Emma Frost (prima_frost) wrote in tensor, @ 2011-05-25 22:47:00 |
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Entry tags: | emma_frost, kurt_darkhoelme |
Mrs. Frost and Kurt
Who: Mrs. Frost and Kurt
When: Today
Where: Kurt's office
What: Discuss Emma's choice to join the cadets
Hazel Frost was not accustomed to waiting for anything. But given the situation and the variables of other concerned parents, well, it was to be expected. So she'd brought some papers from work and sat with them, appearing thoroughly focused on the numbers in front of her until her name was called. Papers were quickly tucked into her briefcase and Hazel Frost strode into the office. "Now," she said to the man inside. "My daughter tells me she's joining the cadet program. I would like her refused entry."
As the door opened again Kurt looked up from the report he'd been scanning in the brief break between dealing with the seemingly never-ending flood of concerned parents. He might have risen from his seat to greet her if she'd given him a chance, or been less confrontational. As it was, he simply cocked his head and regarded her in silence for a moment. "I'm sorry, Mrs. Frost, but Emma was offered a place in the cadet program because she's earned it, and the decision is hers," he finally answered.
She frowned. "But she's still a child. And clearly it's unsafe. Emma should be focused on less dangerous activities."
"She is legally an adult, and is capable of making her own decisions on what she wishes to do with her life," he pointed out mildly. "As for danger-" He didn't quite shrug, but the motion of his tail heavily implied as much. "The cadet program is as safe as it can be made, and while being an Agent of SHIELD frequently is not at all safe, it's both rewarding and important."
Of course it's important," she said, dismissing that with a flick of her hand. "But Emma has a future in our family. She has the family business." And a family to raise, eventually.
"And she'll always have a future in your family," he pointed out. "She's your child, after all. But she's decided that she wishes for that future to involve cadet training and a career with SHIELD. I'm sorry if you find that choice unsatisfactory or disappointing, Mrs. Frost, but it is hers to make."
"Why would you do this?" she demanded. "Why Emma? My sweet girl! She's a dancer!"
"She's also a powerful telepath with a very sharp intellect who will be an asset to both the cadets and to SHIELD," he explained, not without sympathy.
She shook her head. "There has to be something I can do."
"I do understand that this is not the future you would have chosen for your daughter, Mrs. Frost," he told her quietly. "And you're of course entitled to disagree with her choice, and even to attempt to change her mind before she begins the program" .Kurt leaned both forearms on his desk and looked at her somberly. "But I respectfully suggest that your relationship with her would likely be best served by supporting and respecting the choice she's made for her future."
"This is just ridiculous," she muttered. "Emma never mentioned even thinking about SHIELD as a possibility. She was going to study business!"
"I'm sorry, Mrs. Frost," he repeated. "There really is nothing I can do to help you, other than to suggest that you discuss Emma's options and her decisions with her."
She pursed her lips and sat up straight in her seat. "Fine. I'll be speaking with my daughter and I'm sure you'll be seeing her withdrawal from the program shortly. In the meantime, I would respectfully request that Cordelia be left alone or I will be removing her from the school."
"Of course," he promised, easily. "SHIELD doesn't concern itself with minors, or interfere with the running of the school or the education of the students in any way, beyond the detachment of some few inactive Agents to serve as teachers." And should the time come when Cordelia was considered as a prospect for the cadet program the offer wouldn't be made until she was legally of age, after all, at which point her mother would have lost all authority to remove her from the school.
She eyed him, then nodded. "Good. This cadet business is all well and good but Emma needs to get her priorities straight. I'll make certain she understands."
"I wish you and your daughter a profitable discussion on the subject." He rose from his seat and came around the desk. "May I see you to the door?" Not that it was any great distance, but it seemed the politest possible way to bring the discussion to an end.
"Thank you. I can see myself out," she said, standing. "I do appreciate your time."
"It was my pleasure," he lied smoothly. "And please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the program in future."
"I'm sure it won't be an issue, but thank you for offering," she said as she turned to the door. "I'll make sure Emma is polite about withdrawing."
"I can't imagine Emma exhibiting anything but impeccable good manners," he assured her, leaning against the edge of his desk and watching as she withdrew.