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Old Saint Nick ([info]old_saint_nick) wrote in [info]marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-12-23 18:12:00


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Entry tags:antaeus, david roberts, holiday, inactive - chris pym, inactive - dream catcher, inactive - lyta braddock-worthington, inactive - moira hrimharisdottir, inactive - molly hayes, misha loganovich, sylvia mccoy, team - x-men, tsunami

X-Men
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.

1407 Graymalkin Lane is well decorated, and snow covers the grounds. A massive tree stands in the mansion's living room, and ribbons or pine line stairwells or the walls. As for the X-Men themselves...



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[info]marvel_girl
2009-12-28 05:53 am UTC (link)
"Yeah," Rachel said. "I haven't met him though. Just caught some glimpses of unfamiliar feathers."

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[info]mishaloganovich
2009-12-28 06:00 am UTC (link)
Despite the headlines, Misha couldn't resist adding a cherry to the top of the joke sundae on ol' Uncle Warren.

"Dad!" He entered the room with a silly grin. "Can I call you Dad?"

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[info]nextgen_parent
2009-12-28 06:02 am UTC (link)
Warren laughed at his daughter's comment. "You may want to clear that with Uncle Logan first."

"Misha!" he greeted. "Of course you can. I wouldn't have it any other way," he said going along with the joke.

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[info]lytaworthington
2009-12-28 06:03 am UTC (link)
"And they say that the in-laws can't get along with the spouses," Lyta said with a roll of her eyes.

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[info]dream_catcher
2009-12-28 06:05 am UTC (link)
"Gabriel... the other winged man is named Gabriel." he tells Rachel while the others are chatting. "He's a nice guy. Hopefully he'll be staying a while."

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[info]marvel_girl
2009-12-28 06:11 am UTC (link)
"Ah, thanks for telling me," Rachel told Lucas. "Weird though. Don't see wings too often in mutants."

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[info]dream_catcher
2009-12-28 06:31 am UTC (link)
"No, you don't." he agrees. "Though there have been a few with them. I don't know if Gabriel's child is winged or not."

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[info]nextgen_parent
2009-12-28 06:34 am UTC (link)
"It would be interesting to know if the wings are carried down from him to his child."

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[info]lytaworthington
2009-12-28 05:53 pm UTC (link)
"I haven't met his son or not, so I wouldn't be able to answer that either." This is starting to get a tad bit uncomfortable for Lyta, as she glanced down at the floor.

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[info]dream_catcher
2009-12-28 07:10 pm UTC (link)
Lucas pushes up off the floor and moves towards Lyta, picking up some Christmas cookies along the way and offering her one, mouthing 'would you like some help telling him?' while he pretends he's just handing out refreshments. "Anyone want anything, while I'm up?"

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[info]lytaworthington
2009-12-28 07:19 pm UTC (link)
Lyta took a cookie, nodding wordlessly. That would be great, thank you, the thought is telepathically transferred to Lucas' mind only. This is all a little bit...complicated.

"I'm fine, thanks." She gave him a warm smile.

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[info]dream_catcher
2009-12-28 07:21 pm UTC (link)
Lucas nods. No hesitation. Delivering difficult news and being there to help out is all part of what he's studying to be.

"Warren, when you have a moment, there is something I'd like to discuss with you, if I may?"

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[info]nextgen_parent
2009-12-28 09:52 pm UTC (link)
"Sure, what's up?"

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[info]dream_catcher
2009-12-28 10:15 pm UTC (link)
Lucas shakes his head. "Not here, step into the other room, maybe?"

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[info]marvel_girl
2009-12-28 10:45 pm UTC (link)
Weird. Rachel had felt a sudden tingle, like someone--probably Lyta--doing telepathy, but her own abilities weren't developed anywhere nearly enough to tell her more.

"Anyway," she said, "good to see you, Uncle Warren. But I gotta get going anyway."

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[info]nextgen_parent
2009-12-28 11:49 pm UTC (link)
"I'll see you later, Rachel. Take care." He offered her a smile.

"Okay, sure. Whatever works." He wasn't getting a good feeling about this.

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[info]dream_catcher
2009-12-28 11:51 pm UTC (link)
Lucas nods to Rachel. "Take care, nice seeing you again." he replies pleasantly, before heading into the kitchen. He grabs some cookies and coffee, bringing it into a more private room before he settles down. This won't be easy, or pleasant, but its also something Warren should hear.

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[info]nextgen_parent
2009-12-28 11:58 pm UTC (link)
Warren shook his head and followed Lucas.

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[info]dream_catcher
2009-12-29 12:01 am UTC (link)
Lucas gets straight to the point once Warren decides to sit or stand, and Lyta decides if she's going to follow or not.

"Sir, Gabriel is Callisto's son. He's a very nice young man, but both somewhat lost, and until recently, unaware of who his genetic father even was. I don't know if his son has inherited his wings or not, as mutations are often inconsistent, but Gabriel did inherit his from his father."

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[info]nextgen_parent
2009-12-29 12:14 am UTC (link)
Warren frowned. "Are you trying to tell me something? Get to the point."

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[info]dream_catcher
2009-12-29 12:19 am UTC (link)
He had somewhat hoped Warren would understand exactly how many winged men Callisto had slept with.

"Sir, genetically speaking, Gabriel is your son, conceived during Callisto's mind control. I'm sorry you're finding out this way. She never told Gabriel either. He only found out quite recently."

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[info]nextgen_parent
2009-12-29 12:22 am UTC (link)
Warren took a step back and collapsed into a chair. "I see." He took a deep breath and then sighed.

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[info]dream_catcher
2009-12-29 12:25 am UTC (link)
Lucas nods and sighs. "I'm sorry it took this long for you to have to find out. I know I'm probably not the best to break the news either, but I told both Gabriel and Lyta I would help any where and any way I could. Gabriel is trying to find out about his family. He doesn't have any expectations, but he is a nice man trying to find his way in the midst of a shock to his system too."

He sighs. "I know I'm young, sir, but as with the others tied up in the matter, if there's anything I can answer, or any way I can help, please don't hesitate to ask."

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[info]lytaworthington
2009-12-29 02:22 am UTC (link)
"Dad?" Lyta stepped into the other room nervously, twisting a strand of hair around her finger.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier...I should've told you when I found out..." she looked down at the floor, "I just...didn't know how."

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[info]nextgen_parent
2009-12-29 04:31 am UTC (link)
"I assume McCoy did the usual battery of tests?" Warren asked. It wouldn't be the first time a kid showed up claiming to be his to try to get money and it probably wouldn't be the last.

He looked at his daughter. "Yes, you should have told me when you found out. I'm disappointed that you didn't."

Warren rubbed the bridge of his nose. "Where is he so I can meet him?"

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