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Post by Doctor Nemesis on Dec 5, 2017 0:09:22 GMT
OOC: There will be some run-up threads to the big New Year's Eve event, so feel free to bring in anyone you want. Characters can be posted in multiple threads.
Setting: Living room in the newly refurbished Grey School for the Gifted, Salem Center, NY
IC:
Doctor Nemesis was not thrilled that he had been hijacked and taken clear across the country for some ridiculous holiday frivolity.
Or, at least, that is what the crustiest member of the X-Men's science team would want you to believe.
"Henry McCoy! I am not wearing that damnable Santa Claus hat!" Nemesis shouted as he removed the furry red and white cap from his head. "And I am not going to kiss anyone under that mistletoe, Harley!" he added as he looked at the fir tree that was waiting to have the finishing touches put on it.
Bradley looked around the room to find the bar. There had to be one if Wolverine and Deadpool were going to be there.
"And if Harley is here, where is Omega Red anyway?" he asked McCoy who simply shrugged in reply.
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Post by Captain James Hook on Dec 5, 2017 0:15:09 GMT
Captain James Hook scowled as he approached the livjng room. The past was not kind to him. His mother was long deceased and his brother recently tormented him. Then there was his betrothed refusing to marry him. James imagined a mistletoe and continued to scowl. ''I remember kissing my betrothed and embracing her under a mistletoe years ago,'' he said.
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Post by Omega Red on Dec 5, 2017 0:19:24 GMT
''Harley?'' Frowning, Omega Red continued his search for her. ''I hope you aren't causing trouble without me!'' He also remembered the spouses he came across earlier. Miss Itch and Mr. Scratch. He had no idea where they were as well. He scowled the minute he saw Doctor Nemesis and Henry.
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Post by Craig Dragotti on Dec 5, 2017 0:25:00 GMT
Craig heard Nemesis after the latter mentioned a mistletoe. He frowned as his body tensed. *My wife still refuses to be near me* he thought. Craig wished to kiss Isabella under the mistletoe more than anything. He nodded at everyone present in and near the living room. He approached Dr. Nemesis and Henry.
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Post by Isabella Dragotti on Dec 10, 2017 13:21:30 GMT
Not all wounds healed. Isabella Dragotti was certain. She continued to suffer due to the memory of her spouse burning her with his kiss. Craig was going to suffer with her.
After viewing a man with a hook instead of a hand standing under a mistletoe, Isabella smiled. Her eyes settled on her ex-spouse. She smiled. Isabella approached James Hook under the mistletoe. She kissed him on the lips. She saw tears in Craig's wide eyes. She also saw James Hook's wide eyes.
James turned to everyone. ''My apologies! I had no idea she was going to kiss me!''
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Post by Doctor Nemesis on Dec 14, 2017 0:09:51 GMT
"Henry, did you spike the eggnog? If not, you may want to. Heavily!" Bradley yelled as he saw Omega Red looking for Harley and then watched Isabella kiss James Hook. "Can't that man in the red suit, for once at least, ensure we have a quiet holiday?"
"Eggnog, Craig?" Beast asked as he handed the reformed mob boss a crystal glass cup with the holiday libation inside. "It has some of that rum Jack Sparrow keeps in his own liquor cabinet, so it must be quite good."
"I'm surprised Madrox isn't here with an army of dupes with those confounded mistletoe hats on! The ones that have that dreaded green plant attached to a pole dangling overhead for all to see."
"I think our good doctor here is going to win the Scrooge Award again this year, don't you, Craig?" Hank asked as Nemesis saw Beast trying to get Craig's mind off Isabella.
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Post by Chetna Jahan on Dec 14, 2017 0:26:13 GMT
Chetna Jahan had breezed in and out of the X-Men's celebrations over recent months, and this Christmas/Yule event was no exception.
The only problem was the date she had on her arm.
"Dear God, what is he doing here?" Doctor Nemesis blurted out as Chetna walked in with Loki. "I'm all for good will, but I'm pretty damned sure he isn't!"
"Everyone, relax," Chetna said as she gave Loki's hand a squeeze. "I'm a big girl. I get to bring anyone I want to this party."
"Does your mother know?" Hank asked as he eyed Loki and shook his head. "And your sister Alexia?"
"Hank, I said to relax. Everything is going to work out just fine," Chetna replied as she looked for the Asgardian ale they usually set out if Alexia was going to be around. "I know you warned me, darling," she whispered in Loki's ear. "Trust me. I've got this covered."
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Post by Craig Dragotti on Dec 14, 2017 1:07:55 GMT
Tears remained in Craig's eyes as he glanced from Isabella to Captain James Hook. His body trembled. He turned to Beast after the latter gave him a glass cup. ''Grazie mille.'' Craig ceased trembling. He sipped eggnog.
''Oh. Thanks! Grazie mille.'' Craig turned to Dr. Nemesis and focused on Beast again. He tried to smile. ''I'm certain he still has a heart of gold.''
Craig saw Chetna with Loki before he nodded at them. He faced Isabella and the sheepish Captain Hook. He scowled at them. Craig began to sip eggnog another time.
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Post by Captain James Hook on Dec 14, 2017 1:34:48 GMT
James Hook's eyes were still wide. ''I had no idea she was going to kiss me!'' he repeated. He blinked twice. James turned to Chetna and Loki. He bowed near Chetna. There was no need to remove his hat, since he didn't wear one at the moment.
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Post by Sasha Sadovsky on Dec 16, 2017 22:47:54 GMT
''Aaaallliiissooonn!'' After a frown, Sasha continued to search for Alison. He wished to know if she was going to do anything. His eyes widened the minute he saw everyone. He recognized Craig with Omega Red. He also recognized Beast.
Sasha was sheepish behind his mask. He couldn't remember Isabella and James Hook. He also couldn't remember Nemesis at all. Sasha turned to Loki and Chetna. He bowed in front of Chetna. He looked from Nemesis to Beast.
''Do any of you know where Alison is?'' He began to glance at Omega Red. ''If you're searching for Harley or the spooky spouses, I have no idea where they are. Spooky spouses. Miss Itch and Mr. Scratch.'' He faced Beast and Nemesis again.
''I also have no idea where the others I'm familiar with are. Jack Sparrow. Erinyes. Major Domo.'' His shoulders slumped. Worry filled his eyes.
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Post by Dazzler on Dec 18, 2017 0:23:03 GMT
Alison came running into the room where the tree was being decked out and quickly set down some bags, threw off her coat and fixed her Santa hat. "Sorry, Sasha! I went to the mall. Big mistake! Too many people and not enough parking!"
Jubilee followed Alison into the room with a very large bunch of boxes balanced very precariously in her arms. "Yes, all the Christmas Crazies were at the mall. Yeesh. Maybe we should have gone sooner! Then again, I'd never have found Wolvie's present at such a great price!"
"OK, if Omega Red is here, where is his crazy sidekick?" Alison asked Sasha after Hank handed her eggnog. "Sasha, eggnog?"
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Post by LADY THOR on Dec 18, 2017 2:14:24 GMT
"Now now why would I be upset if my uncle decided to show up."A voice said in the doorway which everyone quickly knew who it was. Alexia also now known as Lady Thor walked into the room with the hammer of Mjounir attached to her belt as she was clothed in a pair of tight blue jeans, boots & a blue top with a brown leather jacket on.
"Its always good to see you Uncle."She said giving Loki a hug before looking at everyone. "What? We have a disfunctional family relationship but we are still family."
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Post by Sasha Sadovsky on Dec 18, 2017 14:10:04 GMT
Sasha viewed Alison appearing with bags, a Santa hat, etc. He began to smile behind his mask. He heard her as she mentioned a mall. ''So that's where you were,'' he said. Sasha saw Jubilee and nodded near her. He shrugged at the mention of Omega Red's sidekick.
''I have no idea where Harley is,'' Sasha said. He turned to Alison and nodded. ''I would love eggnog,'' he said. Sasha glanced at Craig. He was sheepish. He faced Alison again.
''It's strange being near my ex-employer,'' Sasha said. He gestured near Craig with his head. ''My ex-employer doesn't seem to know I'm here. That's good.''
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Post by Captain Jasper Hook on Dec 18, 2017 14:29:07 GMT
''Little brother!'' Captain Jasper Hook said. He looked for Captain James Hook for what seemed like hours. Jasper smiled as soon as he saw him. He placed his arm around the other man's shoulders. He viewed James scowling and trembling at the same time. That was when he saw Isabella.
''Is that woman replacing your betrothed? The one I forced to walk the plank on Christmas Day many years ago?''
James stepped from Jasper. He saw the latter's confused expression. He continued to tremble and scowl.
''Little brother?'' A scowl formed on Jasper's face. ''You always were the baby in the Hook family.''
Jasper saw Nemesis and Beast before he remembered them. His scowl remained. ''I'm not here to cause trouble. I'm just here to be with my younger brother.''
Jasper never forgot about his mistress. ''How is Mistress Selene?'' he wished to know.
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Post by The Black Knight on Dec 18, 2017 23:47:52 GMT
Dane Whitman and Aerfen DalCais had slipped into the back of the room and watched as the Hook Brothers seemed to be in some sort of dust up at the moment. "I thought being at the Tower was weird, but this takes the cake," Dane whispered to Aerfen as he smiled at her. This wasn't exactly a date, and it was not some weird introduction to her family, but it was close enough to both to make Dane feel a bit uneasy. But then again, there were other Avengers there as well. He just got this nagging feeling things were going to get even weirder as the night went along.
"And no, I don't want you to introduce me to everyone," he said as he walked over and got himself and Aerfen glasses of what he thought was warm spiced claret wine. "Yup. Claret. House beverage of the MacFeorais clan in winter, right?"
"My branch of the tree as well," Aerfen said with a smile as she looked at everyone in the room. That made Dane smile as well.
"I forgot Alexia and Loki get along," Dane added as he took another sip of his spiced wine. "Good thing. I really don't want to work tonight."
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