12841/A Nice Evening In...For Once!

A Nice Evening In...For Once!
Date of Scene:	20 September 2022
Location:	Chelsea Residences
Synopsis:	Emotional agreement made.
Cast of Characters:	Atrid, Artemis Crock

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Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen is in the kitchen pulling out a few steaks from the fridge they'd already been marinated and tenderized for over 48 hours. He's humming to himself as he starts wrapping potatoes in tin foil poking holes in the potatoes. Prepping broccoli to be cooked before getting a pot ready to start boiling and wrapping corn on the cob in tin foil.

Artemis Crock has posed:
To be honest, Art is one of those, 'frozen pizza and beer all week' kinds of people, who kinda suck at cooking, and will just eat whatever scraps they can put together at the last minute.

And lately, with stressing over her sister, and researching the league of assassins and keeping an eye out for info about Shadow X, plus more mundane tasks like applying for college, she is honestly quite beat for the night, curled up on the couch with a cup of herbal tea and a good cozy true crime thriller..

She hardly noticed what Atrid is up to til she sniffs the air. "Hmm whatcha cooking, Atrid?" she asks rather absent mindedly.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles as he sets the steaks onto a pan and they start sizzling. "Why don't you come in here and look my love?" He asks teasingly. "But lets just ask you this. How do you feel about steak, loaded baked potatoes, broccoli and corn on the cob?" He asks as he grabs them each a beer from the fridge and pops both tops.

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock licks her lips, rubbing her eyes tiredly as her tummy grumbles. "Mm. I'd say you're trying to spoil me rotten, sweetheart." she practically purrs as she climbs quickly to her feet, nearing the kitchen.

"But dang, does it ever smell good.." she croons, slipping behind him to rest her chin on his shoulder, wrapping her arms around his waist.

"So what's the special occasion?"

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles and nods his head. "It's a mans perrogitive to spoil his girl if he chooses to." He says with a laugh. "Don't pretend you don't like me spoiling you love. I'm just doing something nice for the woman I love." He chuckles at her reaction.

"Well thank you for complimenting my culinary abilities." Atrid turns his head to kiss Art softly. "But no special occasion why does there have to be a special occasion for me to cook for you

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock smiles, pressing a soft, tired but loving kiss against his lips. "Guess I'm just not used to it is all...Between my villainous parents constantly pushing us to follow in their footsteps and my mysterious sister doing her own thing, family dinners weren't really a thing.." she bites her lip, looking away for a moment as she recalls her non existent family life.

"But now, maybe we can make new memories. Together..Just wish I knew where Jade's been lately.," she grabs his hands tightly, a little tense as always.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen shakes his head. "I get it my love truly. My parents didn't really do the family dinner thing either...especially after they found out...about my...ummm....gifts." He shrugs and turns to face her after flipping the steaks. "It will all work out my love...and dont worry about Jade I know she can take care of herself...as for making new memories this is a give in that's what we will be doing, new happy fun memories."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock frowns, "Geez, I'm such an idiot! Of Iurse..You didn't have it any easier than me. I guess you understand me better than anyone else.." except maybe Jade, but does she truly understand her?

"Oh, I know she can handle herself just fine..I'm more worried about *what* she's doing..It'd break my heart if my suspicions were true, but maybe I'm just being paranoid. maybe she's just pulling another late nighter at work?"

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen shakes his head with a chuckle. "No need to be sorry my love. I knew what you meant and was merely voicing my support for you and reminding you that I too understand that." He says softly. "That said if your sister is than we will deal with it...hopefully all is on the up and up though."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock nods, sighing and pulling away. "Yeah..." she still seems troubled, it's not exactly a cut and dry case as far as she is concerned. But it's late and she's hungry too.

"Sorry, I should let you finish you're cooking, and I'll set the table..Mmm, it smells Soo good. You never told me you could cook too. Guess I really scored, didn't I?" she grins and winks playfully, brushing against him as she reaches for the plates.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen chuckles and nods his head a bit. "Ah yes perhaps you have scored, because I'm an excellent lovemaker and cook." He teases back. "It's almost done love that much I can assure you of."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock chuckles as she teaches for the dishes, and starts to lay the table. "Among other things I'm sure.." she smirks, "What did I do to get so lucky, I wonder?" she licks her lips in anticipation. "Good, because I'm starving!"

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles and chuckles as he brings food over the steak and potatoes and broccoli and corn on the cob placed on the plates in a neat pattern. "I don't know. But I wonder how it is that I got so lucky to wind up with you by my side."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock sighs, drawing in a deep breath. "Do you believe in fate? the idea that everything happens for a reason, both good and bad?" she smiles, reaching up to stroke his face lovingly.

"I believe we both found each other because we needed each other. So maybe it's luck? I dunno, I'm not complaining.."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen shakes his head with a chuckle. "Fate...destiny...both words that make me feel as though my life is not within the realm of my control. I don't like feeling like that, but yes I agree we found each other when we needed each other and that my love was indeed a very very lucky thing.:

Artemis Crock has posed:
"I don't think it quite works that way. I think maybe we have free will to move along in life however we choose. But when it comes to the important stuff, maybe significant things or events happen to push key events into our path...I dunno.."

She yawns and rubs her eyes. "Maybe I'm reading too much poetry lately or something.." her tummy rumbles at that and she chuckles, reaching for food to load onto her plate.

"Either way, I'm not complaining, you know? I just treasure every moment I have with you.."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles and shakes his head. "Predetermined fate makes me uncomfortable, but if that's something you truly believe or wish to believe in I won't talk it down." He smiles starting to pile his own plate with food. "Nah you're in love Art that's all it is and it's a good thing, considering I am in love with you too. And I too cherish every single moment we have together and I don't plan to let any escape us."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock chuckles as she takes careful bites of her food, careful not to choke on it. "I suppose to a point that could be a bad thing. We're not pawns on a chessboard. But however you look at it, I don't think it was a random encounter. I'm not gonna question it."

She shrugs, "Yeah, I am. It's a little scary though...I...Dont want to lose another person I care about. I worry about that all the time, especially given the life we both live."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen nods his head understandingly. "Nothing new is ever not scary. It's how we move forward and deal with the fear that makes a difference you know?" He says with a smile taking a bite before getting up again. "You good with beer love or would you like a glass of wine?"

Artemis Crock has posed:
"I know.." she sighs and nods slowly, staring down at her food. "I just hate it..Getting close to someone, only to lose them. I'm dead scared for my sister, I only just met her again, I really hope she hasn't turned evil. And..I really hope I dont lose you either. I guess, maybe I'm getting ahead of myself." Art nods and smiles. "Heh, some wine and good music would be nice. I seriously haven't had a proper sit down like this in a long time..I could get used to it."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles and hits the music something slow old timey even he pours two glasses of a sweet red wine before bringing them over and setting one down in front of Art. "Art we will deal with all of these issues as they arise. Until then let us eat drink and be merry as the Gods intended it no?" He asks raising his glass. "Good I hope you do get used to it, just don't think I'll be mister Stevie homemaker." He winks playfully.

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock arches a brow at the music, something that reminds her of a rare, childhood experience she once had, during a brief moment when she was actually allowed to be a child. She finishes off her meal before reaching for the wine, chinking the glass against his own and smiles.

"Hmm, I could get used to it though, I mean, you're a pretty good cook...I kind of aren't. But I dont expect you to take care of me or anything either." she chuckles, "Atrid Homemaker..Kinda has a nice ring to it though, don't you think?" a playful wink is give Atrid as she takes another sip of her glass.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen chuckles and shakes his head back and forth as he finishes his own meal and clinks that glass back as he starts to sip again. "I want you to get used to it my love, taking care of you doesn't bother me haven't you figured this out yet?" He asks teasingly.

"No no no...It does not have a nice ring to it, I'm not the homemaker type if you get my drift sweet heart." He winks back playfully.

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock smirks and shrugs, "So, you want to take care of me, but you dont want to cook meals. Even though you're really good at it." she chuckles, her smile teasing as she nudges him playfully. "So how should we handle things from here on out? I don't expect you to stay home while I'm out working and playing superhero either so we can always share the burden of both no?"

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles and taps his nose showing that she got it right on the nose. "See there you go that's it my love. I like to cook don't get me wrong and I love cooking for you. But I just don't want to be doing it all the time."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock nods and sighs. "Soo, I guess I'll have to give it a try, once in a while, huh?" she laughs nervously at that. "Or, maybe you could give me a few pointers? Honestly, I'm rather hopeless in the kitchen.."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen nods his head with a grin. "Of course Ill give you pointers love, that's what we do help each other. I'm sure with proper learning I can get you damn good in the kitchen."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock smiles and nods. "Heh, I sure will need it..I mean, I dont want to end up burning down your kitchen or anything.." she winks playfully at him as she finishes her first glass of wine, climbing to her feet. "But in the meantime, I gotta say, I never did finish that dance with you way back, and this music is way too good to pass up." she offers her hand. "Come on, show me your killer dance moves! We might not get a second chance like this for a while.'"

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen laughs and drains his own wine getting to his feet taking her hand. "My kitchen? Love I live in a bedroom in a Mansion with the rest of the X-Men and students of the school. Unless I move out I don't have a kitchen." He teases with a playful smile. "But yes I'll teach you and that dance...Oh you remembered the dance we started, yes yes let us finish it and live life for the here and now."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock smiles, pulling him closer. "Well, I mean technically this is Jade's lavish apartment..But you're more than welcome to stay here as long as you like.." she sighs, "I hate when you have to go away.."

Art just chuckles and nods. "I left you standing alone on the dance floor..Sorry about that.." as she speaks, she rests her left hand on his shoulder, her right hand clasping his as she rocks slowly in time to a slow ballad now playing.

"I'm sorry about that..I really did enjoy dancing with you, but you know..The greater good and all that.."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles placing right hand upon Art's waist and the left in her right hand slowly swaying and moving with the music. "Yes you did, and I understand why you did, you had to. As far as The greater good my love, that's always been a terrible excuse for people to do bad things." He teases back playfully before kissing her deeply moving in still closer.

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock smirks, "Yeah, tell me about it..But at least we can get that night back now, right?" she sighs, stepping in a little nearer, resting her head against his chest. "Just promise me you wont..Die, or go evil or leave me or something stupid, okay? We're in this together or not at all." she gives his hand a little squeeze as she twirls out, lifting his hand high as she fans out, then sweeps back in again with a grin. "I mean, that's assuming you can keep up with me." another playful wink is given.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles and holds her close and tight kissing Art again passionately letting her spin out and back in holding her next to his chest. "I will promise you I will do my absolute best not to die. I promise you I will go no more evil than I am at this moment in time, but I will not ever leave you willfully." He says softly speaking against her earlobe.

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock smiles. "yeah, I know..I just needed to hear the words." She continues to rock back slowly in beat to the slow song, nuzzling against his neck. "You know I feel the same about you. I don't care for people who abandon people. But..I wont abandon Jade either.." she frowns a bit, thinking that over. "So what's it like working for the Xmen anyway? Is it nearly as crazy as hanging out with me?" she winks playfully.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles and nods slowly moving with the beat. "Listen I'll never ask you to abandon Jade, she's family you have to try..." He trails off. "So that being said don't get yourself killed trying to bring Jade back into the fold." Atrid says softly. "Because if you do than Ill have to kill the folks that killed you." Grinning and than there's that final question. "Crazier...training with them is crazier...much crazier."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock frowns. "She's not a bad person, deep down..I just.." she sighs, thinking back, "Something strange about something she said once. You know she married a poison expert right? And those people at the company she works for..Like, an entire room of board members just suddenly dropped dead. But..What if she's being forced to do it, like I was?"

Her steps slow down a bit, leaning against him as she squeezes her eyes shut, thinking too much, worrying too much. "I was forced to kill too..That could have been me who killed those people too..I'm certainly capable of murder under the right conditions.."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen shakes his head back and forth. "You and your sister are not the same person my love." He says softly stopping and just holding her close and tight to his chest. "You never know, it's possible if she's doing this...its because she wants or even likes doing it." He says softly stroking Art's hair. "But I too am capable of murder...I think most people are given the right situation."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock blinks slowly at the realization. "But..Why? why would someone WANT to hurt other people, kill other people like that? Do you really think she's doing this of her own accord? I just..I can't imagine that someone, that my own *sister* could so willingly kill people, and for what, money? Fame? I just.." she sighs, curling up against him, not even dancing anymore as she tries to wrestle with the very idea that her sister could be willingly evil.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen holds her close and tight kissing the top of Art's head. "Who knows what her reasons are, you could be right, but I want you to be prepared to find a truth you may not like my love." He says softly. "We never want to believe the worst about those we love, and don't believe it until it's proven, this is the best bet just prep for the possibility. But I am here for you always no matter what or the reality you find."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock shivers a bit, nuzzling her lips against his neck. "I dont know if I can accept that, Atrid...I can't..I just can't lose another family member. I love her. I just found her..I can't lose her aagain!" she's definitely in denial, even if all signs point towards Jade being the badguy. Still, maybe they overlooked something? "Maybe..Maybe someone else killed those people? Maybe I'm over analyzing. I'm sure there's a very good explanation. Ther'es no way.."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen shakes his head and kisses her softly. "You wouldn't be fighting so hard to disprove it...you wouldn't have to keep telling yourself there's no way if their truly in fact wasn't."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock shakes her head, "How do you know that? Maybe I just want to believe someone when no one else does..The way Thomas believed my mom and tried to steer her on a path of good.." even if it inevitably didn't work, she broke up with him and got together with sportsmaster. "Oh yeah..thomas, you haven't met him yet, have you...I think, I should give you his contact info. Just incase something happens to me.." she has a grim look on her face as she says that. "I..Trust him."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen looks her deep in the eyes. "Because my love you're not one who can just truly believe the best in people until given a reason to do so." He says with a smirk. "Listen I aint saying she is but you need to be prepared for it just in case love. You don't want to be caught off guard, that's not you. As for steering her down a different path, that is easier said than done unfortunately and she'd have to want it." His brow goes up at the last bit. "Not another boyfriend I hope." Atrid teases Art in a playful tone. "Hmmm...yea I'll take it...but nothing better happen to you."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock smiles faintly, looking up into his eyes lovingly as she reaching out to cradle his face, stroking his cheek gently. "Thank you, I know you're right, I just...It hurts, losing everything, everyone you love, realizing you're all alone. But..I'm not, am I? I have you afterall.."

And she has THomas too. When Atrid asks the question, she just laughs and shakes her head. "Thomas? Nah, he was a former villain who had a few run-ins with my mother back when she was still a villain herself. I guess at one point they dated and she helped him out a bunch. Now he wants to pay her back for her kindness. I didn't trust him at first but I think he's good people, I'd like to introduce you sometime. gimme your phone later and I'll add his contact. Just incase somsething...Happens.."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen nods his head with a smirk. "Yes you do, you have me indeed, and given that fact you'll never be alone again." He says with a chuckle. "So a reformed villain who dated your villain mother...and I'm supposed to trust him? Hmmm....I'll try."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock smiles and nods, tracing his fingers slowly with her lips. "I guess I'm a lucky girl to have found a guy as dedicated as you.." she sighs as she watches him fondly. "Yeah, that's about it..He's..Rough around the edges, but I think he's a good man. And, you and he have a lot in common..Afterall, his father was evil and abusive, pretty much killed his mom before turning on him. His father's death was ruled an 'accident' shortly after, if you know what I mean.." she smirks, shaking her head.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen shakes his head lowering his hands to the small of Art's back. "It's me who's the lucky one my love, I found you and snagged you up before anyone else could get you for themselves before me." He teases. "We are all rough around the edges, I did what had to be done no more no less. And I'd do more for you."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock sighs and nods, wrapping her arms more tightly around his neck. "I guess we're both pretty lucky to have found each other, hmm? I don't think most people could understand what we went through.." although her smile fades a bit at something he says, shaking her head. "You shouldn't talk like that...I don't want you to go killing people, or anything crazy and dramatic for my sake. I dont want you to lose your humanity. It's not worth it..I'm not worth that.." but she knows she'd do it in a heartbeat to keep him safe. Even if she'd hate herself later for it.

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen sighs and nods. "Yes we are both very luck to have found each other of course." He says smiling. "I will talk like that love, because it's the truth. I'd kill and die for you in a heart beat without hesitation or regret." He says softly kissing her deeply. "I know you'd do the same for me. And it's all because I love you now and forever."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock frowns a bit, nodding slowly. "I know...You know I'd do the same for you in the heartbeat, I just.." she sighs, "I hope it doesn't come down to that. BUt..I may already be in too deep. Are you really sure you want to get dragged down with me? It's not too late to turn back. They might not target you, or Thomas if you turn away." she knows he wont, but it's worth a try. And then he's leaning in and Art sighs a bit, softening in his grasp, winding her fingers in his hair as she presses a soft, tender kiss against his lips. She might not get another chance again..

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen shakes his head back and forth. "Listen I'm not going anywhere no matter what love. I'm not leaving you just because shit gets rough and tough. I'll be by your side through all of this and I will fight beside you always." He says firmly. "Let them come after me! Let them target me I'll barbecue them and put them on Ice. You're not getting rid of me that easily love." He says kissing her softly as well.

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock takes her time, enjoying the kiss, her eyes fluttered closed as she tries to make the moment last just a bit longer. Being held like this, feeling a bit safer..It's not so easy to return back to reality, to the horrible dangerous world, and a future that she might not come back from.

She shakes her head and laughs, "You're crazy, you know that? Even if I were dragged to the depths of hell, you would follow me..?" she sighs, biting her lip, "But I'd do the same for you..Still...If something happens to me..If I dont come back...You have to go on without me. You have to avenge me...Promise me.."

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen lifts her chin and gives her a deep and passionate loving and sensual kiss. "I'm not crazy but yes I would follow you down to the depths of hell and fight and kill every demon and devil I came across to get you back and return you home. You'll come back...of this I have no doubt in my mine because I will make it so, but avenging you that is a promise I certainly can keep."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock swallows, leaning her head against his. "I...I did some major stuff to piss these people off..I dunno. But." she frowns, "I only just got to know you, and now..I dont want to go. I'm afraid..Of what might come next..I just needed a bit more time. Just a little.." she shivers a bit, seeming suddenly small and vulnerable. Fear is not something she likes to show a lot of, and there are few people in the world she truly trusts enough to show that side of herself to but..

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen shakes his head and hugs Art tightly. "It's ok...truly it is." He says softly. "Whatever it is we will work through it together you're not in this alone. Not any more...and never again."

Artemis Crock has posed:
Artemis Crock nods, blinking back a couple of tears, her voice a bit shaky. "Heh, sorry...I dont usually get this tearful, just..I just found you..I dont want to leave you..But this is deep and I just..." she draws a deep breath, putting on a brave face, smirking a bit as she fiercely wipes away the tears. "I haven't forgotten our promise. I'll always find a way back to you, no matter what." with a shaky sigh she rests her head against his chest and he can probably feel how rapidly her heart is beating by now..

Atrid has posed:
Atrid Torsen smiles and strokes Art's hair. "And I'll always find my way back to you and I'll be sure to always find you. This is my oath to you my love...I refuse to go anywhere ever...ever again."