The Fastest Man Alive

"Love is like quicksilver in the hand. Leave the fingers open and it stays. Clutch it, and it darts away." ((PLEASE NOTE: I sometimes have problems with Tumblr when it comes to tracking my tag, so if I accidentally don't see your thread, I'm not ignoring you, I just didn't see it :( Thanks!))

[quicksilverinthehand]

Open Rp

Of all the visitors after his announcement, the last he had expected was Luna.  He had simply became too tired and too overwhelmed to carry his secret anymore.  He wasn't quite sure what the consequences of admitting it would be, but he had to let it go.  He had to move on.  He had to take responsibility.  It wouldn't be new to him if everyone chose to hate him now - he had lived with that before - but to actually see his daughter again, to have her forgive him like that... after she had left he had outright cried for what (to him) felt like hours.  Now he waited, anxious, yet tired and somewhat fulfilled, for the rest of the world to come down on him.  No matter who came next, no matter what they said, condemn or condone, his world was just a little brighter now that Luna had forgiven him. The door opened and Pietro looked up, feeling more at peace than he had in ages. "Yes?"

[quicksilverinthehand]

thescarletsister is trying to keep up

[thescarletsister]

While Pietro’s extended family wasn’t, by any means, hers she felt a sense of protectiveness regardless. When he refused a straight answer she grew worried. Her hand laid on top of his as she leaned closer. “What is it? Is she alright? You know I’m only here to help.” She had enjoyed Crystal, especially with how happy she made Pietro. When everything happened she couldn’t help but feel sorry. She knew what it was like to lose that whom you love and choose as your own.

[quicksilverinthehand]

Pietro took one glance at the look on Wanda’s face and sighed.  He couldn’t hold this back from her, even though it hurt to talk about it.  "Honestly, I don’t know how she is."  He admitted softly.  "I haven’t seen her or Luna in quite some time."  He felt a sharp ache in his heart just saying their names and before he could stop himself, he was saying more than he had intended.  "I miss them both terribly, but things are always awkward at best with Crystal and Luna…"  He shook his head.

[thescarletsister]

Wanda’s face showed just how empathetic she was for her hurting brother. It wasn’t fair that he had to be away from those he loved. She understood that Crystal and Pietro didn’t work, but Luna was still his daughter. “I think you should still try to spend time with Luna. She absolutely adores you, Pietro. I’ve seen you with her. I understand that it’s awkward between you and Crystal, but if you could ever manage to make it work, do it for Luna. If it would make it easier, I could go with you.” She wasn’t quite sure how it would make things less awkward, but she was always more confident when she had Pietro by her side, so maybe it worked the other way around.

[quicksilverinthehand]

"There's nothing I want more than to see her again."  Pietro admitted softly, trying to hide the look of pain that crossed his face.  "I don't know...."  What to say.  If she'll ever forgive me.  If she can even look at me.  The look on his daughters face before she had said goodbye haunted him.  It weighed on him like all of the other things he had done.  Wanda was only trying to help, and he did appreciate that, but nothing would change if she was there despite her good intentions.  "No... thank you.  At this point it's up to Luna if she's willing to..." forgive me "see me again." 

[quicksilverinthehand]

themaximoffinscarlet is trying to keep up

[quicksilverinthehand]

When she said it like that, when Wanda laughed at him like that… Pietro blushed a little, feeling foolish.  He knew they were both adults and he knew that he treated her like a child sometimes, but after all they had been through, it was hard to help it sometimes.  At least she understood.  “We can hope as much.  I suppose that’s reassuring…”  He looked away slightly sheepishly.

[themaximoffinscarlet]

"We have to hope, Pietro. It is all we have left. Without hope, we fight for nothing." Wanda said to him. "And besides, how can things get any more worse than how they are now? I don’t see how they could since we are pretty much all standing on the end of the world." She explained to him. "Enough has gone wrong already. It is about time the universe restored some good."

[quicksilverinthehand]

Wanda always had a way with words when it came to him.  Or maybe it was just how important she was to him that made her words seem so much more meaningful.  She made it sound so easy.  "You have a point."  He admitted with a small, wry smile.  "I don't believe in universal balance or all of that, but I do think the world has suffered enough."  They were a mess.  Emotionally stunted, broken, and in his case, jagged, but they were heroes nonetheless.

[quicksilverinthehand]

Biting back any harsh responses, he swallowed his attitude until she was finished, allowing her to let it all out.  As she spoke, his fists and jaw clenched tighter until he could hear his teeth grinding and feel his fingers go numb.  How could she have let this happen?!  How could she have just laid back and allowed that… that…  His rage blinded him and for the briefest of moments, he had the urge to reach across to her and shake her.  Not hard, not harmful, he would never hurt her, but what she had consented to… And there was no words to voice his rage at Loki.  That MONSTER had done this to HIS sister…  It took all his control to keep from destroying the chair he sat upon. 

"Wanda…"  He started very carefully, struggling to keep his senses about him.  "Do you even…? Why would you…?  HOW…"  He shut his eyes and took a slow, deep breath.  "What now?"

[wandawitch-archive-deactivated2]

What more could she say? That she allowed him to come into her room and do whatever he wished with her? How could she have let herself sink so low. Those villagers back in Transia called her a whore when she was so innocent, she never wanted them to be right about her, but they were. She was shaking in her seat, tears streaming down her face. She was hysterical. How could she face her family after what she’d done? The matters of love and sex were still very confusing to her, even at the age of 27.

"I am a whore." She whined, looking away from him in shame. "Just say it, I know you’re thinking it."

[quicksilverinthehand]

Pietro was immediately on his feet and at her side.  Despite his anger and distress at the news, he couldn't blame Wanda, or stay mad at her.  Especially when she was like this.  Doing his best to be comforting and supportive, he put his hand on her shoulder and gave it a little squeeze.  "No... no you're not... I'm sorry I was mad at you."  He was still angry, but he tried to keep his voice cool as possible to help calm her down.  "You're not a whore.  You were used by a man who tricks people for a living.  It's okay.... it's okay.  I'm still here for you..."

[quicksilverinthehand]

Hurry and drink some so you regain a semblance of humanity please?

*He raised an eyebrow at her over the paper before quickly reading through the first page.  Lorna was worthless for conversation before her caffeine*

[magneticlegacy-archived-blog]

      You’re hilarious, you know that?

{ She commented, with a sharp roll of    her eyes. Pietro was just constantly    worthless in her view point. }

[quicksilverinthehand]

I do my best.

*He skimmed through the rest of the paper patiently and polished off the rest of his food.  He wanted to make sure Lorna ate at least.  Not that he was worried per se, he just wanted to be sure*

[quicksilverinthehand]

[text] There's this lake in Australia and it's /pink/

[Txt] I’ve heard of that, but never seen it.  Is it worth the sight?

[quicksilverinthehand]

[Txt] It’s just as difficult for you as it is me, with the exception that everyone I know assumes I’m just being an ass for no apparent reason.  I’m sure at least some of your friends care to try, they’re just too slow to catch it. 

[nottheteamsociopath]

[text] No they just assume I’m being an asshole because I went to Juvie.

[quicksilverinthehand]

[Txt] And they're not willing to hear the real reason?  They're not open to actually listening to you?

[quicksilverinthehand]

Pietro fell silent for a long moment.  He had been about to tease her - make some maternal animal joke to get them into a more comfortable place - but what she said made him think.  It certainly rang true enough for him.  He had never expected to be a parent, but the difference was that while Greer tried and was seemingly doing well, he had tried and had done nothing but made a mess of things.  His chest ached so he tried to shift the subject a little. 

"How is Will doing, by the way?"

[tigrx-archive]

"He’s good. We’ve pretty much mastered the potty now… I was thinking of trying out day care, maybe once or twice a week, just to see how it goes… I’m worried about biting, though. And the other kids pulling his fur." Greer frowned and took a sip from her mug again. "Kids can be so cruel." 

[quicksilverinthehand]

Pietro gave a single laugh, resisting the urge to make a kitty litter joke.  It was odd to discuss such normal things about an abnormal child, but he supposed that was the way of things.  William may have been furry with claws, but he was still a child.  "Does he have a problem with biting?  All you can do is remind him not to resort to that and hope for the best.  And you can't help the cruelty of other children."  He felt a pang but let it pass.  "You also can't assume the worst."  Almost ironic, coming from him.

[wandawitch-archive-deactivated2]

Ѡ ((I was watching this for a while, afraid to submit, but then I took the biggest dose of "why the hell not". Forgive if I'm being presumptuous!))

"Pietro Maximoff! Why the hell are you sending me these?!"

[quicksilverinthehand]

His jaw dropped again and Pietro took a full second to recover.  "Now you’re outright insulting me.  I know Barton is respectable and ‘friendly’ - if you’d call it that - but he’s also, thick headed, stubborn, annoying and slow."  He crossed his arms tightly over his chest.  "I wouldn’t ever strive to be like him.”

[wandawitch-archive-deactivated2]

"Who isn’t annoying and slow to you?" She pouted. "You’re being just as thick headed and stubborn as he is right now. Why is it that you never like any of the people I like? Do you enjoy me not having any friends because my mean brother keeps scaring them away?" She didn’t expect to let all of that out. She felt an odd sense of liberation and a hint of fear of her brother’s retaliation.

[quicksilverinthehand]

The shocks just kept coming.  He thought Wanda had let that go ages ago.  When they were younger, he had held her tightly in his fist and stood in the way if every relationship (be it friend or romantic) she had attempted to have.  He had been afraid of others using her or hurting her, so he had attempted to protect her and only succeeded in driving away anyone who got near.  But he hadn't had that power over her since their last big fight over her romance with the Vision.  She had grown away from him and made many friends along the way, and he had learned that even though he tried, he couldn't protect her the same way he had.  The fact that she was still upset at him over it threw him.  So she hadn't forgiven him.  "We're not even on the same team anymore, Wanda!"  He snapped back, without thinking.  "Any reason you "don't have friends" is your own!"  And he instantly regretted the what he had said.

[quicksilverinthehand]

Thanks to all my new followers!  I just wanted to pop in and apologize for being offline (again X3), and to say that I will get back into the swing of things before the week is out :)  I have people drafted, but if anyone wants a new rp, by all means don't hesitate to ask! 

Thanks everyone for being so patient <3

[oppen-heimer-style-deactivated2]

I have ruined relationships for fear of ruining those relationships.

Neil Hilborn (via telepathic-labrat)

[quicksilverinthehand]

thescarletsister is trying to keep up

[thescarletsister]

"I know you are, Pietro. My doubt isn’t in you. I only worry because the dangers you face on teams is always greater than any you’d face alone." She knew she worried too much, but Pietro was the only true family she had and she didn’t want to lose that. "Regardless, I’m glad you’re doing it. But is that all you’ve been doing? How’s Luna? I know I’ve been out of touch for a while so I don’t know how things have progressed." She knew there had been some tough times between him and Crystal, but she knew nothing for sure. 

[quicksilverinthehand]

Pietro relaxed a little from his previous bristling.  She was concerned and that was it.  It wasn’t any stranger than him being concerned about her, after all.  For the most part.  He decided to let the subject slide.  “I’ve also been at the academy, but you know that-“  His words faltered at the mention of his daughter.  What could he tell her?  If anyone, Wanda would lend a sympathetic ear, right?  But could he actually tell her about it?  Could he actually voice it without breaking down?  “She’s… fine.”  Coward - he chided himself.

[thescarletsister]

While Pietro’s extended family wasn’t, by any means, hers she felt a sense of protectiveness regardless. When he refused a straight answer she grew worried. Her hand laid on top of his as she leaned closer. “What is it? Is she alright? You know I’m only here to help.” She had enjoyed Crystal, especially with how happy she made Pietro. When everything happened she couldn’t help but feel sorry. She knew what it was like to lose that whom you love and choose as your own.

[quicksilverinthehand]

Pietro took one glance at the look on Wanda's face and sighed.  He couldn't hold this back from her, even though it hurt to talk about it.  "Honestly, I don't know how she is."  He admitted softly.  "I haven't seen her or Luna in quite some time."  He felt a sharp ache in his heart just saying their names and before he could stop himself, he was saying more than he had intended.  "I miss them both terribly, but things are always awkward at best with Crystal and Luna..."  He shook his head.

[quicksilverinthehand]

themaximoffinscarlet is trying to keep up

[quicksilverinthehand]

Pietro sighed, knowing that Wanda’s words rang far more true than anyone really knew.  They had been tangled from birth, and things always seemed to get worse for them.  “I know.”  He echoed her and agreed with her at the same time.  Holding her look, he closed his own hands around hers in return and gave them a slight squeeze.  As long as she was happy… doing this for herself… As her brother, Pietro would always worry about her, but that was a given no matter what she did.  “Easier said than done.”  He said without thinking, then caught himself and continued.  “You know I’ll always worry.  I know you’re capable, but nothing will always put me at ease.”  He shot her a small smile.  “It’s how I am.”

[themaximoffinscarlet]

"I know, I know." Wanda replied with a soft laugh. "You are my brother and most of the times, my protector. It is your job to worry when it is needed. However, this doesn’t have to be one of those times. It does not need to be."  Wanda assured him. "Everything is going to be put right. Least we can do that right now and then." She said with half a smile.

[quicksilverinthehand]

When she said it like that, when Wanda laughed at him like that... Pietro blushed a little, feeling foolish.  He knew they were both adults and he knew that he treated her like a child sometimes, but after all they had been through, it was hard to help it sometimes.  At least she understood.  "We can hope as much.  I suppose that's reassuring..."  He looked away slightly sheepishly.

[sigurdjarlson]

I think pietro’s hair has a mind of it’s own

[quicksilverinthehand]

The very look of his sister set Pietro’s mind buzzing with concern.  Maybe she was sick?  She could have been held up in there, sick and too weak to get help and he had just let it go for so long…  His eyes bugged and his jaw dropped when she opened the door.  From what he had known, she hadn’t had a boyfriend, or even a lover, but that hadn’t stopped her before.  She looked miserable, uncomfortable, and very, very pregnant.  Recovering from his shock quickly, he let himself in, scooped Wanda up, and carefully deposited her into a chair before sitting himself. 

"Tell me everything."  He said simply, not sure whether to be annoyed that she had kept this from him, or worried that this sort of thing had happened.  Studying her closely, he made due with both for the moment. 

[wandawitch-archive-deactivated2]

Pregnancy certainly did not suit her well. There was no telling what those babies inside her were doing. She’d been pregnant with twins before, but this time it felt different, worse. It was either stress related or she was actually giving birth to parasites. Thankfully Pietro sat her down when he did, her feet were so swollen and painful. Reality soon set back in…she had to tell him everything.

"I’m ashamed…" She looked down and placed her hand over her face. If she was really going to tell him everything. "A few months ago, Loki came back, but only for a little while." She sighed, feeling worse as she remembered that night. "On his last night here, he came into my room and…I didn’t stop him. He wanted to use me and I wanted a baby so I…didn’t stop him."

[quicksilverinthehand]

Biting back any harsh responses, he swallowed his attitude until she was finished, allowing her to let it all out.  As she spoke, his fists and jaw clenched tighter until he could hear his teeth grinding and feel his fingers go numb.  How could she have let this happen?!  How could she have just laid back and allowed that... that...  His rage blinded him and for the briefest of moments, he had the urge to reach across to her and shake her.  Not hard, not harmful, he would never hurt her, but what she had consented to... And there was no words to voice his rage at Loki.  That MONSTER had done this to HIS sister...  It took all his control to keep from destroying the chair he sat upon. 

"Wanda..."  He started very carefully, struggling to keep his senses about him.  "Do you even...? Why would you...?  HOW..."  He shut his eyes and took a slow, deep breath.  "What now?"

[sigurdjarlson]

[lyliah]

I love this comic so much.

[wandawitch-archive-deactivated2]

Ѡ ((I was watching this for a while, afraid to submit, but then I took the biggest dose of "why the hell not". Forgive if I'm being presumptuous!))

"Pietro Maximoff! Why the hell are you sending me these?!"

[quicksilverinthehand]

"You…. what?"  Pietro stared at her indignantly.  Had she just asked him what he thought she had asked him??  He blinked and his frown deepened into a scowl.  "Are you absolutely serious?  You want me to be like Barton?  For that I’d need to slow down, laze about, and get a partial lobotomy!"

[wandawitch-archive-deactivated2]

“Be nice.” She shook her head. This was going to be a lot harder than she thought and even insinuating that he should act like a man he hardly liked was a huge mistake. “Clint is a very nice and respectable man and you should want to be more like him.”

[quicksilverinthehand]

His jaw dropped again and Pietro took a full second to recover.  "Now you're outright insulting me.  I know Barton is respectable and 'friendly' - if you'd call it that - but he's also, thick headed, stubborn, annoying and slow."  He crossed his arms tightly over his chest.  "I wouldn't ever strive to be like him."

[whatthedast-deactivated20230109]

X-Factor: The Quick and the Dead