_tsunami_ (_tsunami_) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-12-16 09:29:00

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Cait was finally done baking and was giving the kitchen a good cleaning after her marathon baking sessions. The past three days had been spent baking, baking and baking. Saturnalia started tomorrow and she had to finish the baking before then. Cait couldn't exactly go out and buy everyone at the mansion a gift, so she baked goodies. She knew everyone's favorites and made sure to include some of each in her baking.

She looked at the clock. Mom, Dad and Twerp Minor should be here some time this afternoon. They always came for the start of Saturnalia and stayed until a few days after New Year's. There was the obligatory visit to Grandfather William's, which they never looked forward to, but it was one of those things that had to be done. The best part was always the Xavier's Institute Annual Snowball Fight on New Year's Day.

Cait wondered where Twerp Major was as she moved water and detergent across the floor with her powers.

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	nextgen_parent 2009-12-19 04:06 am UTC (link)
	"Bobby!" Amara frowns more now, actually, at this paternal paranoia. "She's explained her reasons. She wouldn't hide something like that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-19 04:08 am UTC (link)
	"What?!" He shrugged. "I'm her dad. I'm supposed to worry about this kind of thing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2009-12-19 04:15 am UTC (link)
	Cait rolled her eyes. Dad could be such a dad at times. "There's no boy except for Misha and you know I married him when I was five. I'm doing this because I want to do it." She could really use some little brother intervention right about now. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-19 04:16 am UTC (link)
	Bobby laughed. "Good. I'm just making sure." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sandcastlegod 2009-12-19 04:20 am UTC (link)
	Let it never be said that a true artiste doesn't make his cues, unintentionally or not. "Luggage is all put away," Corey says as the boys come charging back in. "We were wondering when we're going to open Saturnalia presents. Oh, and Mom, I have to show you my final essay for environmental science later. I did it on Brazilian soil quality." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2009-12-19 04:23 am UTC (link)
	"Did you compare it to Russian soil quality, since you wouldn't shut up about it when we were over there?" Cait asked. She gave him a 'thanks for the save' look. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-19 04:25 am UTC (link)
	Bobby laughed. "Soil quality. That's something I never would have thought of when I was your age." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-19 04:33 am UTC (link)
	"I'm looking forward to reading it, Corey. After presents," she said with a smile. "We can open them now if you all want." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

sandcastlegod
2009-12-19 04:41 am UTC (link)

"I drew some pretty good comparisons, if I do say so myself," He tells Cait. "Pretty darn good."
He catches the look, figures Telling has happened, and will continue full force. "Great! The ones from me are over here!" And he'll go grab the gift boxes in the corner made from 100% recyclable materials. As if anyone was expecting anything else.
Cait's box is bigger than anyone's.

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	_tsunami_ 2009-12-19 04:45 am UTC (link)
	"Let me go get mine," Cait said and left before there were any objections. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

sandcastlegod
2009-12-19 05:14 am UTC (link)

In the meantime, Corey hands out the other boxes.

His mothers, for the record, contained some stone bracelets he'd made for her, his father's a book of humorous trivia, and his brother's a portable checkers set.

Cait's, of course, contained the stone fountain he'd made made -- well, except for the actual mechanisms. He'd handled all the aesthetics, trying to go for the sort of zen-ish simplicity Cait might like.

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	nextgen_parent 2009-12-19 02:51 pm UTC (link)
	Bobby opened his with a grin, laughing when he saw what it was. "This is great," he reached over to hug his son and ruffle his hair, "Thanks kiddo." "Your mom has our presents." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

_tsunami_
2009-12-19 06:02 pm UTC (link)

Cait returned carrying an envelope and a small wrapped gift. "This is for you and Dad," she said as she handed the envelope with a gift certificate for dinner at Mesa Bar and Grill to her mother. "And this is for you, Twerp Minor," she said as she handed the wrapped chess set to him.

She turned toward Corey. "Yours is a little too big to carry, but when you're ready, I'll show it to you."

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	sandcastlegod 2009-12-19 08:42 pm UTC (link)
	"Too big? Awesome. I'll see it in a minute. But check this out." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-20 04:20 am UTC (link)
	"These are lovely, Corey," Amara said as she held up a bracelet before slipping it on. "You're doing an amazing job with your powers." She accepted the envelope from Cait. "Thank you, honey." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-20 09:57 pm UTC (link)
	"Mesa Bar and Grill," Bobby said, reading the name off the envelope with a grin on his face, "Haven't been there in awhile. Thanks sweetie." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2009-12-20 10:00 pm UTC (link)
	"You're welcome," Cait beamed. She set about opening the gift from Corey. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sandcastlegod 2009-12-20 10:21 pm UTC (link)
	Corey beams. "Thanks, Mom. I'm working on it. And you're welcome." Corey looks with a little expectation as Cait opens the box. "If it has any problems just let me know. I certainly know you could make it 'work' yourself, but...y'know..." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2009-12-20 10:23 pm UTC (link)
	Cait got it opened and stared at it. She set it down and grabbed Corey to hug him. "Thanks, Corey. It's perfect." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-20 10:25 pm UTC (link)
	"You're doing a great job so far," he said, "Both of you. I never get tired of saying how proud I am of you two." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-20 10:27 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes, you are. And he's especially proud when the two of you are causing mischief." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sandcastlegod 2009-12-20 10:55 pm UTC (link)
	Corey hugs. "Awesome." "Thanks, Dad. Mom, I don't think you're supposed to mention that part out loud." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2009-12-20 10:57 pm UTC (link)
	Cait smiled and ruffled his hair. "It really is perfect and awesome. Just like you." A pause. "I'll deny ever saying that," she grinned. "Come on. Yours is in the rec room under that tarp." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-20 11:28 pm UTC (link)
	"I only act stern around Scott to keep up appearances." Bobby winked at his children. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sandcastlegod 2009-12-20 11:40 pm UTC (link)
	"Deny what? I didn't hear anything." And Corey will grin and eagerly go check out what's in the rec room. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)