That might cause a beautiful scandal. I'd be down for it.
[she has to laugh at the thought of it, letting the light feeling she has run over her skin and turn it into a small giggle that crinkles her nose. Her hand moves forward, and she thumbs in a whisper soft motion across his lips while she gazes up at him with quiet adoration.]
[more laughter on her part, which is dampened by the fact that she leans into him and covers her face with his chest, a comfortable place now. Leaning back, she eventually looks up.]
I love the thought that you're my mystery man. So scandalous and enigmatic. What do you say we get out of here and do something like play in the gardens, go to a pub, ride a train, I don't know anything you want to do. We're in London. I'm sure we could find a little bit more time together if you want.
[The temptation to stay out all night with her is there but Nate knows better than to rush things and he smiles, leaning down to kiss her cheek softly.]
How about we get a drink together at the museum court restaurant?
[He gives her hand a gentle squeeze once he's holding it and leads them towards the museum's restaurant, when they arrive he asks the host to place them far away from everyone else and slips him some cash to ensure it.
They are seated in a corner, a good distance from any of the other patrons and the waiter arrives promptly with a drinks menu.]
[Noticing the slight transaction, Nat smiles and tips a glance of appreciation up at Nate. She's so glad for his company, and for everything else that has transpired here today. It's like someone slipped inside and offered little tiny steps towards things she never thought she deserved at any stage in her life.
Even a day like this, if nothing ever came of it was more than enough. Glancing over the menu she nodded.]
I'll have a glass of the Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
If that's what old men drink, then you're going to have to get me a bald cap and a new liquor cabinet. I happen to have a few nice whiskies in my collection. I love my wine, but that doesn't mean I don't step out. I know how to drink when I need to.
[She tosses him a little wink, because she's sure that he can believe that much of her given her heritage.]
Did they alter your basic metabolism too, or are you talking about you being Korean.
[She can't help but wonder a little. She knows plenty of people who have been altered with and without their permission. There are a few things about her that have been altered as well, but not enough for most people to notice. She's a little harder to kill than most, and has faster reflexes. It's not something she ever actually mentions to many.
Most take her as completely human, because that's as she appears to be and is.. mostly. ]
[He chuckles again and waits for the server to bring them their drinks before giving his reply.]
For once they, as in the government, didn't do anything. It's a side effect of my powers, having super strength and super density means that I have to drink copious amounts of alcohol to feel anything. It also means I eat a lot.
You can kick me under the table if I'm being too nosy. I know that most people don't know about my basic genetic alterations, but I never started with powers. I'm pretty boring.
[She takes her drink and swirls it around to release the aroma, and then sips it enjoying the flavor and nods for the gentleman to pour the rest of the glass. It's a local blend and it's not too bad for being such. It's got a citrus taste to it, a bit of a tang that it leaves on the palate and Natasha has always enjoyed a bit of citrus. ]
You're hardly being nosy, just curious. Which is something I am at times so I don't mind the questions.
[He says and has a sip of his drink.]
For most my life I assumed I was human as well, there was no indication that I had the gen-factor. The government knew before I did and decided to, pardon the bad joke, give me a hand in making my powers manifest.
I do love this country, but I don't understand its government very much.
[There's a heavy sigh, where she reaches over and holds a hand out palm up. She misses his touch already. It's been a lovely day, one she's going to keep tight in her memories now that she gets to keep them. They've been stolen off and on so many times. ]
Not that governments were made for the people. They were made for idiots who like to think position makes them powerful, but you and I both know that's not true at all.
[When she offers her hand he extends his and laces his fingers through hers, giving them a little squeeze to indicate his appreciation at her support and understanding.]
I'm happy to have found someone who mistrusts the government as much as I do, but we're dipping into morose topics and I'd rather not end our date with such things. So please, let us backtrack a bit about our discussion on age.
If you don't mind me ask, how old are you Miss Romanoff?
[it's mostly said because of the revelation of his powers at the government's hands, but she knows ills because of it as well. Luckily, she's had her time and space to turncoat now and then and has used SHIELD even to over power the governments ideals. His fingers within the spaces of hers feel warm and comforting. She smiles softly.]
Speaking of, I'd like to thank you for a wonderful date. I have really enjoyed it. It's been a long time since I've had this much fun, and have been able to really relax into any experience this much. You're something special, Nate. Oh, me? I'm an ancient thirty-two years old. You?
You're really not all that old and you certainly don't look it. You're incredibly good looking and I for one enjoy the fact that you're more mature than the majority of people my age. Life experiences offer a lot when it comes to being able to connect to someone on a deeper level.
[she finishes off her glass of wine and squeezes his hand one final time.]
This has been wonderful Nate. Thank you so much for your company, and I look forward to seeing you again.
While I'm sad that our time together this evening is at an end, honestly the temptation to stay out all night with you is there so I don't know how mature that really makes me, I am pleased to hear you say that there will be a next time.
[He finishes his drink and then stands to say goodbye, leaning down to kiss both her cheeks before brushing her lips with his.]
Do skoroy vstrechi krasavitsa. [See you soon, beautiful. He says in Russian to her, kissing her one last time before letting her go.]
[there's a deep longing to make their time last longer than it has, but she wants to see Nate again and for once in her life do something different than skip into bed with a man she's met the first time. Kissing him softly only makes her yearning deeper, but she knows that's a good thing in her book.
The Russian makes her smile and she, tips her head down and lifts it with a tender look in her eyes right before they close with his last kiss.]
You have made my day, and I'm sure my week. I can tell you that I don't want to let you go, but I know it will be better at our next meeting. God boja jalsaeng-gyeossda.
[See you soon, handsome. She replies in Hangul, raising her fingers she waves and with a deep breath she turns and walks out the restaurant and toward the entrance. She does turn back to glance slightly at Nate, offering a shy smile over her shoulder before retiring for the evening. ]
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Date: 2023-08-15 01:08 pm (UTC)[she has to laugh at the thought of it, letting the light feeling she has run over her skin and turn it into a small giggle that crinkles her nose. Her hand moves forward, and she thumbs in a whisper soft motion across his lips while she gazes up at him with quiet adoration.]
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Date: 2023-08-15 05:27 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-08-15 06:15 pm (UTC)I love the thought that you're my mystery man. So scandalous and enigmatic. What do you say we get out of here and do something like play in the gardens, go to a pub, ride a train, I don't know anything you want to do. We're in London. I'm sure we could find a little bit more time together if you want.
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Date: 2023-08-15 08:15 pm (UTC)How about we get a drink together at the museum court restaurant?
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Date: 2023-08-15 08:28 pm (UTC)Sounds perfect, and this time I'll let you lead the way.
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Date: 2023-08-15 08:33 pm (UTC)They are seated in a corner, a good distance from any of the other patrons and the waiter arrives promptly with a drinks menu.]
Ladies first.
[Nate says and motions for her to order first.]
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Date: 2023-08-15 08:49 pm (UTC)Even a day like this, if nothing ever came of it was more than enough. Glancing over the menu she nodded.]
I'll have a glass of the Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
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Date: 2023-08-16 12:16 am (UTC)[He tells the waiter who nods and then disappears, Nate then turns to Natasha and gives her a wry smile.]
An 'old man drink' for an old man.
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Date: 2023-08-16 12:32 am (UTC)If that's what old men drink, then you're going to have to get me a bald cap and a new liquor cabinet. I happen to have a few nice whiskies in my collection. I love my wine, but that doesn't mean I don't step out. I know how to drink when I need to.
[She tosses him a little wink, because she's sure that he can believe that much of her given her heritage.]
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Date: 2023-08-16 02:53 am (UTC)I'm sure you can out drink 95% of the people you meet although you'd have a hard time besting me considering my genetics.
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Date: 2023-08-16 05:31 pm (UTC)[She can't help but wonder a little. She knows plenty of people who have been altered with and without their permission. There are a few things about her that have been altered as well, but not enough for most people to notice. She's a little harder to kill than most, and has faster reflexes. It's not something she ever actually mentions to many.
Most take her as completely human, because that's as she appears to be and is.. mostly. ]
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Date: 2023-08-17 03:38 am (UTC)For once they, as in the government, didn't do anything. It's a side effect of my powers, having super strength and super density means that I have to drink copious amounts of alcohol to feel anything. It also means I eat a lot.
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Date: 2023-08-17 09:37 pm (UTC)[She takes her drink and swirls it around to release the aroma, and then sips it enjoying the flavor and nods for the gentleman to pour the rest of the glass. It's a local blend and it's not too bad for being such. It's got a citrus taste to it, a bit of a tang that it leaves on the palate and Natasha has always enjoyed a bit of citrus. ]
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Date: 2023-08-17 10:37 pm (UTC)[He says and has a sip of his drink.]
For most my life I assumed I was human as well, there was no indication that I had the gen-factor. The government knew before I did and decided to, pardon the bad joke, give me a hand in making my powers manifest.
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Date: 2023-08-18 12:40 am (UTC)[There's a heavy sigh, where she reaches over and holds a hand out palm up. She misses his touch already. It's been a lovely day, one she's going to keep tight in her memories now that she gets to keep them. They've been stolen off and on so many times. ]
Not that governments were made for the people. They were made for idiots who like to think position makes them powerful, but you and I both know that's not true at all.
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Date: 2023-08-20 03:52 am (UTC)I'm happy to have found someone who mistrusts the government as much as I do, but we're dipping into morose topics and I'd rather not end our date with such things.
So please, let us backtrack a bit about our discussion on age.
If you don't mind me ask, how old are you Miss Romanoff?
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Date: 2023-08-20 05:00 pm (UTC)Speaking of, I'd like to thank you for a wonderful date. I have really enjoyed it. It's been a long time since I've had this much fun, and have been able to really relax into any experience this much. You're something special, Nate. Oh, me? I'm an ancient thirty-two years old. You?
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Date: 2023-08-21 09:19 pm (UTC)[He chuckles.]
Thirty two isn't ancient at all, especially when you compare it to my age.
I'm forty five.
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Date: 2023-08-21 10:42 pm (UTC)[she finishes off her glass of wine and squeezes his hand one final time.]
This has been wonderful Nate. Thank you so much for your company, and I look forward to seeing you again.
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Date: 2023-08-22 09:00 pm (UTC)[He finishes his drink and then stands to say goodbye, leaning down to kiss both her cheeks before brushing her lips with his.]
Do skoroy vstrechi krasavitsa. [See you soon, beautiful. He says in Russian to her, kissing her one last time before letting her go.]
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Date: 2023-08-22 09:25 pm (UTC)The Russian makes her smile and she, tips her head down and lifts it with a tender look in her eyes right before they close with his last kiss.]
You have made my day, and I'm sure my week. I can tell you that I don't want to let you go, but I know it will be better at our next meeting. God boja jalsaeng-gyeossda.
[See you soon, handsome. She replies in Hangul, raising her fingers she waves and with a deep breath she turns and walks out the restaurant and toward the entrance. She does turn back to glance slightly at Nate, offering a shy smile over her shoulder before retiring for the evening. ]