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.

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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...?"

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

"I am the help," X says.

"I am an auxiliary member. Of X-Force."

Beat.

"I did not want to stay. All the time."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[gavemea_45]

"Right, it's just--"

Time to take another tack.

"Nevermind. So you come here instead?"

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

"Sometimes."

X shrugs.

"I work. Here. And I have friends."

She pauses for a moment, studying him.

"You come here on purpose?"

Re: Hang out with X-23

[gavemea_45]

"Sometimes," he says, with a quick grin as he echoes her choice of words.

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

"But you have not been Bound," X says.

That seems to happen when people come accidentally.

Sometimes.

Re: Hang out with X-23

[gavemea_45]

"No." A grim expression crosses his face, making him look suddenly harder and more dangerous.

"And I better not be, either."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

X stays very still.

"Some people do not get Bound."

Beat.

"It is okay."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[gavemea_45]

"As long as it stays that way."

A beat, and another quick smile.

"But hey, let's talk about something more, you know, birthday like. You having fun?"

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

X is silent for a few minutes, considering this.

"Yes."

She seems very certain about that.

"I like the music. The food is good, too."

X has very--distinct taste.

"And I like talking to my friends."