[monthly enough] classic word association

[youare40]

Word Association is a common word game involving an exchange of words that are associated together. The game is based on the noun phrase word association, meaning "stimulation of an associative pattern by a word" or "the connection and production of other words in response to a given word, done spontaneously as a game, creative technique, or in a psychiatric evaluation." ~ our lord and saviour wikipedia GUIDELINES ① post with your character's name & series. ② include a word of your choice and optionally the definition in the body of your comment. -- visit the random word generator if you need help! ③ other characters will reply with the first word their character associates with the one you chose. ④ continue back and forth until one of you just has to know the story behind an answer.

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[cradlerocking]

If I missed the party, I wouldn't think of crashing it now. Besides, like you said - its become a private gathering.

They do keep the lab very well sound-proofed don't they? Did you come down here to get away from the blaring AC/DC, Or has he moved on to another band yet?

[eyeofthehawk]

A private party that's missing our female scientist, you're kinda part of the weird family now Doctor Cho.

I did come down to get away from the loud noise that Stark's calling music but also to drag you upstairs to relax a little before Steve and Thor eat all the pizza.

[cradlerocking]

Wait, I got adopted and I never got the memo? [she shakes her head and begins putting her equipment away in drawers. Dr Cho gives Barton a quick side-glance.]


I don't suppose it matters if I told you that I was waiting on some test results and [and she's suddenly interrupted by the sound of her stomach rumbling. Its loud and distinctive, and she may have been ignoring it for a while now]

... And I guess it's time to go eat.

[eyeofthehawk]

We were supposed to send you a memo? Kinda thought you'd be smart enough to figure that out on your own, doc.

[A little friendly, brotherly teasing as Clint watches her pack some things away.]

Y'know FRIDAY can tell you when you're tests are done, she's kinda all throughout the tower. [To him it was still weird that there was a different AI controlling the building he lived in apart from JARVIS.]

Come my lady, food waits for no mortal when a Norse God and a super soldier are around.

[cradlerocking]

Touche. [ok, that's worth another chuckle.]

[The last drawer is shut, the counters are cleared, everything is in its place. Except her, wearing her scrubs to an after party.]

Do you think I'll have time to change my shirt, or would that be pushing my luck? Seriously, the last time I showed up wearing this, Tony wanted me to diagnose his ingrown toenail.

[eyeofthehawk]

[A garment bag lands on the worktop directly in front of her as he turns his back on Helen so that she can change.] With regards from Pepper.

[cradlerocking]

[There is a slight gasp of surprise, and a few moments of silence]

Oh Pepper. I don't know what he's paying her, but he needs to double it. FRIDAY, turn the lab cameras off please. I'll tell you when to turn them back on.

[Its a sign of how much she trusts Clint that, after seeing that he's turned; she simply changes right there without concern for him turning around.

She even got my shoe size. Seriously, how does she do it? [Said out loud more for her own sake than Barton's.] FRIDAY, you can turn the cameras back on now. Alright Clint, let's go before the tests results get back.

[Because she knows her weakness!]

[eyeofthehawk]

[And turn he doesn't as he keeps his eyes to the floor, not wanting to even catch a glimpse of her on anything reflective.]

Personally, I think she had JARVIS body scan us the first time we ever stepped through a doorway in this place. [Said just before he turns once she declared that she was dressed, holding his elbow out for her to take.] Even if they did come back now, I'd still pull you out of here on Tony's drunken orders.

[cradlerocking]

That would make sense. [And it would be just like Pepper to do that, for several reasons really.]

[She takes his arm with a smile, her heels clicking slightly on the floor.] Ah, I was right. You know Clint, when Tony's been drinking - mmm - some of his ideas. He gets some pretty outlandish ones.

[eyeofthehawk]

I think that's why Cap's only letting him get completely drunk at these kinda parties, that way we're all here to make sure he doesn't follow through with 'em or blow himself up.

[Happily walks with her into the elevator, silently thanking Pepper for her good taste on what would suit the Avenger's medical doctor as Helen looked stunning.] To the party please FRIDAY.

[cradlerocking]

Thank goodness. [Someone can recall more than a few 'interesting' decisions that tony had made on too much alcohol over the years.]

So, tell me - did you get enough to eat tonight? Or can I talk you into partnering with me to try to fight for what's left of the pizza from the other two?

[Dr Cho walks confidently in the low heels and gives a longing, last look at the lab as the elevator doors close. Barely she manages to suppress the desire to open the elevator doors again under pretext of checking just 'one more thing!' On the other hand, compared to her lab scrubs, her new dress feels wonderful against her skin. A formfitting, dark grey cashmere-silk, scoop-necked and short-sleeved; Helen won't have to remind herself twice to ask where Pepper had gotten it.]

[The elevator continues its ascent, and Helen turns her eyes on Barton again.] Tell me Clint, how are you feeling these days? [Just consider this question to be a combination of professional and friendly personal concern. Because it is.]