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So Hanukkah's just kicking off. Means we're close to Christmas. Given how many people are here from other places do you have any winter, solstice, or yule traditions? Looking for cool Holiday stories. Totally not trying to chase away Seasonal Affective Disorder

Private to Tony Stark

hey so. I had a weird dream. You and Anne were trying to convince Venom to reveal itself on camera. I know that Venom asked Anne to come but ever since this every time he's clammed up. Only answers yes or no. Seems super worried about me. I've tried to leave the house and talk to people three times and nearly barked at them. I'm not mad. Just...trying to put together what happened. Did this thing I dream actually happen?

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[Eddie laughs weakly before shrugging his shoulder. Reaching for a glass he passes it to her before turning to lean on the counter.]

You seriously mean that?

[It's so weird. He's spent so much time wishing he was a superhero. Longing to be heroic. Longing to do good. His arms cross over his chest and he stares down at his feet.

Stop being tense. Speak to her. Relax your posture! You're -

His arms jerk to his sides and twitch there before he leans back on the counter.]

He's a jack ass. But yeah, he hates Riot. I guess he...

[He was like...a brother. But he mocked me. He made me feel terrible. I want to rip him to pieces. It is not as if I needed love. That's for...that's for weak people but...]

He's surprisingly emotional about it. Riot was like family but apparently he treated him like shit. I can relate on that. The two of us kinda have...well. I'm good at taking care of him.

Normally.

[He shrugs.]

Let's go back to crafting. You close to your family?

[Wanda takes the glass, holding it in front of her abdomen as Eddie's arms jerk, tense and flail awkwardly. Now that she knows what to look for, she's beginning to see Venom's influences.]

I do mean it.

Superpowers don't make someone a hero. It just takes someone doing something because they know its the right thing to do. [Her expression softens and saddens when Eddie asks about family.]

I was close to my family. After my parents died it was just me and my brother. Two years ago, he died protecting a young boy and a friend of mine. [He had died a hero and while Wanda has trouble talking about it, she wants everyone to know how amazing her brother was.]

I found more family since arriving here. [Her brow furrows slightly.] From alternate universes. I don't know them but I'd like too.

Your kids right?

[he pauses] Sorry alternate reality children. I'm not trying to be sarcastic either that's a big deal. I mean can I...can I help?

[Wanda tries not to smile at Eddie's awkward attempt at forming sentences.]

That's right. It's a little strange suddenly having teenagers as children. I don't think they want a mother but I'd like to get to know them.

[Her head tilts curiously to the side.]

You want to help?

...Why wouldn't I?

[He frowns] Look apparently in another reality I'm some kinda...alien obsessed villain.

[As opposed to just being alien obsessed?

Eddie chuckles under his breath before moving to lead her back to the table.]

How would you want to help?

[Wanda knows very little about children and had never intended to have children but meeting Tommy and Billy is changing that. She wants to get to know them and learn about them but she doesn't think either of them really wants another mother. From what she's learned, her alternate universe self all but abandoned her children.]

Or are you saying that I won't be like my alternate universe self?

[This conversation is going to get very confusing very fast.]

Maybe we could have a dinner with them. You have a house? I mean either at your house or here, and I could be like your wingman. I know people who would be willing to help with that too.

[He almost says Anne but he swallows that thought.]

We're gonna be stuck together.

I don't want to be alternate reality me. Alternate reality me has apparently done far more jail time then I'm comfortable with.

[ha hah ha ha fuck]

[Wanda likes the idea but she doesn't exactly have a house right now.] I'm in between houses. I'm not sure where I'm living yet. [Right now she's sleeping in a few different places, though her things are still safely stashed at her old home.]

But that sounds like a good idea.

The jail is being used as a farm house anyway. I don't think you'd like it. [Her voice is light and teasing.] Do you like kids?

[They aren't really that young but Wanda wants to make sure before she forces Eddie to spend an entire evening with two nineteen year olds.]

I love kids.

[He chuckles.] shit my ex-

[Wow. That came out of nowhere. He leans forward and puts his head in his hands.] Heh - well. We're finished. My ex said I was half a kid. I watch a ton of cartoons and play video games but in my defense I review them for online blogs.

Life of a freelancer.

[Wanda doesn't have any ex's though she knows that it's a common thing for most people.]

You'll probably have more in common with them then I do. [She smiles.] We should plan this. Whenever there is time to set it up. Food is harder to find in the winter [And maybe after she decides where she's moving too.]

What's your favorite game or cartoon?

[Not that she knows a lot of them but she'd spent a great deal of time with Clint's kids and there is always a chance she does.]

...I'm not sure if that's a plus but I'd be happy to try. As for food I just eat at the Inn traditionally.

[He taps his chin.]

God I'd watch anything. Most of the Netflix original stuff - She-Ra got some positive reviews. King of the Hill, Simpsons, classics...As for games I'll play anything.

I prep food at the inn and cook. I can figure out a menu.

[Though it'll likely be food that Eddie isn't used too.]

I liked... [Wanda has to pause and remember the name of the show.] I think it was called Wild Thornburries. [Clint's youngest loves that show.] I haven't played a lot of games so I don't know much about them.

Wild Thornberrys?

[He blinks. Pausing.]

I swear to god I'm sort of mature. I really am.

I think that's what it was called.

[She pauses thoughtfully, her lips pressed lightly together.] It was about a family that traveled a lot. The main girl could talk to animals. [Wanda smiles again and shakes her head.]

It's fine. I think we all need to remember what it's like to be a kid. Being an adult is too serious.

[She wrinkles her nose in a cute smile though it only lasts for a second or two.]

I miss being able to watch movies or shows.

I miss books. And my bike.

[he puts his head in his hands for a moment, staring wistfully into the distance before shrugging.] You ever ride a bike?

There are how-to books.

[Which is probably not the same.]

I hadn't really but I'd like too.

It looks like fun.

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