Feathers and Braids

[X-Force]
Okay, so my homecoming got kind of rained on with the whole assassination thing. But here's the skinny: I spoke with the mayor and interim managers at Ladner-Roberts and they're both on board with us assisting as we can with clean-up and whatnot. They wanted to make a big PR thing about it but I said no, since that'll kill the whole "undercover" bit of our team. (Sorry Berto, that means no photos.)

Anyway, we're due over there at 9:30am tomorrow. I want everyone wearing large sunglasses and/or powered up just in case any photographs or video does end up being taken. I'm really hoping us smoothing some ruffled feathers will help stop them from restarting the whole mutant suppression device thing.

[Private to JEAN]
Thanks again for the help. You're my hero. And it was really nice to visit without the wedding chaos. Hopefully you can come visit sometime, yeah? You can even bring that hubby of yours if you like.

Made it to Westchester. This may be the last road trip my POS car makes-- I think he's dying a slow death. Ah well, his was a long life.

[X-Force]
Remember: don't burn down HQ! And try not to miss me too much. I know it's a struggle but the time apart will only bring us closer together. (Or something.)

[X-Force]
Since things have been quiet here, I'm thinking of taking a trip out to Xavier's to do a little powers training with Jean. Anyone have issues/objections? Speak now or forever hold your peace. (I kid, I wouldn't leave for a couple days at least, anyway.)

[Private to JEAN]
How busy are you next week? I'm thinking of driving out for a few days to work on that powers stuff with you.

[Private to ALEX]
I'm going out to Xavier's in a few days, I think, so don't come out for that visit this week. (I'll let you know if that falls through.)

[X-Force]
Okay, I admit it-- I'm a Cubs fan. And, yes, they suck. I know this. But I've lived here long enough that I don't care.

Anyway, the point! There are only six more home games before the season's over. The next six, to be exact, and they go from the 16th to the 21st. So. Anyone want to catch a game or two before the end?

Also, Jean and Scott's wedding: it's almost here. I know everyone probably wants to go, but I have to go and be there for a handful of days ahead of time. Which means I'm going to need you guys to hold down the fort. And if one of you could just come for the day of, I would be eternally grateful. (Honestly, this is more out of concern for our pets than anything else, so I'm looking at you, Kitty.)

Also 2, Weasel? FoH? Have we had any movement that I'm unaware of? (Hey, hope springs eternal.)


[Private to ALEX]
So what are you guys doing for the bachelor party? Cuz, far as I can tell, we're going off of bad chick flicks and crap like that over here.


[Private to JEAN]
Dare I ask how you're feeling this week?

[X-FORCE]
I just wanted to let everyone know that Rahne has officially resigned as a member of our team. I let her know we'll miss her and we're here if she needs us. Hopefully she'll take us up on it if anything does come up.


[Private to CYCLOPS]
I'm certain you've seen Rahne's message by now. I just wanted to let you know she put in her resignation as a member of our team. We have some things in the works here, so I might be calling on the X-Men for some back-up in the near future. (And I wouldn't be adverse to the idea of someone transferring here if there's any interest.)


[Private to POLARIS/STORM]
Okay, so I did some looking and-- are we responsible for planning the bachelorette party and the wedding shower? If we are... we should probably get on that?

[X-Force]
I feel like things have been suspiciously quiet around these parts lately. Anybody heard anything indicating otherwise?

If not, I'm thinking maybe we should see about finding that Weasel character, so we can figure out what he's about. I might be holding a grudge; jerk pretended to be my friend! Thoughts?


[Private to POLARIS/STORM]
Do either of you know what's happening with the bridesmaid dresses?

Free, free, I am free at last!

Yes, the cast is off. I'm a bit sore and these tan lines aren't cute but who cares? I have both hands again! :D

Yes, one week and then I finally get my cast off! I am so looking forward to this.


[Private to X-FORCE]
Is it me or have things been suspiciously quiet lately? I'm not quite sure what to think about that...


[Private to JEAN]
Okay, I have the date saved! Are you going to need me for anything before the big day? Like... dress fitting stuff or something? (Yeah, can you tell I've never been in a wedding before?)

Also, should I go see Bridesmaids to prep for the worst? ;) (Excuse my attempt at levity. I'm just tired of Genosha bringing us all down.)



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[Private to Her Team (Cannonball, Cypher, Magik, Magma, Mirage, Wolfsbane)]
Professor Xavier has given me dossier on the situation in British Columbia. We'll be leaving first thing in the morning-- that's 8am CST/9am EST. Magik will provide transportation; we'll split into teams once we hit the ground to start canvasing.

Any questions/concerns/issues-- get 'em out now. Once we're there, we're staying until we find the source of those strange Cerebro readings.


[Private to X-FORCE]
A few things:

(1) Apologies to Roberto-- I meant to let the team know you're officially a member, but I've been a bit distracted because...

(2) I've been given a special assignment by Professor Xavier. He's having me lead a team on a side mission. We leave tomorrow morning. I'm trusting you to hold down the fort.... or at least no fires, please.

(3) I won't be checking email or X-Servers while I'm gone, but, if you need to reach me, I will have my cell on at all times. I doubt you will but you know. Trying to be the responsible leader.

[X-FORCE + SUNSPOT/STORM/GAMBIT]
We got them. Well, the seller got away but the mutant-haters got arrested instead of armed, so I'm calling it a win.

And it wouldn't have happened without everyone pitching in. This was a team effort done right, so thank you all for that.


[Private to GAMBIT]
I'd really appreciate it if you kept it quiet that I knew the arms dealer for the time being. It's not a secret, exactly, I'd just like to figure out how I feel about all that before dealing with everyone else a little time to digest.


[Private to WOLFSBANE]
Thank you for sticking around to help. You're welcome to head to Muir at your convenience-- and let me know if you need a ride to or from the airport. We'll miss you, Rahne.


[Private to CYCLOPS]
Thanks for the loan, Scott. They were great-- and Gambit really had my back when we found them. Your team members should be back soon, too, I think. (I've released them, at any rate.)


[Private]
Yeah, so this mission sucked. Why does everything have to be so fucked up all the damn time? I mean, shit. I couldn't just have one normal friend? (Okay, I know I have a few normal friends from college but still!) This blows.