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[Text to Mycroft Holmes, v late tonight]
Let's get a drink tomorrow.

I got the shield back. I can stop borrowing Sam's. I guess Santa thought I was the rightful owner, not Howard.

Quentin, didn't you want to hold it?

This came with it:
( image, not ic )

To answer your questions:

I'm me.

I remember it all.

No I ain't singing for you.


...

...

Thanks to everyone that helped me.

[Video of Logan as Jean Valjean]
[Hover for translation]


Cosette! Ou es-tu, Cosette?

Je dois la retrouver!

Pitié, dites-moi où je suis, je ne sais pas où je suis.

[The tablet drops but is still recording, you can hear him singing all of Valjean's parts in this song.

[Texts to Emma Frost]

--how ar
--what are you up to?

[Text to Logan]
I need to be drunk. Care to join me?

[Scott, Logan, Jean, Rogue (616), Betsy, Warren, Kitty, Charles]
( Cut for length )

[Quentin]
You need a guardian.

[Ellie]
We need to talk.

[Logan]
It's very likely I'll need your assistance with an ongoing project.

Hey Homo inferiors.

What's cracking?

[Filtered to ⚡ Employees]

Hope you've been paying attention because I have to leave town for a week or so. Do you (and by that I mean the plural you) think that you can handle the store during that time?

Don't burn the place down, contact me on here if there's a problem. I may not have reliable cellular signal.

[Filtered to Laura Howlett, Remy LeBeau, Megan Gwynn]

It seems as though most everyone except perhaps Anakin will be at the ball, but have we given any thought to where to host this party?

[Filtered to Emma Frost]

Can I ask a favor?

People are brought to Tumbleweed, and people disappear - I haven't been here that long, but it's not difficult to see the flickering nature of our situation. We are sojourners temporarily thrown together, it's ridiculous to grieve.

[Friends of Rogue (1610), Bart Allen, and Myron Wagtail]

SAVE THE DATE: NYE PARTY 12/31 AT 10 CATHERINE PLACE, 7pm-I dunno, whenever you all stagger home the next day.

There will be snacks, drinks, and music but bring whatever you want 'cause none of us'll say no to it.

[Pyro]

You going to the ball?

The only thing I can think of is something so I can fly during the day without being noticed. I don't know if it's worth the risk.

Fancy dresses are such a pain over fur. I've found one that works now but phew, it's like no one shows skin at classy events.

[Text Message to Sherlock Holmes]

>> I presume you also received a letter from Father Christmas.

[Text Message to Emma Frost]

>> Have you become as weary as I over the same questions being asked over and over again on the network?

[Text Message to Mordecai Roberts]

>> Are you I happened by the theater the other night whilst the cast was rehearsing.

[X- Family and mansion residents]

I was thinking about how the holidays are going to be this year and thought it'd be nice to have y'all over for Christmas Eve.

Do an easy dinner, gift exchange, and all that? Thoughts?

[Kitty Pryde]

I'm going to need your help with Hanukkah this year.

[text to Emma]

-- So I know I just saw you but I forgot to ask
-- Would it be alright if I worked at ⚡?

-- Also I'm not going to the ball, fuck that.

edited to add

[text to Ororo]
-- I can work at ⚡ if you still want me.
-- How do you like Fugazi?

alright, i am conceding defeat. i think i could use a hand, as i did not expect the sort of value this world places on white gowns.

With the Winter Ball as well as the holiday season coming up, well, 'tis the season, right?

Some of you knew Howard when he was here. He tended to be the party thrower and was very generous when it came to making sure his guests were well taken care of.

So, to honor his spirit, every one can expect a $150 gift card to be delivered to them soon. Whether you use it for clothes, decorations, presents, or just something you really need, it's up to you. There's no wrong way to spend it. Just consider it a way to get these holidays started off on the right foot.

[Ellie]
I've some business to take care of in New York this weekend. I'll be gone Friday night into Saturday. Back either Saturday evening or Sunday morning. I'll probably have a few more of these over the course of the next month or two. Would you like to stay by yourself at the hotel, stay at my room in the mansion, or come with me? I'll be busy at least some of the time, so you'll have to keep yourself entertained while I'm away if you travel with me.

[America]
I need your services Friday and Saturday. I'll pay handsomely.

[Rogue, younger]
I'm having a house made. It won't be ready until early 2018, but I was wondering if you'd like to claim one of the spare rooms. I realize you do have a room of your own already, but I thought it might be an option to consider. If you're interested, I'd ask that you keep the space clean and not tell anyone where it is without clearing it with me first. There are some people who would do me harm that I'd like to avoid. Let me know whatever you decide.

[Albus]
Hello, Albus. I was wondering if you might have some time in the next few weeks to discuss some magic services I'm in need of. I know that you were the one Rogue and Erik turned to for their home and I was wondering if you might be willing to do similar for mine when it's done. I'd pay for the trouble, of course.

[Filtered to X-Mansion Residents + mutants (minus Mystique)]

In case anyone's interested, we'll be decorating the mansion later this week.

And in case anyone's got any ideas--keeping in mind we are still a school--let's hear them.

For any that didn't manage to serve or attend their own gluttonous feast yesterday, I have plenty of leftovers here at the Brotherhood of Mutants house. I'm feeling generous, and would be happy to share.

There are exceptions to this offer, but you know who you are.

Little Rogue

You weren't alone yesterday, were you?

St. John

I've decided that you should move in.

( A series of photos texted to 616 Rogue over the course of the night: )

Comically tragic levels of over eating followed by insane overspending aside, you people are aware this entire thing is a total economic ploy, right?

Whatever. Enjoy your turkey murder day.

[Emma Frost]

I told you I'd tell you my plans for Thanksgiving, so: I'm gonna be in Vegas. Just so ya know.

I got a part?! Cool!

The other Negasonic isn't going to come through that portal, is she?

Because there can only be one and I'm talking Highlander style.

[Rogue and Logan]
I now have a teenager. I blame you both.

[Illyana]
There's a young mutant who goes by the name Negasonic Teenage Warhead. Where she's from, she was Collossus' trainee. She seems to think very highly of him. I thought you might want to know and possibly reach out.

[Ellie]
Would you rather be at the mansion for Thanksgiving or do something just the two of us?

[Jean]
Thank you for looking out for Ellie.

WHO: Negasonic Teenage Warhead and Emma Frost
WHEN: 48 hours after Negasonic’s arrival in Tumbleweed.
WHERE: In the car, heading to JJ’s
WHAT: Emma tells Ellie about the other Ellie and agrees to be her guardian.
WARNINGS/DISCLAIMERS: talk about death and underage drinking for a moment.

( Sure, okay. But as soon as I turn 18, I am outta there and becoming an X-Man full time. )

[Text to Ororo]
-- A former student of mine appeared yesterday. I'm afraid I'm going to miss your party to get her from quarantine.
-- Rain check? I'll take you out for dinner any night next week.

[Text to Logan]
-- How would you feel about gaining a spare teenager?

My name is Mycroft Holmes. Specifically, the Mycroft Holmes from BBC's Sherlock, not the U.S. version, Elementary.

Yes, I'm aware there are multiples of people present, including two pairs of Sherlocks and Watsons, and yes, I've been doing my research. There's not much else to do whist in quarantine.

For any interested parties, I was previously in Preya before I was brought to Tumbleweed.

As I write, I ought to be released from quarantine in approximately 29 hours from now. Neither my flat from London nor Preya has appeared with me, but I've been told something has been arranged. I do hope it's adequate. All that remains is to secure some sort of gainful employment which isn't too mundane.

[Texts to Emma Frost]

--I saw who showed up
--alternate universe or not I know that ain't easy
--need anything?
--i recommend the danger room for unleashing any anger/frustration over the situation

Ok, this is a trip.

[Text message to Remy LeBeau + Jean Grey, Betsy Braddock, Emma Frost, Rogue (616) (basically X-ladies?)]

-- There
-- Attached screenshot.

I would recommend than anyone who see a mogwai or gremlin, kill it on sight. They're likely trying to replenish after so many of them were slaughtered last night.

SCOTT SUMMERS, JEAN GREY, & EMMA FROST:

I've seen Rogue.

I've tested the potential feedback loop between Anka Irene and Rogue, and it was there. Both of them were suffering from it so I have placed a tighter leash on it, though I did not cut it off completely. I believe that would be detrimental to the child, in particular, who has been able to feel her mother the entire time.

While there are trace elements of Magneto there, they are not dominating her. I would recommend against any sort of extraction, and know that if you try against hers or my wishes, I will retaliate.

On Friday, I commented on a young lady's network post and heartlessly called her an 'idiot'. I sincerely apologize for my action. I allowed my temper to get the better of me, and promise to be more vigilant about what I write.

[Private to the Displaced Adults]

However, I stand by my concern for the Displaced underage youth. I understand they are required to have guardians when they arrive. How much supervision are they given? Tumblewood is turbulent and dangerous, and while I understand some of the youth have powers and may even be able to defend themselves, they are still children.

Someone needs to take this little beast today before I have it humanely euthanized tomorrow.

EMMA FROST:

I've been thinking. We should really hash this stuff out because I need you to know exactly why I'm still pissed, and I think you deserve to have someone be completely honest with you. I realize you don't care what I think so take this with whatever grain of salt you will.

I can forgive you for messing with everyone's heads into believing that Scott was still alive. Grief does really stupid things to people, and I understand that. I can even understand going to war with the Inhumans, if you truly believed they were doing it on purpose and just didn't care that their mist was killing us.

What I can't understand is that you kept pushing for war, even when you found out that they had no idea and were working with us to find a cure. That you spent that year creating Inhuman-killing Sentinels after knowing exactly what it's like to be hunted by them.

You and I have very different ideas about what's right and what's wrong. We always have. You've been willing to push things a lot more than I ever will be. There are some lines that I won't cross. I need to know that you're not going to do something like that here with these people. The Displaced, Avengers and all, are all we have here. I won't have that jeopardized.

If you can promise me that you won't do anything like that here, then I'm willing to be civil.

ILLYANA RASPUTINA:

Hey, so the new Wolfenstein game came out. Wanna kill Nazis with me?

[Scott]
I would like your honest assessment of Rogue's mental state, please.

[Separate filters to Betsy and Logan]
We need to talk about Rogue.

[Kurt]
I need your help with something.

WHO: Rogue and Emma
WHEN: tonight
WHERE: Rogue's cabin
WHAT: a discussion
WARNINGS: nah

( I also want to know that this is you )

The military would like to ask you to stay on alert. The flying monkeys are still around and could possibly still be attempting to kidnap people.

If you capture one, please let them know so they can quarantine them.

BUCKY BARNES:

I'm heading out to San Antonio. Seems there's some signals that a portal opened up there too. Not just the one above town square with the flying monkeys.

Be careful, they're evil flying monkeys. They tried to cart some people away.

[X-Men, Mutants, X-Mansion Residents, Friends (not including Mystique)]

Last year, we all got together for Thanksgiving, and went out of town. Do we want to have a big meal again this year?

[Friends]

Got a new address now. 10 Catherine Place.

[Filtered to Jean]
Is there a list of arrivals and departures maintained by the military that is accessible to any of us?

What the fuck was that? My arm felt really strange, and I don't mean, someone put magnets on it strange.

Unfortunately, ⚡ will be closed for the next week, to open once more on 23/10. However, should you miss it too much, you are more than welcome to come buy me a (perfectly legal!) drink at the Bronze, starting Thursday night!

48 hours in quarantine? I can deal with that, no problem But the guards are going to have to deal with me as I while away the time by singing Broadway tunes. Loudly. I'm a one man show of In the Heights.

[Private to X-Folk]

Who else is here? What's the situation?

[Ms Frost, Mr Xavier]
Al is back to normal again. Would it be alright if I used the kitchen to make him a pie?


[Edit - Filter to Ed]
I'm making Al a pie to celebrate him being back to normal again.

Since we've seen an interesting increase in new residents lately, I wanted to remind everyone that the Ellie Phimister School is open to all displaced of secondary school age. For anyone unfamiliar with a modern or an American education system, we are happy to fast track and assist where necessary to get you up to speed. We are also seeking educators and administrators to expand our staff. If you have experience, wonderful, but it isn't entirely necessary to get your foot in the door. Inquire within this post for more details.

[Ororo]
Tell me you're back to yourself.

[Laura + Remy, separately]
How have you been, darling?

[Logan, Emma, Cisco, Violet]

New number: [number]

[Cisco]

Hey, how's the suit coming?