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Not So Hidden Dragon || Open

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akahowlett‌:

”I think since the average person never noticed me back then — mostly by my own intention — being remembered from that time isn’t something I expect.”

She took a bite out of her peacharine, catching a drop of juice that escaped down her chin with her thumb. “That was a weird time,” she confessed.

“Well I think, with all things considered, you’ve done pretty well for yourself. You survived. I’d even say thrived.” He took a bite of the fruit, allowing a moment of silence in the conversation. She didn’t know him very well, he didn't want to pressure her into thinking she had to reveal more to him than she wanted.

“So. What can you tell me about Haven?” He’d been told some information after he’d been checked over but he had been a little overwhelmed at the time and didn’t remember much.

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nospeedingtickets‌:

“Are you meditating?”

It was an off-day. Once every now and again Tommy would stay off for an entire twenty-four hours to relax, chill, stay at Haven and do nothing. Ultimately, this meant taking a walk with Speedy aroud the area - the furry sloth hanging around lazily around his neck and shoulders.

Tommy had meditated before. Well, a few times actually. ‘It’s really zen’, he’d say to Kate and Billy. As hyperactive as he was, it was one of the only things other than being around family and friends that actually calmed his nerves.

“Can I join you?” Tommy had asked, yet had already sat down next to the man. Speedy had crawled from his neck to sit on the floor in front of him. Tommy had opened a tub of leaves and buds for him to sit and eat. “I’m Tommy! It’s nice to meet you. I’ve meditated before, but not frequenty. I’ve really wanted to get into it more!”

“I certainly am. Helps me keep my focus. I’ve been slacking lately,” Danny looked in amusement at the sloth, then to the kid who’d already situated himself next to him.

“You’re more than welcome to join me,” Danny took a moment to assess Tommy, noting his aura and general demeanor. “Danny Rand. Or Iron Fist. Depending on how you’ve heard of me. And something tells me you're on the go quite a bit.” If there was anyone to learn meditation from, it was Danny. He recalled weeks of meditation practice back in Kun’Lun he had to perfect to move onto his next step in training. Maybe he should start a class.

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Meditation || Open

Danny was up and moving around before the sun, that was when Haven was at its quietest. The perfect time to meditate and feel the sun rise.

It was these rare moments that you could almost pretend the world hadn’t gone to shit.

Inhale. Warm light began to peak through closed eyelids.

Exhale. A soft smile tugged at his mouth as he heard all the animals beginning to wake up. The sound of life. The sound of thriving.

Inhale. Now the world was beginning to melt away. The sun’s rays bathing over him, the only thing he focused on.

Exhale. He rolled his neck, feeling light and at ease. Danny was lucky, his meditation allowed him a break from all that was going on. A moment’s silence. A luxury few could afford these days.

Inhale. What seemed like seconds to Danny was actually something like minutes. Time always hit him differently when he was deep in thought.

Exhale. Another presence was with him. Whether they needed him or were just passing by, he was unsure. He cracked an eye open, glancing about. The sun was fully up now people milling about “Hey. Need something?” he asked lightly.

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Not So Hidden Dragon || Open

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a-akahowlett‌:

Despite being in the same line of work for several years, and Laura making more than a couple trips to that Chinese restaurant when she had money of her own, Laura had not crossed paths with Daniel Rand, Iron Fist and CEO.  She hadn’t been sure of what she would have done in the event that she had encountered him.  For a little while after she developed the capacity to be embarrassed, she thought that maybe she ought to be embarrassed about how he had found her, but more time allowed her to realise that her struggle to establish herself in the real world wasn’t a personal failing, it was just part of what was done to her.

She set the basket down so that she could grasp the hand she was offered, feeling good that she had the social skills to carry this interaction properly now.  “If I’m honest, I wasn’t sure I would be recognisable.”  She certainly didn’t expect he would remember the name of a street kid who was barely used to the sound of having a name.  She picked up two orange and yellow fruits, and handed him one before she turned a chair out from a nearby table to sit facing him.

He accepted the fruit with a gentle smile, glad to see her still kicking. She'd had such a strong aura about her when they'd first met, seeing her flourish didn't surprise him in the least. It wasn't his place to ask about anything personal. That day or today; but it he'd felt something when they'd first met, a weariness. Exhaustion. Maybe even some pain. But shaking her hand all these years later, he felt growth. And that was enough for him. 

"Your presence is the same. Different in many ways, but the base is still there. Plus it's a hard face to forget." 

If pressed he'd admit he worried often about the young girl. Always wondering if he could have done more. He was happy to say his anxieties were put to rest…. All things considered.

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Since they got the greenhouses going, people had been relishing the opportunity to eat fresh fruit.  Laura had a basket filled with the haul of the very best they had to offer, apples and plums, pears and peaches, and some of the most enormous oranges Laura had ever seen.  More than one greenhouse meant more than one season at a time, so it was almost like a supermarket selection.

She was passing through the dining hall when she saw a figure she recognised, even ten years on.  She paused, the basket was heavy but she held it like it was nothing.  What did you say to the man who fed you the first good meal you ever ate?  

“Do you want a peacharine?  It’s like a peach with no fuzz.”  Apparently you offer the closest piece of food to your face.

It was a little quiet, but Danny figured it was due to the time. It was getting to be early evening and people must have been retiring for the day. He was about to give up and head to his room, save the meet and greet for the next day when more people would be up in the morning, when he heard someone enter the room. Turning around he saw a face he hadn't ever expected to see again.

“Laura?” She’d grown, which was wonderful considering how he found her. Cold and tired on a sidewalk, skinny and lost. He’d brought her to his favorite Chinese place where she proceeded to eat his weight in food. Which amused him to no end. He bought her a winter coat and stuffed the pockets with some cash so she could get a room for a few days so she could stay warm. She had been so formal and quiet their first meeting. He was amazed she remembered him.

“It’s wonderful to see you,” he extended his hand for a handshake. Or the piece of fruit. Whichever she was comfortable with. He recalled she wasn’t big on physical contact. Plus they’d only met the one time.

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While Danny understood the precautions being taken, he was anxious to see who was living inside the walls of Haven. Did anyone he know make it? Would he have to take an excursion out again to search for them? Did they have enough room for him? Should he have just stayed where he was and let someone know he was alright? Somehow? A million thoughts raced though his mind, he didn’t even notice any of the tests being run on him. He was glad he got to keep the supplies from K’un Lun. He wanted to make sure someone with a medical background got a hold of them before anyone else. He also needed to explain what all was there. Everything else he handed over more than willingly, not that there was much. Taking his two remaining bags he was allowed inside. He was told where some common areas were, somewhere he could wait while they found him a living space. He was sure to stress he didn’t need much room at all, he could take the smallest accommodations they had. No need for him to take an entire room to himself. Danny didn’t have much in the way of personal items anyway.

He headed inside to the nearest common area. He figured his chances were better in there than out in the cold. Not everyone could deaden their senses to this sort of chill. Besides, a nice safe place to sit sounded nice right about now. He’d been on his own for a month or so, always on edge in that dilapidated vacation house his parents owned and never once visited. This was finally a chance to relax and catch his breath. If only for the moment.

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While Danny understood the precautions being taken, he was anxious to see who was living inside the walls of Haven. Did anyone he know make it? Would he have to take an excursion out again to search for them? Did they have enough room for him? Should he have just stayed where he was and let someone know he was alright? Somehow? A million thoughts raced though his mind, he didn’t even notice any of the tests being run on him. He was glad he got to keep the supplies from K’un Lun. He wanted to make sure someone with a medical background got a hold of them before anyone else. He also needed to explain what all was there. Everything else he handed over more than willingly, not that there was much. Taking his two remaining bags he was allowed inside. He was told where some common areas were, somewhere he could wait while they found him a living space. He was sure to stress he didn’t need much room at all, he could take the smallest accommodations they had. No need for him to take an entire room to himself. Danny didn’t have much in the way of personal items anyway.

He headed inside to the nearest common area. He figured his chances were better in there than out in the cold. Not everyone could deaden their senses to this sort of chill. Besides, a nice safe place to sit sounded nice right about now. He’d been on his own for a month or so, always on edge in that dilapidated vacation house his parents owned and never once visited. This was finally a chance to relax and catch his breath. If only for the moment.

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This angle proves Steven’s divine face was in fact shaped by higher Gods.