[Friends/Mentors]
I don't How do I... talk to someone normal? In person? I was just practicing asking about himself and now he wants to show me his firing mechanism. I am not sure how I am expected to react to a demonstration or how much I have to speak so as not to be considered [...] rude.

Isn't it weird how smells trigger memories?

Amygdala and hippocampus, those crazy buggers.

Students, just a reminder: This is a boarding school. If you are claiming sickness, be advised that we can and will just come check on you. It would be wise to at least be in your room when we do.


[Jean]

Scott informed me that he was stepping down as co-leader of the X-Men just before he left. Are you okay?

[Logan]

I need your help with something. I promise that it doesn't involve pruning my garden.

I'm still not unpacked. :(

I, uh, don't know what people are up to this weekend but my art class is having a family and friends showing Labor Day Weekend. If you're interested you can come see some of the art I've been working on this semester.

If you'd like to come let me know and I'll give you the details. And if you want any of the art pieces just let me know. I'll make sure you get them after they've gotten their final grade.

>> And the verdict for tomorrow is?

Crystal Amaquelin is spending the weekend at the X-Mansion, particularly so she can join us for our beach party. She's been given permission to stay, but still need to be cleared with security. Some of you have communicated with her on the Forum, but haven't met her before in person - make sure she's treated with hospitality.


[Private - so Crystal can't read]

She's staying with me in my room. Shut up.

Shopping with girls is... different.

Nothing says "welcome home" quite like poorly-spelled death threats painted on bricks thrown at my head. Regarding which, I appreciate the effort and planning put into this attempt at intimidation, but the execution was severely lacking. It's as though the good people of Fermont forget what my mutation actually is.

This town is terrible. I do not recommend it to anyone, and I will be back in New York as soon as I have fulfilled my obligations here. Back to my nefarious gay mutant agenda of planning French lessons, running my company, and attempting to teach children not to fly into walls. Tremble, humans.

I am back on the school grounds and available for any students who might want to discuss the attack at the mall or any other issues leading up to the new school year. Additionally and with the departure of Miss Frost I'll be teaching my own leadership class this semester for anyone interested.

Due to a relative lack of interest by students (thank you to all the faculty that offered to assist and otherwise contribute) I am going to forgo the camping trip and may offer up something later in the fall or winter.

If anyone needs me in the mean time I will be dividing my time between the garage and the Danger Room.

Due to recent incidents jeopardizing the security of our students, there has been a change in the process in which visitors and students can enter and leave Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. From here on out, all visitors will be required to check in and out of the school. There are visitors badges being printed up to further identify those who are just stopping by. Students will also be required to check out when leaving, and back in when returning to the school. Furthermore, students and guests may at any time be asked to demonstrate his or her ability, to further verify his or her identity. These new measures will go into effect immediately.

I trust you all will be helpful and understanding as we work to keep Xavier's a safe space for students, faculty, and all visitors. Thank you.

[Forum post for Xavier's staff/students/associates]

I will be teaching a few classes of basic and advanced field first aid at the school over the next few months. I was hoping to gauge interest in either class and then we could see when would be a good time? Basic first aid will take about 6 hours. Advanced field first aid will take 20 hours so not sure if that's better done as 3 days or 4?

I'm also open to helping people on an individual basis for meditation as a way to calm emotions that may or may not influence your powers. Let me know if you're potentially interested in this.

As I conclude this summer's endless book tour, I returned to my apartment in Montréal this weekend to find that my one lonely houseplant is still alive despite many weeks of neglect. This is what true victory feels like. Be proud of me, Ororo.

I'll be in Montréal through Thursday, then up to my first home in Fermont for a day. Fermont is a mining town in northeastern Québec: cold, isolated, lonely, provincial. They tend not to care for mutants or gays there, but I am the town's most famous son, so this should be exciting in myriad ways. Then back to New York in time for the beach trip and a hot date.

Oh yes, and my agent would like me to remind you all to go and buy my book, Born Normal. It's an inspirational, daring instant classic of a memoir with a buoyant message of hope and resilience for anyone who's ever felt less than normal. This is from the back cover blurb, so you know it must be true. Also, proceeds go to charities in support of children and mutants. Think of the mutant children and pick up a copy at any discerning purveyor of literature near you.

Can we like go shopping for bikinis and stuff? Probably my only time I'm going to the beach before school starts and I want to look rockin'.

If you already bought yours post some pix!

Show me where Thanos is so that I may rip out his spine.

Given the excitement of the past few weeks, I think we're all in need of a vacation.

With that in mind, all staff, students, and consultants and invited to an outing to Calf Pasture Beach. There will be food provided (Staff: Yes, the food will be provided by us. We're having a potluck), and we'll have transportation for all who wish to go. It will be Monday, August 29th.

Any questions?

[Professor Xavier]

I apologize for my silence; this job you gave me is a bit overwhelming at times. Speaking of that, I may need a bit of advice.