Old Saint Nick (old_saint_nick) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-12-23 18:03:00

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awesome andrea, franklin richards, holiday, inactive - james romanov rogers, inactive - valeria richards, kristoff vernard, team - fantastic four, vincent vernard

Fantastic Four
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy.

Christmas Day is a Christian holiday, it's true, but it also has become increasingly secular. It is an opportunity for love, charity, and goodwill, even in New York City, arguably the most skeptical city in the country.

There is some debate within mystical circles if there is indeed such a creature as the embodiment of Christmas Giving known as Santa Claus. But whether or not there is such a being, the spirit of giving itself is very real, be it incarnated in a fat man in a red suit or not.

Throughout this small blue planet of Earth, people have brought trees into their homes, decorated them with lights and ornaments, and placed them in locations of honor. Stockings have been placed on the chimneys. And gifts have been placed under the tree.

Some are looking forward more to the receiving than the giving. But for many, it is the act of giving which warms them, which fills them with the holiday spirit.

Each person, in their own way, becomes a part of this spirit of giving. Each person, in their own way, becomes Santa Claus.

The Baxter Building is too large to have lights hung from it like most residences, but some festive lighting has been arranged. A light, slowly alternating between red then green, shine up the sides of the building. And on the top floor, where the Fantastic Four reside...

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	invisigirl 2009-12-24 01:39 am UTC (link)
	"Rockin' around the Christmas tree, at the Christmas party hop," Val's putting the finishing touches on a gingerbread house that she's made for everyone. "Mistletoe hung where you can see, every couple tries to stop." The music rang throughout, as Val took a gumdrop and popped it into her mouth. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	franklen_four 2009-12-24 01:48 am UTC (link)
	Franklin walked up by his little sister. "Hey little sis'," he said as he plucked a gumdrop of his own from her gingerbread house. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	invisigirl 2009-12-24 01:50 am UTC (link)
	"Heey," Valeria swatted at his hand, "No nibbling. It's not done yet." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	franklen_four 2009-12-24 02:02 am UTC (link)
	"Heh!" he swiftly moved his hand away and popped the gumdrop in his mouth. "I'm hungry," he explained while chewing the little treat. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	invisigirl 2009-12-24 02:07 am UTC (link)
	"Then make yourself a sandwich or something," she said with a roll of her eyes. "This is not to be eaten until it is perfect. And even then you have to share it with everyone." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2009-12-24 04:56 am UTC (link)
	James stopped by the Baxter Building to deliver his gift to Valeria before heading to the Avengers' Mansion. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	invisigirl 2009-12-25 03:26 pm UTC (link)
	"James!" Valeria made her way into the lobby, rushing forward to give James his gift as he made his way out the door. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	next_avenger 2009-12-25 06:57 pm UTC (link)
	James smiled when he saw her. "Merry Christmas, Valeria. I just stopped by to deliver your gift to you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	invisigirl 2009-12-26 12:25 am UTC (link)
	Val presented her gift to James, a smile on her face. "Merry Christmas, James." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rocky_2 2009-12-24 06:33 am UTC (link)
	Daniel comes running into the building ahead of his parents, carrying as many of the presents as he can. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-12-24 08:26 am UTC (link)
	"There is not rush, Daniel. No one is going anywhere suddenly." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rocky_2 2009-12-24 08:30 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah, but all this stuff needs to go under the tree, and Mom an' Dad are coming, but they're so slooowww." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_misc 2009-12-24 04:50 pm UTC (link)
	One of the grand traditions of the Baxter Building was the Tenant Family Christmas Party, to which the tenants and their family, including a number of children, were always in attendance. As a long time friend of the Fantastic Four, Willie Lumpkin always volunteered to play Santa at the party. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2009-12-24 04:51 pm UTC (link)
	In which he had been assisted for the past four years by Andrea. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-12-24 05:53 pm UTC (link)
	And, at Andrea's urging, there is an additional helper this year, complete with green, red, and white elf costume. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2009-12-25 03:41 am UTC (link)
	Andrea was quite impressed by this, and more so by the way Vincent handled himself around the children. "My father will be visiting later," she told him, during a free moment. He had been told, of course, that they were dating, though Andy had not actually interacted with Vincent since then. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_misc 2009-12-28 04:32 am UTC (link)
	As has happened every year for quite some time now, a brightly decorated package arrives for Franklin, from Vincent. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	franklen_four 2009-12-28 01:11 pm UTC (link)
	Franklin took the package and walked it into the main living room area. He could already feel how easily squished down it was, so he had an idea what Vincdent had gotten him. "Well, well, well," he said, "I wonder what this nasty surprise could be." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-29 03:36 am UTC (link)
	"Franklin," Sue entered the room, a stern look on her face. "You will open the present than Vincent was nice enough to get you. And you won't make any snide remarks, either." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	franklen_four 2009-12-29 03:45 am UTC (link)
	"Yes, mother," Franklin rolled his eyes and punctured the wrapping with his thumb. It was ugly wrapping, and an even uglier present awaited. Even with his mother standing near him, Franklin couldn't help but groan in agony. "Good Lord!" he exclaimed with horror in his voice. At least it wasn't a sndie remark. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_misc 2009-12-29 05:41 am UTC (link)
	After all the usual in-building Santa rounds, after all the 'smaller' families had done their own gift exchanges, everyone in the extended Fantastic family gathered in the largest common area of the building. All the relevant holiday decorations were in place, along with food and drink for all in attendance. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	rocky_2 2009-12-29 05:42 am UTC (link)
	Daniel has already found the punch and cookies, of course, digging in until they get to something else interesting. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-12-29 06:34 am UTC (link)
	Vincent is wonderfully content, surrounded by the family he's managed to collect over the past ten years. The fact that he's getting to stuff his face doesn't hurt much either. In fact, he seems to be eating much more than usual, as if hunger were a new concept. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	franklen_four 2009-12-30 03:55 am UTC (link)
	The food that Vincent had yet to get to was pulled away from him by an unseen force, and an upset Franklin walked into the room wearing the ugliest Christmas sweater ever made. His glare was focused on only one person: Vincent. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)