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Post by Nightcrawler on Dec 26, 2007 23:00:16 GMT -5
So it was the night before Christmas, The Danger Room?........ yesterday- and Cyclops and Emma had had much to say, the children ate pizza and watch movies too while Kitty and I decorated for you...
A tree large and green I had "Bamf'd" right on in and Kitty had entwined around lights bright and dim Blinking and twinkling a-glow near hysteria we set up the Christmas tree in the middle of the ...cafeteria?
With tinsel and baubles to dangle and gleam balls, bells and miseltoe completed the scene When what to my wondering brain might occur than a clever idea to liven and stir
A gift giving time and as might be the theme something simple or subtle to realize a dream "How delightful it vill be" I said with accent as Kitty complementary said "what a gent"
Giggling she smiled as she wrapped presents many for her team of New Mutants as well as friends plenty Although she was Jewish she still smiled bright Christmas was not merely a religious night
Sure I knew of Jesus and the tale of the manger but family like ours was born out of danger We fought and we struggled together with love and knew thats what mattered, not heaven above
For as much as we cared 'bout each other's heart every mutant among us would wake with a start rushing down in the morn to find all of these gifties a wondering who brought them and thinking "how nifty"
Colossus and Emma came strolling in to help decorate and wrap what they were givin Cyclops and Karma arrived moments later to add even more gifts making merriment greater
When what with my blue pointed ear did I hear but a stirring in the kitchen, the sound of some beers. With a 'Snikt' and a "Hey now- who wants a brew?" our dear Wolverine entered, a cigar he did chew
And popping a beer with the tip of his his claw he said
"Merry Christmas!!! To one and TO ALL!!!"
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Post by Shadowkat on Dec 26, 2007 23:07:49 GMT -5
"Oh Kurt" Kitty said, "You're too clever sometimes...or at least you think you are." She giggled some and asked "When you're done hanging that missletoe will you come down here please I need a finger to do up this ribbon."
She'd wrapped up several gifts for her team and some for Colossus, but she still had the rest of the things she had bought for the other teachers and students. "Oh, and don't look in that beg over there I have your gift in that one."
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Post by Nightcrawler on Dec 26, 2007 23:13:15 GMT -5
"Sure Kitty I'll be right down." he said as he finished hanging the missletoe above the far doorway "As if zhe children need a reason to smooch von anozher, ahh vell- it is a tradition."
He dropped down and walked past the bag she told him not to look in, temptation being a terrible incentive he decided to forego looking and spoiling the surprise. "Here you go." He placed his finger down on the green ribbon as she finished her bow.
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Post by BEAST on Dec 26, 2007 23:16:51 GMT -5
"Sorry to be late" Beast said as he padded into the cafeteria, "Just running some tests on that boy Jumper...strange he's not....oh, are those cookies homemade?" he asked being distracted by the smell.
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Post by Ember on Dec 26, 2007 23:19:33 GMT -5
Aideen was actually quite cheerful today. Her bruises had gone down and she got the gifts for her team members she ordered. Her uncle didn't believe in frivolous gifts for Christmas and just gave her money with a couple of plain black sweaters. Aideen used the money to buy gifts for the Paragons, though they were small gifts for she didn't know what to get them. She had on her dark green sweater and her usual black jeans, and looking very peaceful for a change.
She walked into the cafeteria with an armful of her gifts and watching as Shadowkat and Nightcrawler wrapped presents. The place looked great and added to her Holiday spirit. She smiled softly when she saw her team leader. "Merry Christmas," she said softly. Aideen held up her presents. "Where do I put these?" she asked looking around for a good place.
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Post by Cyclops on Dec 26, 2007 23:21:31 GMT -5
"Yes, actually I baked them myself- chocolate chip and oatmeal, some without raisins because I know how you don't like them." Scott smiled as he hung another decoration on the tree.
"Is it you who doesn't like raisins, or who is it? I know somebody made a stink about it last christmas so I just doubled the batch and did half with and half without..." He smiled reaching for another decoration and placing a hook on it.
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Post by Emma Frost on Dec 26, 2007 23:26:18 GMT -5
"Hello Ember, anywhere under the tree is fine. How are you feeling today?" Emma asked with a smile. It was wonderful to have some students in the mansion during the holidays. The past several years when she and Scott had split the administrative duties at the school they had sent everyone home, but this was the start of a new attitude here at the Institute.
"It's so wonderful that you are with us, you know. It wouldn't be christmas without family." She said.
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Post by Ember on Dec 26, 2007 23:31:28 GMT -5
Aideen managed a small smile for Ms. Frost, who was very kind to take her in despite her Uncle's criticisms of the school. "Thank you, Ms. Frost. I'm doing quite well, much better actually," she said politely. "Merry Christmas," she said softly again and went over to the tree to carefully place her neatly wrapped presents under the tree.
She never had a Christmas like this. Her Uncle and her would exchange presents and he would drag her to midnight mass, though she wasn't fond of it. He felt that Christmas was too commercialized and would never allow for any of this. It was nice though, Aideen liked it. It made her happy and at home more.
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Post by Shadowkat on Dec 26, 2007 23:32:39 GMT -5
"Hey that's my line Emma!" she looked at Aideen and smiled "I always say how Christmas and family go hand in hand..." she shrugged and shot a grin at Emma.
She got up and carried several gifts she'd just finished wrapping over to place with E,ber's under the tree asking "Well, are you excited for the big day?"
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Post by Ember on Dec 26, 2007 23:39:41 GMT -5
Aideen smiled a bit at Kitty and nodded. "I never had a Christmas like this before... my Uncle would never allow it," she said softly. The cafeteria looked wonderful and she loved the smell of cookies in the air. This was certainly new to the Spartan lifestyle she was used to.
"It's wonderful," she said softly looking at the decorations and the mistletoes.
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Diesel
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Post by Diesel on Dec 26, 2007 23:42:58 GMT -5
Ian walked into the cafeteria with a Santa Hat on and a red sack full of presents that he bought for the students and teachers. His mother insisted that for Christmas everyone deserved a present on Christmas. He was also reminded to dress nicely, meaning he gout out his nice red sweater and nice black slacks that he used for casually formal occasions.
"Ho ho ho Merry Christmas everyone," he said in a deep voice as he dropped the sack of presents under the tree. Ian grinned at the teachers. "Thank you all for setting this up, it looks great!" he said excitedly. He looked over at Aideen, happy he knew her name finally. He admired her before smirking at her. "Ah Aideen!," he said putting emphasis on her name. "You look lovely today. I think you are the prettiest thing in this room Spitfire," Ian said winking and laughing. She was so much fun to tease.
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Post by Frostbite on Dec 26, 2007 23:47:40 GMT -5
Lorelai walked into the lunchroom in a simple ice blue dress rather than her normal jeans and t-shirt, and her hair was down instead of in a ponytail. In her hands were small gifts for the headmistress, and her teammates. Obviously they were general gifts since she had no idea what to get them, but seeing that others brought gifts as well, she walked to where the pile was starting to build under the tree and put them there.
She took a moment to look at the pretty decorations and couldn't help but smile at its festiveness. It made her feel cheery and she welcomed the familiarity that Christmas always brought to her. Seeing that a lot of the teachers were already there, as well as the fiery girl and Ian, she smiled and walked slowly up to them. "Merry Christmas, guys," she greeted them cheerily, giggling a little.
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Post by Ember on Dec 26, 2007 23:53:41 GMT -5
Aideen sighed when Ian came up and rolled her eyes. It was Christmas and she wanted to have a pleasant time and not get mad. Especially right under Ms. Frost's nose and Nightcrawler's eyes. The last thing she wanted to do was ruin her reputation with Ms. Frost and disappoint Nightcrawler. She just nodded at Diesel, not bothering to question him on how he found out her name. "Thank you," she said simply, tired of these younger guys who had only one thing on her mind.
Aideen smiled at Lorelei. "Merry Christmas," she said quietly and moved away from the across the room where she sat down and put her hands in her lap as she observed the pretty decorated room with a small smile on her face. This was so new from what she was used to, but so pretty.
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Post by Diesel on Dec 27, 2007 0:02:25 GMT -5
Grinning big at the sight of Lorelei, he gave a hearty laugh to imitate the traditional Santa laugh. "Merry Christmas Lorelei! And have you been a good girl this year? Or are you on the naughty list like Spitfire here?" he said with his usual loud laugh and a wink at both girls. Ian was quite shocked that Aideen didn't get mad or infuriated and just said 'Thank You.' Perhaps she really was in the Christmas Spirit or she was finally warming up to him. He chuckled to himself at the irony of his thought. Yea, she loves me I knew it he thought to himself chuckling.
"You're welcome Spitfire! Maybe you are on the nice list after all!" he called laughing before he looked to Lorelei and grinned. "Well you look nice. And I told you she liked me," he said with a wink.
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Post by Wolverine on Dec 27, 2007 0:10:31 GMT -5
A gruff grumble of a voice spoke from the dark behind Aideen, speaking directly to her as her passed "Whasamatter kid? You look like you're not one for crowds." He strolled out of the dark past the lot of them all and took a long puul on his beer before placing and ornament on the tree.
He turned and walked back to sit at the table across from Ember and said "That's about as much Christmas spirit as I'm good for, you gonna decorate some?"
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