_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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	_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)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-20 11:44 pm UTC (link)
	"Let's go see what Cait got Corey," Amara said as she followed Corey. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2009-12-20 11:45 pm UTC (link)
	"Come on, Twerp Minor," Cait said as she ruffled Rufus' hair and put him in a headlock. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-20 11:52 pm UTC (link)
	"Easy now!" Bobby said with a laugh, "No spilling blood in the lobby!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sandcastlegod 2009-12-21 01:30 am UTC (link)
	Corey cheerfully takes the tarp off and takes a wide-eyed look. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2009-12-21 04:03 am UTC (link)
	"I'll take that reaction as a positive one," Cait grinned. "Figured you'd like to practice inside." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-21 04:22 am UTC (link)
	"Mom plays referee, I just tell you to listen to her." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-21 04:23 am UTC (link)
	"Darn right I do. Someone has to since you're helping to instigate things. Cait, release your brother." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sandcastlegod 2009-12-21 04:27 am UTC (link)
	"It's fantastic, Cait. Thanks so much." It's not often a true artiste has such a constantly available chance to conveniently work in his best medium. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2009-12-21 04:32 am UTC (link)
	"You're welcome, Twerp," Cait said as she released Twerp Minor and promptly got hit. "I'm glad you like it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)