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~ STANDING APPOINTMENTS ~
Daily:
Early morning run
CH5 Avengers Breakfast
Training Session at the Battle Dome

Other:
Friday: 8AM Coffee Date with Pepper

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Magic isn't something I have a lot of experience with. [She explains this with a crooked smile, listening to his explanation with a curious look.] If it exists in our world like it does in yours, they're very good at hiding it.

[Or it comes in forms like the Asgardians, which is something else entirely.]

What kind do you use? If that's not something rude to be asking of you.

Ah, well, magic users do tend to be pretty good at hiding. Even where I'm from, you keep a lot of secrets because people don't always understand how it works.

[And often had very sharp misconceptions about it.]

Nah, it's fine. I work with shields and wards. Protection. I find things for people sometimes. I'm an exorcist.

That sounds very useful. [She almost wishes they did have something of the sort back home.] An exorcist? You mean for ghosts? Spirits?

It's helped me out of a few tight spots.

And yeah, I do mean that. England has a lot of ghosts hanging around.

I'm sure it has. Do you... need protection often back home? [That's the politest way she can think of phrasing that, really.]

So I've heard, although I've never actually seen any. It has enough of a bloody history, though.

I'm kind of a... a ghost magnet if I'm not careful. Nothing quite like waking up in the morning possessed by the spirit of someone who died of the plague.

[He says it lightly but that had really been no fun at all.]

Also there was that time with the Vikings.

Plenty of blood and trauma. Sometimes things get stirred up.

Possessed? [She echoes this with a flicker of a surprise on her face, tilting her head in contemplation.] That sounds... less than pleasant. Do they... take control? Are you aware of it when it happens?

I highly recommend never catching Bubonic Plague. It sucks.

They can take control, it depends how strong they are. Sometimes it's just like a- a presence inside my head. More often, they can influence actions, but not control you fully. And usually I'm aware. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell.

[Her lips twitch faintly at that.] Noted. I'll do my best to avoid that one. Although I do try to avoid plagues whenever possible. I have enough other things that are frequently trying to kill me.

Can you exorcise yourself? Does that work?

Probably a good plan. I mean, I didn't really get sick, but it was very vivid.

Kill you? What kind of thing do you do?

Um, yeah. It's... I have the gift. A lot of it is willpower, and knowing your own thoughts really well.

[She lifts her shoulders in a faint shrug, still looking faintly amused.] I work for the government. Doesn't always make me everyone's favorite person to see coming. [...If they saw her at all.]

Well. At least I now know who to call in case there's a ghost infestation.

[max smiles back, a little awkward.]</small. Funny. One of my brothers says pretty much that exact same thing whenever I ask him what he does. I'd be happy to help if it ever becomes an issue.

[She picks up the awkwardness of that smile, understanding it all too well.] It's always hard on the families of those of us who are. Secrets aren't always something we keep by choice.

Well, in his case I'm pretty sure he does it just to frustrate me. He likes to rub it in.

[She wrinkles her nose in distaste.] Oh, he's one of those is he?

[Her reaction makes him chuckle softly and he nods.]

He's kind of... very proper. Has certain expectations of people.

Expectations that don't exactly match your own, I take it?

[He gives a soft hum of agreement at that and swigs his beer.]

Yeah well, I would have made a horrible diplomat anyway.

[She props her chin in her hand and eyes him.]

And why's that?

[He seems a little uncomfortable with the sudden scrutiny but shrugs.]

I really hate formal wear. And I find the parties unutterably dull.

I bet you pull it off well. Although the latter... well. Yes. They can be, unless there's someone there to liven them up. Pity we don't come from the same place. I could lend you some of my teammates.

Well, thanks. I do clean up nicely, I've been told.

I'm always happy to have people around to liven things up. Interesting people, I take it?

[She gives him a crooked smile.] I can see it. Although it really can be the most uncomfortable experience at times.

[Natasha's smile turns fond at that, a hint of affection creeping into her gaze as she glances down at her drink.] Yes. Interesting's one way of putting it. At the very least, they know how to liven things up. Not always in good ways, but life is certainly rarely dull.

Heh, yeah. I feel like I can't breathe half the time.

[He can't help but smile a little.]

I can appreciate a little excitement. Better than being bored.

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