23 - Video - First Day of Flood

[fireincarnate]

For Morgana:

[The words are surrounded by a smattering of stars.]

Don't give up. You're so much more than what you've lost.

For River:

[It's a crude doodle, but it vaguely resembles a baby bird hatching from her egg.]

One day, you'll grow your wings.

For Charles:

[She didn't try a drawing for this one; instead, it's paired with a picture of the current X-Men, standing in front of the school.]

Your future won't look like this, but it will be just as amazing. I love you, and so will she.

For Nathan:

[Surprisingly, the rose isn't half bad.]

You can feel in all the ways that matter most. Never forget your heart.

For Elsa:

[She's cut the paper into the form of a snowflake.]

You are more than what you can do, and what you fear. You're beautiful.

For Kara:

[A stylised sun, peeking out of the clouds.]

Thank you. We're going to make it; we're going to bring them back.

For Marsh:

[She's pressed rose petals into the page, in the shape of a heart.]

For Rogue:

We're X-Men; that means we're family. I'm always here for you.

For Iris:

[Jean's drawn out a constellation, around the words - Libra.]

I bear the Scales, where hang in equipoise
The night and day; and when unto my lips
I put my trumpet, with its stress and noise
Fly the white clouds like tattered sails of ships;
The tree-tops lash the air with sounding whips;
Southward the clamorous sea-fowl wing their flight;
The hedges are all red with haws and hips,
The Hunter's Moon reigns empress of the night.



[Video]

[Jean looks amused, as she twirls newly white hair in her fingers. It's a streak that some will recognise immediately.]

So - do I pull it off?

Comments

[neuropathy]

I like it.

[ Said Nathan, who probably wouldn't know Lady Hair appropriateness if it bit him on the face. He's smiling anyway. ]

[fireincarnate]

[Her smile deepens, as she fluffs it up.] I'm glad.

How's your Valentine's day?

[youwillgotohell]

It's certainly interesting.

[She doesn't mention the valentine: it's on a small pile of others she has no idea what to do with or what to make of.]

[fireincarnate]

[Jean's smile is soft. She won't broach the subject, not directly.]

"Interesting" can mean so many things.

[youwillgotohell]

It was carefully chosen.

[fireincarnate]

Uh-huh.

You get anything interesting?

[youwillgotohell]

Not that I've noticed. I don't suppose you've spotted anything?

[fireincarnate]

[Jean cocks her head, eyes narrowing.]

Well, you still look very Morgana. [IE too pretty goddamn.]

[youwillgotohell]

[It's a hard life u_u]

And I still feel very Morgana. [Her mouth turns up wryly at one corner.] So I suppose the answer is no.

[fireincarnate]

I can grab some dye and give you your own streak, if you're feeling left out.

...Actually, I might not need it.

[youwillgotohell]

I'm sure you could manage, but I think I'll manage feeling left out.

[fireincarnate]

You sure? [Jean wiggles her fingers, smirking.]

[youwillgotohell]

I don't think I'd pull it off quite as well as you. [That's a step up from interesting.]

[fireincarnate]

[Oh. She feels her cheeks heat, just a little.

Compliments from Morgana are different, somehow.]

I don't know, you could pull off a lot.

[youwillgotohell]

[If Morgana notices, she doesn't let on.]

Flatterer. Maybe you should be glad for my refusal. I wouldn't want to take the attention off you.

[She shrugs.] In any case, I've seen my hair in grays.

[mightthinkthat]

I should think so.

/assumes he is wearing something ridiculous

[fireincarnate]

Why thank you.

I like your hat.

Currently have no idea what mind you.

[mightthinkthat]

[But hats are easy enough to scrounge.] Adds a distinguished air. [Presumably this is not the hat!]

throw in leopard print somewhere

[fireincarnate]

Oh, definitely. Especially the feather.

possibly a boa.

[mightthinkthat]

Thank you! But I was talking about you!

leopard boa?

[fireincarnate]

[Jean dips her head, grinning.]

We make a great pair, then.

Do they even make those? If so, yes.

[mightthinkthat]

Yes! Quite the pair.

if there's a planet where they do, iris has found it

[fireincarnate]

We should link arms and taste some wine.

[mightthinkthat]

I'm available, if you are.

[fireincarnate]

You should probably know I've only had wine once.

[mightthinkthat]

I have had rather more experience. I shall guide.

[fireincarnate]

Well, how can I say no to that.

[Still, she hesitates. This feels nice, just laughing and joking. Forgetting. But leaving her room always feels like a challenge, a risk.]

Meet you at the pub?

[mightthinkthat]

Certainly.