12650/Making New Friends

Making New Friends
Date of Scene:	01 September 2022
Location:	Jade's New York Apartment
Synopsis:	Artie brings her boyfriend Atrid over to meet her sister Jade.
Cast of Characters:	Jade Nguyen, Artemis Crock, Atrid

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Jade Nguyen has posed:
After finishing up her day job at Microfirm, Jade Nguyen is back in her apartment. The apartment where Artemis is crashing in the second bedroom.

Still fresh from work, Jade has let her long hair down and is wearing the grey pinstripe skirt along with a green, silk blouse. The pumps are set neatly by the door, however, and she pads around in stocking feet.

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock had previously been staying at a hotel since arriving in New York, but after bumping into Jade, it was about time she became a little more familiar with her estranged sister..And she's not alone. Since coming to New York and getting caught up in all sorts of adventures, she had made a new ally and partner in crime so to speak, whom she had quickly warmed up to.

Which meant a shopping trip to dress to impress and Hope her sis approved of her and her new guy, which might be a tad awkward as she hasn't seen her sister in a long long time. Her attire is simple but cute - a pink just above- the-knee-length dress, flared slightly at the hips. As she arrives at the place, she draws a deep breath before knocking on the door.

"Well here we are.,Are you ready?"

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles and takes Art's hand giving it a soft squeeze. "It'll be fine darlin I promise." Atrid for his part is dressed to the nines in a black trench coat, with a black three piece suit, shirt and tie also black though the tie has red and white stripes, black dress shoes and a fedora atop his head. "Well here goes nothin yea?"

Jade Nguyen has posed:
Jade Nguyen hears the knock at the door, but she finishes opening a bottle of wine first. Padding over, she sets the bottle down before opening the door wide. "Well, now, isn't this a surprise, sister." she offers, gaze shifting immediately from Artie to the young man at her side. "I take it this attractive young man isn't here as a party favor. Do come inside. I'm Jade."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock stiffens a bit and nods, "Heh, yeah, we totally didn't overdress or anything." she laughs nervously, wondering why she's so nervous. Is she afraid sis might judge her or make fun of her? She didn't really have a lot of time to give her a heads up, but.."Yeaah, this is Atrid. He's my..Boy..Friend..?" not a word she tosses around casually or often. "Atrid this is Jade, my sis." biological or by name, she doesn't specify. Either way, she nods and steps in, peering around, perhaps searching for something in particular. "Soo..This is a pretty sweet pad." she grins, "You must have a nice paycheque no?"

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles following Art's lead into the apartment taking off his fedora he gives a bow offering his hand palm up. "I'm Atrid, and as Artemis said I'm her boyfriend. It's a pleasure to meet you." Though Jade's compliment on his attractiveness gets him blushing. "But I can totally be a party favor I know loads of cool party tricks. Ask Art!"

Jade Nguyen has posed:
Jade Nguyen holds the smile, expression even becoming a little wry at Artie's admission. And the use of the B-word. Yes, she looks amused.

Stepping aside to let them in, Jade offers "Nice to meet you, Atrid. We'll cover the customary threats about what will happen if you break my sister's heart later, alright? For now, just relax, you two."

Closing the door, she plucks up the wine bottle and heads for the bar and the glasses hanging there. "Wine for either of you? It's a rather nice chablis." Of course Jade -knows- that Artie is underage.

"If you prefer, I also have other drinks in the fridge."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock laughs, wondering if Jade remembers How old she is now. But she was never really a good girl, and it's not like anyone is gonna report her or anything..Right? "Oh no, Wine sounds perfect." she looks around, taking a seat on the sofa, leaning forward a bit, still a little tense as she surveys the room. It's soo...Nice. Not like her trashy apartment. "Soo, how have you been, Jade? Seven years is a long time..I'll bet you've had all sorts of cool adventures without me."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles and nods his head with a chuckle. "I promise ya, I get it if I break her heart you'll break my neck, or cut off my man bits." He says thinking a bit. "Oh wine is perfect honestly." He quiets down and listens to the sisters speak.

Jade Nguyen has posed:
Jade Nguyen tucks the bottle under one arm and grabs 3 glasses, carrying it all over casually. She splashes a little wine in Artie's glass, watching expectantly for some taste-testing ritual. "This is a very nice white. I think you'll both like it." she replies. "And yes, working for Microfirm pays nicely, even though I'm on contract."

The apartment is well-furnished and quite luxurious, albeit simple. Everything is arranged according to Feng Shui principles of harmony, open and inviting.

"And Atrid, dear, don't be so crass about it. But it will last a very, very, very long time." And with that, she pours all 3 glasses.

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock makes a face at Atrid, "Hey come on, Jade would never do something like that.." and then she blinks, remembering her conversation with sis the other day. "Oh, that's right, Microfirm. Soo what do you do there, you a manager or..?" she blinks at the realization, remembering something, "Wait, isn't that the place where all those executives all died simultaneously?" she shivers at the thought even as she reaches for the expensive looking wine. "Creepy.."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles and chuckles. "Sorry I generally get this speech from older brotha's not big sista's." He says with a shrug. "Yes I heard about that, real weird that the entire board would drop like that all at once yea?" He shrugs his shoulders and encases his right hand in ice. "Ice cubes or chilled glasses anyone?"

Jade Nguyen has posed:
Jade Nguyen settles on a plush chair across from the two, tucking one foot behind the other as she relaxes a little. "I'm a software contractor, actually. Very lucrative, even if it's not a full time position." She holds her glass by the stem, swirling it lightly before taking a slow, lingering sip herself.

"And yes, there was a most unfortunate series of incidents recently. Quite the coincidence."

She looks over to Atrid, then, lifting a brow and extending the hand with her glass. "A touch colder would be welcome, if you can manage. So what is it you -do-, Atrid?"

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock arches a brow at Jade, "Is it? Seems a bit more than a coincidence to me. I hope this isn't connected to shadow X.." she glances at Atrid with a smile, lifting her glass to him to be chilled and nods her thanks. "Actually, Atrid helped me out big time when I first came to New York to investigate a series of mutant disappearances. I managed to..Obtain some documents regarding the secret organization behind them, calling themselves Shadow X, run by a woman named. Ruby.."

her dark eyes narrow on Jade, frowning softly. "She was someone who I briefly worked for back then, at least until I figured out what she was really up to..This was After you left our training sessions." she sighs, shaking her head. There's more but she leaves it at that.

"Atrid helped me rescue some innocents, but we lost track of Jade. His unique powers came in handy...But I'm guessing professional superhero isn't your day job, is it?" she peers curiously at him with a thoughtful smile.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles and leans back shrugging his shoulders after chilling all three glasses he ignites his right hand and rolls the fire around a bit before extinguishing it and taking a drink. "You know what I do Art, I train with my group, I was a street kid. I'm a collector and purveyor of rare goods and information. This is what I do."

Jade Nguyen has posed:
Jade Nguyen's brow knits, the woman pursing her lips a little at Artie's remark. "Shadow X...? Oh, I see." Then Artie goes on to tell a little more about Ruby and she just nods slowly.

No, there's a pretty big hole in their history on both sides, and this isn't the time.

Jade sips her wine again, offering that smile. "Well, being a hero isn't for everyone. Just like being happily married isn't, either. I thought I was all ready to settle down, until I lost my husband."

Still, her expression isn't sad, but more like nostalgic.

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock peers thoughtfully at Atrid, nodding slowly. "Well, some of that I knew, and some of that I didn't." she smirks, giving him a long, thoughtful look, but doesn't divulge more. Taking a long, slow sip of wine, Art glances back at Jade, arching a brow, "Oh no really? I'm sorry to hear that..I mean, it's the reason you left, right?" she wants to ask more, but such memories can't be nice to recall. "Still, you seem to be doing well for yourself...?"

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen shakes his head taking a sip of his wine. "Actually hero work is what I do. What we are working on is saving a bunch of young mutant's lives, from a woman who wants them for God's only what." He says his tone shows hints of regret, anger maybe, passion definitely. "Marriage though I never thought about it huh..." He squeezes Art's hand and kisses her cheek.

Jade Nguyen has posed:
"You train with your group, Atrid? That sounds suspiciously like a superhero team to me." Jade asks, swirling the wine lazily in her glass. Her gaze lowers to the hand he so recently used to summon flame. "Nice trick, that." Speaking more to them both, she continues.

"Yes, Kreun was the reason I left. But after a couple years he took ill and never recovered. We lived somewhat remotely at the time, but I'm not sure whether even modern medicine could have saved him." Jade does seem genuinely sad at this, now. "But yes, I have my work. It keeps me busy and supports my habits."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock blushes a bit at Atrid's comment on marriage, laughing nervously, "A little too soon for that, but given the break neck speed we're progressing at.." she shrugs, leaning in against him, clearly smitten already. "Don't worry, Atrid, we'll get 'em. No more mutants have to get hurt."

To Jade she nods and frowns softly, "Sounds like you got a good job, but I'm still worried about those deaths. I hope you're safe there, and not about to become another target..As for your husband, I'm really sorry about that. That really sucks. But.lIm sure you'll find someone else some day?" she offers her an encouraging smile, taking another sip of chilled wine.