Keeping Your Wits About You... [Monday 2nd Period 10-11] Class # 13 DANGER ROOM

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Once again they were meeting in the Danger Room!

Wilson was leaning against the table with all the morning treats, sipping his coffee and looking vaguely amused. As soon as everyone was gathered and had their coffee, tea, whatever he cleared his throat and called them over to listen to their latest Danger Room assignment.



"Good morning," he began, setting his coffee off to the side and putting his hands in his pockets.

"So far this semester, we've focused on keeping your wits about you when it was just yourself. Today we're going to tackle something infinitely more tricky."

Looking a bit rueful, he grinned at them.

"Today, you're going to be attempting to navigate ways to protect others who seem hell bent on self destruction. Believe me when I say, it will be hard to keep your wits calm, while at the same time trying to be one step ahead of the reckless behavior of others."

Something Wilson -coughthankyouHousecough- had plenty of experience with.

"As I call your name, you'll go into the scenario. I'd give you all hints about what's on the other side of that door but most of the time, these situations are feel it out as you go. Everybody ready? Okay. Good luck!"

[ooc: OCDs are on the way up! Have fun!]

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Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Next time around. Not that I really want there to be a next time," she said quickly. "But you know what I mean."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"I absolutely do," Lana said. "And yeah, next unpleasant event I hope I can actually do some good."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Personally I'm hoping the next unpleasant event isn't scheduled until after the holidays," Isabel replied with a wry grin. "I don't want anything to mess up Christmas. Besides, with everything I have to do, I have not time for it."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"Christmas is a really big thing for you, huh?" Lana said with a smile.

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

She ducked her head and smiled sheepishly. "Yeah, it is. Growing up, we always knew we were different, but Christmas was a chance to forget about that. To just be normal kids for a change. Or at least that's what I tried to tell myself. Now? Well, it's just fun."

[Heading out for a bit. Back in an hour or two.]

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"That's great," Lana said. "After my parents died it was just my aunt and me. We usually ended up at some fancy party or something where I didn't know anyone. I'd just smuggle a book or two in and find a quiet corner to hide out in."

She smiled, "Which, given the size of the houses, was usually very easy to do."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"I don't think that's going to be something you're going to get a chance to do this year," Isabel pointed out. "I'm sure Chris will make sure you have a nice Christmas."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana smiled shyly. "I still can't quite believe it's real," she said. "And I certainly don't want to assume he's going to bring me along for Christmas. But it would be nice."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Do you really think he's going to leave you alone?" she asked dryly. "I'm heading back to Roswell at least for a few days. And if my brothers know what's good for them, they'll take a break from their road trip and be there."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana blushed. "Good point. Well, I hope your brothers make the smart choice and get themselves home. I'm sure they will though."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"They should know better? You'd think," Isabel sighed. "I'll wait and see who's at the table for cookies Christmas Eve afternoon."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"Is that a family tradition?" Lana asked curiously. "Cookies the afternoon of Christmas Eve? It sound nice."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"It is. It's a chance for everyone to unwind from all the last minute stuff," she explained, smiling at the memory. "And have a snack before we went to the early service. It was after we got back from that that the real festivities began."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana smiled. "That sounds so nice. Someday if I'm ever lucky enough to have a family of my own, I'll have to remember that one."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"It's a good one," Isabel nodded. "The simple ones always are."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"Yeah. I dream about it sometimes. Just a little house filled with love and arguing and people who care about each other. With all the sorts of little rituals and traditions that families have." She smiled a little wistfully. "Maybe someday."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"The house wasn't little, and I'm not sure that a food fight is something you'd want to make a tradition of," Isabel said. "But I'd say Thanksgiving was a good start."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"Chris and I actually kind of orbed out before that got started," Lana said with a smile. "And I think maybe I'd be better with something a little smaller. Thanksgiving was pretty overwhelming. But fun."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Wyatt and I made a quick exit as well," she nodded. "It seemed the best way to stay clean. And sane. But the weekend overall was fun."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana's eyes got very faraway and she smiled dreamily. "Yeah. It was a really good weekend."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Isabel just smiled. Judging by the look on Lana's face, she was pretty sure she knew why it was a really good weekend.

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana came out of her reverie and smiled over at Isabel. "The four of us should go out sometime. I eve promise to be really nice to Wyatt."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"That would be nice. And fun," Isabel smiled. "We'll have to see when they have a free night."

[RL calls. Back in an hour or so.]

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"I can check with Chris. I know Saturday nights he works, but other than that we don't have any set nights we're not free."

Re: Before the scenario - AKA Talk amongst yourselves

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Wyatt's got clinic on Tuesdays," Isabel told her. "And I work Thursday till four at Pixie Dust. But other then that, our schedule's pretty free." Ronan would understand if she had to pass on their standing Wednesday visit.