20407/Touching Grass!

Touching Grass!
Date of Scene:	10 April 2025
Location:	Salem Center - New York
Synopsis:	Pietro and Micola venture out and run into a few familiar faces!
Cast of Characters:	Micola Maximoff, Natasha Romanoff, Pietro Maximoff, Kitty Pryde

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Micola Maximoff has posed:
Spring is...sorta here? Or the idea of Spring at least. The temperatures have been going up and down, but Micola had gone a bit stir crazy with not getting off the property much and she'd convinced Pietro to go out to the mall of all things. Thankfully the girls are with their grandmother and getting some great-grandad time. He's promised not to turn into a Werewolf in front of them unless needed.

Which we hope it never is.

"Alright, do you want to get food first or see about looking at a few things?" the blue haired woman asks Pietro.

Natasha Romanoff has posed:
The idea of Spring is an eternally flickering thing. Natasha Romanova is departing from Xavier's, where she's just been exchanging some information on some cases and then departing. So as she's passing by through Salem Center, she makes out a familiar pair then and gives a nod of her approach.

Natasha is wearing a jacket with a Red Sox ballcap on, combined with a New York Mets insignia on her jacket. It's a rather daring pairing over but it lets her pass as just anohter personw ith extremely poor taste in sports teams.

Pietro Maximoff has posed:
All too happy to get out and move, Pietro was walking at a normal pace alongside Micola. He's dressed for the chill air - no fancy Avenger's uniform or anything. Still, he's noticible - his abrupt motions, his white hair - all that adds up to a fairly recognizable person.

"Food is always a good thing first if you're hungry." Pietro always is, after all. "Are we shopping for us, your mother, or the girls? Or all?" The man chuckles dryly - clearly not upset at any of the options.

Micola Maximoff has posed:
Micola's only met Natasha a handful of times, but the Red Sox ballcap is a daring choice! "She looks familiar." Micola comments to Pietro as the redhead approaches. Then there is a smile, "I could eat, I know it's a silly question if you're hungry given your metabolism." she muses.

"Well...the twins have a birthday coming up. And I just got a few new commissions. Guess we could do a little of all." she admits to that.

Natasha Romanoff has posed:
Natasha Romanova would give a wave over at the pair, even as she would approach them over. She has a soda with her and a very large wrapped pretzel taken from a vendor as she goes to say in a thick New Endland accent with a hint of lower end Boston, "Hey, how you two doing?" She would inquire over to the pair while glancing about.

In other words, official business or personal?

Pietro Maximoff has posed:
There's a glance over as Micola points out Natasha, the white-haired man offering a greeting to Natasha. "Yes, a co-worker." He grins over to Micola, not wanting to draw attention to Natasha from the locals. "Does anything sound particularly good from the options here?"

As the Widow approaches, he offers a polite smile. "We are well. Just out and about enjoying the shopping. We're planning on grabing a bite to eat, if you're interested?" He suggests. Nothing business mentioned, just peopleing among the people.

Micola Maximoff has posed:
"Hey. Doing okay. Decision paralysis mostly." Micola states with a welcoming smile to Natasha. "And I'm the less picky of the two of us." she points out to Pietro with a chuckle. "But we could take some ice cream home for the girls after?" she points out the Baskin Robbins.

There is a nod of agreement when he offers for Natasha to join them, "Do you like any of the food choices here?" she asks the woman.

Natasha Romanoff has posed:
Natasha Romanova would nod over at the pair, taking a moment to finish her snack, "Sure, works for me. I could use a chance to sit down." For Nat to say 'chance to sit down' either meant she had a debrief of them in mind or she was on overwatch for something else that wasn't quite Avengers official.

The woman's ability to relax was on par of that with Captain America's sense of moral obligation.

Pietro Maximoff has posed:
Pietro watches Nat for a breath - long enough to take in her posture and demeanor, or what she'll show of it. She's a absurdly talented espionage agent, after all. "I am picky by virtue of taste." He smirks to Micola. "Feeling some Mexican food?" He asks both ladies, motioning to the Burrito Wagon.

"And definitely. Ice cream after - the girls will know if we come home without ice cream. I would wager it's part of their genetic gifts at this point."

Micola Maximoff has posed:
Micola wasn't a super hero, so she was a little behind on the espionage part of things. She's just happy to be outside with adults! "I can imagine you all are very busy. Especially with there being small fires to put out all over the world." she admits.

"I could go for a burrito." she nods to Pietro. "Oh they definitely get the sense ice cream from me." she chuckles to that.

Currently Pietro, Micola and Natasha are in conversation about where to get food! And it looks like they will going to the Burrito Wagon!

Natasha Romanoff has posed:
Natasha Romanova would nod over at the pair, "Very well, I think I could go for it. I think you're getting the yuppie version here. All organic and they charge quadruple the price for local sourcing." She would speak judgementally as the woman that by accent hailed from one of the most expensive culinary based cities on the planet.

"I could go for a distraction, sure. Nice to get off my feet."

Kitty Pryde has posed:
And speaking of ice cream after, the door to the Baskin Robbins opens up, and Kitty Pryde rolls out. She's wearing roller blades and carrying an ice cream cone that looks like it includes 4 different flavors. But instead of stacked on top each other, the four each get a segment of the big scoop that tops the cone.

"That's ingenious, Ernesto," Kitty calls back through the door as she does a little turn in place on the roller blades. "I'll definitely have to send some of the kids by for cones now." She gives the vendor inside a huge smile and a wave before rotating in place again and spotting the trio nearby. "There's a surprise," she says as she rolls over towards them, tipping her head to Pietro first, and then Natasha. She looks at Micola, giving her a smile, but not seeming familiar with her as she is with the two Avengers.

Pietro Maximoff has posed:
The speedster looks pleased - his wife approves of the suggestion, and his teammate looks like she might unwind. Even if only the teensiest bit! "I do not mind, if it tastes good." He mentions to Natasha, nostrils flaring a bit as he inhales the aroma from the place. "It smells good, at least." He's winning the day, for sure. His hand slides to clasp Micola's, as they start towards the burrito place.

As Kitty wheels over, he nods - offering another polite smile of greeting. "Kitty, hello there." A motion to the young woman with ice cream, then to Micola. "Micola, this is Kitty Pryde, an associate of my father's oldest friend." A nice way to put it. "Kitty, this is Micola Maxmioff, my wife." He beams.

Micola Maximoff has posed:
"Yeah nothing like you'll get in the Bronx or Brooklyn." Micola chuckles to Natasha. She'd take all the fat thank you! She gives a smile as they are joined by another and the face is a little familiar. She reaches out to take the hand that clasps hers of Pietro's easily.

"I think I've seen her a few places, but that was years ago." she states. Then she smiles to the woman, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Kitty." she smiles to that.

Natasha Romanoff has posed:
Natasha Romanova would give a wave over at Katherine over, relaxing back as she would give a nod at the comments from Pietro and Micola, "Fair enough. The food is quite good." She would allow. "You'll have to show me wehre's good around here then." She would put her hands over in her pockets after she would go to throw away the napkins from her pretzel.

Kitty Pryde has posed:
At the introduction, Kitty's smile for Micola grows, accompanied by Kitty's eyebrows going up in surprise. "Wife?" she repeats as an excited question, eyes going to Pietro. "Wife!? And we're just hearing about it!?"

She's grinning though as she turns back to Micola. "Congratulations! And I know I'm surely meeting one of the most patient people on the planet if you're willing to put up with this guy," she says in a good-natured jibe, jerking a thumb towards the former Brotherhood adversary, turned Avenger.

Kitty give Natasha a wave. "If you're in the mood for ice cream, this place is the best in the state," she says, motioning towards the Baskin Robbins. "Been coming here since I was a schoolgirl."

Pietro Maximoff has posed:
Pietro reaches over to open the door to the Burrito Wagon, letting the others go in first if they choose to. "The street tacos have a certain appeal. A lot of calories, which help with the need for movement." A wink to Micola. "Plus, it feels a bit like a guilty pleasure." He nods to Natasha after that. "She knows where all the good spots are - I have yet to find a place she recommended that was not worth the time."

Kitty gets a roll of his eyes. "Thank you, Kitty." He teases back. "We're planning on getting ice cream on the way home. The girls will appreciate it, and they will riot if we do not."

Micola Maximoff has posed:
"I think they've got good BBQ at the place down the way, but burritos sound a little better." she tells Natasha. "But I will go with majority." she adds.

Micola gives a chuckle, "We just celebrated two years, yes." she tells Kitty. Had it been that long? Yeah, it had. "And I apologize if you were not told." she looks to her husband with a bit of a playful look. "He actually has the patience of a Saint most days. He has to deal with me on top of the twins, so..." she muses. "Plus if I keep buying Halloween decorations for house decor I'm sure there will be divorce threats." she teases Pietro.

"And yes, ice cream for the little ones or one of them is bound to get fussy." she shakes her head.

Natasha Romanoff has posed:
Natasha Romanova would glance over, "Oh, I'm nto much of an ice cream person. I know, freaky? I think I'm the only one. But I have some friends I know who would love it. I bet Pepper would totally get out here sometime if she had the chance. Poor girl gets out nearly as little as I do." She would smile back at PIetro and Micola.

"So how are things back home for you two? I hope that the family is all well. They're all enjoying themselves and keeping busy and productive?"

Kitty Pryde has posed:
"The Burrito Wagon is definitely pretty good. I like the El Jeffe, with extra sour cream," Kitty suggests. Before hearing mention of twins. "Oh wow. Really does run in the family then, hmm?" she says, glancing to twin Pietro if the comment wasn't obvious enough.

"Definitely would be great to get Pepper out here," Kitty agrees of the woman who recruited her to work at Stark Enterprises. "Especially now that the weather is getting better. Not quite as indecisive as it was on whether it was time to get warm or not."

She does a little turn on her roller blades. "Took advantage of the ice being off the roads to get out for a skate," she comments. "Speaking of which I'd probably better start back if I'm going to make it before it gets dark. Next time you're out this way, let me know," she says to the trio.

Pietro Maximoff has posed:
Quicksilver is clearly amused by the teasing from the trio of women. "I think we're going to have the attic dedicated to Halloween decorations at this point." He looks resigned to the fact, if not amused by it at the same time. At Nat's comment, he nods. "I haven't heard from Lorna in a few, or most of my family. It's been... a quiet time for us." He looks to Micola.

"I've not been to Genosha since the wedding."

A grin to Kitty. "Yes, twins. I warned her." A wink to Micola.

Micola Maximoff has posed:
"I think Pepper would definitely enjoy it." Micola agrees with Natasha. She'd met Pepper a few times. She was bubbly enough! "We don't live far from here actually. Bought an old property and had it renovated while we were awaiting the girls." she admits. "We should have folks out. I think everyone has been in...isolated mode for a while." she states.

"I last saw Lorna when she did her speech, but that was almost a year ago now?" she thinks. There is a chuckle to Kitty, "Apparently it does. Though we got identical girls. They got all of his silvery white hair though. Just adorable." she sighs. "You be careful on those skates." she tells her.

Natasha Romanoff has posed:
Natasha Romanova would 'ah' over, "Thank you." Well, Genosha being stable was a good thing, as far as Natasha was concerned. Magnus and his citizens being content was one less thing that the Avengers had to worry about. So long as he had his place of peace and his subjects were safe, it was all the better.

Kitty Pryde has posed:
"Enjoy your dinner!" Kitty says, smiling and giving them a wave. She takes a lick from her multi-flavored ice cream cone, and then turns to begin rolling down the sidewalk at a good clip. Weaving in and out of a bench, a trash can and a light pole that rises up out of the concrete, before turning off onto a road that runs towards a certain school.