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Post by The Man on Jul 4, 2007 9:30:31 GMT -5
::That time of year had arrived once more; July 4th, America's Independence Day. It was a custom for Xavier to have a barbecue on this day, where the students and faculty could enjoy themselves and think of freedom, not work or classes.
A trip to the supermarket yesterday had resulted in the purchase of several hundred dollars worth of food: hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken breasts, and their vegetarian counterparts; watermelon, berries, and other fruits; potato chips, pretzels, and snacks of all kinds; vegetables and dip, ice cream and a large cake for later, marshmallows, grahm crackers, chocolate bars; and gallons of sodas and juices.
The picnic tables on the grounds had been assembled and covered in themed tablecloths. Paper plates, napkins, and cutlery were beside the buffet table, and the grill was heating with charcoal.
Xavier sat behind the grill, wearing the custom-made "Hug Me, I'm a mutant" apron, and his swimsuit, set for the barbecue.::
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Post by knightmare on Jul 4, 2007 9:41:12 GMT -5
::he walked over to the picnic area, blue and silver swimming trunks on and flip=flops with a barely-there white tank:: Hello Professor.
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Post by The Man on Jul 4, 2007 9:43:04 GMT -5
::Xavier raised his head from the grill, hearing Tim's voice. He smiled at the young man.:: "Hello, Tim. I see you're ready for today's festivities."
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Post by knightmare on Jul 4, 2007 9:53:49 GMT -5
I indeed am, I love this holiday. I don't usually have a brat, a hot dog, AND a grilled steak...but hey, it's the fourth of July. I am ready to eat my face off. ::he grinned, standing next to him at the barbecue::
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Post by zoetta216 on Jul 4, 2007 10:03:44 GMT -5
Rogue ran a hand nervously through her hair, even though she'd lived at the mansion she felt like a foreign visitor especially seeing as she'd only been back in the lab as opposed to the main school. She felt better though and headed out onto the grounds, carrying the small puppy John had bought her.
'Hey sir,' she said quietly as she walked over to the Professor.
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Post by stjohn on Jul 4, 2007 10:08:21 GMT -5
John was walking a few steps behind Rogue, a frown on his face, and his hands shoved into the pockets of his jeans. Why he was here, he had no clue. He didn't want to be here, that was for sure, yet Rogue had dragged him along. he stood a few feet back from Rogue and the puppy, as she went over to greet Xavier.
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Post by knightmare on Jul 4, 2007 10:08:34 GMT -5
::he looked up to Rogue and smiled:: Hey there...how're you feeling?
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Post by zoetta216 on Jul 4, 2007 10:10:43 GMT -5
'I'm okay thanks,' she replied to Tim with a small smile. 'Been better but I'm okay.'
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Post by seer on Jul 4, 2007 10:13:38 GMT -5
Seer walked out to the picnic area, wearing a pair of short board shorts and and wife beater. She really hope she was wearing the the correct colors. She had a pair of blue and red board shorts, but then again she had brown and pink ones too. And then, there was her wife beater, she hoped it wasn't the black one, but the white one... She hadn't really been one to celebrate any holidays, but she had to start, not only for herself, but for her son when she got him back... Seer stood a couple feet away from the Professor and Tim. At seeing Rogue arrive she took a step foward, but then thought maybe she shouldn't at seeing John. She then saw Rogue's mind waves...
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Post by knightmare on Jul 4, 2007 10:15:59 GMT -5
That I can understand. ::he smiled, putting a hand on her shoulder:: And who is this adorable little thing?
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Post by zoetta216 on Jul 4, 2007 10:18:36 GMT -5
Rogue smiled at Seer before she looked down at the puppy.
'Her name's Princess.'
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Post by knightmare on Jul 4, 2007 10:19:26 GMT -5
::he looked to Seer, flashing a smile, then back to Princess:: And where did she come from?
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Post by The Man on Jul 4, 2007 10:20:15 GMT -5
::With his students slowly coming out to enjoy themselves, Xavier felt at peace. This sort of bonding was what the day was for, to bring their family closer. He greeted each of his students as they came out, saving Marie for last.:: "It's very good to see you out and about."
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Post by seer on Jul 4, 2007 10:22:32 GMT -5
Seer gave a soft smile to Rogue and Tim. And then looked down at her feet.
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Post by zoetta216 on Jul 4, 2007 10:22:37 GMT -5
'John got her for me,' Rogue replied before she turned her head slightly and gave the Professor a smile, 'Yeah well I was going insane down in the lab.'
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