Back in town, holding the fort...

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Log : Overnight at the hotel - Sam, Piotr, Allison, Theresa and Kitty

x_dazzler: *Allison, Piotr and Sam are in one of the discussion areas of the floor that has been commandeered at the hotel, discussing what has happened since the previous night*
x_dazzler: I can't believe this is happening. I mean, the Professor being kidnapped? It's just so... out there somehow...
x_cannonball: *bites his lip, shaking his head in disbelief* Surreal.
x_cannonball: What do we do about it?
x_piotr: *Piotr is looking slightly tired but still alert, absently playing with the straw in his drink as they talk* It is hard to think about... he is so.. well... *just shakes his head, unable to express what he's thinking* What can we do?
x_dazzler: *Allison burrows deeper into the sofa she's curled up on, looking tired despite her best efforts to hide it* Figures. I came over to get away from the craziness, and it just follows anyway. *sigh* I hope everyone will be alright.
x_cannonball: They will. I'm sure of it. *he nods defiantly* I guess, really, that alls we c'n do for now is ta take care of things here.
x_cannonball: I'd just be more complicated for the others if we tried to...I dunno. Go after 'em or somethin'.
x_dazzler: *Allison smiles at the conviction in Sam's voice in his first statement, and the clear longing to do something anyway which shines through his second sentence* I wish I could be sure I wouldn't be anything more than a hindrance if I were there anyhow. It's not like I've ever done any of this. The children told me what you, Piotr and Warren did last night. Sounds like you all pulled through wonderfully for them.
x_siryn : *a door in the back opens, and Siryn's head slowly pokes out. she spots a bottle of water and a glass at the other side of the room and tip-toes over*
x_siryn : *the backs of the others are to her, so she stays unnoticed at first*
x_cannonball: *he grins, rolling his eyes a little* Yeah, yeah. They're kinda stretching it. I mean. The directions were all right there in the papers. Weren't much for us to decide on er anything.
x_cannonball: Right, Piotr?
x_cannonball: *he nudges him lightly, smiling*
x_piotr: *grins a bit* Yes, we were like cattle herders. I won't let anything happen to these kids if I can help, and I am sure you all feel the same. Even if we can't help the others we can still be useful here.
x_siryn : *Terry hesitates, then, carefully, edges closer and finally crouches down behind the back of the sofa*
x_dazzler: *Allison grins as both Sam and Piotr set out to try and downplay their actions, then almost burst out laughing at the cattle comment*
x_dazzler: I am so not going to rat you out on that comment. The kids would never forgive you. That or they'd follow you around moooing for ages.
x_piotr: *laughes* I can just see.. Sam and I walking with mooing children to classes.
x_siryn : *Terry just barely manages to suppress a mooing noise and rolls her eyes, grinning*
x_cannonball: Oh, I'm a right old hand and wrangling cattle. *he winks* And horses. They wouldn't stand a second chance.
x_piotr: All you need is a lasso.
x_dazzler: *Allison laughs quietly at their antics, before sobering up. After a quiet pause, she finally asks the question she's been afraid of all day* What will we do if they don't find the Professor and Scott?
x_piotr: *frowns, a worried crease coming to his forehead* I... don't know. *looks to each person*
x_cannonball: ...*Sam falls silent for a moment*
x_cannonball: Go on.
x_cannonball: Do what we have to do.
x_dazzler: But the Professor is the one making this all work, isn't he? At least that how Hank explained it to me, when I called him up and asked for help a few weeks ago...
x_dazzler: The whole tour - it was the Professor this, the Professor that...
x_piotr: He can't be gone this soon. *shakes his head obstinately*
x_cannonball: But we'd be nothing if we couldn't carry on for ourselves. *looks a little worried, but still hopeful*
x_cannonball: I. I don't think we're gonna hafta worry about it. They'll get back safe'n'sound.
x_dazzler: *Allison nods and stops, unwilling to destroy the others' hopes just because of her own fears*
x_piotr: Yes. He'll come back.... *smiles a bit, trying to look reassuring*
x_siryn : *Terry freezes at this, cocking her head as if to listen even closer*
x_piotr: *rubs the back of his neck thoughtfully* They are very powerful, the ones out there... they know what to do...
x_dazzler: I'm sure Sam's right. *Allison nods firmly and confidently, seemingly believing every word she's saying* Besides - they're used to this sort of thing, aren't they? It's nothing they haven't done before. *she crosses her fingers behind her back* They'll find the Professor and Scott, and stop whoever started all this. Even if they are hanging out with Magneto to do it. *she winces*
x_siryn : *Terry gasps at that, and quickly covers her mouth, but...*
x_dazzler: *Allison blinks at the sound, then turns her head to look with the sinking feeling someone overheard who really shouldn't have*
x_siryn : *Terry tries to sink deeper into the shadows*
x_piotr: *blinks, and looks at Sam, thinking it was him* Are you okay?
x_dazzler: *Allison keeps staring in Terry's direction, and a resigned look appears on her face as she realizes who is there* Ooooh dear. Emma will not be pleased with us, I think. *she gestures towards Terry for the others to notice her*
x_cannonball: I. Uh.
x_cannonball: *looks*
x_piotr: *looks* ... Terry?
x_siryn : *Terry gets up slowly*:
x_siryn : Errrr. *waves* Hey Piotr. Sam, Allison...
x_siryn : *smiles Sweetly*
x_cannonball: *raises an eyebrow*
x_piotr: *frowns, looking concerned* You should be in bed...
x_cannonball: Ahem.
x_dazzler: *We are SO toast. Emma is going to fry our brains and make pancakes out of the leftovers. Allison thinks, before gesturing for Terry to join them*
x_siryn : I... I couldn't sleep, so I went to get some water....
x_cannonball: I don't belive this is the bathroom, little miss.
x_dazzler: *Allison chuckles at Sam's stern look*
x_piotr: *represses a chuckle*
x_siryn : Well and then I heard you talking about the others that are missing andwhatishappeningwiththem???
x_siryn : *tries to make herself as small as possible*
x_piotr: Er... well... *looks to the others*
x_dazzler: Have a seat Terry. We'll try and explain - but you might have to not talk about this with the others. It'll be up to Emma to decide for that, ok?
x_siryn : *looks at Piotr* You said you didn't know what happened!
x_cannonball: *glances at Piotr*
x_cannonball: He doesn't.
x_cannonball: I don't, either, really.
x_cannonball: Only vaguely.
x_dazzler: Emma spoke to us earlier, and we've been telling Piotr what we know just now... And we still don't know everything that's happened sweetie.
x_piotr: *looks apologetic* Yes, I only know a little.
x_siryn : Oh, ok. *smiles at Piotr* Sorry. *curls up on the couch, cocking her head to listen*
x_piotr: How is your throat, do you still need water?
x_siryn : *looks at him gratefully* Yes, that'd be nice. I couldn't go because then you'd have seen me, you know?
x_siryn : *realizes this wasn't the smartest thing to say*
x_dazzler: *Allison chuckles at the "oops, busted" look on Terry's face*
x_piotr: *grins a bit and shakes his head* I will go get you some. Please don't walk around without someone knowing where you are, okay?
x_siryn : *tries to look meek but fails* OK. I promise.
x_dazzler: Can't blame you kiddo. I'd have eavesdropped too, if the roles were reversed.
x_piotr: We just don't want anyone to get separated somehow. *gets up and heads for the little kitchen area of the suite*
x_siryn : I understand that. And I wouldn't have told the little ones, but I am so worried because I know nothing!
x_dazzler: *after Piotr walks away, faint cries can be heard from one of the younger children's room. Piotr stops and looks up in concern, but before he can head off in that direction Allison waves at him* I'll take care of it. Why don't you and Sam explain things a bit to Terry in the meantime?
x_piotr: *nods* Okay, come get us if you need us...
x_piotr: *gets a glass of water and rejoins the group, offering it to Terry*
x_cannonball: *takes a deep breath*
x_cannonball: So. Terry.
x_kitten: Hey, sorry I'm late...
x_kitten: *bursts through door*
x_cannonball: *looks up*
x_cannonball: Kitty!
x_siryn : *Smiles at piotr and takes the water*
x_kitten: Just got away from Ms. Frost and saw your note...
x_siryn : *looks up* Hey Kitty!
x_piotr: *blinks* Hello Katya. *smiles*
x_kitten: Hi. *smiles at Piotr*
x_piotr: Are you okay?
x_kitten: Yeah, I'm alright...
x_kitten: what's up?
x_cannonball: We've got to explain everything...
x_piotr: *sits down next to Terry, still worried about the effects of the darts... worrywort*
x_kitten: *settles on a nearby sofa*
x_siryn : *Terry smiles at him and offers him a drink from her water*
x_kitten: *glances at them before turning to Sam*
x_kitten: Explain everything?
x_cannonball: To Piotr and Terry.
x_piotr: No thank you. *smooths her hair affectionately and then looks to Sam to hear explaining*
x_siryn : *to Kitty* He knows something about where Professor Xavier is.
x_kitten: *looks confused* REALLY?
All powerful narrator: *and then they explained everything, and that all on that folks, ha!*
All powerful narrator: *after the explanations*
x_piotr: Katya, have you had dinner?
x_kitten: Yeah, I ate a little on the run
x_piotr: *sighs, and nibbles at his lower lip* How are the others doing?
x_kitten: I think they're getting along alright. A lot of them are scared still, but the hotel is normal enough to relax them, and different enough to give them a sense of, I don't know, adventure...
x_piotr: Okay, good. Illyana is asleep. I hope she does not have bad dreams....
x_kitten: Me too...
x_kitten: Did you sleep well this afternoon?
x_piotr: Not really... I feel so.. ahh.. *shakes his head a bit* I am not sure of the word. Like I can't sit still.
x_kitten: Hmm... anxious maybe?
x_siryn : Yes, restless. As if I have bee's up by bum, very uncomfortable.
x_piotr: *tries out the word* An-xious.. maybe. I do not know. *smiles over at Terry* A bee? Ouch...
x_kitten: Anxious is like worried, only more restless and fretful...
x_piotr: That sounds right. I have trouble remembering these words sometimes... so many of them. *smiles self consciously*
x_kitten: *smiles back* that's ok. You're much better at English than any of us are at Russian.
x_siryn : Like butterflies in the tummy, only more unpleasant.
x_piotr: Professor X helps me a lot. *frowns, thinking about it*
x_siryn : Professor X knows a lot of stuff. *smiles brightly, then wavers a bit*
x_siryn : I wish he were here, though.
x_piotr: *solemnly* Me, too.
x_siryn : Everyone important is gone. Professor X knows everything, and he's gone. And Cyclops knows much less, but he was alawys bossing people around, and he's gone too.
x_dazzler: *Allison returns, looking a bit worn out, but perks up and hides it well when she sees Kitty is also there*
x_piotr: *looks over to the door* Hello again... what was going on?
x_dazzler: *looks at Piotr and mouths the word "Nightmare"*
x_dazzler: *gently* Emma is here, and she'll keep you all safe. And so will the rest of us.
x_siryn : *grumbles quietly*
x_siryn : *yawns*
x_siryn : *blinks heavily*
x_dazzler: *Allison slides Kitty and Piotr an amused look that they don't notice, then winks at Theresa* Tired hon? Maybe Sam and I should help you get tucked in. You're looking a little wobbly there...
x_kitten: Yeah, it is kinda late...
x_piotr: Sam should carry her. She's light.
x_kitten: *pulls legs onto sofa and tucks knees under chin*
x_dazzler: *Allison nods solemnly and nudges Sam, nodding towards Terry who is yawning once more*
x_siryn : I'm fi... fi... *yawns widely*
x_piotr: *chuckles* Fine, but needing sleep.
x_kitten: *smiles at Terry*
x_siryn : *Terry blinks a bit more and then nods, grudgingly* OK. But you do know what I am too old to be tucked in, right?
x_siryn : Though it'd be awfully nice if you'd sing something for me to fall asleep to *grins slyly*
x_dazzler: *Sam nods and helps Terry to her feet, and they leave with Allison tagging along, shooting one last look at the remaining two before they head into the corridor leading to the room*
x_siryn : *smiles thinly* Hoping that the others will be back safely when I wake up tomorrow is terribly naive of me, isn't it? *her voice fades off as they walk away*
x_piotr: I should get back to my room in case Illyana wakes up. Katya, you can come if you want...
x_kitten: She looked pretty tired last I saw you. Yeah, I'll come and check on her with you.
x_piotr: *Puts a hand gently on her back to be reassuring* I know it will be. Don't worry, we all have each other to help us all.
x_kitten: *leans against Piotr* Thanks. I don't think I'd have made it through the last couple days without you... without everyone.
x_piotr: Okay. *gets up, stretching a bit, and heads out the door with Katya*
x_kitten: *follows*
x_kitten: Do think everything's going to be ok? *small voice*
x_piotr: *puts a hand gently on her back to be reassuring* I know it will be. Don't worry, we all have each other to help us all.
x_kitten: *leans against Piotr* Thanks. I don't think I'd have made it through the last couple days without you... without everyone.
x_piotr: *puts an arm around her* Me too.
x_siryn : *Terry yawns hugely and cuddles down into the blankets*
x_piotr: You can sleep in my room if you don't want to be alone.
x_kitten: That'd be nice... *sweet smile* I'd feel better with you and Yana around.
x_piotr: *smiles* Good. She needs you too. I think we all do better together.. it is nice having friends you can trust here.
x_kitten: Yeah, I know. And I'm glad Alison and Ms. Frost and Dr. McCoy finally got here...
x_piotr: *opens the door for Kitty and lowers his voice to a whisper since Yana is sleeping* Ms Frost is a good teacher I think.
x_kitten: Yes, she really is.
x_piotr: Do you know her well?
x_kitten: I've only talked with her a few times. She told me about a French course she's going to be teaching next year that I really want to take, but I'm worried about taking too many languages and I want to learn Russian.
x_piotr: You could try it and see how it goes. You are very smart so you may be able to learn both. .. Go ahead and have the bed with Illyana, I'll sleep on the couch.
x_kitten: No, no... It's your room. You should sleep on the bed.
x_kitten: I don't mind the couch...
x_piotr: *shakes his head* No, go ahead.. *snags a pillow for himself and sets it on the couch* I don't think I will be sleeping much anyway.
x_kitten: *frowns* You need the sleep though. *sits on edge of bed*
x_kitten: If you're sure... *bites at lip*
x_piotr: Yes.. *chuckles* The couch here is very nice. You go to sleep, okay? We do not know what will happen tomorrow.. it won't be good to be tired.
x_kitten: Ok... *toes of her shoes and scoots back on the bed*
x_kitten: Oh... *sits up* I should post saying I'm in here, otherwise Ms. Frost or soembody might worry.
x_piotr: *yawns and lays back on the couch* Sure...
x_kitten: *hurries over to the computer and types quickly*
x_kitten: *finishes and walks back to the bed, pausing by the couch*
x_kitten: Thanks... thanks for everything.
x_kitten: *smiles*
x_piotr: *smiles sleepily up at her* You're welcome, Katya.
x_kitten: *hesitates, then blushes a little and turns back to the bed*
x_kitten: *slides on bed and curls up next to Yana*
x_kitten: *whispers* Good night...
x_piotr: *drowsily* Spokoinoi nochi.



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Player notes :

firewillow aka Dazzler - Heh. First RP log, and I'm already getting smacked upside the head. ;) I'm doing something right. Bwah!
Nightmare_poet aka Kitty - Hmph. *Some people* are evil, but that's ok... We love them anyways.