Old Saint Nick (old_saint_nick) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2009-12-23 18:19:00

Entry tags:

inactive - henry jordan, jon kent, npc - jai west, petra gardner

Justice League
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy.

Christmas Day is a Christian holiday, it's true, but it also has become increasingly secular. It is an opportunity for love, charity, and goodwill.

There is some debate within mystical circles if there is indeed such a creature as the embodiment of Christmas Giving known as Santa Claus. But whether or not there is such a being, the spirit of giving itself is very real, be it incarnated in a fat man in a red suit or not.

Throughout this small blue planet of Earth, people have brought trees into their homes, decorated them with lights and ornaments, and placed them in locations of honor. Stockings have been placed on the chimneys. And gifts have been placed under the tree.

Some are looking forward more to the receiving than the giving. But for many, it is the act of giving which warms them, which fills them with the holiday spirit.

Each person, in their own way, becomes a part of this spirit of giving. Each person, in their own way, becomes Santa Claus.

The Watchtower of the Justice League is not easily seen by passersby. Despite this, it is lined with a number of Christmas lights, thanks to certain spacefaring members of the League, while inside, decorations fill the common areas. As for the League members themselves...

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	first_son 2009-12-24 07:36 am UTC (link)
	Jon, unfortunately, doesn't know a lot of the people here as well as he did a year and a half ago. He's been gone a while, and teenagers change fast. Even so, everyone - /everyone/ gets music gift certificates. That's generally a universal, and then people can pick out what they like. The main thing is making sure that everyone in attendance at least gets something. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	gal_gardner 2009-12-24 06:37 pm UTC (link)
	Petra Gardner is making her Watchtower and pretty much state-side debut this Christmas, showing up with a hefty sack of Warriors merch slung over one shoulder. (Like Daddy says, "Always be promotin'.") And yes, she's in costume. ...A costume, at least. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2009-12-24 10:16 pm UTC (link)
	Well, at least she's festive. "Merry Christmas. Can I help you carry anything?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gal_gardner 2009-12-26 09:55 pm UTC (link)
	"Do I look like some damsel in need of rescue?" Petra smirks and throws a frosted mug at him. "Thanks anyway and Merry Giftmas to ya, hayseed." She pulls a sprig of mistletoe from the bag and holds it over her head, grinning and then puckering up. "Mm?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2009-12-26 10:56 pm UTC (link)
	He can't help but laugh at her determination. "You always come this prepared?" he asks, kissing her even so, though unless she presses the matter, its pretty casual. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gal_gardner 2009-12-26 11:09 pm UTC (link)
	Oh it's a bit more than 'casual', Petra being Petra, but she doesn't draw it out much. She grins and licks her lips when they break, before surveying the room for the next individual. "Always. Works well with knowing what I want." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2009-12-27 07:41 am UTC (link)
	Ok, so he wasn't quite expecting that. Still, he takes it reasonably well. "... I suppose it would." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2009-12-27 04:20 pm UTC (link)
	Henry grins as he approaches. "Hey, Jon! Who's your friend?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gal_gardner 2009-12-27 05:34 pm UTC (link)
	Petra turns around, standing back up from leaning in for the previous kiss, and grins at Henry. Now this one she knows from the annual Christmas card exchanges. "Well hey there,-" a pair of boxers go flying across the room, courtesy of the merch bag, "-'Teen Lantern'." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2009-12-27 05:41 pm UTC (link)
	He catches them in his hands. "You're Petra, right? I've seen pictures of you from your dad's cards to my dad." He looks at the boxers, the Warriors logo covers in lip-prints, and smirks, but says nothing... at least for the moment. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gal_gardner 2009-12-27 05:45 pm UTC (link)
	"Yeah, likewise. Merry Giftmas." She puts the hand holding the end of the sack on her hip, holding the mistletoe up again invitingly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2009-12-27 05:48 pm UTC (link)
	He doesn't need to think about it at all. He grins impishly at her. "Well, since you ask so nicely..." Unlike the son of Superman, Henry doesn't even attempt to keep the kiss friendly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2009-12-27 06:03 pm UTC (link)
	This doesn't surprise Jon in the least. "I had a feeling you two would get along." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gal_gardner 2009-12-27 08:44 pm UTC (link)
	Petra doesn't bother with 'friendly' either. Say hi to her tongue stud while you're there, Henry, while her hand is saying hello to your rear. Once she has to come up for air, she turns back to John with a toothy grin. "Smart and handsome then. Good for you, hayseed." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2009-12-27 08:48 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, he says hi to that tongue-stud several times, while his hands grasps her hips firmly. He grins at her. "If I knew you were coming, I'd have brought something," he tells her. "Now what?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2009-12-28 02:06 am UTC (link)
	Jon isn't quite sure what to make of the pair of them, but settles mostly on mild amusement. He's known Henry for a while, even if its been over a year. "I'm not sure who else is coming, but there ought to be a few more eventually. I also brought presents for everyone. They're all next to the tree." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gal_gardner 2009-12-28 02:24 am UTC (link)
	Petra tucks the mistletoe behind her ear for now. "So, the Gotham ghoul going to join us? Who else is on the guest list? I mean, I can come up with some things to take up an evening for just the three of us, but I came expecting a party." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2009-12-28 02:28 am UTC (link)
	"I don't know if Batman is going to join us. I don't really expect it. Diana's daughter might, and the West twins may come by, or may stay around Titans Tower. Honestly, I've been away for over a year. I'm not certain entirely what anyone's plans are this year." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2009-12-28 02:29 am UTC (link)
	"I hope he won't," Henry notes sourly. "But I know a few others will. Jai and Iris, Allanah, lots of others. But you don't want Batman here anyway." He glances at the mistletoe and smirks. "He's a terrible kisser." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gal_gardner 2009-12-28 03:27 am UTC (link)
	Petra grins. "Speedster twins, huh? Definite party-potential there." She raises an eyebrow at the appraisal of Batman's kissing. "Seriously? Everyone else from the Gotham 'family' seemed to get around enough. What's up with Bat 2.0?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2009-12-28 03:28 am UTC (link)
	Even Jon can't help but be amused at that. "I don't think he meant to 'get around'. He informed Henry, on their first meeting, that he was prepared for anything. Henry kissed him... which... he was definitely not prepared for." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2009-12-28 03:31 am UTC (link)
	"He's a grouchy asshole. He made me kiss him to teach him a lesson, and he was horrible." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gal_gardner 2009-12-28 03:36 am UTC (link)
	Petra shrugs at Henry. "Maybe you're just not good at kissing boys." She points him at John. "Go research further. I'll take notes." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2009-12-28 03:38 am UTC (link)
	Jon just rolls his eyes. "That's alright, Henry isn't my type." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2009-12-28 03:43 am UTC (link)
	Henry shrugs. "Produce a willing cute guy, and you'll see you're wrong." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gal_gardner 2009-12-28 03:45 am UTC (link)
	She shrugs and smirks. "Let's save that for a different party I think." She starts rooting around in the gift sack again. "Anything else you guys could use? I've got tons." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2009-12-28 03:46 am UTC (link)
	"I think I'm in good shape, thanks. Careful asking that open-ended a question around Henry though. He might answer you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2009-12-28 03:47 am UTC (link)
	He grins at Petra, but doesn't say a word. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gal_gardner 2009-12-28 03:54 am UTC (link)
	She just laughs, as she hands them each a t-shirt close enough to their size, but tight enough to be to her liking. "You know teen lantern... you look like the sort of guy who'd be really good at gay sex, only you might cry afterwards." It is one of Petra's goals in life to one day create the greatest non-sequitir in human history. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2009-12-28 03:58 am UTC (link)
	"Nah, no crying," he shakes his head, then shoots her a wink. "But let's say I haven't had any complaints from either gender." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2009-12-28 04:11 am UTC (link)
	Without really thinking about it, and after a morning of having to try on everything his Mom got him, Jon pulls his shirt off and switches to the Warrior's tee. "Why do I have a feeling I'm not sure I want to hear long conversations between you two?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gal_gardner 2009-12-28 04:14 am UTC (link)
	.... "I'm sorry, what?" Petra blinks, trying to remember where she was in the conversation. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2009-12-28 04:16 am UTC (link)
	Henry can't be left out here. He also strips out of his shirt and tries the other shirt on. "Well, that's one article of clothing I've tried on," he smiles. He tosses the boxers in his hand again, and grins at Petra. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gal_gardner 2009-12-28 04:17 am UTC (link)
	She rolls her eyes, but whistles appreciatively. "Keep the pants on for now, teen lantern. Impressionable youths, or worse, parents, might show up." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	first_son 2009-12-28 04:22 am UTC (link)
	Jon suddenly realizes what he just did, and almost facepalms. "If you're going to do a fashion show, I should probably head for the other room. She's right though. Iris in particular." He has enough discipline not to abuse x-ray vision. He's pretty sure Iris doesn't need to get stuck between Henry and Petra flirting. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2009-12-28 04:31 am UTC (link)
	He grins. "You guys are no fun," he replies, mock-pouting. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_misc 2009-12-29 07:48 pm UTC (link)
	"You without pants on is something I don't need see, Henry." Jai enters the room, having just come from the teleporters. He smirks, "Merry Christmas everyone." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gal_gardner 2009-12-30 07:46 pm UTC (link)
	Petra grins and saunters over, reaching into the merch-sack and this time producing... a hoodie. She hands it to Jai and holds up the mistletoe again after he takes it. "Merry Giftmas." She grins. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_misc 2009-12-30 07:52 pm UTC (link)
	He takes the hoodie, smiling. "Thanks, Petra...right? Merry Christmas." His face turns just the slightest shade of red at the mistletoe. He places a soft, chaste kiss on her lips. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-01-01 06:14 pm UTC (link)
	Henry cheers and whoops for Jai's kiss. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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