Well now, this is new isn't it?

[hot_blooded]

Very posh, really. This mind of yours is just filled with such interesting people, not a rather lot of places to go. Bit cramped for me you see, bit orderly too.

I'm young again, I have a chance to do things over in an age where...well anything is possible. Remember the old days? Well no, of course you don't but I do. Days before all these gadgets and advancements.

Nostalgic? Not remotely! I lived through that era, I am here now and I love it. Aside from that one thing. I feel confined. What use it is to have the vigor of my youth and nothing to do?

I yearn for the adventure of it, the excitement, the sheer fun of it. I took too many things for granted back then.

I took too many people for granted too.

So, do lets find something to keep an old woman occupied shall we? I'm rubbish at knitting so don't even suggest it.

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[oceans_daughter]

It's always good to see you, Lady Farnsworth. I'm sure we girls can find something for you to do.

[hot_blooded]

Namorita! It's lovely to see you!

Yes, please do. I'm at my worst when idle.

[oceans_daughter]

I'm thinking: Girls night out. Drinks. Boys. Perhaps drinks ON boys. Trouble would be sure to follow.

[hot_blooded]

The time certainly has lead to a whole new level of freedom for women. I for one am enjoying it! Though you do understand most of these boys could be my grandchildren.

[oceans_daughter]

Oh, probably. But they're not. That's what makes it fun.

[hot_blooded]

I don't know if I'm more disturbed by the suggestion or my own intrigue for it.

In either case getting out sounds like a wonderful idea. Maybe shopping first, I should really get around to updating my wardrobe.

[oceans_daughter]

Shopping definitely sounds like a plan.

[hot_blooded]

Indeed, and a rather good one. Let me get my purse and credit card and we'll be all set.

Because Herc always likes hanging with the self-proclaimed 'old-schoolers.'

[olympic_lion]

Most, perhaps.

Certainly not all. 'Tis a pleasure to see you in such fine spirits, Lady Spitfire.

[Not that Herc has any aversion to body shots and/or trouble, of course...]

Herc!!! You old son of a....god!

[hot_blooded]

A pleasure to see you, Son of Zeus. You are looking every bit the swarthy man even now. You truly age with grace.

[Don't tempt her big man, it's been a while.]

It's been too long! *Demigodhugs*

[olympic_lion]

At my age, I should certainly hope so... though I daresay I could say the same, fair Jacqueline. [Here, have an admiring smile.

And hey, he'll bring the shots if you bring the body! Or vice versa, Herc's not picky.]

My what big hands you have....

[hot_blooded]

Why thank you, I wish I could take the credit for it, but it was out of my hands. Though I admit I never thought I'd fit in a suit like this again at my age. Not half bad I think.

[Time and place, she'll bring one or the other, or maybe both depending on how much they drink.]

The better to touch you with, dear lady!

[olympic_lion]

Oh, not the least bad at all. From this vantage I've certainly no complaints. [Semi-discreet ogling may go here; Herc never has been the discretionary type but at least he's trying.] I can certainly see why you're up for a bit of trouble... but do you have any preferences what form it takes?

[Admittedly, Herc's idea of wooing a gal is either stomping out a Hydra cell together or fun times at a rowdy and well-stocked bar (He's an ENORMOUS fan of karaoke), but he's certainly open to accommodating a lady.

Unless she wants him to go full Chippendale's. The chest hair stays.]

And for once she doesn't feel like the creepy older woman.

[hot_blooded]

Hercules, you are a flatterer, but please do go on. It does the ego good. [sixty years and she's still got it, not bad at all.]

I am open to suggestions, honestly I feel like it's been ages since anything's really gotten the old blood pumping.

[It's ok Herc, she likes masculine men. Broad chest, square jaw...oh dear, is it getting warm in here?]

Just another advantage of a guy with experience, hmm?

[olympic_lion]

Flattery, dear Spitfire, would be entirely pointless in your case. What use honeyed half-truths when simple honesty could extoll your manifold charms far better?

And did you wish it, I would be more than pleased to offer an evening's excitement; there's no doubt in me that we should surely have a time worth the retelling. [She didn't mind saving New York from an underground invasion of Mole Men in the middle of a date, right?

And admittedly, there might be some subtle flexing as he notices her noticing him. It's just another way of persuading her into fun, after all.]

Well with everything he has under his belt...oh..possibly a bad choice of words.

[hot_blooded]

See? I knew there was a reason I always liked you, more so in my wizened old age.

I bet you really know how to show a lady good time. Why not give it a go, ey? [Par for the course with them really, she can hardly recall a moment that something wasn't happening to derail plans in her youth. You know, almost dying and whatnot.]

[Put the guns away Herc, you have her attention...also..wow..thighs!]

(*Facepalm* Urgh, html!)

[olympic_lion]

Just reaching your prime, I'd say- like a fine Mycenean wine. [A woman who was old enough to know what she likes, and young enough to go for it? Oh he'll want a second helping of that, thank you.]

I can but do my humble best, sweet lady Jacqueline- but I trust you'll not be unsatisfied. [Putting two fingers to his lips, he gave a piercing whistle- and moments later, his ride swooped down; you don't mind heading out in a chariot pulled by winged horses, do you?

Though he will open one side for her, offering a hand in classic gentlemanly manner. Along with propping one foot up on the vehicle's railing, giving him a chance to show off dem legs the way only a man in a short kilt can. Can never have TOO much of the lady's attention, right?]

happens to the best of us

[hot_blooded]

Except I pack more of a punch. [an audacious little wink to go with that and she is laughing quite merrily.]

I am a difficult woman to satisfy, but who better to take on a Herculean challenge, hmm?

[Helllloooo nurse! Well now, can't blame a lady for enjoying the scenery when it's all right there now can you? Except that grin? Yes, pretty sure Interpol has a warrant out for her grin.]

Just so long as the merriment continues!

[olympic_lion]

Well, I should need to try both to be certain... but methinks you have the inside track. [Herc grinned slyly, definitely pleased he was able to coax laughter from the lady- before chuckling at her response.]

I daresay I can rise to the challenge you pose- and surely no labor had reward so great as to please a smile from your fair face. But be warned, I plan a strenuous night; you wished to get your blood pumping, yes? [Oh, Hercules LIKES that grin. If the lady be a fan of beefcake, who is he to deny her a show?]

These two need a meme date LOL

[hot_blooded]

Of course you will, wouldn't do to not be through in comparison. [She nodded with a hint of laughter, was there even pretext here anymore? It all sounded like so much barely shaded flirtation at this point it had become a game on its own.]

I have no doubt that you are well worthy of it. Well I might not be a demigoddess but I'm pretty sure I can give as well as I get. Have yet to meet the person I couldn't keep up with. [Challenge issued Herc, how do ya like her now?]

No arguments here! They's FEISTY.

[olympic_lion]

Oh, I assure you I can be exceedingly thorough in my study of such a sweet subject. I don't doubt it should take me all night. [Because innuendo was fun on its own merits, you know. And so was keeping her self-esteem high; a lady deserves to know she's appreciated, you know.

He slid an heavy-thewed arm around her, ever so casually.] It would be a rare demigoddess indeed who could meet your standard, fair lady. But I look forward to seeing you put proof to your words.

Slow post back is slow

[hot_blooded]

Well then, shall we off?

[That is a fine grip you have sir, and it feels awfully nice. She was already having more fun than she has had in years.]

I think I might know just the place.

(I'll find them a meme or something and message you.)

Just means you have more chance to think about it!

[olympic_lion]

((Sounds like a plan, look forward to hearing from you. At this rate I might have to buy my icons back soon!))

[cold_shoulder]

*Buuucky will just. Stand over here and watch quietly. Nostalgic? Oh, yes, he is, a bit.*

[hot_blooded]

{Who in the world...oh dear lord it is!]

Well look whose all grown up. Little Bucky Barnes, hardly so little anymore.

[You're about to get a really fast hug, be prepared]

[a_survivor]

*and he hugs back, a small smile actually curling his lips up.*

Well, look at who's as beautiful as ever!

I wasn't that little, I'll have you know.

*yes, yes he was.*

[hot_blooded]

Darling you were practically a baby. You and Toro, such sweet faces and then get you in battle and you were like little warrior gods. [Oh yes, she did just pinch his cheek teasingly.]

And of course Namor with his ego, Captain America with his virtue and...Jim. How is he? Jim I mean. [One of the biggest regrets of her life, she'd behaved absolutely miserably to him, she'd been young and ignorant and not half the Lady she was supposed to be.]

[a_survivor]

*bli-ink.* You'd go and say things like that... *mouth twitches up, very slightly.* Words coming faster than even your feet would run, and yet not hurting anyone, not for a moment.

*And then... looks down.* He's at peace.

[hot_blooded]

It was a different time, women had a different role in things. I was just happy to be anywhere rather than a kitchen or sitting room. Working with you all was the most productive I've felt I my life.

[The news of Jim was sobering, she'd hoped there would be something more uplifting something like Jim himself. But she could only nod sadly.] Peace is the very least he deserves, he was a good man.

[Yes a man, she no longer made the distinction when it came to Hammond, in all the ways that mattered he was more human than most.]

[cold_shoulder]

*Once upon a time, he'd have stammered, confused what to answer her with. Now... he just gives a tiny, heavy smile.*

You deserved being out there, and earned every moment, the way the rest of us did.

*and then... Bucky bows his head.* Yeah. He should have had more.

*More time. More friends. More life. More.*

[couldputitback]

Lady Farnsworth! It's good to see you well.

[hot_blooded]

Dr. Hussain, forgive me rather cold way to greet the woman who saved my life, Faiza, it's splendid to see you! How are you?

[couldputitback]

I couldn't be certain when you were from, Jacqueline. Not around here, at least. Polite seemed the best way to go.

I'm doing well! My mun's working on an app. I'm not too impressed with where she's looking to send me, but when are we ever? Still, it IS a place where I could do some good, I think, and that's more important.

[hot_blooded]

I meant more of my own address to you, but let's dispense with the formalities all together. Given what we've been through I think we're allowed.

Where is it the devil has planned for you? Well, not that anywhere wouldn't count their lucky stars to have you my dear.

[couldputitback]

maisondeportes, apparently. A number of interconnected houses that's overrun with monsters of all stripe and no doctors or healers to take care of the people who have been pulled there. Or, I should say, no doctors that are actually on their side.

It's apparently pretty awful, really. It's even brought children there.

[hot_blooded]

Good lord! That sounds dreadful! Are you sure you want to go there? Or that she is set on sending you there? Perhaps I could intercede on your behalf if you'd rather not. Though it does seem they need someone of your skill there.

[couldputitback]

Well, no. I'm pretty sure I don't want to go there at all, but I think she's pretty set on it. Something about the mods making puppy eyes at her or something.

Really, she needs to work on resisting that, I think. Still, I'm not sure if you could intercede at all.

[hot_blooded]

Ahh, the lady behind me seems to have been told about this place from another today. I do believe she intends to send someone ill equipped there. So this sort of sadistic behavior may not be limited to your own writer.