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

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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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	nextgen_parent 2009-12-28 11:58 pm UTC (link)
	Warren shook his head and followed Lucas. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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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	nextgen_parent 2009-12-29 12:14 am UTC (link)
	Warren frowned. "Are you trying to tell me something? Get to the point." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	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. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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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	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." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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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dream_catcher
2009-12-29 04:35 am UTC (link)

"After he discovered who he was, yes, he's been through the tests. Gabriel wanted to make sure as badly as anything." He eyes Warren thoughtfully. "He's not after money, and he's an adult, he's not after a dad either. But he would very much like to know about a side of his heritage he's never known, and be able to give his own son at least that. Please don't be upset with Lyta, sir. Its been rough on her and Gabriel both, especially learning the circumstances."

He sighs. "He's with his son for the holidays. Until he got through this introduction, he didn't want to bring a child here. He'll be back in a few days."

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	lytaworthington 2009-12-29 04:40 am UTC (link)
	"I really am sorry, Dad. This...isn't something that you hear everyday." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-29 04:55 am UTC (link)
	"Lyta, I'm not mad at you. Disappointed that you did not tell me sooner and hurt that you felt like you couldn't," Warren explained. "I appreciate you both telling me now. As it looks there's nothing that can be done at the moment and I'll have to wait until he returns." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dream_catcher 2009-12-29 04:59 am UTC (link)
	"She hasn't known for that long either. And having some time before he gets back is probably best anyway. It gives everyone some time." He looks towards Lyta. "I'm sure you want some time with your Dad while he's here, of course. If you need to talk, or just get out for a while, let me know. I'll make lunch." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lytaworthington 2009-12-29 05:03 am UTC (link)
	Lyta gave Lucas a small smile. "I'd like that. Thank you, Lucas." "I only found out a few days ago, Dad...I didn't really take it so well, at first." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-29 05:16 am UTC (link)
	"Thank you, Lucas. We do need some time to talk." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dream_catcher 2009-12-29 05:18 am UTC (link)
	Lucas nods and gets to his feet. "Alright, both of you take care. I'll be in the other room if I can get you anything." he adds, then heads back into the main room and closes the door behind him so father and daughter can talk. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lytaworthington 2009-12-29 06:02 am UTC (link)
	Lyta gave Lucas a smile wave, before turning back to her father. She can't really think of anything to say at the moment, biting her lip. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-30 11:20 am UTC (link)
	"So...I really didn't expect this for Christmas," he said trying to break the tension that was building in the room. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lytaworthington 2009-12-30 03:00 pm UTC (link)
	"Yeah. It is kind of...sudden." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-30 09:47 pm UTC (link)
	Warren nodded. "Just a bit. I didn't expect to find out I had a son and a...grandchild." Being a parent didn't phase him...much. Being a grandparent, well that was mind blowing. "How are you doing with it, sweetheart?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lytaworthington 2009-12-31 02:23 am UTC (link)
	Lyta let out a small smirk. "Bet you didn't think you'd be hearing the word grandpa applied to you anytime soon." She sighed. "Better than I was at first. I kinda flipped out." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2010-01-03 04:22 am UTC (link)
	Warren nodded. "I figured it would be another ten years or so." Warren put a hand on her shoulder. "It's understandable. Anyone would have had the same reaction." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lytaworthington 2010-01-03 05:16 am UTC (link)
	"I bet," she said with a sigh. "I haven't really told anyone. Other than Lucas, who heard about it from Gabriel, the only person I told was Misha. But...word still travels quickly around here." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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