're serious business. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[Private] acmeagent 2021-08-01 03:01 am UTC (link)
	Trust me, the last thing I want is to wind up with any damage. Back home, I'd have been benched until we were done with the medical protocols. No reason it should be any different here. But holy shit, she was amazing. And she was holding back! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[Private] awclintno 2021-08-01 03:18 am UTC (link)
	You win at being a patient. I've always gotten bad grades at that. She was a Widow. Like Nat. We're both lucky to be alive, since she caught us unawares. I gotta start carrying my bow around all the time. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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acmeagent
2021-08-01 04:54 pm UTC (link)

Don't get me wrong, I hate it. The not moving part is really hard. But I also know the consequences are worse if you don't. And ACME had a really strict policy. Don't get me wrong, R&R's great. But forced R&R in the middle of a big case? Yeah, not so much.

That explains her movements. I could tell she was pulling her punches. Just... wow. We may need to start defensive training drills.

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	[Private] awclintno 2021-08-01 05:33 pm UTC (link)
	Ahahahahaha, consequences, what are those?? I kid, I kid, and I totally get it. Being knocked out of commission sucks ass. Not sure drills can really prepare you for a Widow, but it's not a bad idea on general principle. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[Private] acmeagent 2021-08-01 05:35 pm UTC (link)
	Zack would have no issues with it. He'd just grab his computer and do it no problem. She just offered to teach me some stuff but I'd wanna meet her in person and get an actual feel for her first. And talk to Nat. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[Private] awclintno 2021-08-01 05:39 pm UTC (link)
	Do I know Zack? Should I know Zack? Who's Zack? Vaya con Dios, Ivy-cita. And maybe proceed with both caution and full body armor. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [Private] acmeagent 2021-08-01 05:43 pm UTC (link)
	My brother. He's a couple years younger than me. Kinda a computer genius and never lets me forget it. We were both trained by ACME and eventually partnered up together. Yeah... Kinda want my head back on straight before I agree to anything. Never make an agreement with a concussion. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[Private] awclintno 2021-08-01 05:51 pm UTC (link)
	Aw, man, I bet you miss him. That sucks. Okay, but I gotta ask... "ACME"? Well, that's just too much like sense. Maybe I should start taking that into consideration... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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acmeagent
2021-08-01 06:02 pm UTC (link)

I do. We've been at this a long time and other than our guardian, we've been the only family the other's had for a while. Been training at this since I was 12.

Honestly, the name is really stupid. Mostly intentionally since we're good guy spies, investigators and agents. So the acronym just works better.

I mean... you're the one that Tony was talking about having that knife fight with Barnes, right?

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	[Private] awclintno 2021-08-01 06:08 pm UTC (link)
	I get that. I joined the circus young too. Me and my brother Barney. We kinda relied on each other until he decided to be a shithead who wanted money more than family. But you didn't ask for my Tragic Backstory(TM). Sorry. Does it actually stand for anything, though? "All Criminals Must Exit"? uh....guilty. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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acmeagent
2021-08-01 06:13 pm UTC (link)

I mean, fair's fair. I gave you part of mine. And the joining the circus is something that all kids want to do. Some people aren't meant for this. They put their own wants ahead of what others need. For a long time, even with our guardian, it was just me and Zack. Honesty, if Zack had done that? I'd have tracked him down and probably kicked his ass.

I think it's "Agency to Classify and Monitor Evildoers" Like I said, reallllllly dumb. Like dumb enough that people wouldn't necessarily take it seriously if they heard it in conversation outright.

Yeah, no more concussed decisions, Barton.

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awclintno
2021-08-01 06:59 pm UTC (link)

The reality is wildly different, I can assure you. And I would have done just that, with the tracking and the ass kicking, if big bro hadn't left me for dead. Good times. I love reminiscing.

Can't blame you/them for ACME, then. At least the S.H.I.E.L.D. acronym holds up. It's just a freakin' mouthful.

I wasn't exactly concussed when I made that decision. Just bored. Pretty much same diff, though.

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	vostokova 2021-08-01 02:33 am UTC (link)
	That would be me. Hello. I’m glad you’re awake. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	lafemmerouge 2021-08-01 02:42 am UTC (link)
	Is that typically how you say hello to people? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	vostokova 2021-08-01 02:50 am UTC (link)
	Sometimes. When I find myself in an unknown location against my will. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lafemmerouge 2021-08-01 02:53 am UTC (link)
	I'd probably be more sympathetic if it weren't my friend you just bludgeoned. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	vostokova 2021-08-01 03:15 am UTC (link)
	I’m sorry I bludgeoned your friend, but she will be fine. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lafemmerouge 2021-08-01 03:17 am UTC (link)
	Sure, thanks to an excellent medical team. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	vostokova 2021-08-01 04:33 am UTC (link)
	Relax. She is tough. You should have more faith in your friend. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	acmeagent 2021-08-01 02:44 am UTC (link)
	You! Y'know, usually we have people run. You're the first one I've had fight me. You've got access, so do I have to worry about you hitting me again? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	vostokova 2021-08-01 02:50 am UTC (link)
	Not unless you annoy me. How are you feeling? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	acmeagent 2021-08-01 02:55 am UTC (link)
	Uh huh... Like my ribs are bruised and I have a concussion. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	vostokova 2021-08-01 03:16 am UTC (link)
	I’m sure you’ve had worse. I’m glad you are recovering, though. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

acmeagent
2021-08-01 04:52 pm UTC (link)

You'd be correct. Though usually it's at the hands of someone I've been tracking and that I know most of their tricks and gadgets.

Thanks. The doctor says I'll be here overnight but if I'm clear by the morning I should be out.

Guess I should be saying thanks for pulling your punches. I could tell you were holding back. I've never seen anyone move like that ~~Other than the Widow.~~

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	vostokova 2021-08-01 05:24 pm UTC (link)
	Tricks and gadgets are something I know well. I’m curious what sorts of gadgets you have. Really? I’m surprised, I had assumed Natasha has been here a while. I could teach you if you like. What I do required years of rigorous training, but I could see some easy counterattacks that might help you int he future. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

acmeagent
2021-08-01 05:33 pm UTC (link)

I have a few. But it's not usually smart to tip your hand to someone you've never actually met.

She has. But you also just gave away that you knew her. Which was part of what I was after.

I may take you up on that. But I'd like to make sure my head is back on straight first. I thought one of Clint's jokes was funny earlier and I didn't get it so that was definitely the concussion talking.

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	vostokova 2021-08-01 05:44 pm UTC (link)
	Fair point. I’m not hiding that fact. You can ask me questions if you like. I just thought she might have been training you. Which joke? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	acmeagent 2021-08-01 05:50 pm UTC (link)
	It happens sometimes. I'm afraid not. My training's all from my agency. Something about a license place. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	vostokova 2021-08-01 05:56 pm UTC (link)
	Hm. We should change that. I think your team is woefully unprepared for when larger threats come through. I’m an aging Widow. Imagine if someone like my other daughter shows up. You would be dead. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	acmeagent 2021-08-01 06:09 pm UTC (link)
	Natasha has a sister? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	vostokova 2021-08-01 06:39 pm UTC (link)
	Yes. Yelena. She is some years younger. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	acmeagent 2021-08-01 07:29 pm UTC (link)
	Impressive family. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	lafemmerouge 2021-08-01 02:43 am UTC (link)
	Did I mention yet STOP DOING THAT. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	acmeagent 2021-08-01 02:45 am UTC (link)
	Nope, don't think so, Carm. Doc Tam gave me something for the pain. Says the ribs are just bruised, but he's worried about a concussion. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lafemmerouge 2021-08-01 02:53 am UTC (link)
	MAYBE because you have a major HEAD INJURY. This is me yelling. But I won't yell in person because concussions are the worst. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	acmeagent 2021-08-01 03:03 am UTC (link)
	I appreciate it. Loud sounds are like a knife right now. Trying to stop feeling dizzy. Not really winning this fight either. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lafemmerouge 2021-08-01 03:08 am UTC (link)
	Just remember, if you need to throw up, go ahead and do it. You'll feel surprisingly better. Want me to bring anything down? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	acmeagent 2021-08-01 04:29 pm UTC (link)
	...I hate this. Gonna be her overnight, so maybe PJs and that folder that's on my desk? (Reply to this) (Parent)