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Post by mystique on Nov 1, 2009 22:52:48 GMT
It was late, well past midnight as the blue skinned woman with the yellow eyes stood in front of the Statue of Liberty. She had just left the flea bag hotel and wasn’t planning on going back. She’d had her shower and was good for the night, she’d figure out something tomorrow. Azul stood in a pair of red leather pants and matching sleeveless turtle neck. The black leather trench settled around her shoulders. She knew the words that the woman held and sighed softly. Back then they didn’t even think to add mutant to that list.
Azul looked around and tried to look for away in. She wanted to see what the big deal about this giant statue was. Finally, she just gave up and sat down on one of the steps as she pulled out a smoke. She lit it and looked through the magic pockets to see if there was money in it again. Nope. Alright she was going to have to work on this shape shifting thing to see what she could get out of the deal. She could become a hooker. Every man’s fantasy no matter how odd it could be, she’d make bank. Big bank. The fact that she was even contemplating the idea seriously made her think things over. ”I need a job.”
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Post by sabbath on Nov 1, 2009 22:58:55 GMT
After leaving Boston he had enjoyed a few days of driving until he got to New York. Leaving the car to be picked up by his crew he stepped into his armor and started to fly. Looking around it was a glorious day, until the fact that his armor seemed to be draining a bit more energy from his power core than usual. Realizing there was a problem with the suit he tried to land, and found out he was over the bay. Not a real place to land around here.
Spotting Liberty Island he headed for it, as he flew his system's started shutting down on him one at a time. He was barely able to make it to the island, although a graceful landing was out of the question. Thumping head over heels for about thirty feet he landed flat on his back looking around he was trying to reach the emergency release latch. Seeing the woman sitting there he realized he had to take a chance here.
Motioning for her to come over he kept pointing at the latch hoping she picked up on it, and pulled the dang thing. He would deal with the fall out later, but for now he had to get out of this suit, it was killing him and he wasn't ready to say Hi to his mom or dad just yet. "Help."
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Post by mystique on Nov 2, 2009 0:24:29 GMT
The woman’s head snapped up when this big metal thing came tumbling from the sky. ”What the….” It was like something out of a cartoon when her head just kind of rolled with the motion of the tumbling suit of armor. She shook her head a bit and then tilted as it just laid there. It struggled and reminded her of a turtle on it back. It didn’t take much for her to figure out that her assistance was needed and she got up and headed over to it. She dropped down to one knee and looked down as she popped the latch. She was nearly half expecting to see an alien, not the extremely attractive man. As soon as the latch was opened she slipped back towards the shadows. Azul really wasn’t in the mood to get groped or harassed for her figure or her skin tone.
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Post by sabbath on Nov 2, 2009 0:29:41 GMT
Coughing he tore the connectors from the power supply and groaned as he leaned over. Reaching into his supply bag he quickly ate a few bars of candy and leaned back. "Thank you." It was all he could get out at the moment and it was more than he should have probably. The power core resting firmly in the middle of his chest was still glowing but barely. "Homer, scan for the power drain and attempt to come up with a repair solution." He coughed again and brushed his hair back out of his face. Looking at the woman hiding in the shadows he smiled his best smile. "Well come on now you have to step out of the shadows or how else am I going to properly thank you?" He remembered seeing a helluva pair of legs, so he was kinda interested in finding out about the rest of her.
Sitting up he pulled out an extra candy bar and looked over at her. "Hungry? It isn't much, but for the moment it's all I have. In a few moment's I'll be able to thank you better." Standing up he brushed himself off and smiled at her once again trying to appear safe and normal. "Tony Stark, pleasure to meet you." He held his hand out to her hoping she would come and take it.
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Post by mystique on Nov 2, 2009 2:04:14 GMT
Azul watched from the shadows as the man ate his candy and talked to someone she didn't see. When he told her to step out of the shadows she hesitated then slowly made her way out. "You don't have to thank me." Although the candy bar did look interesting. She finally stepped fully out of the shadows and took the candy bar then she sat down on the ground next to him.
She stood when he stood and too his hand. "Azul. Pleasure to meet you." He was definitely a handsome man even if he was all sweaty. No wait that ust made him look even better.
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Post by sabbath on Nov 2, 2009 2:08:32 GMT
Looking around he sighed as he heard the familiar whoop whoop of the helicopter coming to pick the armor and him up. "I have to thank you Azul, for you just saved my life." He smiled as he sat back, kinda taken back by how beautiful she was in an exotic way. "I might not be the first to say this, but you are stunning." He shook his head as he looked at the glowing core in his chest. Yeah it wasn't as bright as it should be so obviously he wasn't up to hundred percent. "Homer, have the crew on the copter set up the mobile recharge unit." He looked back at her and smiled.
"Homer is a basic A.I unit I have back at my lab, kinda acts as my assistant till I can find a real one."
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Post by mystique on Nov 2, 2009 2:26:23 GMT
"I just unhooked a latch." She wasn't self concious not really but the way he was looking at her was a bit odd. It was either extreme disgust or one designed to make her feel dirty. The look he gave her was neither and she relaxed. Her head turned to see the helicopter. "You really don't need to thank me. But you are welcome." She'd have turne around and left but now she was really curious about the glowing thing, a mobile recharge unit and an AI unit. "So like a really high-end bossy computer?"
Azul was a bit stunned as she discovered the many different facets of her personality. Like now she feels almost.... shy around this man and it was completely out of character, even for how she was now. She perked up when he mentioned he needed a personal assistant but really didn't think he'd hire a mutant.
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Post by sabbath on Nov 2, 2009 2:38:09 GMT
"Hey even programmed with a bitty British accent." He leaned back and chuckled as he looked right at her. "The suit draws it's power from this core unit, this core unit is what powers my heart, and the suit was drawing way too much from the core. No matter if flipping a latch was all you did, you just saved my life." he smiled at her as he sat there. "So you have a place you need to be right now?" He was curious about her cause he was taken back with how she looked. She was down right gorgeous, and he knew he was staring, but he couldn't help himself.
Looking up he saw the copter making it's way over. "Listen, I noticed you perked up there towards the end of my little statement there, do you need a job? Cause if you wouldn't mind I'd love to hire you as a PA. I mean you already know my biggest secrets so you are the perfect canidate."
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Post by mystique on Nov 2, 2009 3:03:56 GMT
Azul listened to him talk and smirked a bit when he metioned the British accent. Then she frowned a bit when he said that the unit powers his heart. "What happened?" The way he was staring at her made her want to blush and she didn't know why but her cheeks went a faint purple anyway. She shook her head. "No plans or anything, why?" Her cheeks darkened a bit more and she had a feeling it was completely against her nature for that to happen.
"Actually, I was just thinking about looking for a job. You'd hire someone that looks.... odd?" That was all fine and dandy but she was pretty sure once he found out she didn't know who she was it would all go to hell. "I um... Don't know who I am. I only remember the last month or so. I'll understand if you want to take back the offer." Well now she knew that she didn't talk about him being in that suit of his.
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Post by sabbath on Nov 2, 2009 3:14:39 GMT
Sighing softly he looked up at her. "When I was a teenager someone set a bomb on a flight my father and I was on. A piece of the cabin tore into my chest and my heart was damaged fairly badly. I fell into the suit I was going to show him and well, the core was grafted to me as a sort of pacemaker." Shrugs a bit as he looks up at her. "Well, first I apologize for the way I've been looking at you for a while now, but I haven't seen a woman as beautiful as you in a long time. Second, your memories will come back sooner or later, and maybe the job will help jog your memory. You never know you might have done similar things in your past life. Third, if you are uncomfortable with your coloring on television I'm sure we could use stage makeup and contacts to change your appearance some." he smiled at her. "Although I think it would be a crying shame if we did."
He didn't know this woman, but she knew his greatest secret and the fact that she had problems of her own worked for him. If he could make it a depend on me I depend on you situation then when her memories came back she might be willing to continue working for him. "I can promise some great pay and benefits."
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Post by mystique on Nov 2, 2009 3:28:39 GMT
Azul tilted her head. "Sorry, I shouldn't have asked. But other than that you are fine? I mean physically?" She felt bad about what happened to his father because something told her the man didn't survive. She smiled a bit and shook her head. "No need to apologize for that, it's.... flattering. And I'm sure there are more beautiful out there." The blush creeped up to a shade darker. "As for my memories If I don't try to force it I should be fine. I don't mind how I look as long as it doesn't bother you." Really she could care less if anyone had an issue with it as long as her boss didn't mind. "You really wouldn't mind hiring me?" She was looking for a fresh start after all.
"What do you mean great pay? But you pretty much have me at the benefits." Drops her head back and looks up and groans. "Now there was a Jerry McGuire moment. At the next PA's club meeting. 'Oh it was just sooo professional. He was talking pay and benefits and it was like the perfect match. He had me at benefits.'" Drops her head and facepalms.
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Post by sabbath on Nov 2, 2009 3:33:37 GMT
"Don't worry about it, it's been a while and I am mostly over it. Sorta, lets say the guy who had it set up hasn't forgotten about it." Rising he looked right at her and smiled. "Of course I don't mind, if I did I wouldn't have offered you the job." He looked at her and smiled. "Although I hope you don't mind if I stare at you all the time, cause I doubt there is a more spectacular beauty, and if there is I haven't seen her." He shook his head when she mentioned the Jerry McGuire moment.
"Don't worry benefits are straight paid by the company for high up employees, and they don't get much higher than the PA of the CEO." He stood up slowly and wavered a bit as he got to his feet. Looking up as they brought down the charging unit he attached it to his chest and smiled at her as the power started to flow. "Yes, other than this I'm perfectly healthy. As long as I don't over do it in that armor I'm fine." he chuckled a bit as he looked at her and motioned for her to get into the copter. "We'll get you a wardobe proper for your job as soon as the paper work is finished."
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Post by mystique on Nov 2, 2009 3:53:59 GMT
Azul nodded and sighed. "Well since it was intentional I hoped you nailed the bastard to the wall and I'll be more than happy to keep reminding him for you." Yellow eyes blinked at how vicious the words came out. "Sorry... Not sure where... Sorry." It would slowly drive her insane, she believed, if things like that kept happening and her not understanding where it came from. "Feel free to stare all you want. Kind of makes a girl feel appreciated when done properly." It really was kind of flattering but she's pretty sure a man like him, who reeked of money, has seen better.
She reached out to steady him as he swayed. "Whoa there cowboy. We can talk about this later." Wouldn't do any good having him pass out on her now. "Just be careful." She got into the copter and looked over at him. "I can manufacture some clothes. You don't need to by them. I have my secrets too you know." She couldn't stop herself from winking at him.
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Post by sabbath on Nov 2, 2009 4:00:54 GMT
He liked the feel of her hand on his arm when she steadied him. He took his seat on the copter and buckled into place. The armor was loaded up into a briefcase and taken onboard as well. "Don't worry I'm fine just a little low on juice." As the copter took off he could feel the juice created by the spinning blades fill the core. "By the time we get to my pent house lab I'll be a hundred percent." He chuckled as he leaned back watching her. He liked the fact that she didn't mind him looking at her. Hell, he was beginning to wonder if she wouldn't mind him doing a bit more than looking. As long as she understood her job didn't depend on the extra hour activities he wasn't against the idea. Not one bit.
Leaning back he smiled when she told him she didn't need a wardrobe purchased for her. "Well, we can still get you a few things so you don't have to strain yourself too much, but yeah everyone has secrets. If you don't mind, I'll be happy over time to help you piece yourself back together. That way it doesn't drive you insane with all these flashes. I made sure he was uncomfortable for the rest of his life yes, so there isn't any doubts about that. Can I ask you a question that is off topic?" He smiled softly cause he really had to ask and was shocked at how he was reacting to her.
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Post by mystique on Nov 2, 2009 4:16:20 GMT
"If you sure. Would be ashame to lose such a beautiful example of the male specimen. Not to mention you being my new boss." She couldn't believe she'd already gotten a job with this guy. She also couldn't believe the muscle and tone she had felt on his forearm. Definitely would be sexy as hell in a button up with the sleeves rolled up his forearms. Dear God her mind was turning dirty. "Penthouse lab?" God, gorgeous, rich, charming, and very dangerous. To be honest she liked looking at him too.
"You aren't going to take no for an answer are you? You'll get my size and do it anyway. Fine, if you must then we shall. When we get to where we are going, I'll let you in on the secrets that I know." She sat back and stretched her legs a bit at five feet ten inches she had rather long legs. She nodded in agreement when he said he'd help her with her memories. Yellow eyes looked at him when he asked if he could ask a question. "Of course."
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