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Post by Dr. Bagelman on Jan 13, 2010 12:47:13 GMT -5
Inside the Mansion
Malcolm took Storm from Dade, hooking her over his shoulder. "I'll take her te the infirmary," he said, "Poor lass looks near fit te pass out." He headed slowly to another wing of the mansion. Someone else can give Vivien and whatsisname the nickel tour of the place, I can't deal with her right now. Just glad to have an excuse to get away. Once he was out of earshot of the others, the Professor finally radioed him back.
"Dr. Ramsey, my apologies for taking so long to respond to you, but as I was aware of your position in relation to the others, I didn't want to risk an audible communication. The reporter is here; I have lulled her to sleep."
Malcolm responded back as he walked down a secluded underground hallway to Sickbay. "Aye, Professor. Should we put her in a taxi, then?"
"One thing is, she's a mutant, Malcolm, and I almost think she might have wanted to join us. I'll leave it up to Jean, I'm leaving her and Scott in charge while I leave on important business.
Jean already knows this, as I've just told her telepathically.
Please, Don't invite anyone else over here or tell anyone where you work, unless you absolutely have to, Malcolm. We almost had a breach. Watch this new mutant you brought along, too, I'm leaving him in your care, since bringing him from china was your idea."
"I'm sorry, Xavier, Ah'll nay let it happen agin, ye can be assured." cringing under the stress of the day, and the repercussions of his mistakes, he helped Ororo into a medical bed, upon which she immediately passed out.
<tag Jean (from Xavier) and someone who's a medical doctor?>
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Post by hughissuper on Jan 15, 2010 8:36:41 GMT -5
Jean walked in just ahead of Hank McCoy, who politely introduced himself to Malcolm and then went to work on tending to Storm.
"Professor said that Scott should be getting back soon. He said he sent him to pick up another mutant who's going to join us." Jean leaned against one of the counters casually as she addressed Malcolm.
"Dr. Ramsey, I think we really need you on our team. I'm thinking, when Scott returns we ought to start training you."
<tag: Dr. Ramsey>
A freshly showered Vivien dug through the stack of clothes Jean had left on the bed for her. They appeared to be the right size, but the tops were all fairly revealing. Jean had said something about these belonging to someone named Rogue. Vivien wondered if Rogue was a stripper stage name...
Finding a decent pair of khaki trousers, Vivien pulled them on. She put on the least revealing shirt, which still left her midriff exposed, and walked out of the room. Vivien stopped the first student she saw and asked where Dr. Ramsey's room was.
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Vivien walked downstairs in the borrowed trousers and one of Malcolm's button down shirts. Jean said she'd meet her downstairs after her shower to take her to the infirmary. Vivien didn't see anyone but children and teenagers around. One small boy was walking down the hall towards her with his hands clasped in front of him and a rat on his shoulder.
Puddle saw a new stranger lady with wet hair standing at the bottom of the staircase, looking lost. He'd been miffed when Colossus had come to take the sword lady out to a cab, but quickly forgot about that when he saw this new lady.
"Hey, lady! You lost?"
"I'm waiting for Jean but I don't see her anywhere."
Puddle was pleased. This lady addressed him like a normal person, not like a child. Puddle knew Jean was in the secret parts of the mansion and he was smart enough to realize this lady didn't know that.
"While you're waiting, you wanna meet Vera and Jimmy?"
Vivien was amused by the little boy's forthright manner and nodded.
"Cool! This is Vera." Puddle shrugged the shoulder where the rat sat. He was gratified when the stranger lady held out a hand for the rat to sniff. "And this is Jimmy." Puddle open his clasped palms to reveal a very large Cockroach.
Gambit led Dade Jackson to a room in the men's dorms, surreptitiously patting him on the back and planting the tiny tracking and alarm device on his neck. It was programmed to prevent anyone wearing it from accessing the underground sections of the mansion and to alert them if anyone tried.
"Dis gonna be your room for now...you let us know if you need anyting."
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Post by xmenfan on Jan 15, 2010 9:32:04 GMT -5
Mansion “I’m fine thank you, I appreciate your hospitality” Once Gambit left Dade put on the clean jumper that was laid out on the bed by who knows who, much to his delight it was a bright yellow one. He then began to roam around the mansion, “I’m picking up a lot of mutant energy, that must be the “gifted youngster part” of the sign… I hope” he mumbled to himself as he wandered from room to room. Tag anyone in mansion>
Iceman went to the infirmary to check on storm “hay, hank. She goanna be ok?” he asked as he stood by her bed. Tag Hank McCoy>
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Post by Dr. Bagelman on Jan 15, 2010 12:29:39 GMT -5
Halls, Dormitory wing
Jubilation Lee walked down the halls, wondering where Logan had gone to, or maybe just looking for anyone to hang out with. Crossing her arms over her head and smacking her gum loudly, she was moved at a slow pace. Hey, who's this new guy? Maybe he's some new teacher. Hope he's not boring... Dropping her pink shades over her eyes, Jubilee walked up to the guy.
"Hey, guy, you new here? I probably know, like, everyone here." She grinned, smacking her gum, and held out a friendly hand. "Name's Jubilee. Well, I mean, everyone calls me that. Anyway, you like a new teacher? Someone's dad?"
Tag Dade>
Basement Level
Beast looked up from Storm at Bobby after putting an IV in her left arm. "Ororo will be fine, but right now the poor girl needs rest. As Seneca once said, 'time heals what reason cannot.' Visiting hours are over," he said, ushering everyone out, closing the door behind himself so Storm could be asleep while they all talked. Tag Drake>
Malcolm steeled himself and nodded. "Ah hate violence, but Ah understand the noo. Ah support what yer team and the Professor've done for mutantkind, and Ah want in. Ah'll train with ye, even pull out me old rapier, if ye'll let me." A smile crinkled his face with mirth. "After today, there's nae way Ah could go back te bein' just a psychology professor.
"Noo whair'd ye hide me former battleaxe, eh? I'd like te show her the student wing; she knows all about me mutant affiliations, save me new job... That is if ye don't mind?" Tag Jean>
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Scott's 370Z, I-95
**((something I want to change, in issue one, we weren't on our honeymoon. It was our anniversary. been married a few years, at least.))
Scott adjusted his sunglasses and glanced over at Emma Frost. "The Professor will be glad you agreed to help us out in his absence, Emma, as a teacher. It will help take a load off of Jean and me, that's for sure..."
He knew this idle chit-chat wouldn't last long. Why did she keep looking at him like that? Why couldn't they just act professional? He forced himself to tunnel-vision himself on the road.
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Post by hughissuper on Jan 15, 2010 12:42:00 GMT -5
Jean nodded to Malcolm and Bobby. "Let's all go upstairs, I told Vivien I would bring her to the infirmary--she's probably waiting. After Hank checks her, you can show her around."
<tag: Iceman, Dr. Ramsey>
Meanwhile...
With at least 12 feet of air between herself and the floor, Vivien was beginning to feel stupid. Her new "friend" Puddle had convinced her to retrieve Jimmy the cockroach from the chandelier while she waited for Jean. Impulsively, Vivien had agreed, climbing out on to the beam that supported the chandelier. She hadn't realized until she was directly over the chandelier, that it hung down 3 feet below the beam, well past the stretch of her arm.
Puddle jumped up and down at the stair banister, offering words of encouragement. Vivien just hoped no one else came along to question her position above the chandelier.
"I can't reach him Puddle. I think maybe since he flew over here on his own, he might fly somewhere safer when he feels like it."
"NOOOOOOoooo," Puddle wailed in protest. "If I don't put him back in his cage, he might get squished."
Vivien sighed, realizing that she was probably going to come to regret this. Vivien shifted her position to hang upside down over the chandelier. She was about to grab Jimmy, when he hissed at her. Startled, Vivien almost slid off the beam, grabbing it at the last second with one hand.
"Puddle, it looks like Jimmy is perfectly capable of protecting himself..."
The voice came from the person standing on the beam above Vivien. "Allow me to help you fraulein."
Vivien looked up at her rescuer, screamed, and fell. She managed to land on the balls of her feet, just before her rescuer appeared next to her accompanied by a loud BAMF! and a sulfurous smelling cloud.
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Post by wishiwasslytherin on Jan 15, 2010 14:05:01 GMT -5
Scott's 370Z, I-95
Emma Frost gazed curiously at Scott Summers, her eyes roaming over his body, drinking him in. She took notice to his fidgeting and could tell he was nervous about seeing her again.
"I am happy to be able to help, Scott. You know I do enjoy teaching." Her voice lowered an octave as she murmured the last part.
She ran her fingers through her long platinum blond locks, as she turned her head to look at the scenery flying by outside of her window. Trying desperately to keep her emotions under control.
<tag: Scott>
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Post by Dr. Bagelman on Jan 17, 2010 3:35:22 GMT -5
Scott's 370Z, I-95
Cyclops looked over at Emma, a look on his face a mixture of concern and nostalgia. "Emma, Jean still doesn't know. I don't have the heart to tell her. I've been suppressing thoughts of you ever since you left, in hopes that she would never have to, but now, I don't know if I'll be able to keep my thoughts quiet.
"I have to admit that seeing you again's really done a number on me," he said, scratching his head nervously and looking back on the road. "Maybe I'll name my first gray hair after you..."
Tag Emma>
Staircase
Malcolm looked over his shoulder at Jean as he opened the encrypted door to the Student wing with his keycard. "Sounds like a rate nice idea, I appreciate it, lass." He smiled and turned back to look ahead of him, where he saw the chandelier wobbling from side to side, and a blue guy standing next to Vivien, with an odd-looking cloud of smoke around them. Vivien was holding a gigantic cockroach. "What's all this, then?" He murmured.
Nightcrawler was wearing his X-issue utility uniform, a sort of ochrey beige jumpsuit with a bright red X symbol on the shoulder. He smiled at Vivien, his yellow eyes flashing out from his almost shadowy form. "Usually my job, swinging from chandeliers, fraulein. Whom do I have ze pleasure of meeting, who is almost as agile as I?" He extended a three-fingered hand.
Tag Vivien, also everyone within viewing distance>
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Post by wishiwasslytherin on Jan 17, 2010 7:38:52 GMT -5
Scott's 370z, I-95
Emma let out a sigh of frustration, she turned her head to look at Scott, anger flashing across her face. "I never wanted her to know, Scott, that's why I left in the first place. You could go along pretending you have this happy little marriage." She leaned in closer, her breath hot on his face. "but the truth is, you can't help but think about me, the way I made you feel in your mind. She has never done that for you."
She leaned back in her seat, her eyes burning into him, waiting to see how he would react. She had never actually been with him physically, their brief affair happened only on the astral plane. That didn't mean she didn't want it. She had fallen in love with him, and she left because she loved him.
<tag: cyclops>
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Post by hughissuper on Jan 17, 2010 10:17:41 GMT -5
"Gimme, gimme!" Puddle pulled anxiously on Vivien's arm.
Vivien gratefully released Jimmy's wriggling form to Puddle. She tentatively took Nightcrawler's three-fingered hand. "I'm Vivien. D-did you just explode?"
"Schön, fraulein. I am Kurt Wagner." He chuckled, "I teleported."
Jean suppressed a smile and gently scolded Puddle, "Rodney, remember when we agreed that you would only take Jimmy out in your room? Please put him away."
Puddle flushed deeply enough that it showed, even on his dark complexion. He looked at the floor and mumbled, "Msrry, Jean." He turned quickly and ran upstairs.
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Post by Dr. Bagelman on Jan 17, 2010 12:45:13 GMT -5
((quick post, then I'm waiting for xmenfan )) Scott's 370Z
"We're here," was all Cyclops said, pulling the car into the driveway after the gate opened automatically for his car. He silently pulled it into the large garage, right next to Logan's chopper.
He got out of his red car and closed the door, leaning on the roof. He ran his fingers through his brown hair and took a deep breath, trying to find his center, like in his Aikido training.
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Post by xmenfan on Jan 18, 2010 7:37:34 GMT -5
Halls, Dormitory wing Dade shook the girls hand, “Hi Jubilee. I’m Dade. I’m a guest here”, he stood there silent for a moment & scratched his head “I don’t really know what I’m supposed to do next, any suggestions?” Tag Jubilee>
Basement Level “Ok, see you latter Hank” replyed iceman as he was being ushered out of the door. He then went to the upper level to join the others Tag anyone>
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Post by wishiwasslytherin on Jan 18, 2010 10:47:27 GMT -5
Entrance to School
Emma angrily slammed the door to Scott's car, and left the garage, stomping into the school. She sighed, exasperated at who she had came face to face with.
"Jean," she said curtly, giving her a menacing smile. "I hoped this day would never come." she said evily, resting one of her hands on her hips.
<tag: Jean, Scott?>
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Post by hughissuper on Jan 18, 2010 11:12:59 GMT -5
Seeing Emma Frost, was like being buried under a pile of bricks. Jean knew that Emma had left the Hellfire club and formed a tentative alliance with the Professor, but she never expected to see her here...Jean carefully sealed off her thoughts, in case Emma should be tempted to read them. Turning over a new leaf was fine, but Jean still carried all the tortuous memories from her days as the Phoenix. There was no doubt in Jean's mind, inside, Emma Frost was a bitch.
"Emma, the feeling is mutual." Jean assumed she meant having to meet face to face. "What are you doing here?" Jean's voice was light and conversational, despite the palpable undercurrent of hostility. <Tag: Emma Frost>
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Post by wishiwasslytherin on Jan 18, 2010 12:56:34 GMT -5
Emma glared at Jean, the smile on her face represented one of a lioness. "Interesting that you don't know why I am here, since you are suppose to be helping run this school." She began circling Jean slowly, she tapped her chin with her index finger, feigning thought.
"You see, Xavier appreciates what I have to offer, and decided it would be beneficial for me to be here during his absence."
Emma leaned in close, so she was mere centimeters from Jean's ear, "Funny thing is, shouldn't your husband have told you that? Considering he was the one who came to get me."
With that being said Emma slowly moved so she was directly in front of Jean, her ice cold stare boring into Jean's eyes.
<tag: Jean>
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Post by Dr. Bagelman on Jan 18, 2010 15:46:11 GMT -5
Inside the Mansion, Student wing common area
"Actually," Scott said, getting between Jean and Emma, sliding his arm defensively around his fire-haired wife, "Jean was on a mission in China while I went to get you, Emma. The Professor briefed me as the others prepped the Bird." Turning to Jean, he added, "Emma is right, though, Professor Xavier thinks she can help us with the work load, since we'll be juggling responsibilities."
He was nervous as hell at this confrontation. Maybe she already knew? SUPPRESS THAT THOUGHT. SCOTT.
He had to diffuse this fight; the air was alive with emotional and psychic tension. "We should probably all meet in the upper conference room in twenty minutes. I want to be briefed on what happened in Shanghai. I'm going to take a shower and put on my uniform. Want to come, Jean?" Giving Jean a slight squeeze, and avoiding Emma's glare, he planted an affectionate peck on his wife's cheek and headed up to their room.
Beast came up to Emma, noting the tension, and attempted to take her hand in a warm paw. "Miss Frost, what a pleasure to see you again," he said diplomatically. "Would you like me to show you to your room?"
Tag Jean, Emma, Iceman, Ion, Agent, Wolverine, Storm, Dade, anyone else who was in China> ----------
Jubilee cocked her head to the side as Dade talked. "Dade, huh? You special like us?" she asked, unsure of this new guy. He looked nervous, plus he was... well he was old. "I don't know what you do next. I don't even, like, know why you're here, guy. How about we go downstairs and get some soda and you can tell me about why you're here?" She turned around, hoping he'd follow. She blew a bubble with her gum and let it snap, holding the door for him to the main common area.
Tag Dade, everyone in the common room?>
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