002 Video Day 78

[thelittlestbub]

[Jubilee looks fresh as a daisy. Her hair's up and washed. She's munching on something. Her feet kick up behind her.

For those that are really observant, though, there's the faintest trace of red in her eyes, and just the hint of strain around her mouth.

She at least swallows her mouthful before speaking.]

Logan is gone. I still have the pups, but he's... he's gone.

If any of the newcomers are lookin' for a place to stay, I've got a spare room. Bonus if you know how to cook.

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[thelittlestbub]

[She snorts. That's one way of putting it. She manages only to give him a flash of Logan pulling himself off the X in Australia before she shoos the memory away.]

Logan isn't one to be subtle.

[mentis]

[ he thinks he has a proper lock on her now and it's easy enough to gently extract himself from her mind. His eyes are bright and interested and his smile widens. ]

Thank you for that, Jubilee. [ It's out loud this time. ] It was enlightening.

[thelittlestbub]

[She actually looks at him, seeming to study him closely for a moment.]

I'm going to invade your personal space. Because, I need a hug and you look like you need one too. And I'm warning you, because you're in my head and I really do not want to get knocked down.

[mentis]

Ah.

[ For a moment he looks vaguely panicked. Usually when women approach him it's either for a slap or something else. He's still not entirely used to affection beyond Raven.

But how can he refuse a request? So he nods quickly. ] All right.

[thelittlestbub]

[Jubilee doesn't tackle him, or jump in his lap - if he'd been from her world, of course she would, but she'll respect that he's not used to it. Instead, she steps over, settles into his lap sideways and wraps her arms around him. Her head tucks under his chin.

She closes her eyes and feels some of the tension drain out of her. She misses this sometimes.]

I don't bite, I promise.

[mentis]

From all that I've seen lately, I wouldn't be surprised if you did.

[ He hugs her awkwardly, as though affection on this level is foreign. All he's had to learn from is Raven - and later Erik - and this is a little confusing. But he pats her back lightly and tries not to spontaneously combust. ]

[thelittlestbub]

[She doesn't say what she normally does. She bites if someone asks nice. Jubilee doesn't think that'll be a good idea.

Sitting here, though, reminds her of happier times. They need to get together for a chess game.]

Thank you.

[She moves out of his lap.]

Really, thank you.

[mentis]

It's all right, Jubilee. I'm aware of how lonely this place could be. You shouldn't be afraid to come to me if you're in need of a bit of company.

[thelittlestbub]

You're going to regret that, but I'm totally selfish enough to take you up on it.

[mentis]

[ He laughs at that. ] We'll see.

[thelittlestbub]

You say that now. But Scott, Logan, Kurt, Jean, Emma, Warren, Hank. They've all suddenly woken up and sprouted a Jubilee. I love my snuggles.

[Smirk.]

[mentis]

I'm beginning to see that.