[ she laughs to herself for being started, recovering with a friendly smile.]
It's nice to meet you, Wade.
[ the obvious question of why do they call you Deadpool is one she's very gently ignoring right now.] Are you from the Real World? Is that why we weren't in the same circles?
[ From the real world? Not really. But he does play a lot with figurines and dolls. ]
Oh! Goodness, no! Had my start in comics, now I've got my own cinematic franchise.
But you, you're a fucking legend! I was more of a figurines guy but you're an icon! Kinda surprised your hot pink 'E for Everyone' patootie landed here.
[ she gets it but she doesn't get it, sorry Wade.]
It's sweet of you to say, but I'm human now. Just a normal person who would've liked to have been a little more comfortable with all of this before I ended up here.
[ Wade puts his hands over the dome of his mask and makes a dismayed sound. This isn't good. Innocent, unworldly Barbie, complete with all the bits Mattel smoothed over with hard plastic? That's a recipe for disaster. Wade, being the absolutely worst person he knows, decides to break the pattern so many other girls face when it comes to their own bodies. ]
Okay. I'm just gonna throw this out there, you can totally say no - no hard feelings. I'm not lost on the irony of a cis-gendered man offering unsolicited advice to a woman.... but I feel like you're jumping into a very deep pool with absolutely nothing to prepare you.
Where are we at with the whole self-love stage of this? [ He waves a gloved hand down towards his junk area. ] Have you tried investigating that whole thing?
[ that's not true, it's a very big deal. but she'd been busy figuring out what it means to be human. sex was the kind of thing she assumed would happen sooner or later, and Barbie had hoped she'd figure it out when she was ready.
but now there's this world and there's Deadpool. two things nothing in the Real World could have prepared her for.]
...No.
[ because she thought she'd have time for that, okay?]
Even I know this is completely inappropriate and I have - hah - zero impulse control.
[ Wade shakes his head at himself, he's getting ahead of himself. ]
Let me put together a little care package... if you will. Before you start wading too deep in this kink pool, let's start you off on more solid footing than most girls get.
[ The patriarchy has done a fucking NUMBER on them. ]
I'm not suggesting we do anything, I'm just gonna offer some insights. The rest is up to you.
[ He claps a gloved hand to his breastplate, his voice sincere. He feels like he's brimming with noble cause. But also, Barbie's super hot, so... ]
I would consider it an honor to introduce the Barbie to self-love.
[ he's right, people are really kinky here. and she's learned that just from what she's observed on the streets. she can't imagine what goes on behind closed doors.
and he's...been really kind to her so far. so there's no reason not to go along with this.]
[ Okay, this means he needs to make it snappy. Time to call in a favor with a certain pirate. ]
How soon are we talking? Like... within the next 48 hours, or...?
[ He's already mentally doing the math of everything he thinks he'll need. Not with himself in mind, but things he wishes someone had told him about rather than a boatload of childhood trauma. Let's break the cycle, people! ]
[ a sturdy blue envelope addressed to / TO MISS BARBIE HANDLER / with a periwinkle wax seal arrives at your home address on october twelfth.
attached is a handwritten note -- ]
Dear Miss Handler, It would be my husband and I's delight if you are able to attend. Please do bring a friend if you should like. With regards, Daphne ]
DUPLICITY CITATION No. 19709 Violation: Public Disrespect of a Dominant Fine: $100 Payments must be received within 30 calendar days, or debts will be handed over to the Remittance Facility.
[she did call back a bit faster than he'd expected. she may hear him shuffle things around as they talk - he's working on something... because he's always working on something]
I noticed that your contract partner seems to have been sent wherever people go when they're not here anymore.
[the same thing fairly recently happened with his contracted sub]
Oh, yeah. I'm hoping Clark was sent back to his world.
[ because she can see him being a lot happier there, and that's what he deserves. he'd been great to her, though. she really hadn't known what she was getting into when she arrived in the city, and now...well, at least she mostly has it figured out.]
I honestly hadn't thought about having to sign again. I was lucky to find someone like him, but being contracted to someone is always going to feel weird.
I do, yeah. I want to create something that's mine and feel like I've added something to place.
[ it's part of why she has so much respect for what Tony does. because she was an idea that came to life, and she desperately wants to be one of the people who gets to create things themselves. and Tony - Tony's always been that kind of person.]
That's honestly the part of it I'm the most worried about.
Running the business itself? That's the part you hire smart people to handle for you. I just haven't always had that. But I've been around this sort of thing since I was a kid and CEO of a company since I was 21.
[granted, that was because his parents died and he was next in line, but still]
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[ Chirps an unfamiliar voice, and a face covered by a red and black mask and a body to match. He wiggles his fingers into the feed. Hey there! ]
Sorry, I know we're not really in the same circles, but I wanted to say I'm a huge fan! I'm Wade, by the way. Wade Wilson... aka Deadpool.
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[ she laughs to herself for being started, recovering with a friendly smile.]
It's nice to meet you, Wade.
[ the obvious question of why do they call you Deadpool is one she's very gently ignoring right now.] Are you from the Real World? Is that why we weren't in the same circles?
wade stop being crass at barbie
Oh! Goodness, no! Had my start in comics, now I've got my own cinematic franchise.
But you, you're a fucking legend! I was more of a figurines guy but you're an icon! Kinda surprised your hot pink 'E for Everyone' patootie landed here.
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[ she gets it but she doesn't get it, sorry Wade.]
It's sweet of you to say, but I'm human now. Just a normal person who would've liked to have been a little more comfortable with all of this before I ended up here.
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[ The masked man tails his head at a quizzical angle. ]
You mean - are you saying you have genitals now? Cuz you’re human?
[ Wade, shut up, that’s so personal? ]
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[ what she was saying. and it's one of those topics that's kind of awkward to talk about (especially to a man in a mask).]
That wasn't what I meant, but yeah. That's true, too.
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[ Wade puts his hands over the dome of his mask and makes a dismayed sound. This isn't good. Innocent, unworldly Barbie, complete with all the bits Mattel smoothed over with hard plastic? That's a recipe for disaster. Wade, being the absolutely worst person he knows, decides to break the pattern so many other girls face when it comes to their own bodies. ]
Okay. I'm just gonna throw this out there, you can totally say no - no hard feelings. I'm not lost on the irony of a cis-gendered man offering unsolicited advice to a woman.... but I feel like you're jumping into a very deep pool with absolutely nothing to prepare you.
Where are we at with the whole self-love stage of this? [ He waves a gloved hand down towards his junk area. ] Have you tried investigating that whole thing?
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[ that's not true, it's a very big deal. but she'd been busy figuring out what it means to be human. sex was the kind of thing she assumed would happen sooner or later, and Barbie had hoped she'd figure it out when she was ready.
but now there's this world and there's Deadpool. two things nothing in the Real World could have prepared her for.]
...No.
[ because she thought she'd have time for that, okay?]
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[ Wade shakes his head at himself, he's getting ahead of himself. ]
Let me put together a little care package... if you will. Before you start wading too deep in this kink pool, let's start you off on more solid footing than most girls get.
[ The patriarchy has done a fucking NUMBER on them. ]
I'm not suggesting we do anything, I'm just gonna offer some insights. The rest is up to you.
[ He claps a gloved hand to his breastplate, his voice sincere. He feels like he's brimming with noble cause. But also, Barbie's super hot, so... ]
I would consider it an honor to introduce the Barbie to self-love.
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[ he's right, people are really kinky here. and she's learned that just from what she's observed on the streets. she can't imagine what goes on behind closed doors.
and he's...been really kind to her so far. so there's no reason not to go along with this.]
What do I need to know?
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[ Gesturing at eye-level on his over six-foot-tall frame. ]
Pick a date and a time and... I'll take care of the rest.
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[ comfy, maybe. if she's lucky.]
Uh...sooner's probably better than later. The way everyone talks, quota happens whether you're ready for it or not.
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How soon are we talking? Like... within the next 48 hours, or...?
[ He's already mentally doing the math of everything he thinks he'll need. Not with himself in mind, but things he wishes someone had told him about rather than a boatload of childhood trauma. Let's break the cycle, people! ]
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[ no money, no friends, and she can't really go to the Up, so she's going to lay low for now.]
And - thanks, Wade. This is totally weird, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate it.
a housewarming party invitation 💐 open to +1s
attached is a handwritten note -- ]
Dear Miss Handler,
It would be my husband and I's delight if you are able to attend. Please do bring a friend if you should like.
With regards,
Daphne ]
ATTN: BARBARA "BARBIE" HANDLER
Violation: Public Disrespect of a Dominant
Fine: $100
Payments must be received within 30 calendar days, or debts will be handed over to the Remittance Facility.
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He mentioned something about us meeting each other.
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hey - i have a question to ask you. call me
[or text, or swing by, it doesn't matter to him]
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Hey, Tony.
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[she did call back a bit faster than he'd expected. she may hear him shuffle things around as they talk - he's working on something... because he's always working on something]
I noticed that your contract partner seems to have been sent wherever people go when they're not here anymore.
[the same thing fairly recently happened with his contracted sub]
Have any new prospects yet?
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[ because she can see him being a lot happier there, and that's what he deserves. he'd been great to her, though. she really hadn't known what she was getting into when she arrived in the city, and now...well, at least she mostly has it figured out.]
I honestly hadn't thought about having to sign again. I was lucky to find someone like him, but being contracted to someone is always going to feel weird.
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[having to keep signing contracts]
I have room on my contract dancecard if you're interested.
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[ it surprises her a little, but she pushes past that. everything has been surprising to her lately.]
What are you looking for?
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[so, yes, he is in need of a new contract]
Bottom line? Not getting thrown in jail. And I won't add anything beyond the basic requirements implemented by the city unless you want them.
[he finds the whole thing more annoying than anything else, so only does the contracts to avoid jail, otherwise he wouldn't have one at all]
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[ what she's asking is, could she still do that if they were contracted to each other?]
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[he hadn't heard her mention that before]
I think we can arrange something. I can even help with the business side if you need it. I've started several of my own.
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[ it's part of why she has so much respect for what Tony does. because she was an idea that came to life, and she desperately wants to be one of the people who gets to create things themselves. and Tony - Tony's always been that kind of person.]
That's honestly the part of it I'm the most worried about.
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[granted, that was because his parents died and he was next in line, but still]
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[twenty-one is really young to own a business, at least in Barbie's version of the real world.]
I'm hoping to learn as much as I can about it, even if I do hire smart people to help me.
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[lost it a couple times, but just started over and built it all again]
I can teach you some of what I know.