Old Saint Nick (old_saint_nick) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-12-23 18:16:00

Entry tags:

eternals, holiday, iason, independents, jack murdock, kalypso

Independents:
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.

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.

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notinplainsight
2009-12-24 04:49 am UTC (link)

Kalypso had very few to shop for. Mom, Iason and Jack. Still, even with so few, they were almost impossible to shop for. Mom had helped her with Jack's gift. Kal had found a nice set of billy clubs, but she needed her mother's help to turn them into adamantium. Kal did not possess any transmutation abilities what so ever.

Iason was difficult to say the least. Kal had finally settled on gift cards/gift certificates to various restaurants around New York. From Italian to Tibetan. Sure he could just travel to those places, but now that he had a girlfriend, he had a reason to go out to eat around New York.

Mom got a promise for a day together doing something of her choice.

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cosmic_son
2009-12-24 05:57 am UTC (link)

Iason stops by to bring Kal her present in person, since its not something that can easily be left under the tree. Specifically, a promisory note, whenever they can obtain or transmute protective gear for Jack, to take his cousin and her boyfriend away for a week on one of the Shi'ar pleasure worlds without telling her mother.

Sersi will be getting gift certificates for a spa in Greece.

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	jackmurdock 2009-12-27 04:30 am UTC (link)
	Jack let Kal know he would be at his parents' hotel suite Christmas morning, and that they would be having a late lunch with Eliza that afternoon. The invitation was extended for Kal to join them. He had gifts gathered and ready to hand out. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 04:39 am UTC (link)
	They had been invited to the Christmas Eve bash at the Avengers' mansion, but Elektra and Matt had wisely opted to not go. They planned to meet up with Jack, Eliza and possibly Jack's girlfriend on Christmas Day. The morning was spent with strong coffee and watching the news. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 04:59 am UTC (link)
	The neatly wrapped boxes of charcoals and pastels for Jack were stacked on each other as Matt sipped his coffee. "So do you think Kal will be joining us?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2009-12-27 05:08 am UTC (link)
	Jack nodded. "She's with her mother and her cousin this morning, but she'll be free later. Probably again telling Sersi we don't want to move in together right now." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 05:10 am UTC (link)
	"She's still pushing for that?" Elektra asked. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 05:18 am UTC (link)
	"I certainly don't envy you those conversations, Jack." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

jackmurdock
2009-12-27 05:25 am UTC (link)

He shook his head with a slight smile. "I know it seems like she can't wait to get rid of Kal, but it's not that at all. Kal being an Eternal and me plain ol' human, Sersi thinks we should be taking advantage of all the time I have left. We get around the subject by telling her we've decided to wait a year before discussing it. We're hoping that with a time frame, she'll lay off the subject for awhile. It does for the most part."

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	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 05:29 am UTC (link)
	"I do suppose that when you are going to live forever that one would have a different outlook on time." Elektra paused for a noticeable moment. "What about Eliza? Will she be joining us?" Personal feelings aside, the girl was family and should be included in things. Thankfully this could be done without having to deal with The Russian. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 05:36 am UTC (link)
	"It's a good plan," Matt agrees simply. "I certainly hope she can make it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2009-12-27 05:41 am UTC (link)
	"As far as I know she'll be arriving this afternoon for lunch." He shrugged a little. His acquaintance with Eliza was just that, an acquaintance. They didn't hang out and have lunch or call and email. It was a little sad, but she stayed mainly with the other side and the Avengers. He didn't have to get used to being anything other than an only child. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 05:44 am UTC (link)
	"That'll be nice," Elektra said. "Mrs. Stark called awhile ago and had mentioned her wanting to spend time with this side of her family." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 05:57 am UTC (link)
	Matt deeply appreciates Elektra's being able to mention that in a reasonable fashion. "It'll be good to hear how she's doing. But as it's you we have right now, how are you doing, Jack?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2009-12-27 06:11 am UTC (link)
	Jack also appreciated Mom being able to say the words without her fingers twitching to hold a sai. "I'm good, Dad. My final semester project was selected by a non-profit to build on a playground. Both Kal and I were asked by the Young Avengers to be reserve members. I understand they're down one temporarily, but I don't know the particulars." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 06:14 am UTC (link)
	Elektra wasn't quite sure how to take the news about her son being a reserve Avenger. She'd talk it over with Matt later. Right now they could focus on Christmas. "That's great to hear, Jack," she told her son. "We'll have to visit when the playground is done so we can see the final results." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 06:22 am UTC (link)
	They'll take later, yes. "Congratulations. Must have been quite a design." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2009-12-27 06:30 am UTC (link)
	"It's part of a campaign to get kids to be more active. I like climbing and jumping, so I built off that idea." He went to the small fridge and took out a bottle of water. "Which brings me to another subject. I've been doing some climbing and jumping. Around the city. From rooftops." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 06:36 am UTC (link)
	"The fact that you're doing urban gymnastics comes as no surprise," Elektra commented. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2009-12-27 06:57 am UTC (link)
	"I'm not trying to be Daredevil Jr.," he assured them, "just finding a way to help out while I'm working on my degree. Kal's hoping to become an Avenger, but I'm not opposed to helping out if needed. It keeps my skills up, too." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 07:27 am UTC (link)
	"No one is accusing you of being Daredevil Jr.," Elektra assured him. Though she did give her husband a look as if to say 'This is your fault'. "It's always good to help." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2009-12-27 07:32 am UTC (link)
	"I know you aren't, Mom." He gave her a smile. "Since we helped retake S.H.I.E.L.D., we're not exactly under the radar and I heard Dad and Nick Fury used to be friends. I'd rather you hear it from me." It was always easier to tell Mom things first. Her look could be pretty unnerving. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 08:05 am UTC (link)
	Matt could hear that Look. "Certainly better than hearing it from Nick, especially in some circumstances." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 08:15 am UTC (link)
	"You are wearing a mask, right?" she asked. "Though calling your father and Fury friends may be stretching it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2009-12-27 08:31 am UTC (link)
	"Yes ma'am, mask and a little black pajama number." He squeezed her shoulder as he passed her to settle down on the other side of the sitting area. "It'll be all the rage in the spring fashions." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 08:53 am UTC (link)
	"They're quite comfortable." Matt can't help it there. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 08:56 am UTC (link)
	"Good," she said. She didn't want people coming after her son because of his nocturnal activities. "You have presents to open." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2009-12-27 09:08 am UTC (link)
	He got up to get the gifts he'd brought for them, handing Mom a wrapped box and putting Dad's in his hands. "The outfit is comfortable. Still feels like I'm trick or treating some nights." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 09:52 am UTC (link)
	Matt inhales with a look of satisfaction at the new leather smell and puts one on. "Thanks, Jack. They feel wonderful." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 10:50 am UTC (link)
	Elektra ran a hand over the red cashmere sweater. "It's a beautiful sweater, Jack. Thank you." She smiled. "The perfect color." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2009-12-27 09:11 pm UTC (link)
	"Always your color," Jack said with a smile. "I'm glad you like it. I got Eliza a gift card because I didn't know what she'd like. You think it's okay?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 09:34 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm sure she'll understand it's well intended." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 11:01 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm sure it'll be fine, Jack. You two are still getting to know each other." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2009-12-28 12:40 am UTC (link)
	He shrugged. "Yeah. The Starks and the Avengers keep her pretty busy, I guess. Maybe once things even out, we can get together for lunch or something more often." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-28 01:53 am UTC (link)
	"One hopes." Matt indicates the wrapped boxes of charcoal and pastel sets. "I haven't heard anything being opened." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-28 03:47 am UTC (link)
	"Open your presents. Your father is getting impatient." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	jackmurdock 2009-12-28 04:42 am UTC (link)
	Jack grinned. His dad was one of the most patient people he knew. "Yes ma'am." His parents knew just what he liked and art supplies were at the top of every gift list he'd ever handed them. "Thanks! I have a couple of new projects coming up for the next semester and these will be put to good use." He kissed his mother's cheek. Dad got an arm squeeze. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	ladydevil 2009-12-29 06:38 pm UTC (link)
	That afternoon Eliza showed up at her brother's apartment. She had a bag on one shoulder filled with gifts. Things she had thought of that her brother might need and some other things for Dad and Elektra. And she hadn't forgotten Kal either. She really wanted to make this work. (Reply to this)(Thread)

jackmurdock
2009-12-31 07:18 pm UTC (link)

They'd stopped at Jack's place so he could change clothes and Mom could check the apartment to make sure he was eating okay, staying warm enough, and that the neighbors weren't annoying. Jack wasn't sure how she could tell all that by a short tour through the limited space, but he'd long since stop questioning her motives. Moms were unpredictable creatures.

He heard the step outside the door as he left his room fixing his color and detoured over to answer it as the bell rang. "Hey, Merry Christmas."

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