lord_wizard: (magic)
lord_wizard ([personal profile] lord_wizard) wrote in [community profile] driftfleet2017-09-05 12:17 pm

Eyuzi System Mingle

Who: Everyone!
Broadcast: If you like!
Action: The planet Lyuku, the Iskaulit, and anywhere else you want
When: Sept 1 to Sept 28

[After a rather short time adrift, the fleet is finally in range of another planet. Small, peaceful, and colorful, there is plenty to do and explore.

Maybe it's enough to forget that vague feeling of unease.

Or not.
]

((SYSTEM INFO))
echovocation: (to stick around; oh yeah)

[personal profile] echovocation 2017-09-15 04:16 am (UTC)(link)
You've got a distinctive voice. And I have a good ear. [Matt politely turns his face away, so it won't at least feel like he's staring at her.] I'm not out for an interview or a date; just curious.
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[personal profile] outstandingbalance 2017-09-15 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
Just curious. And what are you curious about? You know, there's a good chance I don't know the answer.
echovocation: (I think there's something)

[personal profile] echovocation 2017-09-15 05:47 am (UTC)(link)
It's a general state of being. I'm a lawyer, I tend to dig into business that isn't mine. [Sorry, Natasha. At least he lets her go when he steps up to the clerk to make his purchase?] I'm sure you've heard plenty of opinions already. No reason to add mine to the noise.
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[personal profile] outstandingbalance 2017-09-15 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
We've gone from curiosity to opinions and I haven't even answered anything yet. I hope that's not a bad sign.
echovocation: (A prettier face!)

[personal profile] echovocation 2017-09-15 06:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[Takes advantage of the transaction distraction to think about his actions for once. Should he get into it with an actual Avenger? Probably not. Is he even upset? Does he want to get into it? Sorta.

Even if the destruction on New York was hardly their fault, from everything Matt heard it was the result of their involvement in whatever alien wars and secret S.H.I.E.L.D. spy plans that caused it to happen there in the first place. Not that he knows much about those either, what with most information locked tight behind bold and glaring CLASSIFIED stamps.

He takes his purchase from the clerk and slings the bag handles over his arm, shuffling out of the way before regarding Natasha.]


Have you ever been down to Hell's Kitchen? I wouldn't blame you if you hadn't, it's not exactly a tourist spot.
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[personal profile] outstandingbalance 2017-09-15 07:04 pm (UTC)(link)
I've been to Hell's Kitchen. I don't spend a whole lot of time there, all things considered, but I'm in New York on a regular basis and I get around.

[She saw the damage. She never tried to hide from that.]
echovocation: (1)

[personal profile] echovocation 2017-09-15 08:02 pm (UTC)(link)
So you've seen the collapsed buildings. The downed subway lines, the scaffolding everywhere. It was about two years ago but they're only just now getting to repairs in Lower Manhattan. From what I understand, the city saw to the blocks surrounding Stark Tower first.
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[personal profile] outstandingbalance 2017-09-15 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
I have seen them. [And a lot more than that. If it's only been two years for him, then he might not even know about DC yet, and he definitely wouldn't have heard about Sokovia. Natasha shakes her head. She doesn't have any interest in mounting a defense.] The damage, and the repairs.
echovocation: (To win the race?)

[personal profile] echovocation 2017-09-15 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[Matt tilts his head just slightly; her heartbeat is steady.] ...I'm glad you have. [He relaxes, just a touch.] That's all I wanted to know. I appreciate the honesty.
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[personal profile] outstandingbalance 2017-09-15 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
What makes you think it's honest? It'd be easy to lie about something like that.

[She's not, but she could. She can think of plenty of reasons she might. Maybe she thought there'd be a confrontation if she admitted to not going. Maybe she was trying to ease his feelings. But she told the truth because she'd rather be honest about that, and whatever he went through, if he was in New York that day, he's entitled to an answer or two.]

Is this a lawyer thing?
echovocation: (Freedom (I will not give you up))

[personal profile] echovocation 2017-09-15 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Some of it, probably, [Matthew laughs, casually leaning his weight on his cane.] Your voice didn't waver, you didn't get defensive or embellish. You could just be a good liar, but I'd rather believe you. [He shrugs.] Maybe it's the romantic in me.
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[personal profile] outstandingbalance 2017-09-15 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe just an idealist. [Her smile is audible in her voice, a sort of warm curl.] So what's next on the agenda, Matthew? More shopping?
echovocation: (It's the one good thing that I've got)

[personal profile] echovocation 2017-09-15 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
I think I'm set. [Lifts the sheets a bit.] Should probably get back and put these to good use. It's been a busy week.
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[personal profile] outstandingbalance 2017-09-15 09:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Need a hand getting back to your shuttle, or are you good from here?

[She wouldn't be much of a hero if she abandoned him without asking that.]
echovocation: (And you don't belong to me)

[personal profile] echovocation 2017-09-15 10:03 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll spare you the potential interrogations. [Gives her a short nod.] I owe you for the help. If you find yourself in need of a lawyer here, give me a ring.
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[personal profile] outstandingbalance 2017-09-15 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll keep that in mind, but if I end up in need of a lawyer, it's probably not going to be a case you'd want to be saddled with.

[All things considered, Natasha would be lucky if she could even get a lawyer.]

See you around.
echovocation: (only if you deserve it)

[personal profile] echovocation 2017-09-15 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd enjoy the challenge, [Matt tosses over his shoulder as he makes for the door, offering a little wave.

So there's an Avenger here. Probably more than one, since they seem to travel in pairs. Better have a listen to those past network entries after this.]