xmansion | [ network/log ] howlettes training session #1

i. actionspam

[ Because of the sheer number of people that ended up responding to Logan's apparent call for Mahjong team members, he ends up having to change the venue of their training from his office to the ante room next to Charles'. The first half-hour is spent explaining the rules of Mahjong (and snapping at anyone who tries to interrupt him; Logan's trying to get the damn explanation done as soon as possible), and after that he splits members into groups of four in the hopes of playing at least one game. He hovers throughout this first game in case anyone has anything they need clarified, and he's decidedly nicer than he was when he was busy trying to explain how the game works.

After all the first games are concluded, he leaves everyone to their devices to get to know each other, with the caveat that any mansion explorations are done with minimal destruction to the grounds. Some snacks have been laid out on the table -- mostly crisps, cookies, and other easy to eat fingerfoods (plus some Trix, courtesy of Spiderman) -- and there're bottles of juice and pop on the fireplace mantle, along with plastic cups if anyone wants to use them.

Logan also begrudgingly distributes a jacket to everyone at some point in the day. Having given the roster to Cyclops beforehand, the idiot went and got jackets made for them. All right, then.

He'll spend most of his free time seated in one of the chairs drinking pop and eating Trix, and saying yes to anyone who might want to play another Mahjong game with him. Mostly, he's just appalled that this thing's actually happening... and that so many people said yes.

Maybe he knows how to make friends after all. ]

ii. network/texting (after everyone's left the mansion)

Hey, good session today. Hope we all learned something from it. I think I learned more than I should have.

I'm sending all of you our teammates' contact details. You see a codename, that's all you're getting -- some of us want to keep our identities secret. If you're messaging anyone, let them know who you are first, OK?

Any questions or concerns, let me know.

P.S. This is what the Hyundai looks like: [ATTACHED IMG]. Print that out and stick it on the ceiling of your bedroom so you don't lose sight of your goals or whatever the hell it is people do.

L.

iii. open option

MAKE YOUR OWN STARTERS. Literally do it. Toplevel and stuff so I (and other people) can hit all of you, damn.

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[ Steve smiles politely, a slight shake of his head. ]

Don't worry about it, I was a little distracted, too.

I don't know if it was 'roped into,' as much as me just agreeing to play.

[ Especially since it's an old game they had played another lifetime ago. And, really, he doesn't mind it. ]

...you alright?

[ Scott return the small smile, appreciating the politeness. ]

I'm sure he appreciates having more people to play with who actually know the game rules. Afraid it's not my case.

[ That with not being able to tell apart the colours, for starter. At the question, Scott's ready to dismiss the concern as to not bother Steve with his worries but in the end, he thinks better of it. ]

Do you think our uniforms are ridiculous?

Yeah, I just have to get rid of some of the cobwebs. It's been a while.

[ Before going into the ice, at the very least, and it's not like he has been playing since waking up. He just hopes he can improve his skills by the time of the competition.

At the question, he pauses because that really isn't what he had been expecting. ]

Your... What do you mean? [ His lips twitch slightly into a small smile. ] Remember you're asking about your uniforms to the guy that wears a big star on his chest, so I may not be the best source for this.

You'd still play better than me while half sleep and with your eyes closed, I'm sure.

[ The x-mansion is full of surprises today. Any day, actually, although today is the unexpected question kind of sort instead of 'someone's attacking us' or 'the building is about to explode again'.

Steve's answer manages to get a real smile out of Scott.]

Good point but people loves your style. Logan complains that he can't move properly in the leather uniforms.

[ The mention of the leather uniform makes him say a quiet 'ah' as it dawns on him what, exactly, Scott is asking about and he smiles. ]

I see. Well... I don't know. I think it varies per person, you know? Black Widow doesn't mind leather uniforms, but I don't think all of us would be able to make it work. That's one reason why each of ours is different. And Tony tries to modify them, so even when it's leather it can have a good range for movement.

Ororo and I don't seem to have any troubles either but we can attack people from a distance, he needs a bit more mobility. Although I refuse to let him go out on missions in his pajamas.

[ There is being accommodating and there is allowing your team to be ridiculous and Scott drew the line at sleepwear. ]

I think Logan only needs to stretch it but since he refuses to wear the uniform most of the time, that's not happening anytime soon. [ Scott offers a smile back. ] Yours is very nice tailored, I can tell even if I can't see the colors properly

[ He can’t help it, at the comment about Jimmy in pajamas out on the field, he can’t help but chuckle. ]

Understandable. Pajamas don’t make the best fighting attire.

If you’d like, I’m sure Tony wouldn’t mind helping out with that dilemma. Whatever he added to Black Widow’s outfit to make it both durable and flexible could work for him.

[ He doesn’t know if he’s overstepping any lines by offering, but...well. If it could help Jimmy, why not? Besides, it’s a good ‘neighborly’ offer, right? ]

Ah, thank you. I appreciate it. I’m sure some think it’s still somewhat old fashioned considering the colors and the similarities with the original, but I’m pretty fond of it.

[It's an interesting mental image of Logan. for sure. Scott appreciates all the help they can get, he's never offended by that sort of things.]

There's that and the added problem that pajamas wouldn't last more than five minutes into an actual battle without being torn to shreds. [While being shirtless or even pantless isn't a new thing for Logan, Scott would appreciate it if they didn't flash the whole world as they tried to save it.] I'll keep it in mind and try to contact him. Mr stark seems to be a very busy man. Or has he also joined the ongoing mahjong's madness without me noticing?

[They had a lot of unexpected visitors today, a wizard included, so it's not a far-fetched question.] Let's call it a classic. And I like old fashioned but that's probably not a surprise.

No, pajamas would definitely not cut it. [ He smirks slightly at the comment. ] He hasn't, last I knew. I'm not sure this is his kind of scene. But, I'm sure he wouldn't turn down the project to help with the uniform. He seemed to enjoy finding ways to revamp all of ours, he takes it as a challenge.

[ Steve chuckles. ] There's nothing wrong with old fashioned. But...guess I'm sort of biased, so maybe I'm not the best at deciding that kind of thing.

If you could please tell him that in person. The man actually listens to you...[ Scott accepts his limitations and one of them is managing to make Logan to actually listen to advice. ]

The last time I talked with Stark he asked me if I had one or two eyes, and then started to question me about the visor. I can only hope that his fascination with the intricacies of my mutation is over.

[ He wasn't all that bothered by the questions, back in the day. Scott has gotten worse things throw and him, but it was still somewhat awkward. ] Maybe it's a team leader thing.

[ network/log ] howlettes training session #1

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