Story: "Green Eggs and Hulk" Part 4
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ysabetwordsmithThis story belongs to the series Love Is For Children which includes "Love Is for Children," "Eggshells," "Dolls and Guys,""Saudades," "Turnabout Is Fair Play," "Touching Moments," "Splash," "Coming Around," "Birthday Girl," "No Winter Lasts Forever," "Hide and Seek," "Kernel Error," and "Happy Hour."
Fandom: The Avengers
Characters: Bruce Banner, Hulk, Steve Rogers, Tony Stark, Phil Coulson, Natasha Romanova, Clint Barton.
Medium: Fiction
Warnings: Canon-typical violence. This story is mostly fluff.
Summary: The Avengers fight some giant birds. After smashing the ones on the ground, Hulk gets bored. Agent Coulson reads him a story.
Notes: Birds. Teamwork. Team as family. Friendship. Multiplicity/Plurality. Communication. Anger management issues. Storytelling. Reading. Books. Hope. Nonsexual ageplay. Love. Bruce Banner needs a hug. Hulk needs a hug. #coulsonlives.
Begin with Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.
Here ends "Green Eggs and Hulk." Thank you all for sticking with the series this far! I love your input. Final thoughts on the story overall are welcome, in addition to reactions on this specific chapter. I also have a list of favorite photogenic scenes from the whole series for fanartists to consider, partly compiled from audience requests.
The next planned post will be "Hairpins," about Phil realizing that JARVIS is a person; that's a flashback to the time of "Love Is for Children."
A note on feedback: While it's not necessary to comment on every post I make, remember that I don't know who reads/likes things if nobody says anything. Particularly on long stories, I've discovered that I get antsy if there's nothing but crickets chirping for several posts. So it helps to give me feedback at least once, even if it's just "I like this" or "This one doesn't grab me." First and last episodes are ideal if you rarely feel inspired to comment in the middle.
"Green Eggs and Hulk" Part 4
"You do not like them. So you say. Try them! Try them! And you may. Try them and you may I say," Agent reads. His voice pulls and coaxes.
Hulk thinks of Bruce again. Hulk and Bruce argue. They must sound like this. Do you ...? No! Would you, could you? NO!
"Sam! If you will let me be, I will try them. You will see," Agent says.
Hulk wonders if he can make Bruce try new things more. Maybe Hulk should listen to Bruce more too. Arguments make Hulk sad. They make Bruce worry. Hulk wants inside of their head to feel good. Feelings are important. Hulk knows this. He does not know how to show Bruce though.
Story is almost done when talk-thing squawks. "All clear," it says. "All clear!"
"Iron Man, situation report?" asks Agent.
"All three bogeys down," says Tinman. "I think Hawkeye is right. These look like some kind of weird-ass giant condor. Send somebody to scrape up the bits for Dr. Banner, would you? He'll want to see this. I'm about ten miles north of you, sending coordinates now."
Agent talks to Smith and Jones again. He talks to other suits. Boring.
Hulk sighs. Waiting is hard. He wants to be good for team. Birdie feels warm against his back. Hulk hunkers down like big rock. He waits.
Finally Agent stops talking.
"Finish story?" Hulk asks. "Please?" Hulk is learning magic words.
"All right," Agent says. "I do so like green eggs and ham! Thank you! Thank you, Sam-I-am!"
"That was great, thanks," Birdie says.
Hulk nods. "Story good," he says. "Words sound nice."
"I'm glad to hear that," Agent says. "We can do more reading later. What else did you like about this story?"
"Hulk like new food too," he says.
"Well, we'll see about finding more new things for you to try," Agent says.
Hulk itches. He smells like broken pillows. No good for Bruce, he thinks, shuffling in place. Inside him, Bruce is still napping. Hulk keep Bruce safe.
"What's wrong, buddy?" asks Birdie.
"Hulk itch," he says, scratching himself. "Go home now? Hulk get bath?" After fight with stinky goats, Tony fixed bath place in gym. Now Hulk can wash there too. Hulk wants his rubber duckie and sunshine soap.
Birdie twists around and sniffs at Hulk. "Yeah, you've got blood and feathers all over you, yuck! Definitely time for a bath."
They go to find team. Red is limping. Hulk picks her up. She smacks him on shoulder. "Put me down!" she says.
"No hitting," Hulk says. "Red hurt, Hulk carry."
Red grumbles at him but stops hitting.
"Play nice, get story," Hulk says. He puts Red on seat of team car. "Would you? Could you? In a car?"
Red just frowns at Hulk. He thinks she does not know funny story about green eggs.
Agent closes doors. Inside, Agent turns into Uncle Phil. Change is quiet, not loud like Bruce-and-Hulk, but Hulk knows.
"I am Sam. Sam I am," Agent says in perky voice.
Hulk fingers tap on own leg. One-two-three. Happy-happy-happy.
* * *
Notes:
Trying new things is an important part of life with many benefits. Aim to keep an open mind. It's natural for toddlers to explore, but some are adventurous while others are cautious. Despite Hulk's skittish nature with people, he's open to trying new things. Bruce is more reserved, which is kind of odd for a scientist -- but remember how much trouble his curiosity has caused him. There are tips on helping kids overcome fears and try new foods.
Arguing happens a lot, but is often a waste of time. Understand how to defuse an argument. Sibling rivalry poses special problems. Know how to stop fighting with your sibling and how to stop your children from fighting.
Unhappy families have some common problems. While the household situation is greatly improved, Bruce-and-Hulk are still pretty stressed on the inside. There are building blocks for creating a happy family. Learn how to handle unresolved conflicts in your family.
Patience is a virtue, and it takes practice to develop. This is one area where Bruce is ahead of Hulk.
Young children often need help to figure out the "magic words" of etiquette. Presumably Bruce-and-Hulk didn't get much of this growing up. Hulk seems to be picking it up by osmosis now.
Hulk has a very strong protective instinct. He and Bruce are a tangled sprawl across family tropes such as Big Brother Instinct, Big Brother Bully, and Promotion to Parent. One of the bizarre things about their relationship is that they take turns with all that stuff, because they are kind and cruel, responsible and irresponsible, in different areas. It's not as simple as Bruce being the guy who has to keep Hulk contained.
Touching people without consent -- especially picking them up -- can cause problems. Hulk does not understand yet why Red would find this threatening. There's a lot she hasn't told Bruce-and-Hulk, or anyone else, about her past. Phil and Clint know enough to understand this part, and Bucky was there for some of it, but that's about it. Plus which, Hulk's sense of appropriate boundaries is skewed because he has so little experience with anyone respecting his.
~ MISSION ACCOMPLISHED ~
Fandom: The Avengers
Characters: Bruce Banner, Hulk, Steve Rogers, Tony Stark, Phil Coulson, Natasha Romanova, Clint Barton.
Medium: Fiction
Warnings: Canon-typical violence. This story is mostly fluff.
Summary: The Avengers fight some giant birds. After smashing the ones on the ground, Hulk gets bored. Agent Coulson reads him a story.
Notes: Birds. Teamwork. Team as family. Friendship. Multiplicity/Plurality. Communication. Anger management issues. Storytelling. Reading. Books. Hope. Nonsexual ageplay. Love. Bruce Banner needs a hug. Hulk needs a hug. #coulsonlives.
Begin with Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.
Here ends "Green Eggs and Hulk." Thank you all for sticking with the series this far! I love your input. Final thoughts on the story overall are welcome, in addition to reactions on this specific chapter. I also have a list of favorite photogenic scenes from the whole series for fanartists to consider, partly compiled from audience requests.
The next planned post will be "Hairpins," about Phil realizing that JARVIS is a person; that's a flashback to the time of "Love Is for Children."
A note on feedback: While it's not necessary to comment on every post I make, remember that I don't know who reads/likes things if nobody says anything. Particularly on long stories, I've discovered that I get antsy if there's nothing but crickets chirping for several posts. So it helps to give me feedback at least once, even if it's just "I like this" or "This one doesn't grab me." First and last episodes are ideal if you rarely feel inspired to comment in the middle.
"Green Eggs and Hulk" Part 4
"You do not like them. So you say. Try them! Try them! And you may. Try them and you may I say," Agent reads. His voice pulls and coaxes.
Hulk thinks of Bruce again. Hulk and Bruce argue. They must sound like this. Do you ...? No! Would you, could you? NO!
"Sam! If you will let me be, I will try them. You will see," Agent says.
Hulk wonders if he can make Bruce try new things more. Maybe Hulk should listen to Bruce more too. Arguments make Hulk sad. They make Bruce worry. Hulk wants inside of their head to feel good. Feelings are important. Hulk knows this. He does not know how to show Bruce though.
Story is almost done when talk-thing squawks. "All clear," it says. "All clear!"
"Iron Man, situation report?" asks Agent.
"All three bogeys down," says Tinman. "I think Hawkeye is right. These look like some kind of weird-ass giant condor. Send somebody to scrape up the bits for Dr. Banner, would you? He'll want to see this. I'm about ten miles north of you, sending coordinates now."
Agent talks to Smith and Jones again. He talks to other suits. Boring.
Hulk sighs. Waiting is hard. He wants to be good for team. Birdie feels warm against his back. Hulk hunkers down like big rock. He waits.
Finally Agent stops talking.
"Finish story?" Hulk asks. "Please?" Hulk is learning magic words.
"All right," Agent says. "I do so like green eggs and ham! Thank you! Thank you, Sam-I-am!"
"That was great, thanks," Birdie says.
Hulk nods. "Story good," he says. "Words sound nice."
"I'm glad to hear that," Agent says. "We can do more reading later. What else did you like about this story?"
"Hulk like new food too," he says.
"Well, we'll see about finding more new things for you to try," Agent says.
Hulk itches. He smells like broken pillows. No good for Bruce, he thinks, shuffling in place. Inside him, Bruce is still napping. Hulk keep Bruce safe.
"What's wrong, buddy?" asks Birdie.
"Hulk itch," he says, scratching himself. "Go home now? Hulk get bath?" After fight with stinky goats, Tony fixed bath place in gym. Now Hulk can wash there too. Hulk wants his rubber duckie and sunshine soap.
Birdie twists around and sniffs at Hulk. "Yeah, you've got blood and feathers all over you, yuck! Definitely time for a bath."
They go to find team. Red is limping. Hulk picks her up. She smacks him on shoulder. "Put me down!" she says.
"No hitting," Hulk says. "Red hurt, Hulk carry."
Red grumbles at him but stops hitting.
"Play nice, get story," Hulk says. He puts Red on seat of team car. "Would you? Could you? In a car?"
Red just frowns at Hulk. He thinks she does not know funny story about green eggs.
Agent closes doors. Inside, Agent turns into Uncle Phil. Change is quiet, not loud like Bruce-and-Hulk, but Hulk knows.
"I am Sam. Sam I am," Agent says in perky voice.
Hulk fingers tap on own leg. One-two-three. Happy-happy-happy.
* * *
Notes:
Trying new things is an important part of life with many benefits. Aim to keep an open mind. It's natural for toddlers to explore, but some are adventurous while others are cautious. Despite Hulk's skittish nature with people, he's open to trying new things. Bruce is more reserved, which is kind of odd for a scientist -- but remember how much trouble his curiosity has caused him. There are tips on helping kids overcome fears and try new foods.
Arguing happens a lot, but is often a waste of time. Understand how to defuse an argument. Sibling rivalry poses special problems. Know how to stop fighting with your sibling and how to stop your children from fighting.
Unhappy families have some common problems. While the household situation is greatly improved, Bruce-and-Hulk are still pretty stressed on the inside. There are building blocks for creating a happy family. Learn how to handle unresolved conflicts in your family.
Patience is a virtue, and it takes practice to develop. This is one area where Bruce is ahead of Hulk.
Young children often need help to figure out the "magic words" of etiquette. Presumably Bruce-and-Hulk didn't get much of this growing up. Hulk seems to be picking it up by osmosis now.
Hulk has a very strong protective instinct. He and Bruce are a tangled sprawl across family tropes such as Big Brother Instinct, Big Brother Bully, and Promotion to Parent. One of the bizarre things about their relationship is that they take turns with all that stuff, because they are kind and cruel, responsible and irresponsible, in different areas. It's not as simple as Bruce being the guy who has to keep Hulk contained.
Touching people without consent -- especially picking them up -- can cause problems. Hulk does not understand yet why Red would find this threatening. There's a lot she hasn't told Bruce-and-Hulk, or anyone else, about her past. Phil and Clint know enough to understand this part, and Bucky was there for some of it, but that's about it. Plus which, Hulk's sense of appropriate boundaries is skewed because he has so little experience with anyone respecting his.
~ MISSION ACCOMPLISHED ~
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Date: 2014-02-17 06:56 am (UTC)I can't wait to see what comes next.
Thank you!
Date: 2014-02-17 07:20 am (UTC)That's okay; go with whatever moves you. I'm glad you enjoyed this.
>> I can't wait to see what comes next. <<
I do have another story ready to post, the flashback one I was going to release before this one bumped it. I am still working on the long piece that moves the chronology forward.
(no subject)
Date: 2014-02-17 08:26 am (UTC)Thank you!
Date: 2014-02-17 10:15 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2014-02-17 08:43 am (UTC)Quick and sweet, lovely story :)
-Wynjara
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Date: 2014-02-17 03:27 pm (UTC)In looking for a link to share I found a list over on Amazon of children's books translated into Latin, including "Green Eggs and Ham".
Wow!
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Date: 2014-02-17 09:39 am (UTC)I can't wait to see more of JARVIS as well, in the next snippet.
Can we have Hulk giving Natasha a story at some point? If you feel inspired? I think that sounds adorable.
(Also, I think Hulk would love Where the Wild Things Are (love, benefit from, close enough). Not sure it would do Bruce any favours though...
Thank you!
Date: 2014-02-19 07:53 pm (UTC)I'm happy to hear that. I like writing them, especially from Hulk's perspective.
>> I can't wait to see more of JARVIS as well, in the next snippet. <<
Yay! I think you'll enjoy watching him sneak up on Phil.
>> Can we have Hulk giving Natasha a story at some point? If you feel inspired? I think that sounds adorable. <<
I have made a note of this. I've got an idea where to put it, although it's not soon in the lineup.
>> (Also, I think Hulk would love Where the Wild Things Are (love, benefit from, close enough). Not sure it would do Bruce any favours though... <<
This fits neatly into the story about working out the relationship between Bruce and Hulk.
Aaw
Date: 2014-02-17 10:21 am (UTC)As far as voices go, Hulk's voice is perfectly written and it's also nice to view him, in a way, as a very perceptive child. And a nice breather between all the very serious stuff, without taking character development away. Thank you for writing and I look forward to the next part in the series.
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Date: 2014-02-18 01:18 am (UTC)Yes, he did. He's a fast learner, now that he has more front time.
>> I love how he actually took the story's message to heart. <<
Hulk understands feelings very well. It's not hard for him to find parallels between what he hears in a story and what he remembers from personal experience. People get different things out of stories. Some will listen for knowledge. Hulk listens for emotions and group dynamics.
>> I never read Dr. Seuss as a kid (I had things like Musti, Nijntje [Miffy in English], several poetry books for children etc), so seeing part of the story written out was fun for me as well. <<
I'm glad I could help. It's a wonderful book, and there are links to more about it in the notes.
>> As far as voices go, Hulk's voice is perfectly written and it's also nice to view him, in a way, as a very perceptive child. <<
I'm glad that works for you. I try to bring out the aspects of Hulk that I see in canon, because so much is hinted but not fully developed.
>> And a nice breather between all the very serious stuff, without taking character development away. <<
That's useful to know. One thing I'm practicing in this series is hurt/comfort development, the pacing between dark and fluffy.
>> Thank you for writing and I look forward to the next part in the series. <<
Yay!
(no subject)
Date: 2014-02-17 11:49 am (UTC)littles are smart too. and protectors are smart. and others are smart. just different smart.
the part where hulk understands that agent turns into phil is hulk being smart in a way bruce is not so smart i think - it made me happy.
i don't like when people write hulk is dumb about everything and does not care about anything. i like your stories though because they aren't like that.
thank you for nice stories.
nonny75
You're welcome!
Date: 2014-02-18 03:42 am (UTC)I've actually looked up the "nine kinds of intelligence" list for the Avengers, because they are pretty well spread across the options. Bruce and Hulk share a genius brain, so I write them as different types of genius.
>> littles are smart too. and protectors are smart. and others are smart. just different smart. <<
So very true.
>> the part where hulk understands that agent turns into phil is hulk being smart in a way bruce is not so smart i think - it made me happy. <<
Yes. Bruce does not notice as much about people as Hulk does. Subtle emotional and psychological clues are Hulk's territory.
>> i don't like when people write hulk is dumb about everything and does not care about anything. <<
I agree. I have long been a fan of Hulk, and I dislike hatchet jobs.
>> i like your stories though because they aren't like that. <<
Yay!
>> thank you for nice stories. <<
*bow, flourish* Happy to be of service.
(no subject)
Date: 2014-02-17 12:36 pm (UTC)Also can't wait to see Phil's realization about JARVIS.
Yay!
Date: 2014-02-20 02:41 am (UTC)Hulk has a good memory and a strong sense of fairness. Now that he's in a situation where rules are clearly defined and applied equally to everyone, he has no trouble following along.
>> and how he's taking care of Bruce here. <<
Hulk always wants to take care of Bruce, but that's not something Bruce realizes yet. I think that Betty probably figured it out earlier, but the first person who makes a real point of it in canon is Tony -- and Bruce is not at all receptive to the idea.
>> And the awesome fix-lots that is Dr. Seuss. <<
That's always fun. I have ideas for more of this later.
>> Also can't wait to see Phil's realization about JARVIS. <<
Sooth. It's a nice slow build.
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Date: 2014-02-17 01:11 pm (UTC)Giddyant
You're welcome!
Date: 2014-02-18 04:23 am (UTC)Yes, that's true, even though it's a bumpy ride getting there.
>> Thanks for writing this. It's sweet and lovely. <<
I'm glad you enjoyed it so much.
Love this series!
Date: 2014-02-17 01:27 pm (UTC)I adore this series!
Re: Love this series!
Date: 2014-02-19 12:17 am (UTC)I've always loved these characters, so I like to see them treated well.
>> and makes me glad he has his teamfamily (especially Uncle Phil- interesting move where Hulk sensed the switch to Uncle Phil mode). <<
Hulk is very sensitive to people's moods. *ponder* Probably because he grew up in an abusive home and then was hunted, so he learned to be alert to subtle changes.
>> I adore this series! <<
Yay!
(no subject)
Date: 2014-02-17 02:34 pm (UTC)Thank you!
Date: 2014-02-19 08:16 am (UTC)I'm happy to hear that.
>> It's nice when he's not portrayed as a monster, but as a child in desperate need and want of guidance. <<
I've long been a fan of Hulk, and yes, I see him as childlike rather than monstrous.
>> Also, loved you choice of book. Green Eggs and Ham was the first Dr. Seuss that I read as a child. <<
Yay!
(no subject)
Date: 2014-02-17 03:34 pm (UTC)Okay...
Date: 2014-02-17 11:34 pm (UTC)It's fine. I know how it goes.
>> I still love this series though and have been reading most everything as it comes out. <<
Yay!
>> Though I have not yet read "Saudades," mostly because I paid attention to the trigger warnings. <<
Well, good, that's what warnings are for. I don't want anyone to fall into a pit trap.
>> I will read it when I am in a better mental state. <<
The ending is sweet.
>> I love how three dimensional you make all of the Avengers, particularly Hulk. I love that you acknowledge how complicated relationships can be and that you discuss ways to fix things that were once broken. <<
I'm glad that works for you. I love the complexity of these characters, although it's something I also enjoy exploring in original work. Bruce-and-Hulk are favorites because they have so many layers.
Also, I love your icon. That is so very apt for this series!
(no subject)
Date: 2014-02-17 03:36 pm (UTC)"One of the bizarre things about their relationship is that they take turns with all that stuff, because they are kind and cruel, responsible and irresponsible, in different areas."
I don't think it's actually all that bizarre. Reminds me of Kapman's drama triangle in a lot of ways... people often cycle between roles, playing out the dynamics they learned in their families of origin over and over again.
Hmm...
Date: 2014-02-20 02:00 am (UTC)It is far less useful at considering the contextual issues, though. You can only take responsibility for things as far as your agency extends. A lot of problems are caused by things that people can't affect directly. For example, if you don't have the legal right or financial resources to move away from an abusive family, you usually can't escape, because abusive families don't respect the boundaries you try to draw. There's an unhealthy side to taking on too much responsibility and believing that everything happening in your life is your fault -- which is already a problem with abuse. There needs to be a balance.
I think it will be challenging for Bruce and Hulk to figure out how to fix their relationship, but at this point, they have a lot more resources than they used to have. Money, housing, food, those are no longer in short supply. They have friends who will support them and protect them. Given that, I think Hulk can find a solution -- and he'll have to do a majority of the work here, because Bruce is just hopelessly lost when it comes to emotional and personal stuff. But Bruce can gain the benefit of Hulk's wisdom, just as Hulk benefits when Bruce figures out an intellectual issue.
They do some of their best work together. It'll take them time to get there, but it's a thing of beauty once they figure it out.
(no subject)
Date: 2014-02-17 03:44 pm (UTC)Poetry, Dr. Seuss, Hulk -- all good stuff.
Thank you!
Date: 2014-02-26 05:23 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2014-02-17 04:46 pm (UTC)-A
You're welcome!
Date: 2014-02-18 02:41 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2014-02-17 06:50 pm (UTC)Is Dr. Seuss a popular author in english-speaking countries? I think I've seen his works referenced in fanworks before. I don't think I've ever read the complete story, thank you for posting the link in an earlier post. Have you read the Green eggs and ham slash parody?
Thoughts
Date: 2014-02-18 06:49 am (UTC)Yay! I'm happy to hear that.
>> He is quite protective of Bruce, isn't he? <<
Yes. Tony figured this out within hours of meeting Bruce, and tried to explain it to him, and there was just no getting Bruce's head out of his ass with a winch at that point. He was not ready to hear about Hulk saving him.
*ponder* I wonder if that is part of why Hulk snatched Iron Man out of the sky, and not just because of the blueberries.
>> Is Dr. Seuss a popular author in english-speaking countries? <<
Extremely. He is one of the best-known children's authors, and in my opinion, one of the best sociologists and futurists. He predicted and addressed most of the major issues of the age, some of them decades in advance like surrogate motherhood. Most highly recommended. Also if you're not a native speaker of English, the linguistic aspects of his writing are well worth a look at any age.
>> I think I've seen his works referenced in fanworks before. I don't think I've ever read the complete story, thank you for posting the link in an earlier post. <<
I try to point to references when I'm borrowing someone else's work, in hopes of turning them on to the original.
>> Have you read the Green eggs and ham slash parody? <<
No ... well, probably not. A friend of mine did one for kink once, "Creamed Legs and Ma'ams." 0_o
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Date: 2014-02-17 08:15 pm (UTC)Thank you!
Date: 2014-02-19 12:08 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2014-02-17 09:51 pm (UTC)Meg
Thank you!
Date: 2014-02-18 08:40 am (UTC)I'm glad you liked it.
>> and I've enjoyed having a couple of shorter pieces in between your longer stories. I mean, I love your long stories, too, but the little "slice-of-life" moments are fun for a change of pace. <<
I'll have to see if I can manage more of these.
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Date: 2014-02-17 09:55 pm (UTC)Thoughts
Date: 2014-02-18 07:19 am (UTC)He doesn't have many things of his own, so Tony made sure to provide those for future need.
>> Was a Hulk bath hard to arrange? It must be easier out of doors because of splashes and mess. <<
Well, that depends on the context. It required remodeling the entire bathroom facility in the Avengers' gym. Since Tony is an engineer and a genius billionaire, it wasn't nearly as challenging as some other stuff he's done. Hulk is no messier in the bathing area than a team of superheroes.
>> But its "Uncle Phil' not Agent reading in the car at the end. <<
Yep, as soon as the mission is over, he can switch all the way if that's what his people need.
>> Hulk being able to quote and adapt Green Eggs and Ham for Natasha was fabulous. <<
Hee! Hulk has a good memory, and an artful sense of context. He may not be quoting Shakespeare but he knows exactly what he is doing.
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Date: 2014-02-18 12:49 am (UTC)Thank you!
Date: 2014-02-18 12:56 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2014-02-18 01:34 am (UTC)Thank you!
Date: 2014-02-18 08:45 am (UTC)I'm happy to hear that.
>> Green eggs and Ham is a classic now. I wonder what book someone else might pick out. It would be interesting to see Natka or Bucky's picks. <<
Natka's a fan of Winnie the Pooh. I'm not sure about Bucky.
chapters 1-4
Date: 2014-02-18 03:55 am (UTC)As always, thank you for giving us more of this verse to adore. You make the characters so -real-, it's admirable and enviable and lovely. Hope you update more soon, we're always hungry for it.
-kellyc
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Date: 2014-02-18 08:25 pm (UTC)Yay! I'm happy to hear that.
>> And, as usual, I like your authors' notes just as much as the story. <<
Thank you.
>> Seeing the evolution of Bruce and Hulk on their own and Bruce-and-Hulk together is fabulous, and I wish this was the movie we were seeing, not what we get with Captain American 2 and Avengers 2 and Thor 2. <<
Yeah, that's why I write what I write. Mainstream entertainment rarely goes in directions I enjoy. Parts of Thor 2 were wonderful, and I'll use them, but the movie is noncanon for this series, for spoilery reasons that should be obvious to anyone who has seen it and knows my opinions about female characters. I am however very much looking forward to seeing the Winter Soldier.
>> Poor Thor and Loki, when they get involved in this (if? when?) it's going to be a clusterf* of an issue and really going to shake everyone involved. <<
Yes, yes it will. I do want to bring them in, if I have time to carry the series that far.
>> Everyone in the group needs this sort of help, but those two especially need it. <<
Considering how many centuries of Odin's A+ parenting they have to overcome? Oh yeah. They need it so bad.
>> Will Uncle Phil ever be up to that challenge? <<
Of course. It won't be easy, but he's dealt with both of them before, and now he has much better resources.
(no subject)
Date: 2014-02-18 05:51 am (UTC)But yeah, Natasha might want to have a conversation with him at some point about asking before he picks her up.
(no subject)
Date: 2014-02-18 05:52 am (UTC)Thoughts
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Date: 2014-02-18 04:51 pm (UTC)This arc was adorable, and "can Hulk read" is my newest brain chew toy.
Okay...
Date: 2014-02-19 02:33 am (UTC)Slightly. I think it's more like Hulk can recognize some words in print. Reading is an intellectual skill, and that is not Hulk's strong suit, although he gets some carryover from Bruce.
>> Bruce reads up a storm (researcher) but he and Hulk have significant differences in their other skillsets, including ones strongly based in physical capacity. <<
That's true.
>> Those change too, though (Bruce wears glasses, Hulk seems to have very precise vision without them, as a very minor example) but it's not necessarily -seeing- the symbols, but -understanding- them. <<
I think that Hulk's vision is better. His symbol recognition is good for stylized things, but probably less good for abstracts.
>> This arc was adorable, and "can Hulk read" is my newest brain chew toy. <<
Yay! I'm glad you had so much fun with this.
Oh, Nat!
Date: 2014-02-19 03:53 pm (UTC)I would grumble too, Natasha, but Hulk will take care of you! (Hugs Nat then runs) ;)
Re: Oh, Nat!
Date: 2014-02-19 06:34 pm (UTC)I just loved this line! <<
Yay!
>> She's gotten much better from being terrified of Hulk. <<
She really has -- enough that her response to being lifted off her feet without warning is one of outrage, not panic and berserk reflexes.
>> Such a great change from Bruce can't play, he gets angry and hits people to HULK reminding Black Widow that she can't hit teammates. :D <<
Sooth. She forgets things like that sometimes.
Hulk has impressive moral agility. Once he found himself in a situation where someone would define rules clearly, and enforce them equally for everyone, he had no trouble following along. For Hulk this is a big improvement over other people mistreating him and then complaining when he hits back.
>> I would grumble too, Natasha, but Hulk will take care of you! <<
Hulk really does need to learn how to ask first before manipulating someone else's body, but in his defense, the Avengers in general are still patchy about this. There have been times when somebody wasn't awake to be asked and people had to extrapolate from prior permissions, or when somebody was picked up and didn't protest. I think Steve and Bucky are pretty good about asking first, but they have more practice.
>> (Hugs Nat then runs) ;) <<
As long as Hulk still has ahold of her, you might survive that maneuver. ;)
Re: Oh, Nat!
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Date: 2014-02-21 06:22 pm (UTC)Thanks,
Caroline
You're welcome!
Date: 2014-02-22 06:50 am (UTC)Yay!
>> Getting to read about Hulk's progress and his improved interactions with the team was a treat. <<
That's good to hear. I think that Hulk is improving faster than Bruce, and that's part of the challenge they're having currently.