Letters of congratulations had been pouring into the Baxter Building after one of the local tabloids had spotted Sue's ring finger sporting the broken gasket. And today, apparently, would be no different. Sue sat down with a sigh in front of the huge sack of mail that had been delivered that morning. As nice as most of the letters were, she really could be spending her time doing better things.
Pulling out a stack, her eye was caught by the first envelope. It was of a much higher caliber paper than the rest, and it also didn't have a postmark on it. Extremely strange. Her curiosity shortly got the better of her, and she carefully opened the letter, frowning slightly as she read through the invitation.
"Reed?" Sue called, pushing herself up and heading towards the lab. "Reed?" She questioned again, head poking in. "Do you know a Namor McKenzie?"
"Mmm?" Reed questioned distractedly, a pen between his teeth as he did some quick calculations.
A short sigh of exasperation escaped her lips and Sue entered the lab, quickly snatching the pen from his mouth. "Namor McKenzie," she repeated. "Do you know him?"
His eyes focused on Sue and he paused frowning. "CEO of McKenzie Corporations Inc. I know of him. They refused to even see Ben and me when we were looking for funding." Snobs, the lot of them.
"Well apparently they're trying to make amends," Sue smiled. "Don't want to be on your bad side, Reed."
"Oh? Did they send a peace offering?"
"In a manner of speaking," she nodded, holding up the invitation. "We've been invited to their fundraiser next weekend. I think they're hoping that we'll help rake in the cash." A twinkle shone in her eye. Johnny certainly wouldn't have a problem- he was a born showman. But the rest of them were perhaps a bit more reserved.
"What are they raising money for?" Reed questioned, eyebrows rising. No doubt, Sue noted dryly, at the thought of actually having to leave his sanctum sanctorum.
"They're trying to raise awareness of the consequences of water pollution," she answered after studying the card for a moment. "I suppose it's a good cause. I mean, two thirds of the planet is covered in water."
"Mmm," Reed agreed. "I suppose we should go then. Or at least make an appearance." Joy.
Sue nodded in agreement. "It's black tie," she informed him, one hand reaching up to brush his hair back a bit. "Tuxedo for you."
"And a sexy dress for you?" He questioned, smirking.
"And a sexy dress for me," she nodded with a laugh.
"Can't wait," Reed replied automatically, arm winding around her waist. "I'm even looking forward to it.'
She chuckled, letting him pull her in for a long kiss or two. "Incorrigible," she informed him, pulling back.
"You like it," he answered, kissing her once more.
"Mmm. Maybe. But I've got to go tell Ben and Johnny about the fundraiser. And you, sir, looked like you were in the middle of something."
"It could always be put on hold?" He suggested with a wink. "No, I know. Work work work."
"Just remember," Sue answered, slipping out of his grasp and heading for the door. "All work and no play makes Reed…"
Very horny. But that's beside the point. "Appreciate his fiancée all the more," he answered.
"Good reply," she flashed a smile and then disappeared around the corner. Mmm mmm mmm. He'll be rewarded later.
