12639/Playing Chess

Playing Chess
Date of Scene:	31 August 2022
Location:	Gramercy Park Hotel
Synopsis:	Artemis and Atrid plan their next move while getting ready to meet her long lost sister.
Cast of Characters:	Artemis Crock, Atrid

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Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock is up bright and early the next day, pouring over some documents she obtained from the burning wreckage of the warehouse the other night. She's always been something of a keener at school, even if 'school' was mostly self taught education. Now, she's putting all her energy into superheroics, determined to atone for her past crimes..

Her tummy rumbles hungrily as she reads and writes and plots..Really, food would be good..And coffee. Lots of coffee..

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles coming out of the bathroom dressed in just his pants after a shower he walks up behind Artemis and hugs her close. "Mornin' love, but it's time for breakfast, ya want room service or to go out for somethin?" He asks kissing her cheek.

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock smiles faintly, leaning back against him. "Morning, handsome. Hmm, food sounds good. But I got lots of work to do. Can you call in room service? I think I'm onto something here..But I can't leave yet." she sighs, rubbing her eyes, peering back at the documents. She didn't get much sleep last night for some reason.."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles and nods. "Yes I can order us room service, what are ya feeling like for food?"

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock nods, pulling out her phone, typing something in on it. "I really wish I had my computer with me right now, but this will have to do..I dunno, a cup of strong coffee sounds good, eggs, bacon? I'm not fussy, really. Surprise me." she smirks, "Oh, but I guess you're gonna insist on treating me, rather than let me pay for this, hmm?" she sounds equaal parts amused and annoyed.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen taps his nose signalling she got it right on the nose. "Indeed what kind of a gentleman lets his lady pay for her meal? That'd be rude and terribly uncouthe of me." He places the call ordering the most lavish of breakfasts and a pot of coffee as strong as they can make it. Hanging up he sits across from her. "You know what they say about all work and no play don't you?"

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock nods and sighs, leaning back in the chair, stretching her arms behind her. "Yeah, all work and no play makes Artie a dull girl.." she climbs to her feet, cranking her neck. "I needed to work fast before they realize that I'm on to them. But..." she smiles, peering up at him. "How'd you sleep last night?"

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen laughs and tugs her into his lap. "You think I slept that's adorable. I don't sleep much, but what little I did was amazing wit you at my side."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock smiles, blushing a bit at the memory of last night. For once she doesn't protest as he pulls her into his lap, stroking his cheek thoughtfully. "Mm? Did I snore too loudly or..?" she grins and winks playfully at him. "Adorable? That's hardly a word I'd use to describe myself.." Art sighs though at a thought, taking one of his hands in her own, staring down at it. "It's been a long time. I mean..I've been alone for a long while. I guess I forgot what it's like to..Be with someone. But now it's like, I don't want to lose someone else special to me either.."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen kisses Art deeply. "Yes you are adorable. No you didn't snore loudly you made cute little sounds. And you're not going to lose me, we made a promise to each other last night, you're mine and I am yours remember? That means something to me and I don't break my word not for nothin' I'm here, I'm with you and that's for real, and it aint changing."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock laughs, tickling him playfully, nuzzling against him affectionately, "You're kidding right? I nearly kicked your butt back there, I killed a guy..Maybe more. 'Adorable' is the last word you wanna call em." she sighs and nods though. "Thank you, I appreciate it. I'm thinking, we need to get some food first, then..I need some supplies to make more trick arrows. Maybe some clothes." she smiles, "I'd like to look nice when I see my sis again, maybe do some shopping and exploring while in town, what do you think?"

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen laughs a hearty good natured laugh gripping her rear. "I'm not kidding no, and only in your dizziest daydreams did you almost kick my butt. I almost took you down pretty lady. Secondly I'll call you cute, adorable, gorgeous and my girl and not a thing you can do about it." Atrid teases. "But yes we can go shopping and I can take you sight seeing. Shit does that mean when I meet your sister I'm gonna have to look like a suit?"

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock blinks, "Heey, now you're making me blush.." she smirks, "And are you sure about that? I'll totally have a rematch and show you what I'm really made of if you mock me.." she's still half smirking, half annoyed. Really it's hard to tell just how serious she might be about that. "In fact we might just get a chance to do just that..." As for Atrid wearing a suit, that causes her to just laugh. "Well...Maybe not a suit, but just...Nice, non goth clothes?"

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen laughs and shakes his head. "Listen when you can counter balance Fire and Ice than maybe you can beat me but I have an epic repetoire and besides I don't want to hurt my girl, my sweet.." Kisses her neck. "Loveable..." Kisses a little higher. "Gorgeous...." Kisses her cheek. "Girl." Turns her head and kisses Art fully on the lips. "Hey now what's wrong with the way I dress? I think it looks fine...but alright alright...I'll wear a suit...I think I own one somewhere..."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock rolls her eyes. "So what, you have powers and that makes you better than me?" she laughs, "Okay, so you're pretty badass and in a fair fight, you could cause some serious damage, but..Do you have the skill to go with it too? You know I have some pretty killer aim with my bow and arrow, and I can do some surprising things with them to."

Still, his kisses cause her to squirm a little, maybe a bit too distracted as she leans in to kiss him softly on the lips again, stroking his hair. "Sweet..Gorgeous..I can go with that. Just dont call me cute, or adorable..And I think you'd look cute in a suit." she grins and winks at him.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smirks. "You mean my skills with martial arts? My years of training in Glima, BJJ, and Muay Thai, the black belts I hold in each, and the years of on the street combat use of them, plus my natural and honed athletic talents? Yea I'd say I have the skills to back it up."

"Sweet Gorgeous and loveable, and ill call you cute and adorable if I want, though I promise that will only be used in private." With that room service arrives, platters with pancakes, toast, french toast, eggs, bacon, ham and sausage, hash browns and home fries and a large decanter of extra strong coffee.

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock blinks in disbelief. "Oh wow, you're not kidding, are you.." her smile freezes, shaking her head. "I mean, I was put through some intense training for the past ten years in numerous mixed martial arts styles, but I didn't acquire a formal belt or anything, my instructor didn't seem to think it necessary." she shrugs and grins.

"Well, remind me not to pick a fight with you, then. And actually, It might come in handy for whatever Ruby's little organization is planning next.." she sighs, glancing back at her notes, shaking her head. "But we can discuss that later.."

Annd, breakfast is here too, which is good because Art's tummy is rumbling again, licking her lips as she peers at the platters. "Awee, you went all out..That's soo sweet.." She's already digging in, grabbing a plate and piling it up with food, pouring some dark black coffee, apparently she likes it strong.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen shakes his head. "No I'm not kidding, well Glima no formal belt structure, it was the martial art used by my ancestors, the Norseman though often people called them all vikings." He laughs and shakes his head. "Hand to hand I'm a boss, with blades I'm good, With ranged well I can throw Fire and Ice like a boss!" He laughs.

"You my dear have nothing to worry about from me. I'm not gonna be fighting you if it's avoidable." He says softly. "And you aren't going to force me into that situation, I know you that well." Atrid says and than she's digging in piling that plate full of food.

He than pours black coffee and starts piling his plate up but it's clear he goes after mostly proteins very little carbs.

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock smirks, "I'm not keen on fighting my allies. But, if we're pitted against each other.." she frowns a bit, glancing back at the documents between bites of food. "Well...Looks like Ruby's organizatino is gonna host an underground fight club next.." She'll let him draw his own conclusions on that.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen nods his head and kisses her deeply before taking a sip of the coffee. "We will never be pitted against each other. That much I can promise you. Well looks like I'm signing up to be a fighter in this shit than huh?"

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock smirks and nods. "We both are. But..That means we might be pitted against each other, whether we like it or not. And that means we have to put on a good, convincing show, if we want to get in. So no holding back." she traces her fingers over his lips, a serious expression on her face for a moment or two before returning to her breakfast, picking at it hungrily. when's the last time she had a serious meal?

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles and shakes his head. "I'd prefer it if I signed up to fight, maybe you stay hidden somewhere or a round girl in a sexy bikini?" He asks with a teasing smile a playful wink and a laugh. "You'd draw all the eyes!" He goes back to eating and smirks. "Sweet heart when's the last time you had a good meal, something more than something small just to sate you? You can't fight and win if you don't keep up your energy."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock positively scowls at that, slapping him lightly on the cheek. "Are you kidding me!? I'm not some sexy skimpy poster girl. And did I not bring you into this operation as my partner? I'm fighting whether you like it or not, and if that means we gotta fight each other, so be it." dark eyes narrow on him, daring him to back down as she sips on her coffee and shrugs.

"Been a while, waitressing at odd hours and struggling to keep a small apartment in a less dingy, safeer place in Gotham is hard work. And I'm hoping to start up college soon too, but I dunno..Guess we'll see."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smirks and laughs. "That's not what I mean, but let's play to our strengths. I'm a fighter, I look like I fighter, my name was circulated through these underground fight clubs and rings for years. People still know of me in that circle. You're gorgeous, stunning, and have a rocking body, we trick, we deceive them, catch them by surprise." He says the strategy coming out now as he speaks.

"It's not that you're incapable, it's just easier and more strategic this way. I feel this is the best plan of action. We are partners, that doesn't mean we both have to fight at all times. If shit starts going south you sneak off and get your bow and arrows, and find some place to hide preferably higher up. Trust me on this." He says softly kissing her when she lowers her coffee taking another sip of his.

"College....yea my teachers keep asking me even now after I graduated if I'm going to college, probably not. I don't really see the point you know?"

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock arches a doubtful brow at that. "I dunno, I need to do more research..We just dont know enough yet. But..If you can keep 'em distracted while I'm searching for evidence behind the scenes..It might work. Just dont get yourself killed or I might be pissed." she nods slowly, returning a slow, thoughtful kiss before focusing back on her meal.

"Hey, if I can get a better job than waitressing, then why not? What do you do for a living, anyway..? You a professional superhero? Does it pay the bills?" there's an almost teasing twinkle in her eyes as she says that.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen laughs and shakes his head. "Oh dear sweet love, Distractions are my specialty." He says with a sly grin. "You do the ring girl thing, and between your times to search for evidence. I'll fight, and keep them distracted by a brilliant show. This is easy enough." He says leaning back and taking a long sip from his coffee. "Besides, cant have you getting to beat up people might think I'm the one hurting you." He winks.

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock sighs, "You just really want to see me in some sexy, skimpy outfit, don't ya. Only...I'm not that kinda girl. You know I'm at my best, my most comfortable when I'm fighting, not showing off my body, right?" she smirks, twirling a strand of his red hair between her fingers as she considers. "Hmm I wonder if Jade will help us too.." although she's still not sure if they can trust Jade but...She's her sister so...Maybe?

His latter comment does cause her to scowl. "I'm sure they wouldn't think that, i'm too fiesty for you." she grins and winks at him again, tugging on his hair to get a reaction.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles and nods. "Fine fine...maybe I can get you to wear something skimpy for me in private than." He teases playfully with a sly wink. "Ok yes I get it more comfortable fighting...but you were rather distracting in your outfit the other night. I mean after you tried to ditch me, as well as before." He nods his head a bit. "It never hurts to ask if she'll help us ya know? What's the worst she can say is no."

Her comment causes him to chuckle. "Just because you're feisty doesn't mean you're too feisty for me, I prefer a feisty woman."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock smiles, caressing his cheek. "Hmm, if you behave yourself I might.." she winks at him and nods. "Hmm, I think you just like a challenge. A girl who isn't easily won over, hmm? But even then, even if you're the one who gets to attract everyone's attention, we should still get in some practice, figure out an action plan once we figure out the layout of their next base of operations. But right now, I want to enjoy my meal with a cute guy, and dress him up in something sexy.."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen laughs and shakes his head. "No no baby it's you who must behave yourself." He teases back. "Of course I like a challenge if it's worth it it ain't easy and if it's easy it ain't worth it." He says sincerely. "Cute guy? I'm only cute? And hey I dress sexy all the time." He laughs.

Artemis Crock has posed:
"Me? Behave myself? Come on, I'm the good girl, you're trouble.." she grins, reaching for a slice of bacon, bringing it to his lips, "And yeah, you got a killer fashion sense, but that miiight just scare away my sweet big sis, Yknow? I mean, she looked so dapper in her fancy suit. I don't want her to think we're a bunch of delinquents or something."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen laughs taking that piece of bacon in his mouth and chewing it. "But we are a bunch of delinquents aren't we?" He asks with a laugh holding up a bit of sausage to Art's lips. "Good girl? I guess that depends, what is it you're good at my love?"

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock smirks and shrugs, balancing herself on his lap still as she cranes her neck to reach the sausage. "Mm, I'm pretty much a professional superhero, you don't get much more 'good' than that now so you?. How about you, are you helping me because you want to make a difference in the world, or because you think it's fun and you just wanna impress a cute girl?" she winks at him.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles and kisses Art softly. "What you think I ain't a hero? I live with the X-Men for crying out loud." He laughs a bit. "Why can't my motivation be both to make a difference for my fellow mutants and to impress a cute girl and have fun?"

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock shakes her head and chuckles, nuzzling against his lips, "Nah, I think you're a good guy, and sweet, just a little rough around the edges. I get it, you've had a hard life, you sport an image that says, 'Don't mess with me!' that's all. I Just... don't want to give my sis the wrong impression. It's why I need to dress up too..I just.." she sighs, "Don't want her to leave again I guess.."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen nods his head. "Fine we dress me up we do it my way." He smiles. "Black suit including shirt and tie and a fedora like a classy guy from the 1930's." He smiles softly. "I'll help make your sister comfortable but it has to be in my style."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock nods, "Sure, I'd like that, hats are great.." she smirks, sliding a finger under his chin, tilting his face to meet her's. "Sooo, does that mean you're gonna insist on dressing me up in some funky 1930s dress too?" she doesn't seem too terribly put off by the idea.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen laughs and nods. "Why not we can be all Maltese Falcon up in this bitch. With you in a beautiful 1930's style sequined evenin' gown. Me in the suit tie fedora and trench coat with a pack of cigarettes and a box of matches." He laughs.

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock chuckles, "Evening gown huh? You're talking super formal then..Do you think we might overdo it? I dont want my sister to think we're dressing up for some crazy halloween party. A simple but cute little dress should do, just as well.." she smiles, caressing his cheek, regarding him thoughtfully. "And that's why we need to do some window shopping. You almost ready to go?"