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Markus (jericholeader) wrote in somerealityrpg,
@ 2019-11-30 01:19:00

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active: morgan stark, inactive: markus

Who: Markus and Morgan
Where: The streets of NY
When: Backdated to 25th Nov, post b'day party
What: Morgan and Markus explore the city in a whole new way
Status: On-going
Warnings: Mush and heights

The party at the ice rink had been a lot of fun, despite his fear of making a total idiot of himself. Markus had learned that he spent less time on his ass when he had a barrier to hold on to. Even with Morgan-styled distractions. He didn't spend the entire time on his feet, but that was to be expected, given his lack of experience. It was possible he might have tripped once or twice simply to see Morgan's laugh, which was beautiful to see.

Once the party wrapped up and farewells had been exchanged, he took Morgan's hand and led her to where he'd left Moriarty. "Where did you stash your suit?" Markus asked as he gave her a quick hug, noticing the ring she'd worn on her finger and smiling. It looked good on her and knowing she'd worn it made him smile and feel... proud? It was a new emotion and one that he suspected mean he liked Morgan showing their bond to the world. "Have you had a good day so far?" he asked as he helped her up behind him and started the engine. "I hope you're ready for the after-party. This city is amazing for free-running," he told her with a happy glint in his eye, "and I can't wait to share it with you."

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maguna
2019-12-05 02:39 am UTC (link)

"I think so too. Although I'm not entirely sure I can top today, or the comic books." Morgan was so incredibly happy. She never thought she would experience this kind of happiness. It was the kind that only existed in fairytales like her parents' story, and as her hand moved to cover the one rested against her cheek, she turned to press a kiss to his palm. "Even if you tried? Because I know that feeling all too well. I love you so much, Markus."

"Being too cocky leads to the falling, being able to fly or not, I should learn to reel in the confidence." She smiled inside her suit, though. Morgan couldn't help but feel giddy at how amazed he was with her work. She was pretty damn proud of that suit, even if she was always overthinking ways to improve it. "Not as cool as you doing this without a safety net."

"There are definitely Markus distractions." To be honest, he was always distracting. Even when they were apart, he found a way into her thoughts, but this was a whole new variety of diversion. Morgan marveled at the fact that he made his climbing look so effortless, it damn near left her breathless, and she wasn't ever going to forget this day. She laughed joyfully as the wind whipped around them. "I'll never have enough of the distracting, but if you're ready to fly, all you have to do is say the word."

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jericholeader
2019-12-05 03:46 am UTC (link)

"Issue 2, coming to a door-jam near you soon," he told her with a wiggle of his eyebrows. Hell, how could he not draw this? Or the wedding after-party? Markus already had a few pages drafted out and was ready to assemble them, with the addition of a few new pages. Something told him this was a series that would run and run. "Well it's possible I can try to love you more. It'll be tough, though," he told Morgan with a soft smile.

"I love that you put your all into every situation," Markus said with a small nod, "so long as you're safe it's a good thing." It was amazing to him that Morgan had taken to this like a duck to water and that she liked it was more than he could have hoped for. "I do have a safety net," Markus answered tapping his head with a smile. "My programming allows me to run the scenario first, to make sure it's worth the risk, then gives me timings," he told her. "And now I've totally spoiled the magic," he said with a laugh.

"There are definitely Morgan distractions too, but you've trained me well on the ice and I think I'm coping admirably," he answered Morgan, letting her know he was equally happy with the current view. Markus looked up at the building and frowned. "I'm conflicted. On the one hand I really want to do the flying thing but on the other it might be fun to go from the top?" he looked over at Morgan and grinned, "you choose. It's not much further, but you could also fly me to the top."

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maguna
2019-12-05 03:28 pm UTC (link)

"I can't wait for Issue 2." That comic was one of her most cherished possessions. She didn't think she would ever put into words what it meant to her. "It's a good thing we both like a challenge then," she teased with a scrunch of her nose.

"Leave it to you to turn what I consider one of my flaws into something practical." Morgan laughed, her movements slow as they scaled the building. She didn't want to fall again, despite her safety net. "Totally ruined the magic," she teased. In reality, however, he hadn't spoiled it. If anything, it just served to fascinate her more. Markus was a beautiful creation.

"I knew I was an incredible teacher." She laughed again and curbed the impulse to reach out and touch him. Although they were both happy with their respective views and distractions, she didn't need to add more to the equation- at least not when they were suspended hundreds of feet above the ground. Morgan could see how conflicted he was, and she began climbing again. "To the top, we go." Perhaps she was hoping he would want to finish the climb. It would be quite an achievement for her.

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jericholeader
2019-12-06 12:42 am UTC (link)

"I don't think you're going to be disappointed," he said with a gentle smile. It was something he loved doing too, because it brought the memories they'd created together to life and showed Morgan just how important their time together was to him. That it also gave Markus time to ruminate on her didn't hurt either. "Oh, I definitely love a challenge," he answered with a laugh, "probably why I love you quite so much," he kissed the tip of her scrunched nose and smiled.

"You have flaws?" Markus answered with a teasing smile, "cause I hadn't noticed any. Not a one," he told her. Technically he knew that Morgan couldn't be perfect, but she was perfect for him and that was all he saw when he looked at her. He watched as she took the climb in her stride, though more carefully now she knew the dangers. It was smart and calculated and Markus couldn't fault her technique, which gave him a glow of happiness. "Sorry about that," he answered with a chuckle, "but I can't tell a lie." At least, not to Morgan.

Markus laughed and flashed her a teasing smirk, "you are a most excellent teacher, though I think I'm better at controlling Morgan distractions than I am at standing on frozen water." He knew he'd be doing a fair bit more of it in the future, though, because Morgan loved it and that meant he wanted to share it with her. Markus was secretly delighted that she chose to finish the climb and answered with a happy nod. In the same way he hadn't wanted the skating programmed into him, it seemed Morgan didn't want to take the easy way out either and he admired that hugely. Instead of showing off now, he led her up via a tricky but manageable route that would test her skills without putting her in harm's way.

By the time they got to the top, Markus was feeling the strain and he could only imagine that Morgan's muscles would be sore the next day. As he pulled himself up over the edge of the building he flashed her a smile, "I'm proud of you," he said as he offered her a hand up as soon as he was on solid ground.

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maguna
2019-12-06 02:09 am UTC (link)

"I find it hard to believe that anything you could do would ever disappoint me." Morgan looked up at him with a soft smile before her eyebrow arched in amusement. "I'm a challenge?" The girl absolutely loved that they could go from tender moments to playful banter within a blink of an eye.

"Markus, I love you, but I have several flaws." She loved that he didn't see them, though. One of her most significant flaws was that she tended to overthink every single little thing, and when this happened, sometimes, she tried to push people away. Morgan didn't want to do that with Markus, As happy as he made her, and he made her deliriously happy, she was still afraid she might do something to screw this up. Morgan tried not to think about any of that just now, though, because today was meant to be a happy one. So, instead, she focused on the skyscraper and Markus.

Oh yes. Morgan's muscles were definitely going to make her pay for today, but it was completely worth it. She took his hand and pulled herself up onto the roof, retracting her helmet to marvel down at the great height that they climbed. "I can't believe I did that," she said breathlessly before turning to wrap her arms around him. "Thank you. This was incredible. You are incredible."

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jericholeader
2019-12-06 03:11 am UTC (link)

He never wanted to disappoint her, but Markus knew it would happen at some point. However high they flew together there would always some bumps along the road. He'd take it, though. All of it. "Oh, you are totally a challenge," Markus answered with a grin, loving that she took his teasing with good grace and returned it with affection. "How is this news to you? You have met you, haven't you?" he asked with a wicked grin before kissing her softly.

"Everyone has flaws," he answered with a nod, "but your flaws and my flaws fit together and cancel each other out. Which is why you're perfect," Markus said happily. Okay, maybe that was overly sentimental, but it was how Morgan made him feel and if he'd learned one thing already it was that he had nothing to hide. Not his deepest fears, nor his most tender emotions. With her he could just be.

He returned her hug happily, loving the sense of achievement on her face as she saw how far she'd come. "You did so well," Markus told her spinning her around in his arms. "Hey, you did it, not me!" he reminded Morgan as he glanced down, "and I love that you loved it," he told her. "Soo..." Markus' eyebrow raised mischievously, "...are you going to show me the sights your way now?" he asked with a flutter of anticipation. "Cause I'm not the only one with talents in this partnership!"

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maguna
2019-12-06 04:00 am UTC (link)

Morgan couldn't help but smirk, perhaps entirely too pleased with herself. "I have met me, and am quite the fan, I guess I just need a little more detail on how I'm a challenge." She was in complete tease mode now, but a tiny part of her was curious. That wicked grin of his may have done her in, but then he was kissing her, and for a moment she forgot about everything else.

She felt her cheeks flush, and her heart flutter. The effect his words always had on her was a welcomed feeling; they made her realize just how much she loved him. "I'm not the perfect one, Markus. You are," she replied softly.

Morgan laughed as he spun her around, clinging tightly to him. "I couldn't have done it without you," she cooed happily. "I loved it so much, and I want to do a bigger building next time." The mischievous look on his face made her smile. She was so excited to share flying with him. "I can fly you around the whole city, if you're ready."

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jericholeader
2019-12-08 01:07 am UTC (link)

"You are not the only fan," Markus said with a laugh, loving the smirk she gave him and the confidence of her response. Hell, he was more than just a fan at this point, he was heavily invested. "Well, you don't let me out the easy way in any given situation," he replied, knowing that said more about him than her. "You challenge me and I like it. Don't ever stop," he told Morgan with a wiggle of his eyebrows.

Markus shook his head and grinned, "I'm by no means perfect." He'd started a revolution in his world, which had torn lives and worlds apart! Perhaps he'd done it for the right reasons, but he'd been forced to make hard choices. "I think we make a pretty perfect team, though," he said meeting Morgan's eyes smiling.

"If you'd wanted to you could," he was certain of Morgan's ability to accomplish anything, should she so wish. "I just gave you a nudge and you were amazing! Which I suspect might be a theme," Markus gave her another tight squeeze of love. "It's a good thing we live in Manhattan, huh? We have such an abundance of fun ahead," he told her happily. Markus couldn't help his excitement at the possibilities ahead, especially the parts that involved flying. "I was made ready," he told her standing back and holding his arms wide, "just tell me where you want me and let's fly!"

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maguna
2019-12-08 02:37 am UTC (link)

Morgan's smirk turned into a grin as he explained why she was a challenge. "Of course, I don't. There is zero fun in taking the easy route. I want you to feel accomplished in every situation." She gave Markus a playful nudge, then. "I like that I challenge you, and have no intentions of ever stopping."

"Now, you see, that is where we will disagree, but I accept the counter that we are the perfect team."

"Perhaps you're right, but I would have never come up with this idea myself. Thank you for sharing this with me." It was indeed a good thing they lived in Manhattan. There wouldn't be any shortage of buildings for them to conquer together, and the thought made her smile. "Alright, Handsome," she cooed playfully before moving to stand behind him and wrap her arms around his waist.

Before allowing her helmet to cover her head again, she pressed a kiss to the back of his neck and whispered, "here we go." With that, she shot off into the air, holding onto him tightly- hoping he loved flying as much as she did climbing.

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jericholeader
2019-12-08 04:01 am UTC (link)

"If that's you're goal, you are doing a fantastic job," Markus said with all sincerity as he playfully wrinkled his nose as he'd seen Morgan done so very often. "I hope I challenge you a little in return," he answered with a quirk of his eyebrow, "otherwise I'm going to require an update."

He wasn't surprised that Morgan agreed with him. They each had so many insecurities, but somehow when they were together none of it mattered.

"Thank you for wanting to share it with me," Markus answered, knowing that not everyone would have been so lucky as to have a partner so daring. The thought made him ecstatically happy, that somehow he'd found this woman with whom he could share both his fears and passions with. When she slipped behind him and curled her body to his, he smiled even brighter, "and now I'm wondering how I hold on. It's a good thing I trust you not to drop me," he teased.

The kiss was both affection and assurance, he felt it and braced himself for a moment before the momentum sped them into the sky. "Holy shit," he managed, the air stealing the words and leaving them far behind as the two of them soared higher. Markus looked down and for a moment felt emotion catch in his throat as he starred down at their world. They home. "It's so beautiful up here," he told Morgan in barely a whisper. "This is incredible, Morgan. I love it!"

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maguna
2019-12-08 04:33 am UTC (link)

She reached to tap his nose when it wrinkled. "No update required, Markus. I assure you that you are equally challenging."

She couldn't think of a single thing she wouldn't want to share with Markus. She truly believed that what they had was perfect. Morgan knew it wouldn't always be easy, she was sure there would be more trying times in their future, but she would take it all. The good. The bad. All of it. "In the highly unlikely event that I did drop you, I would catch you," she teased right back.

Morgan laughed joyously at his reaction as she flew them a little lower, zooming in and out and around the buildings of the city. She was so happy that he loved it, and found it as beautiful of an experience as she did. She made an entire loop around Goodland, passing Stark Industries and Ostrich's Villa before landing gently where Moriarty was parked.

Reluctantly untangling her arms away from his waist, her suit unwrapped from her body- retracting into her gloves. "Soooo," she asked with a quirk of her lips.

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jericholeader
2019-12-09 12:09 am UTC (link)

"You know..." Markus said with a hint of laughter, "...dropping and catching me could add an incredibly fun element to the free-running," he said looking back at Morgan. She'd fly and he'd aim and attempt to catch her and if he missed, well no problem, because his incredible and talented girlfriend would catch him before any harm came to him.

He loved the feeling of being so free, seeing the city and doing so with Morgan made it all the better. It filled him with a sense of wonder that he couldn't quite verbalise that was more to do with the talent it took to enable this than the flight itself. Markus couldn't help but point to landmarks as they flew passed, laughing as they swooped in and out of the buildings and eventually arrived back home.

"Soo..." he said as he stepped towards her, tracing the path of the suit as it retracted until his fingers were touching Morgan's. "You're even more amazing than I ever imagined," Markus told her with a bewildered smile. "Apart from the experience, my mind is fizzing with how many calculations you'd need to make in such a short amount of time and..." he stepped towards her, "...and I should be kissing you right now and not talking." It might have taken a moment to get there, but when he got the message he got it!

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