Where Were We, Now? (attn: the usual suspects)

"Okay, Okay. Next one... Loki, Vision, or Black Widow?"

Rowan grimaced at Aishe, but since he was sitting to her right, it was his turn. He sipped his coffee and drummed the fingers of his free hand on the table top.

"Honestly, I'd like to fuck, marry, AND kill Loki but that's not the game is it." He blew a few stray red hairs away from his face.

"All right. Fuck Loki, marry Black Widow, and kill Vision. No. Marry Vision and kill Black Widow."

He leaned back in his chair and shrugged. "Either way Loki's getting fucked."

He turned to his right and grinned. "You're up, love. What's it going to be?"

Pakpao 5 years ago
Pak made a ball of her napkin and threw it at Eiryk's head (she was saving her spoon for Kem... just in case). She would have made a comment about youth and beauty but she was seriously out numbered, even if Aishe and Alex took her side they probably didn't stand a chance.

Although Pak had thought she had her answer figured out, including exploiting that you'd get Bruce Banner probably half the time, Alfarinn brought up an interesting point. Sure all of the Guardians seemed to understand Groot even if he didn't have the most expansive vocabulary so she'd taken communication for granted.


"Huh. I wonder if he even only sends 'I am Groot.'”

After turning that idea around in her head for a bit she decided it probably didn't matter and went back to the question as a whole.

For a second Pak tried to imagine half the people at the table being gone. It upset her quite a bit and her answer was a bit more adamant than she'd intended.


"You can't trust Thanos for beans and I'm not getting into bed with or marrying someone who kill half of everything so he's dead.”

Hearing herself Pak cleared her throat and sheepishly studied her coffee for a second before continuing.

"I think I'm team Scandinavia this time. Hope for the best from a one night stand with the Hulk and marry Groot.”
Kem`Raaisu 5 years ago
Kem grimaced. "Ix-nay on the saber tooth tiger crap. Some of us are legitimate cradle robbers here. Wait, most of us are." He eyed Rowan and Cris. "What went wrong with you two?"

The choices Cris posed met with a variety of answers, but Kem reached under the table to pat Pak's knee gently at her vehement response and subsequent embarrassment. Of course, he was going to make her feel better if he could.

"With Pak on that. Say goodbye to Thanos. Then... fuck Hulk, marry Groot, and pray he doesn't actually send 'I am Groot' because that would be awful."

And monotonous. "I don't know if I could handle an eternity of three-word dialogue."
Aishe 5 years ago
Aishe couldn't help it. When Kiamhaat complained about Groot's vocabulary she smirked. "Let me help you out with that, see how you like it."

She stared right at him and made it perfectly clear that she was sending to him for the rest of the group.

[I am Aishe.]

His groan in response was worth it. "Oh please no."

[I am Aishe?]

Kem turned to Cris. "She's your fault. You made her."

Nodding happily, Aishe smiled brightly at Kem.
[I am Aishe], she sent agreeably.

Before she could drive Kem completely over the edge, she cleared her throat and said,
"Well I for one would gladly fuck Thanos with the biggest most painful strap-on I can find. Then I'd kick him to the curb, kill Hulk, and marry Groot, because he might have a limited vocabulary but I have empathy."

She nodded decisively and reached for her hot cocoa, which slid out of the way. She narrowed her eyes at Kiamhaat.

[I am Aishe.]
Rowan Murphy 5 years ago
Alex's painful answer made Rowan snort. It was true; vampire resilience could only get you so far. Hulk could easily tear them apart. The prospect of sleeping with him wasn't appealing. Eiryk's answer had merit, too, and he spent a moment considering how he might best utilize that much... wood. Slow grin.

Rowan laughed aloud at Alfarinn's answer.
"Absolutely have to exploit loopholes, especially if Cris leaves you one. It happens so rarely."

He grinned at his husband, still sort of hung up on how much wood would be available in this matchup. Aishe momentarily distracted him from that train of thought, her mischief obvious at Kem's reaction, and her answer super appealing.

"I find I have to agree with you," he said, "except I think I would use Groot as my strap-on. Because kinky bedroom fun with my eternally-hard spouse."

He turned to Cris. "Time to answer your own question love." He briefly wondered if Cris had any idea they'd wind up going in THAT direction with this one.
Christian Bern 5 years ago
He was amused when Alex made the assumption about the Hulk being in Hulk form and then Alfarinn pointing out that he didn't specify. He hadn't but adding Bruce Banner didn't make the question that much easier.

Aishe went against the trend by keeping Thanos alive and killing the Hulk. He raised his eyebrows at that. Of course, she also made Kem groan by sending, he could only assume "I am Aishe" or maybe "I am Groot"...a few times if the reaction of her significant other was any indication. Kem then blamed him for making her.

Cris sat up straighter and smiled.
"One of the best things I ever did." He wiped an imaginary tear from his cheek. "She makes her father proud."

Rowan's answer made his shake his head with a smile. He patted his husband's knee and sighed. "I promise I do not neglect him."

Giving the leg beneath his hand a loving squeeze, he answered the question that he had started. . "For the safety of those I most care about" Cris looked around at everyone at the table. "I would have to kill Thanos. Perhaps he could be reasoned with but I do not believe so. If he is willing to kill his own daughter then he is very much committed to his path."

He smiled at Rowan. "I have a soft spot for people who care more about others than they do themselves so I would marry Groot." Cris turned his grin on Aishe. "Even if he only sent the same three words."

"That means having sex with the Hulk. I figure I could probably build something to help with that..." Cris let that sentence trail off and tried to give it no more thought.

"Next!"
Alex Aristos 5 years ago
Alex was mentally kicking himself for assuming Hulk would be Hulk. Not that it really changed his answer, because even half of Hulk was too much to contemplate. Of course, as the answers went around they only got worse and worse. From Aishe strapping on for Thanos, to Rowan strapping on Groot for Thanos, to Cris manufacturing some sort of Hulk... sexing... thing...

He cleared his throat. Well, the good news was that round was over. The bad news was, it was his turn and he probably wasn't going to come up with anything as fun as his friends.


"Uhh. Hmm. I'm leaving Rocket out of it. And Groot. Let's try Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, and Shuri."

He wasn't sure if Shuri would count, but he figured probably. Besides, they weren't exactly die hard about rules. She was in the movie. Good enough. he turned to Eiryk. "Go for it, babe."
Eiryk 5 years ago
A little shocked Pak would agree with anyone Eiryk took a napkin to the face. He also knew better than to give it back, she'd just throw it again.

"Can we keep her dad?” He asked Alfarinn who he had simply adopted as a father in law (whether he wanted to be adopted or not). "At least an honororary member of the Norse club? Her eyes are the right color and she'd be handy in a raid....”

He was rather impressed with the way Aishe had supn the question and would have said something except for the look on Kem's face. It didn't take much to guess why was going on there. Eiryk turned to Alex, he might love Alex' voice in his head but...

"Do not get any ideas.”

Mentally awarding Rue the prize for most unnecessary but most creative solution Eiryk turned to his husband and rolled his eyes.

"Ugh. Too many women.”

He said playfully.

It also rather made it harder to choose who to kill.


"I think... fuck Scarlett Witch and hope she brings her brother, kill Shuri and obviously marry Hawkeye.”
Alfarinn 5 years ago
Alfarinn raised his glass to Pak in a tiny toast when she said she agreed with him and Eiryk. His fellow Scandinavian then asked if he could keep Pak and called him Dad. He looked over at Alex and smiled and then turned back to Eiryk. "Sure, Son, but you have to feed her and look after her. She would be your responsibility and if she looted and burned the wrong village you would have to go and apologize." Alfarinn then raised his mug and muttered behind it. "If you can find anyone left."

He raised his eyebrows at Rowan's answer and then Cris's assurance that the good doctor wasn't neglected at home. "We might not be so sure, Starbuck. The evidence is suggesting otherwise."

Alex picked his choices and at least there were no animals and plants in the mix.

"This part of Team Scandinavia is going fuck Hawkeye. I would marry Shuri. She has a good mind and a big heart. Plus she's feisty too. That leaves killing Scarlet Witch. She can be more dangerous than the Hulk and if one of them has to go..." He shrugged.

"So what about you, Newly Adopted Member of Team Scandinavia?"
Pakpao 5 years ago
Pak glowered at Eiryk, who only smiled wider, and was debating throwing her spoon at him but Alfarinn agreed, even if it was with conditions. Pak was oddly pleased but did her best not to show it and instead payed a great deal of attention to the other answers. Well that and Aishe tormenting Kem. Pak Pat his arm in a "there there” manner and stifled a giggle.

She approved of Cris' logic and maybe Rowan's too, although it did seem a bit harsh to do that to Groot. Well maybe if they had clear consent first... but she very much approved of Alex' choices.


"Finally a round I only have to feel semi guilty about one.”

Although the first round hadn't been too bad, not when compared to Rocket and Groot, but still.

"I don't want to break ranks right away so... I think you're both a little right. Enjoy Shuri once, marry Hawkeye and kill Scarlet Witch. Although I'm making sure Shuri has my number. We can still be friends after.”
Kem`Raaisu 5 years ago
Kem had to concede to Cris' statement about Aishe. "You've got me there, with my eternal gratitude."

Even if she was going to send to him at random times. He suspected she would. He would have to prepare... somehow. Fortunately, his extended family gave him plenty of opportunities to work on his poker face.

Alex's question was a bit of a relief, after the last couple of rounds. Kem listened to the options and decisions, not certain he felt strongly about any of them.


"I'm marrying Scarlet Witch. I'd rather have her on my side in a fight. Then I suppose I'd fuck Shuri and kill Hawkeye. He phoned it in in Infinity War anyhow."
Aishe 5 years ago
Aishe beamed at Cris. She would readily admit to enjoying hearing things like that from her Creator. And she fully planned to interrupt Kiamhaat with the same sending many times in the next few nights.

"Wow, there are honorary Scandinavians here now. I feel so worldly," she said, turning to grin at Pak. "So how does it feel? You haven't gotten any blonder."

She shook her head sadly at Kiamhaat. "Seems a shame to waste those biceps," she pointed out. "I'm going with Alfarinn here. Marry Shuri, fuck Hawkeye, and kill Scarlet Witch."

She turned back to Rue. "Come up with anything creative this time around?"
Rowan Murphy 5 years ago
"Wait," Rowan objected, "just because I opted to utilize Groot in a creative way does not mean I feel neglected!"

He would be the last person to even hint at that. In fact, his friends would probably admit he was far too open about how not neglected he was. He had zero complaints about their sex life.

"I just felt that fucking Thanos required extra effort. That's all. Plus I'm pretty sure the strap-on would be required. He definitely doesn't do it for me, and he's not getting to do me instead. Anyway, the subject at hand. I do agree Hawkeye's biceps shouldn't go to waste. But I also agree that he is potentially the least useful character."

He shrugged. "He'll have to go. Kill Hawkeye, fuck Scarlet Witch, and marry Shuri. She's intelligent and hot, and clearly I have a weakness for those things when present in the same package."

She didn't compare to Cris, but Rowan definitely had 'a type' now and she was the closest of the three.
Christian Bern 5 years ago
He nodded at Kem and winked at Aishe. [I am Cris.]. He sent to her while sipping his coffee.

Rowan protested that he was not neglected. Cris smiled at his husband and squeezed his knee again.
"I simply meant that your 'creative' answers for Peter and Groot might suggest that you have plenty of time to imagine fantasy bed sport."

[Trust me, Love, I am well aware of how little time you have for sleep...much less fantasizing about other lovers.]

The question, this time, was a little more straight forward.


"I would marry Shuri. She has a love of gadgets that I can appreciate and a sense of pride and protectiveness of her home that I understand and admire."

"Hmm, I would fuck Hawkeye and kill Scarlet Witch." She was potentially dangerous and had not always been a hero. He personally understood that people should be allowed second chances but being able to alter reality on a whim and then perhaps having an off year or two could be dangerous. What if she found out about vampires and decided that they were an abomination and needed to go? Scarlet Witch had the power to do that. Of course she wasn't real, but then neither were vampires.

"Well,Alex..."
Alex Aristos 5 years ago
Alex had had plenty of time to figure out his answer, and he was relieved when his choices didn't seem to bore his friends. There was plenty of banter over their selections, and he was smiling by the time it came back around to him. It was just fun being here with them all. Their schedules didn't always coincide, but it was nice when they did.

"Oh I'd marry Hawkeye for sure. He's family-oriented. Fuck Shuri, and kill Scarlet Witch."

He eyed Eiryk, whose turn it was to choose next. "All right, Viking. What have you got for us?"

He wouldn't put it past Eiryk to try to one-up Cris's combo.
Eiryk 5 years ago
"Family oriented? Do we need another kit?”

Eiryk teased Alex slightly, gentlyley.

Oh good lord it was his turn wasn't it? Eiryk made a bit of a face and a thoughtful sound. The only thing had had determined at all was to leave Thor well out of it, he wasn't entirely certain the character wasn't slightly sacreligious or not. He'd started a bit of a debate with Angus about it and was getting the distinct impression his creator was getting cross with the discussion. Very perversely this amused Eiryk who kept pursuing it.

They seemed to be getting the best debating and complaining from a two villains and a good guy combo. He also decided to flout the unspoken convention of repeats.


"All right then I think Ultron, Yondu and Thanso. Go!”
Alfarinn 5 years ago
Alfarinn groaned at Eiryk's choice, leaned back and sighed.

"We need a new rule. No, characters that have been previously used can be used again until we are playing this silly game on another date. There are only so many time I care to kill Thanos."

Swirling his coffee alcohol mixture, he stated his opinion on the other two.

"Fuck Ultron and marry Yondu, though the whistling is annoying. I think Ultron's ego would get on my nerves far more in the long term and, as mentioned, long term is a very real consideration."
Pakpao 5 years ago
"I could try out the blond thing I suppose.”

Pak mused. Ran certainly managed colored hair well enough. However, she'd never asked how long it took or how long it lasted. Although Pak wouldn't mind trying out being a blond she doubted she'd appreciate it long term but it was worth thinking about.

Pak snickered a bit as Rowan and Cris had their little exchange. It was an odd reminder that she was the only single person at the table. But she didn't feel as bad about that as she had a while ago. Now that everyone had finished hooking up and was settled down the bizarre self-imposed pressure seemed to be off. That and she wasn't dealing with a decades, possible century, long dry spell that apparently helped a lot too.

Groaning at Eiryk's choices she again lamented throwing her napkin too soon. She really should have known better. With this crowd she should have grabbed at least six napkins even though there -might- be one or two people who would be exempt from having things thrown at them, at least unless they did something to really deserve it.


"I'm not sure you can kill Thanos too many time. You have to make sure he's dead.”

That and some people had chosen to do other rather aggressive things to him instead of killing him so Pak was fine with having one easy choice. The other two though...

"I think... f*ck Mary fucking Poppins and reprogram... er... marry Ultron.”

Given enough time Pak was certain she could do something with him. MARI would understand, she might help.
Kem`Raaisu 5 years ago
Kem didn't love the new choices either, although there did seem to be the same obvious kill as the last time Thanos had come up. He pointed at Alfarinn. "Once again we agree. No more repeats... but also I'd make the same choices, and invest in some noise-cancelling headphones."

[I am Aishe!]

Kem pinched the bridge of his nose. He was sure he was going to start hearing that phrase in his dreams, too, and he couldn't say for sure that he'd actually be dreaming at that point - he wouldn't put it past Aishe to send to him after he'd fallen asleep.
Aishe 5 years ago
Aishe laughed softly at Cris' sending, and sent back to him in the same tone. [I am Aishe!] Just for good measure, she sent it to Kiamhaat again too.


"You'd look good blonde," she said to Pak when their friend's turn came around.

When the question came to her, she turned and nudged Rowan gently. "What are our odds of getting away with a similar answer as last time, only using Ultron to fuck Thanos?"

She considered. "Or, no. Maybe Fuck Ultron, marry Yondu, and then get him to kill Thanos with his arrow."

Aishe raised her hands helplessly. "Endless possibilities, but I'll go with that."
Rowan Murphy 5 years ago
Rowan covered Cris' hand with both of his own, gently lifting it from his knee, turning it over, and massaging it slowly. [As if I had any other lovers,] he sent playfully. [Only room for one.]

When Aishe asked if they could re-use their answers Rowan smiled. "I don't see why not, but I honestly think Ultron would make a better butt plug. He probably has a vibrate setting. Maybe several?"

He grinned wickedly at the thought. "I'd kill Thanos, fuck Yondu, then marry Ultron, throw him over for Cris, and see if maybe Cris could repurpose him for parts."

He supposed that was cruel, maybe, except... pirate.