Birthday Party for Laura/X-23

[noteful]

It's a pretty low-key party, all things considered, and not significantly different than the one Parker or Meg would have thrown in a dorm room for a friend at home, not-exactly-traditional menu not withstanding.

There's music, low enough to talk over (and maybe with a little more folk in the mix than one expects to find a party). Balloons and streamers in purple and blue and red. A place to leave presents. People to meet or catch up with.

And, most importantly, a chance to wish X-23 (or Laura) a very happy birthday.

Comments

Re: Hang out with X-23

[gavemea_45]

"Hey."

Sam ducks under a streamer and gives her an awkward, half-bashful smile.

"Happy birthday."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

"Sam. Hello."

She looks over at him, falling silent for a second.

Then, carefully.

"Thank you. You are having a good time?"

Dinah's use of language is a godsend. Really.

Re: Hang out with X-23

[gavemea_45]

"Pretty good, yeah -- but the more important question is, are you?"

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

"Yes," X says. Promptly.

"It is not very loud. And the lights are not flashing."

Beat.

"The food is good, too."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[gavemea_45]

Sam laughs.

"Sounds like a win."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

X think about that for a second, then nods. Firmly.

"Yes."

Beat.

"It is a win."

She will remember this, too, Sam.

Re: Hang out with X-23

[gavemea_45]

"Hey, better than a loss, right?"

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

X considers this.

"I do not know if you can lose."

Beat.

"With parties."

She studies Sam carefully.

"Can you?"

Re: Hang out with X-23

[gavemea_45]

"Depends on the party," Sam says. "But in this case I think you're good."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

"Okay."

She studies him again. Carefully.

"You are still hurt."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[gavemea_45]

He winces.

"... I can see why you and Meg get along."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

X looks blank.

"I do not need casts."

Beat.

"And she is not a mutant."

Someone here does not understand.

Re: Hang out with X-23

[gavemea_45]

"Which is why she did," he explains. "And she's already out of hers."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

"Oh."

Beat.

"You are sure you are healing?"

Re: Hang out with X-23

[gavemea_45]

"Yeah, I'm healing. Just slowly, I guess."

Sam glares at the cast as if it's personally offended him.

"If it takes too much longer, I'm cutting this thing off myself."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

"I will help," X says, after a moment.

"The angle is not good. For you."

Or, you know, there is an infirmary. With doctors. Who are trained.

Re: Hang out with X-23

[gavemea_45]

Startled, he gives her a quick grin nevertheless.

"You know, I just might take you up on that."

Even if Dean'd probably never let him hear the end of it.

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

"I will be careful," X says.

Reassuringly.

"If you ask."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[gavemea_45]

"As opposed to slicing into my arm? Believe me, I'll ask."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

There is a moment where X looks bewildered.

Then--

"Oh."

Beat.

"You have been busy? At home."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[gavemea_45]

"Same old routine," he says, easily enough. "How about you?"

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

"The aliens are gone."

Beat.

"And Rahne woke up."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[gavemea_45]

"Rahne was your friend who was ... sick, right?"

Sam looks concerned.

"How's she doing?"

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

"She does not remember what happened. Most of it."

Beat.

"But we know where to go, now. Angel will be back soon. He flies."

This pause is longer.

"It is useful for reconnaissance."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[gavemea_45]

"I'd guess so."

Sam hesitates for a second, then adds,

"Sounds like you've got a lot of help...?"