The Life And Lies of Ms Harriet Watson

Current Extremis test subject. Employee of S.H.I.E.L.D. Part-time yoga teacher and full-time superhero. AKA The Flame. [semi-OC in the Avengelock universe, step sister to Joan Watson and ex-wife of drugs kingpin Clara.]

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headcanon #16

Harry likes lots of different music. She used to try and fit in at school by knowing the ‘popular’ songs and bands, wearing the right t-shirts and having the latest CDs. She would listen to the Top 40 Chart show on the radio every Sunday religiously, trying to learn all the lyrics and memorise the song’s position on the chart. 

She doesn’t have a real affinity for music, but she still likes to listen to the radio in the car. Oh, and jazz. She likes instrumental jazz. 

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headcanon #15

Harriet likes to watch old Australian children’s television; The Saddle Club, Round The Twist, Ocean Girl, Blue Water High. She just likes that they’re simple.

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headcanon #14

While in prison, Harry almost got a tattoo, Orange Is The New Black style. She claims not to remember the design (it was a ‘H’ wrapped in barbed wire). The ‘equipment’ was being prepared when they were - unfortunately - disturbed by a warden.

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Those were the worst three months of my life. 

[678i0u]

As a fair skinned blonde, I disappeared into the background. I’ve always been a loner, so I suppose dyeing my hair red was a way to say, ‘I’m here, I exist, I’m a human being and you can’t just push me aside.’

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A strong woman isn’t a woman who is flawless and has no weakness. It’s just about a woman who, despite those weaknesses, pushes forward or confronts them at some point. - Deborah Ann Woll for Glow Magazine (September 2015)

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Today was going just fine.

And now I’m stuck in traffic, and the weather’s shit, and I have to call my mother on Sunday and... ugh. Now it’s a shitty day.

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headcanon #13

Harriet isn’t superstitious. 

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“And you think that I’m the man to help you with your needs, do you?” He let out an exasperated sigh as he lowered his phone, LAZILY. “Well, go on, amuse me.”

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Her nails left little half-moons in her palms. “If I didn’t, I wouldn’t ask.” She’s pragmatic, at least. 

Once his eyes met hers, she sat back. “I need resources. Capital. I’m setting something up, and I’m looking for an investor.” 

There wasn’t any reason to lie to him. To play him. He’d see through it, and she wasn’t interested in wasting anyone’s times, least of all hers. 

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ooc

I am here! I have been busy running around Stonehenge! But I’m here. 

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headcanon #12

Harriet sucks at video games. Technology is not her forte, and although Tony has taught her multiple times to at least play Mario Kart, the only way she finishes anything other than 12th is through a lucky streak of red shells.

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headcanon #12

Harriet’s favourite dessert is tarte au citron with chantilly cream. 

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headcanon #11

Harriet operates according to a Machiavellian framework. Her relationships with other people are generally dictated by her searching for power. This power, she believes, will keep her safe. Harriet would very much like to feel safe. 

if you asked her this, she would frown - partly because she’d rather you didn’t see through it, but mostly because she has no idea who Machiavelli is.

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headcanon #10

Harriet likes to play candy crush.

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ooc: new job

I start my new job tomorrow after having to quit my last job because of anxiety... I’m physically sick with nerves. 

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Do you still carry a flaming love for your ex-wife?

No, no I do not. I haven’t had the misfortune to see her for over two and a half years now. -HW

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headcanon #9

Harriet Watson doesn’t really enjoy watching films or television. She does make an exception on three occasions: 

anything gymnastics related

dancing with the stars / strictly come dancing

true-crime documentaries