3717/Avenging Is Hard Work

Avenging Is Hard Work
Date of Scene:	07 October 2020
Location:	Avengers Mansion - Training Facility
Synopsis:	A training session in the Avenger's Training Room gives way to breakfast and talk about Halloween costumes
Cast of Characters:	T'Challa, Carol Danvers, Janet van Dyne, Nadia Pym-van Dyne, Wanda Maximoff

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T'Challa has posed:
The training scenario had been a pretty basic one. An exercise in teamwork, great numbers of opponents that require working together. The threat this time came from a swarm of robots, each only about 5 feet tall but each capable of delivering punches that end with sonic blasts capable of inflicting a bit of pain without actually doing damage much damage should someone less hardy than the Hulk get hit.

The scenario has been going on for awhile and the enemy units are greatly depleted. The Training Room is set up to be an outdoors battlefield in what would have otherwise been a tranquil park. Monkey bars and a wooden log castle for the kids. Though at the moment they are in bad shape, in some places broken and splintered from the fighting. Black Panther bounds off the log fort and over to a metal dome for kids to climb on. A pair of the robots are hot on his heels. He slices through the metal bars with his anti-metal claws, ripping off a large enough section that he can turn and slam it down over one of the robot's heads, pinning its arms at its sides.

"Carol, airborne units above you," he says over comms as he spots an ambush about to happen. The warning delivered he turns back towards the second robot, dodging a punch from it.

Carol Danvers has posed:
Carol has been using this scenario to practice precision and dodging more than anything. It is a nice change of pace from having to punch Warzoon Dreadnaughts after all. So she has been flying low, moving with agile flight around the various trees and playground equipment while blasting individual remotes.

There was even a segment in the middle where they tried to swarm her when she dipped down by the swings where she decided to land and punch a lot of robots, working on her hand to hand techniques instead of just blasting them with photon 'punches'.

The warning from T'Challa comes when she is airborn again ad she spins mid-air to fly upside down and blast up at the aerial fliers above her picking a couple off right away. "This is fun T'Challa.. glad you talked me into this."

Janet van Dyne has posed:
"<And then... NINJAS!>"

Janet cackles over the microphone as a dozen robots are undocked and don holographic ninja disguises. The 'Hazard Level' for them is visibly set to the lowest possible metric which makes them slightly more dangerous than the average sleepy housecat.

The Wasp is wearing yoga attire and with a rolled mat slung over her shoulder. 'Danger Room Day' for T'challa and Carol is a little more energetic than Janet prefers, clearly, especially as she's recovering still from the Red Room escape. Also, nothing like an Irish Coffee after morning yoga, and there's a distinct scent of liquer and whisky floating up from the metal carafe she has her hands wrapped around.

"<Also, why is it so cold in here? Is Tony messing with the themostat again?>"

Nadia Pym-van Dyne has posed:
Air support! If there is one thing Nadia knows how to fight it is robots, though today the sticky bombs she might normally augment her wrist blaster attacks with have been replaced by small portable EMP devices to save on property damage.

Janet may be taking it easy but lately it seems Nadia can barely sit still. /Something/ has her positively elated, quite possibly in better spirits than even before the nightmare that is the Red Room came looking for her again.

On top of that she could hardly pass up a chance to train and practice coordination with the actual Avengers. She may be a full Titan now but the Avengers are still The Avengers.

Nadia swoops out of the sky providing lower altitude air support, a trio of magnetic EMP devices thrown at a trio of robots down below as she evades others in the sky. The pulses from the devices causing the robots to keel over inert and sparking a bit but she can help fix that later.

When Janet suddenly switches the program to Ninjas, she drops out of the sky landing near T'Challa, "Is it true the more of them there are, the weaker they become? I heard that recently." She asks as she assumes a stance whose most prominent elements blend Aiki-Jujitsu and Krav-Maga, among other things.

T'Challa has posed:
Black Panther waits for the robot to attack again, this time rolling backwards as he grabs it and pulls it with him. His feet launch it, sending it flying forty feet to crash against small building that would hold the park's restrooms, were it a real park.

He continues rolling over backwards to get back to his feet in one smooth motion. "Only in the simulations," he tells Nadia in his quietly raspy voice. "And then? Only if Steve is not wishing to truly test us." He whips an energy dagger to take out one of the ninja robots, noticing how it doesn't even manage to react. "I believe Janet has brought refreshments," he adds. One of the ninja robots reaches him and T'Challa whirls to throw it in front of Nadia where it will be a sitting duck - or, flying duck? - for her to shoot. "Let us finish them off. I hope she brought enough for the rest of the class," he says, ever the straight man in his delivery.

Carol Danvers has posed:
Carol hovers there and stares down at all of the Ninjas. "Ninja Robots.. really Janet?" there is a fond amusement in her voice though as she looks over the two kung-fu fighting the ninjas now. "This seems more like a a Spider-man problem." okay yeah she also sounds found while bad mouthing the local spider hero of New York.

"Though I can be motivated by refreshments certainly." even though from her altitude she can see that Janet only brought enough for Janet. Still the Black Cat said to wrap this up so she speeds up, just hovering there and turning and blasting, tagging Robots pretty fast and furious with vrrom vroom vroom vrooms.. "I think it is just mimicking early morning in Central Park Janet.... not a conspiracy."

Janet van Dyne has posed:
"<Blame Tony, he's the one who programmed it so you early morning psychopaths can get your rocks off punching robots. /I/ did yoga, and I feel balanced, and centered,>" Janet says. "<And cold, and I'm way too rich to be cold.>" She's in black yoga pants and a comfortable, close-fitting pink turtlenck. The entire outfit coordinates, including her shoes and the yoga mat.

"<Hurry up and kill the ninjas, I didn't bring snacks but I bet the help can find some doughnuts and coffee for you guys if you ask them nicely,>" she adds.

Nadia Pym-van Dyne has posed:
For all that she is a smiling ray of sunshine, Nadia's hand to hand combat style is brutal. It's a mixture of the Red Room's advanced mundane hand to hand combat training combined with what appears to be Janet's Shrink-Fu making for a pretty devastating combination. One Ninja-bot is elbowed viciously in the chest and smashed in the 'face' with the back of her gauntlet before she seems to vanish, zipping about at tiny size and reappearing behind it to put an energy blast in its back before spinning into a crescent kick taking another Ninja-bot in the head, her other arm coming up to blast the flying Ninja-bot T'Challa tosses in her direction, "Those energy blades are so cool! How do they work? Or should I ask Shuri that?"

Once the robot ninjas are vanquished Nadia seemingly disappears again, a few seconds creep by before she burst back to full size in the air behind Janet landing on her with a big hug, "Janet!"

T'Challa has posed:
The last of the robots go down as the Avengers work together as a team. "The blade is vibranium, but it contains circuitry and a unique power source, able to power the blade. Or project the energy as a beam," T'Challa says, answering the question if not getting into the science of it in any great depth, keeping those details back. The Avengers are trusted to know the truth about Wakanda, though actual revelations about the technology's details are still kept close to their vests.

A vest that is currently discharging the last of the stored up energy from earlier hits, sending a few of the final remaining robots flying. "JARVIS. End simulation, please," he says. T'Challa retracts his helmet from his habit. "Well done Nadia. Carol. As always, a masterful display of tactics."

He walks over towards the entrance then, glancing back at the others. "Donuts? Or perhaps breakfast tacos?" he suggests after the morning training.

Wanda Maximoff has posed:
"Did someone say donuts?"

Standing near the entrance with a pink box of what is likely some sort of breakfast confection, Wanda seems to be awake and alert, glancing at the group as they finish up. "I heard there were some of you down here so I thought maybe refreshments are in order. I could bring them upstairs if you would rather eat in the kitchen, though. I put some coffee on."

Carol Danvers has posed:
There is a snrk noise from Carol, very undignified, when someone manages to come in right on cue with Donuts. "I think it is Donuts today not tacos T'Challa... you know what they say. Never look a gift donut in the mouth."

Which no one says, ever.

Still Carol touches down and lets the room start to reset robots with their holograms move back into lock position. "That does sound like a better plan Wanda.. kitchen would be way easier for us to not just fight over Janet's 'coffee' when we get thirsty after eating donuts.."

Nadia Pym-van Dyne has posed:
Nadia disentangles herself from her surprise Hug Ambush or Janet, "Wait, tacos come in BREAKFAST?! Is there no end to the food miracles of the Free World?" And then there really are donuts, "Wait donuts are a breakfast thing too?! Goodbye gruel, I shall not miss you! Hello coffee!" Donuts and coffee, these are why freedom must be defended at all costs.

Janet van Dyne has posed:
"Only brought enough for me and the kidlet," Janet informs Carol with a sorry/not-sorry look. She hugs Nadia back firmly when the girl dashes up and kisses her temple. "Mwah! You looked great out there!" she informs Nadia. "You're moving like a total pro out there. Need to work on your support skills a bit though, I find it's best to stay out of Carol's way in case she loses her temper and starts blasting everything in sight." Janet winks at Carol over Nadia's head and passes the Waspette her coffee to share.

"Hey T'challa-- you think you might work a bit with Nadia sometime on her hand-to-hand? Steve's been showing her some moves but maybe a fresh set of eyes wouldn't be a bad idea."

Janet retrieves a doughnut from Wanda and flashes an appreciative smile at the ginger witch before carefully wrapping hers in a napkin so she doesn't get too much glaze on her fingertips.

T'Challa has posed:
T'Challa walks over to Janet, falling behind Nadia as the teen rushes over to bestow the hug. "I could see some of Steve's hand in her fighting," T'Challa confirms to Janet. "I would be happy to offer some training as well," the Wakandan says as he reaches the pair. He turns back to Carol, flashing her a small, lopsided smile at her comments.

"Indeed," T'Challa says, turning towards Wanda and the aforementioned donuts. "Thank you for bringing them, Wanda," he tells the Scarlet Witch gratefully. The wreckage of the robots, and indeed the entire park that had been the battle ground, are faded away, those that were holographic, or are being cleaned up by maintenance bots, any that were real.

He waits for the others to have a chance to pick the donuts of their choice, before taking a simple one with some chocolate icing on it. "It is good to have everyone back again," he comments in his accented English, the words directed to Janet and Nadia. "How are you mending?" he asks, that part directed to Janet more specifically.

Wanda Maximoff has posed:
The doughnuts are offered around, with Wanda taking possession of them once again once it seems like everyone's had a pick. She'll just hold onto them in case someone wants more. "Of course," she offers T'Challa. "It is my pleasure. A reward for hard work." She does smile towards the group as a whole, nodding at the sentiment T'Challa's already offered.

"It certainly feels good to feel like things a whole again." She does seem to be in fairly good spirits herself. Having everyone safely back seems to have a positive effect for her.

Carol Danvers has posed:
Carol looks over Nadia's head at Janet, and does the mature thing, which involves sticking her tongue out at the other woman briefly. "Indeed.. because I am widely known much like Bruce for the collateral damages... they have a rider in the Damage Control insurance contracts in town just in case of Captain Marvel rampages..."

Stll she plucks a donut out of the bo, picking a maple cake variety. "Many things can be for breakfast officially Wasplet. Pizza for instance, excellent breakfast food."

Janet van Dyne has posed:
"Mmm. /Nice/ doughnuts, Wands," Janet bids the witch, and beams an approving smile at her. "Good call bringing them in." Janet finds a nearby counter to sit on and perches on it, crossing her legs neatly at the knee. Even in casual yoga clothes her appearance is photo-shoot ready, posture and all.

She pulls a face back at Carol then looks to T'challa to address his question. "Mmm... I'm doing OK," she says, with a small nod. "I mean still a little under-the-weather, y'know? Two weeks of roofies is kinda pushing it even for me. But I'm on the mend. Got the adoption paperwork signed and sent off yesterday, now Jen's just waiting to hear back from New York State and then the Feds for Nadia's citizenship. Helps to have some friends in the State department, though. Bribe the right clerk with a couple of five-hundred dollar heels and paperwork gets expedited like crazy. I mean, if the Russians can do it, so can the Wasps, right?" Janet inquires, with an expression that wholly fails to look innocent.

T'Challa has posed:
T'Challa's lips pull back to form his lopsided smile. "Congratulations. I hope the adoption goes smoothly," he says in that voice manages to be smooth and raspy at the same time. "If you had need of outside citizenship for her? I could oblige. But then she would have to go through even more hoops," he says.

A small bite is taken of the donut. "Wanda, I was disappointed you were not able to make the charity event," he tells her. "I was thinking a night away. Some dress up? Would have been perfect after all the work you have been doing." He takes another small bite, looking thoughtful. "Perhaps the team should find something to do for Halloween together?" he suggests. "Assuming no demonic beings invade. No hags cast a spell on the city. No headless horsemen gallop down Main Street." T'Challa pauses. "Yes. Right. Who am I kidding?" he says with a soft chuckle.

Wanda Maximoff has posed:
The mention of a night out gets Wanda's attention. "You know, a Halloween event might be fun. I cannot promise there will not be any tricks or spells, but I can assure you a harmless night of fun and magic should we decide to do something. A Haunted Avengers Mansion for family and friends."

She does seem amused at the idea of doing up the mansion as a haunted house. "A night in could be just as fun as a night out, with the right company."

Carol Danvers has posed:
Carol wanders over now that they are up in the kitchen and gets herselfsome of the coffee Wanda put on. "That could be cool.. haunted Avengers House... I mean Tony would probably use a lot of holograms or robots... Wanda can do magic... " she sips the coffee thoughtfully.

"One of you two could be the gian lady from the b-list monster movies." teasing just a touch. "All in all A+ plan T'Challa."

Janet van Dyne has posed:
"Thanks, T, I appreciate that." Janet smiles at the King of Wakanda and gives his arm a brief and affectionate squeeze. "I think we've got it squared away though. I mean, it's just paperwork at this point," she clarifies, shifting on the counter. "Legally she's got residence at my house and Hank's, though the Titans are putting her up."

Janet purses her lips, thinking. "As for Halloween... we *always* do a trick-or-treat thing here, and don't get me wrong, I -love- handing out candy to all the kids and the... not kids, in their ... costumes." Her nose wrinkles. "Maybe we take it out into the street this year. Do something early, y'know, at a public park. I've gotta make an appearance at at least two other events that night, though, and then I'm pretty sure Ms. Frost is hosting a soiree at the Hellfire Club--" She glances sidelong at Nadia. "Don't ask, and no, you're not allowed to come," she says, and reaches her fingers out for her coffee can back.

Nadia Pym-van Dyne has posed:
Nadia's eyes get a bit wide, "Pizza for breakfast?" She may be a genius, but mind blown. She had never once considered that as a possibility. Is there no end to the versatility of pizza? She stands there for awhile just pondering that while the others talk around her.

Eventually she comes back to reality. "Hi, Wanda!" she waves at her, finally registering her arrival. "I haven't seen you since that party on the moon!" Her eyes zero in on the donuts, "How can such perfect baked goods exist? It is still a mystery. And coffee, too, my hero!" She leans against Janet munching on a doughnut.

T'Challa has posed:
T'Challa joins the others on the trip up to the kitchen. "I am happy to follow the lead. Of whatever the rest of you decide," the Wakandan offers to them. "I am back and forth to Wakanda enough? That setting such things up can be difficult for me." Of course, they have a staff to handle all of that, don't they?

He gives a quiet chuckle. "It too me forever to decide on the costume for the Arabian Nights theme. I should probably start on a Halloween costume now," he says, rubbing his fingers over his finely trimmed beard where it covers his chin.

"Or challenge Janet to come up with something for me? For I know I could never match her creativity. Or style. Or sheer brilliance," he says. He pauses a moment,then glances from Wanda to Carol to Nadia and whispers, "Did she buy it?"

Wanda Maximoff has posed:
"Clearly everyone should dress up as an Avenger," Wanda suggests with an amused smile. "Obviously you cannot dress as yourself." She moves to pour herself a cup of coffee, gesturing towards the pot to get anyone else one while she's at it. "I think I would do alright in Natasha's outfit..."

Her gaze shifts to T'Challa, her smile becoming a grin. "I am certain you've done well, I've heard she cannot refuse anything if you hide it in a compliment. If you believe such rumors." She's not hiding her tone and she offers a wink in Nadia's direction. "Perhaps that's wise advice for everyone to remember."

Nadia Pym-van Dyne has posed:
Nadia follows along after everyone listening kind of fascinated as the conversation shifts to Halloween, an event she has heard of but has never actually experienced before. She's fairly certain it has something to do with pumpkins and costumes but the finer points remain a mystery.

"What kind of costume do you dress a king in?" She wonders aloud. "If anyone can do it though,it's Janet!" She seems quite sure of this.

Wanda is given a grin and a nod as she makes a note of the Janet advice.

It is at that moment that her T-comm starts beeping at her though. "I'll be right back, I should take this. There's been a lot going on at the tower lately and I should take this."

Carol Danvers has posed:
"Tell the Titans I said hello." she calls off after Nadia before turning to the others. "Janet.. I am not sure how you manage to keep up with your social calendar honestly. It sounds exhausting. Fun. But Exhausting."

Coffee is sipped and she looks amused "Dibs on Steve or Thor.. " she notes to Wanda's idea. I mean she is all in though.

Janet van Dyne has posed:
"Mm, you're on the right track," Janet purls at T'challa, and flashes him a flirty grin. "Now tell me how impossibly pretty and indispensible I am, and I'll consider it," she admonishes him.

Janet wiggles fingers at her departing ward and makes sure Nadia's out of earshot before she waves a finger at the others from where it's curled around her coffee. "Wanda you and Nats could switch easy, you even look a little alike. Carol you've got the build for Cap's outfit." She gives Carol a once-over. "Mm, yeah you do," she mutters, and flickers an envious wink at the leggy blonde. "I'll think about it. Maybe whatever I can go as that shows off enough skin. Anyway-- I've gotta nap the child and we have to get to Jen's offices."

"NADIA!" Janet shouts. "GET YOUR STUFF, WE'VE GOT PLACES TO BE!" The socialite hops off the counter, collects her things, and wriggles her fingers at the other Avengers in farewell.