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[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

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[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.

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[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.]

[openedthedoor]

It didn't take much. Apparently she had already set up a network id for me before I even got here. So I'm guessing you and Xavier planned for me to hop on all along. Of course I've noticed I can literally only access the school's local network, forcing me to interact only with people here and not my people on the outside. Clever, that.

[diamonds_forever]

You're also free to leave any time you like and give up your sanctuary, but there's an FBI paddywagon parked out on the street past the gate that is just itching for you to do just that, so how about you sit tight for a bit, okay darling?

Trust me, it's best for all of us if you don't hop on Twitter or Facebook right now. The people that want you dead are chomping at the bit for you to leave our custody. I don't want to see you get hurt.

[openedthedoor]

Don't patronize me. I already know all of that. And I didn't say I wanted to leave. I just don't like being in the dark. No one does. So maybe telling me what's going on outside would be better than finding it out second hand from your student body.

As for the prom, I hope your kids enjoy it... Not many of us get the chance to have something semi-normal like that. But I still think it's a stupid idea when the FoH or someone possibly worse could come knocking on doors with a shotgun looking for me.

[diamonds_forever]

Let us worry about protecting you, Claudine. Try to live a little while you're getting a chance to do so. Go to the prom.

[openedthedoor]

No thanks. I'm more comfortable in a cell than in something like that.

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[seduceme]

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

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[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]

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

[diamonds_forever]

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

[seduceme]

I am also self-taught, but I also know not all students 'ave experimented with makeup before. If you're offering them the chance to dress up out of your pocket, we might as well make sure they get the full experience.

I know a couple of people 'oo might be able to 'elp. Shall I see if they can make the time?

[mouflon]

And you're picking up the tab, again? You must feel pretty strongly about this stuff.

[diamonds_forever]

I'd love that, really. Saves everyone some worry.

[diamonds_forever]

It can't be all doom and gloom around here. Spirit is important, very important. You kids need a chance to feel like actual teenagers for a bit.

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[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!

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[loveswaffles]

How much money do you have?

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[notacostume]

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

[mouflon]

People keep saying that. [Could it be that...social and emotional isolation aren't healthy?? No, that's preposterous.] Well, whatever. So long as it's not on my dime, I guess I can't complain.

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[wholovesyou]

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

God knows these kids could use it.

[thirdarrow]

I presume this event is also open to the faculty?

[diamonds_forever]

So, what will you be wearing, hmm?

[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.

[diamonds_forever]

Awfully personal question, don't you think?

[diamonds_forever]

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