[video]

[diamonds_forever]

[At this point, people who were not previously familiar with her might start to realize that any time Emma Frost showed up somewhere, trouble was sure to follow. And this time, she seemed dressed to a more formal kind of trouble...]

Hello, darlings. I know you've all been working very hard, stepping up your training. I am especially proud of my Hellions. All those new X-Teams forming, keeping your chins up in the face of an uncertain future, it's all very inspiring...

... But doesn't it get a bit dull after awhile? Have we forgotten lately where we are? These are supposed to be your best years. It's spring, darlings. That means the most important event of your young lives is coming up.

I'm talking about Prom, darlings.

Don't you worry your pretty heads about the event itself. I've got it all planned out. We'll be having it on the last Saturday of April. And as for formal attire, I've covered that as well. The local tailors in Salem Center, as well as my good friend Feliks, will be more than happy to help you all.

So, I hope that announcement gives you something to look forward to besides getting all sweaty in the Danger Room... Ciao, darlings~

[See what we mean? Trouble. Nothin but trouble.]

Comments

[text]

[openedthedoor]

A prom? Seriously? And here I was under the impression Xavier's army was a bit more respectable than to have a prom in the middle of a way.

[video]

[diamonds_forever]

Ah. I see you convinced Martha to let you onto the network, finally. [As she casually neglects to address Claudine's actual point.]

[video]

[seduceme]

What, no professional makeup artists 'ired for our little ducklings?

[diamonds_forever]

Never used one, personally. I'm self taught. And sadly, I don't have the time to dedicate to offering that service to others.

[video]

[mouflon]

[Wow, Emma looks gorgeous in that "formal attire." B- But, even if she can't help but notice, that's not what Rin's here to say. No, more importantly—]

Is prom really that big a deal?

[It's something fun, Rin has to sound dubious about its very concept.]

[diamonds_forever]

Oh, honey, it's the biggest deal of high school life. Well, that and graduating, I guess.

[Video]

[niepokonany]

Oops, did I like, just get volunteered?

[Not that he cares. Really, he's always eager to get to play Fairy Godmother.]

I guess it'll give me something to do!

[diamonds_forever]

If I hadn't volunteered you, you'd have done it yourself. Plus I think you need a project to distract you from wedding planning, Mr. Bridezilla.

video;

[loveswaffles]

How much money do you have?

[diamonds_forever]

Awfully personal question, don't you think?

voice;

[notacostume]

I didn't know this school had proms. Go figure.

[diamonds_forever]

Well, sometimes we don't. It's a bit hard to hold a prom during a crisis. But usually we manage.

video;

[wholovesyou]

Prom, huh? Who knows, it might actually turn out to be fun.

God knows these kids could use it.

[diamonds_forever]

You're telling me... I hate seeing those looks. They need this.

[thirdarrow]

I presume this event is also open to the faculty?

[diamonds_forever]

Absolutely, darling. Don't even need a date, though it doesn't hurt.

[Video]

[martyrerkomplex]

Will you need any help setting things up?

[The idea of prom itself is a bit out of her depth, but she can at least make herself helpful somehow.]

[diamonds_forever]

Hmm... I suppose managing the whole thing by myself could become a bit tiresome, on top of training my team...

[AUDIO]

[fire_and_romance]

"Um...what's a prom, exactly?"

[diamonds_forever]

The most important social event of high school life, darling. Formal dress, fine foods, music, dancing. A party.

[Video]

[gregorydeegan]

[The camera came up on Greg, channeling White Fire enough to float a half inch above the floor. He's wearing a suede fringed jacket over a band tee, leather pants, and an electric guitar.]

"So, Miss Frost... who is playing the Prom?"

[diamonds_forever]

Let me guess. You want the gig, right?

Because I have a string quintet on speeddial for situations like these.

[Text]

[aquawayfinder]

"I have looked up this Prom thing. Do you require chaperones?"

[diamonds_forever]

Absolutely, darling. Though I highly encourage even the chaperones to bring a date.

A very nervous text

[eileaneathompson]

"Um... what if someone wants to come to the prom... but... does not have a date...?" [She didn't want a date, but prom had been fun, hanging out with her friends, going shopping with her friends for dresses, planning with her....

This was going to be a nightmare! She went to delete the text... and accidentally hit send....]

[diamonds_forever]

Honey, you walked away with half a dozen dates at the auction. I'm sure one of your clones and you can come up with a plan to get you an escort.

[text]

[soccerwhisperer]

[He heard horror stories about this "prom" thing. It was apparently a bigger deal than the winter formal was, and that was fancy.]

Do we have to go?

[diamonds_forever]

It's not mandatory, but you'll only regret it for the rest of your life.

[Voice]

[stillinthedark]

Thanks for the shoutout, I guess?

Also, I doubt I'm going. Not a "formal" kind of guy.

[diamonds_forever]

All Hellions are under orders to attend.

You're not getting out of this, darling.