no matter what people might expect of pietro, there’s one feeling that plagues him more often than not. boredom. agonising, monotonous and dull. but, hey. distractions come and go, but at least some things move as fast as he does. cue instagram. or, his current attempt to get the focus of this post to work with him already. he’s trying to be patient, which translates to an aggrieved sigh rather than a resounding groan. “ someone might think you’ve just trampled a pet. or lost control of your face. you haven’t forgotten how to smile, have you? ”
‘ and what if i have ? ‘ jan had spread herself over the nearest surface, coat, bags, sprawling around her to help the 5′2 frame take up as much space as possible. ‘ is it possible to spare a smile in these dreadful times ? you don’t sound too happy yourself; perhaps you should take your own advice for once, hm ? ‘
“Hey - give me a break, fashion trends haven’t exactly been high on my list of priorities.” Steve says with a laugh, though he knows Jan’s deadly serious about it. Where he’s been concerned about staying out of the government’s grasp and somehow still managing to try and find a way to help the world, he can’t help but feel a little amused Janet’s more worried about his fashion. “If it helps, I didn’t get any of this from Walmart.”
‘ slightly. it helps you slightly. ‘ but the pensive, critical look in her eye didn’t shift. a clever balance between the natural, accepting nature of jan’s personality, and the fashion designer who couldn’t just sit around and wait for the fashion police to arrest her friends. ‘ but honestly. you’re standing out more than you usually do looking so out of trend, you should know by now i could smuggle you an entire wardrobe in a suit case. ‘ ( one of the only thing’s janet would credit her ex husband for ; being able to shrink 3 months of clothes into a handbag. )
“ You said you wanted someone smart” // @cfblackwidow
‘ well, that is my type -- ‘ jan’s nose scrunched up slightly, indicating some sort of thought process buzzing around her head, ‘ -- but this time, i was really just looking for someone to do my accounting. but, i haven’t ever dated an accountant before -- - are they cute ? ‘
“You’re making me nervous with all this… technical talk!” // @kvvagner
‘ oh, sh! ‘ the sounds were slightly muffled from the pins she had resting in her mouth, clutched between teeth in the way that all fashion designers are warned is a health hazard, but all do anyway. ‘ the more you get nervous, the more nervous i’m going to get, and i’d really rather not stab you with these pins. all i’m doing is taking in the darts an inch more, and you’ll be good to go. ‘
“Pate - low fat, crackers - low sodium and chocolate cake - low nothing. Room freshener - forest pine. All the ingredients of romance!” @spoiderwoman [ still accepting ]
‘ oh, ‘ janet bustled up, brown eyebrows piquing upwards in a perfect arch, a spark of intrigue glistening in her hazel eyes. ‘ is there someone you’re trying to whip that recipe up for ? hmm~ ? ‘ lips pulled into a smirk, a knowing smirk, janet may be the younger of the two, but she knew her way around the dating scene the way only a socialite heiress really could. ‘ a special someone in your life? you know i’m incredible at keeping secrets if that’s the case. ‘
( @wspstngs said: ❝ You mean my job as an amazing detective/genius? ❞ )
❝is that what that was?❞ tony said in a playful tone. as far as old friendships went, the one he had with jan could be traced back decades. tony might have been an only child, but jan was like the annoying sister he never asked for. aside from rhodey, jan was the one who called him out on his bullshit. when tony had pushed everyone away, there was jan. when tony got a new family -the avengers- jan was there. ❝you know i’ll give you genius, but detective? dressed like that you’ll get made three blocks away. and this is coming from me, who i will have you know has been called the most conspicuous person… by several people❞ tony said with a fake tone of seriousness.
‘ yes it is ! it’s an incredible business move on my part, having only three jobs is so 2018. ‘ her tone matches the joking nature; but edged on the defensive side. a hint of mock offence coming across in the shrill upturn at the end of her sentence, which almost immediately fell into a short laugh. ‘ but what you’re missing, is that my incredible outfits make for incredible designs. did you ever see that groot outfit i put down the runway two season ago ? someone told me they mistook it for an actual tree ! ‘
Oswald eyed the women, it was easy to see how she had one million things on her mind and plate. But still just wondering into his office wasn’t something he could easily forgive, their plenty of times he needed to show power but this wasn’t one of these things he merely wished to know who had been too busy to even pay attention to where she was going. “Shame, You seemed like an interesting person to get to know” He paused “Would you like help getting to your suit fitting miss? I only offer since you’ve seemed to walk into here by accident, hate for something to happen to you on your way there.”
‘ i get that a lot.’ interesting, over the top, melodramatic, winsome. janet had an armoury of adjectives at her fingertips. winsome was in fact even trademarked by van dyne designs, for the cruise 16 collection. ‘ apparently, i’m quite a character. i have no idea where they get that from. ‘ she takes a moment to pause, and collect herself, the heels of her shoes shifting on the floor, still, fretting so much she continues to forget to introduce herself, ‘ but there’s no reason for that, i’m perfectly capable of looking after myself. besides, i’ve already intruded enough, and you seem like a busy man, no reason to waste more of your time over little old me.’
‘ steve. you know i’ve never asked you for much, ‘ jan placed a hand on his shoulder, her face written in concern, ‘ but could you please stop wearing off the rack walmart -- think about the damage to the planet, and more importantly, your skin. ‘ [ @frstavcnger ]
Oswald waved his hand so that his employees would leave the office. he sighed and looked up at the intruder to his club. “ Geeze, Some people just don’t respect privacy anymore. Please sit, I didn’t get your name?… let’s have a chat since you’ve barged right in here”
Janet, her head flipping between three different pa’s at once, having to check her phone every three seconds as she flipped between investment reports, her latest fittings, as well as the hotline channel. A proficient multi-tasker, but always, something has to slip. In this case, perhaps it’s misreading a street number and waltzing in without a knock. Only the voice broke her concentration, quickly glancing up, but seemingly not letting the odd situation phase her. ‘ no, its -- love to stay and talk, really, i would. However, i should really get going as i have a suit fitting in ten minutes. Top priority. ‘
dread it. run from it. destiny still arrives for you, janet van dyne.
what up its charli here w/ the most valid avenger !
some quick notes: my jan is purely 616 influenced / trigger warnings: for death mention.
here’s a 616 overcap for anyone unfamiliar !
janet van dyne / born an heiress - to a science company (?)
she was rich, nonetheless, and never had to worry about anything growing up. she could float through high school, university, fashion school. though she spent more time floating around the science campuses, trying to pick up the nerdiest guys she could find. ( she has a type. )
that’s where she meant one hank pym ; who promptly rejected any of her flirtations. still mourning to death of his wife, maria.
jan, not one to lose, ever, set up hank in discussions with her father -- that she always tagged along to, full of flirtatious intentions and unhelpful comments.
what a peaceful existance that was not built to last.
she went home to her fathers lab one day, to find her father dead. not a natural death, but not an obvious murder. the police called it a heart attack and closed the case.
janet van dyne is also not one to take things lying down, and it helps when you know your crushing on beau is also the super hero, ant man. ( because hank pym is not at all one for subtlety. )
and then they bonded; for their loss, their pain, and their intention to not take it lying down.
she convinced him to perform the dangerously invasive surgery to allow her to become the winsome wasp / and allow her to get the vengeance she so desired.
and so janet became the wasp ; a secret she did not care to keep for long. she is rich. she is an avenger. and she’s also the only person on the team that has any ability to get something done.
--
she’s died, but like, not actually died. she’s been married, and been divorced, and hooked up with almost anyone who’s a great distraction.
she’s also a founding member, and has been the chairman multiple times ( racking up 2nd most time as the position. )
she’s currently c.e.o of pym tech, as well as chief designer and boutique manager of van dyne designs as well as active avenger.
she may not be the strongest, but she is the only one with fashion sense and a daily planner.
she’s busying herself to try and ignore the whole depowering thing everyone is going through, because she is not a scientist, she just manages her ex-husband’s science firm because of legal reasons.
Comics that I love [3/?]: Avengers Origins: Ant-man and The Wasp
What do ants and wasps have in common? What do this ant and this wasp have in common? An emptiness…? An aloneness…? An unbearable sense of loss…? … do insects love? … these two do.
