MHA #8, Thursday night

[stykera]

Yesterday had been extremely odd, and exhausting, even for here. Today had been fine for Stark though. Much less chaotic. He hadn’t turned into anyone or anything he shouldn’t have, for one thing. That was always a positive. His mask had stayed where it was meant to, which also helped make for a more pleasant day. Wine class had presumably been fine as well but now he was back in his apartment and settling in for the night.

He’d eaten (a meal not entirely made up of sugar, even) and cleaned up the kitchen. It could be an early night, he thought, or maybe he would curl up on his couch and watch a food program, or look for recipe inspirations for class tomorrow. Maybe even both.

For now, he’d shower. Perhaps shave. It would be better to have a freshly shaved head before facing paintball tomorrow in case Anakin tried (or accomplished) anything. That sounded good to Stark. A shower, a shave, and a quiet night in.

So that’s where he was, in the shower (without his mask, because it was easier not to get the straps wet than to dry them after) in his empty and locked apartment. At least, the door was locked the last time he checked.


[Stark is clearly expecting nobody. I am expecting 1 or 2 neighbors for maximum awkwardness! :D]

Comments

[flourish_or_perish]

So, to be very fair to Faye, she did knock.

She'd been home by herself and staring at the ceiling for awhile -- like she did a lot of nights, when there wasn't anything on television that would distract her sufficiently.

But you know. There were other means of distraction. Stark had said to come by, and there was that whole suggestion of pancakes, and all. That would be distracting. (And being around Stark in general just tended to make Faye feel a little better, so -- that was stupid, but it was also a factor.)

So, again: Faye had knocked. Not especially loudly, no. And when she didn't get an answer, she did totally go ahead and start picking the lock.

Who didn't like surprises, right? He'd think it was sexy and fun. Most normal people would love a surprise Faye!

"Stark?" she called softly once she'd let herself in. Because despite appearances, she didn't actually want to scare him. That would be super counterintuitive, considering why she was here.

[firstofitskind]

There had been screaming. From across the hall.

Which is why a very much not-entirely-dressed Liam burst out of his own apartment and, noticing the door to Stark's was ajar, went inside.

Definitely frowning despite the icon "Stark?" he called out.