Monday, 15 July 2019

Mary Marvel - Real World Problems (Preview)

The new story is coming along very nicely. So I would like to post a preview of it. As I said in my previous post I was disappointed in how the character was handled in costume in the movie but the allure of the character has always been there for me. I don't think I have ever come across a Mary Marvel fic that at least resembles anything in our area of interest. If you have let me know. Until then enjoy this preview.




“Shut up man!!” there was a shout from nearby. Marry rounded a corner getting close to the diner and saw between two buildings two men had cornered another. One of them had him up off the ground while another was taking things out of his pocket.

“Give us all you got man. We know you’re loaded” The other shouted as he continued to go through the mans pockets. Taking out his phone and wallet and then moving to taking off the man’s jewelry.

“Its always something” Mary muttered to herself. Taking a peek around she found another place close by that was shrouded from public view.

“This shouldn’t take to long. I wont be too late” Mary muttered.

“SHAZAM!!”

Mary transformed. Since coming to the new city she had opted to go back to her white costume. With gold piping. The golden lightening symbol emblazoned on her chest. Her skirt touching two inches above her knees was a little more revealing then some would like but she liked being a little bit flirtatious in her alter ego. Golden gauntlets were on her forearms and bright white cape with golden piping flowed from her back. White boots completed the ensemble. Mary felt better in the costume and to be able to let a bit of frustration out. With a short burst of strength she jumped into the wind and landed into the alley where the two man still assaulted the other.

“Hey guys! Can’t help but notice you seem to be taking advantage of this nice man here” Mary announced her arrival in the alley. Grabbing the man who had been going through the mans pockets by the neck Mary through him into a nearby waste bin. He hit with a thud and landed with a groan. Shaking his head. With her other hand she broke the mans hold on him and pushed him away. Placing herself between the assaulted man and the two doing the assaulting.

“Go away bitch this doesn’t concern you” The other said as he stretched out his arm and looked around to his friend who was beginning to stand.

“I don’t like anyone assaulting people in alleys….. or anywhere to be honest” Mary pushed on the man again sending him into the same bin his friend was now just up on his feet from.

“Forget it man she’s one of those heroine types. It’s not worth it” The man who had been going through all of the stuff tossed everything to the ground and ran. His associate quickly followed.

The man who had been assaulted slowly regained his composure.

“Thank you young lady”

“No problem. Pay it forward and just doing my job” Thinking about her job she squealed internally knowing she was now late. She took off with a wink towards the man and went back into the air and into the other alley.

“So late. SHAZAM!” Mary transformed back into her regular self.

Emerging from the alley she noticed across the way the man was still pulling himself together and grabbing all of his items. Mary cringed at not sticking around to help with that but she knew she was late. She crossed the street and saw the man come out from the alley walking in front of her up towards her diner which was on the right. Walking past the alley she took a quick peek down there and saw that the man must have missed his wallet. It was there on the ground by the trash bin. Quickly jogging in she grabbed it and then went back up tot he street where the man was walking up towards the diner where she worked.

“Mister!!” She cried out. Getting his attention he turned towards her and pointed towards himself.

Mary jogged up to him.

“Yes. I saw you come out from the alleyway. Is this yours” Mary presented the wallet towards him.

“Oh yes. Thank you very much” The man opened it and Mary saw the licenses did match his face and he quickly took a large selection of bills that Mary thought must have been about four thousand dollars worth.

“Here young lady. Thank you”

“Oh no I can’t take that… certainly not that amount”

“Please I insist. I was saved by one of those superheroes and she left before I could adequately thank her”

“I appreciate it but I can’t accept that” Mary replied.

“I understand young woman. Perhaps I can buy you a coffee then as I was about to step in to this lovely diner here for a cup to regain my nerve”

“Ha, I would like that but I would be the one serving it to you. I work here” Mary sheepishly grinned as they entered the diner together.

Mary loved the smell of pancakes and bacon. Every time she came in it was a nice little reminder of home. She smiled broadly as she saw the longest tenured waitress there and all around good women Teresa smile broadly at her.

“Mary…. Somewhat on time as well” She half chided as she gave the younger woman a hug.

“Who is this man you come in with. Far to old for you”

Mary smiled and punched her friend playfully on the arm.

“A gentlemen who would like a fresh cup of coffee” Mary said. She gave the man a wink and walked towards the back to put her apron on.

“Fresh cup!!” She shouted from the back teasing Teresa.

“Wise cracker!” Teresa shouted back.

“Let’s get you sat and Mary will be with you in a moment” Teresa directed him to a booth that overlooked the street.

“What’s your name handsome?” Teresa asked while reaching across the isle to get a pot of coffee and a mug from behind the railing.

“Hassan” The man replied with grace and a little bow of the head accepting the offered mug and allowing Teresa to pour.

“You look a little frazzled though Hassan, everything okay?” Teresa asked.

“He had a run in with some of the locals” Mary answered for him as she came back into the front of the diner with her apron on and her hair up.

“Ah, friendly lot aren’t they” Teresa shook her head and moved away.

“Hassan is it?” Mary Said emerging from the back with an apron on.

“Yes and you are Mary”

“That’s right. Can I get you a menu?”

“That would be lovely thank you”

Mary went and got the man a menu and started about her duties and having a chat with Teresa. Hassan could see that she disappeared into the kitchen for a bit. Through a view able slit into the kitchen he could see her talking to the cook with a concerned and serious expression on both of their faces. Finally after what seemed to be about ten minutes of constant talk Mary hugged the man before emerging from the kitchen with a sandwich Hassan had ordered. As the young woman approached the man in the both he could make out watery eyes and his interested was piqued.

“Here you go. One tuna sandwich” Mary placed it down with a delicate touch in front of him with a cheerful manner only those in the service industry would know was completely disguising turmoil beneath.

“Is everything alright?” Hassan asked.

“Of course” Mary replied in an automated way people do when they don’t wish to talk about things.

“I’ve heard that cheer and seen that smile enough in my own businesses to know you are upset. You saved me a great deal of trouble and money today and would not accept a reward. Perhaps a sympathetic ear would be acceptable?” Hassan asked.

“That’s really very nice of you but it wouldn’t be right” Mary replied.

“I own three restaurants and four clubs my dear. I know servers and I know when they are distraught. I also know that when they are distraught like everyone else they make mistakes but because of the work you do you have to maintain that happy façade. Please I beg you to just tell me” Hassan said calmly but with passion.

“……. Ugh fine.” Mary blew out a breath and her happy face disappeared and was replaced once more with the tears welling in her eyes.

“Well today hasn’t been great. I was told all my scholarships were being taken away starting next semester. Leaving me with no ability to pay tuition and to eat and have an apartment. When I came here to Mr. Tarson the owner here told me they have to cut back on expenses and will have to let me go. I just don’t have the ability to cope with it all. I need to find a new job that pays more and soon so I can stay in school” Mary almost blew out a breath in relief from getting it all off of her chest.

“And yet you did not take any reward money”

“I shouldn’t be rewarded for doing the right thing” Mary said almost dismissively

“I respect that. You seem to be a good young woman I am sure you will find something” Hassan ventured to touch her on the shoulder in a show of support. Mary briefly touched his hand before he removed it.

“You’re not hiring are you?” Mary asked.

“Sorry what” Hassan asked.

“You mentioned you run restaurants and clubs. Need any help? Pay good?” Mary asked.

Hassan adjusted his suit and tie and looked at the young woman truly for the first time. She as young but clearly an adult and insanely beautiful.

“I am always looking for good servers at my clubs but…… no I cannot offer you a job” Hassan seemed to pale as he said it as though he couldn’t bring himself to offer her a job.

“Why not?” Mary asked.

“My clubs are…...” Hassan trailed off.

“Are what?” She asked.

“…… More adult in nature” Hassan finally replied.

“Adult?? ….. well they are clubs right. We serve alcohol here” Mary said.

“Yes we serve that as well as offer more….. exotic tastes” Hassan seemed intent on not saying much more.

“Exotic tastes……” Mary trailed off as she thought about it.

“….. oh wow HAHA you mean they are like gentlemen clubs?” Mary exclaimed.

“Yes. I didn’t wish to insult you”

“Well you’re not asking me to dance” Mary laughed.

“No, but you would make a lot of money” Hassan smiled playfully.

“I am sure they do but its not for me”

“As I thought. This is why I said I could not offer you a job”

“Well I can serve still”

“You would not be put off by the atmosphere?” Hassan asked.

“I mean serving is serving” Mary replied.

“Yes and no. Though my clientele is quite upscale when in these types of clubs some men and even women can revert to their more baser instincts. It takes a certain kind of server to put up with it”

“I’ve learned how to deal with handsy people here and you have seen the locals around here. I think I can handle it” Mary remarked with no show of pride but a show of strength and maturity that impressed Hassan.

“There is one club I could use a server at. The pay is very good and you get to keep all the tips” Hassan offered.

“How good?”

“I start all my servers there at twenty an hour”

“Wow!!! that’s amazing plus tips?”

“Yes a girl there can usually bring home about two hundred a night in tips. More on the busier days”

“At that rate I could afford to go to school” Mary exclaimed.

“I would be happy to help. There is maybe one major final thing you should know about with this club”

“What is it” She eyed the man now with a fresh set of eyes that were equal parts interrogating and hopeful.

“The dress code is rather unique”

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