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

[cutting_edgex23]

"Oh."

X considers that.

Carefully.

"I have not tried. Like that."

No mission has ever required it.

Re: Hang out with X-23

[parkerlee]

"There are all kinds of dancing."

"Regular social dancing--what you do in clubs. Ballet. Flamenco--that's what I take. Ballroom dancing."

"If you decide to learn, you might enjoy starting with something like ballroom. There are specific steps to the dances. A formula almost. It might help to ease you into it."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

"Oh. I do not--"

X falls silent.

"I will think. About it."

There are probably classes offered somewhere near her neighborhood. It's like that.

Re: Hang out with X-23

[parkerlee]

"Just something to think about," Parker says.

"I enjoy it. It's a pretty good workout, too."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

That last bit leaves X looking a little dubious.

"Okay."

Beat.

"I do that already. Exercise."

Re: Hang out with X-23

[parkerlee]

"I know. But it never hurts to mix it up a little bit."

It's never good to get stuck in a rut.

Re: Hang out with X-23

[cutting_edgex23]

X's dubious look does not fade.

But, eventually--

"Okay."

Beat.

"Maybe it will be useful."

Somehow. Someday.

Who knows?