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Markus (jericholeader) wrote in somerealityrpg,
@ 2019-12-13 01:01:00

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active: morgan stark, inactive: markus

Who: Markus and Morgan
Where: Lafayette Square for this
When: 12th Dec
What: Markus and Morgan explore New Orleans
Status: In progress
Warnings: TBD (mush and language?)

Since they'd arrived in New Orleans Markus and Morgan had been talking about going to explore the city, but their schedules hadn't allowed it until today. Getting the kids at school ready for the Christmas break and doing the many projects involved surrounding the season had meant there was a lot to do. Particularly in Markus's art class, which was engulfed in glitter and Christmas cards. He understood a little about the holiday, but the whole build up had him mildly bemused, despite his enthusiasm for his work.

It was going to a busy few days and so he decided when he saw the Luna Fete advertised, he would make time to take Morgan along. It was an augmented reality light display and the mixture of technology and art was entirely Markus' thing and he hoped his girlfriend would enjoy it too.

He'd waited in the hallway for Morgan to join him, knowing that even the short journey to Lafayette would be better on Moriarty than on foot. When Markus saw her he stood up straighter and smiled in welcome. "I've missed you," he said as he closed the distance and kissed her. "I have no idea what to expect from tonight, but I know I'll enjoy it all the more with you along," he told her softly.

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maguna
2019-12-15 04:45 am UTC (link)

Morgan didn't want to scare him off, but a tiny little voice in the back of her head was worried she might, so hearing him say it? Even in jest? Made that little voice calm down- at least for tonight. "Oh the horror of those matching sweat-suits," she said with a laugh. "We should definitely avoid those."

Morgan looked up into his eyes, a little taken aback by his question. "I could be incredibly cheesy, and say that I already got what I wanted most in the world," she said pointedly- knowing that Markus would realize she was talking about him. "But, I had no idea I wanted you until you walked through the doors of that cafe." Laying her head on his shoulder, she thought for a moment before speaking again. "I want to attend Columbia. It was my college of choice back home, and it's almost serendipitous that Goodland happens to be New York City. I know that being Tony Stark's daughter means I don't have to put in the groundwork if I don't want to. I could easily do great things with Stark Industries without it, but I want to earn it."

"I want to create things that help people, and I want to have the education to back it up. People see me here for me. At home, it was harder. I felt like a novelty of sorts. All the outside world saw when they looked at me was Tony's daughter, and you know how proud I am to be his, but it was impossible to make genuine non-familial connections. They either wanted to have an 'in' with the man who saved the world, or they thought I would have everything handed to me on a silver platter. I'm not sure which was worse. It's yet another reason I never want to go back." Shaking her head, she pushed those thoughts aside. Morgan hadn't meant to go so far left with this. It wasn't something she had shared with anyone before, but Markus was her safe place. "But yes. I want to help people with my science. That's what I want most in the world. On a few superficial silly- maybe a few unattainable- notes? I want to dance in the rain, I want to go to Wonderland, I want to jump out of an airplane with just a parachute, I want to go to Italy, I want to make my parents proud, and I want to spend forever with you." Her nose scrunched up at the last part. "Not too much to ask, right?"

Morgan watched him curiously as he removed his jacket and couldn't help the bright smile that spread across her face when he held his arms out to her. His excitement was infectious, and she loved him all the more for it. "Another brilliant idea." Slipping down into his arms, she rested her head against his chest. "Beyond brilliant," she gasped as her eyes found the lights above them.

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