I10 Aftermath - Exhale

by **Brigid Plunder** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:14 pm

Stepping out onto the grounds with Alex and Christie, Brigid let out a long breath.

"Okay, next time we get the genius idea to take the blame? Let's not all do it."

by **Alex Carpenter** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:15 pm

"Okay, seriously, how come the one time I try to get blamed for every damn thing, it doesn't work?"

by **Brigid Plunder** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:17 pm

"Because I beat you to it," she smirked.

by **Alex Carpenter** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:27 pm

"Yeah, well, get with the program. It's always the guy's fault, you should have seen enough movies to know that," he joked weakly.

by **Brigid Plunder** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:33 pm

"I figured if I totally blew my cover running around with a sword, I had to make it worth it, right?"

by **Alex Carpenter** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:34 pm

Alex chuckled. "You think people noticed you running around with a sword while all that crap was happening? I mean... hell, who didn't pick a sword or something up?"

by **Brigid Plunder** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:06 pm

"Yeah. I guess well... it is my power."

by **Alex Carpenter** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:15 pm

Alex smirked. "This where I say that you look good with a sword so that you can tell me that I'm weird again?" he teased.

by **Brigid Plunder** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:42 pm

"Yeah, well... don't expect it to become a hobby or anything."

by **Alex Carpenter** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:45 pm

"Can I still tease you about it when no one's there to hear me?" he joked.

by **Stan Bowen** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:42 pm

Sitting on the bench closest to the door the small group exited from, waited an older gentleman with a light beard, and a worn out X-Men uniform.

by **Brigid Plunder** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:36 pm

Brigid's gaze strayed to the man.

"Er, guys... I think I... know who that is."

by **Alex Carpenter** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:39 pm

"I'm the last one to know about everything, aren't I?"

by **Brigid Plunder** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:45 pm

"Well he... knows my dad."

by **Alex Carpenter** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:46 pm

"I'm starting to think that I'm the only one who doesn't know your dad."

by **Stan Bowen** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:50 pm

The man had a pretty stern look on his face.

by **Alex Carpenter** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:13 pm

"And, uh, why is he looking at us like that?..."

by **Christine Bowen** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:21 pm

"Because he is my dad." Christie said, not looking pleased.

by **Alex Carpenter** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:24 pm

"Oh. OH. Um... okay, how about this time no one disagree when I say that it's my fault?"

by **Stan Bowen** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:32 pm

Stan rose, and strode towards the three.

"Brigid, good to see you again after such a long time. How is your father doing?"

by **Brigid Plunder** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:35 pm

"...doing just fine, Doctor Bowen," she said, not quite making eye contact.

by **Stan Bowen** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:39 pm

"And you, son?" He asked, turning Alex's way.

"What's your name? Where are you from?"

by **Alex Carpenter** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:41 pm

"I'm, um, Alex. Alex Carpenter. From Philedelphia," he said. Shit, does this guy know my uncle?

by **Christine Bowen** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:51 pm

"He's Cassiel's nephew, Dad." Christie put in "And before you say anything else, it was all my idea. Blame me, not them."

by **Alex Carpenter** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:54 pm

Alex resisted the urge to facepalm at that.

by **Stan Bowen** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:56 pm

"I'm not blaming anyone, I'd just like a moment with my daughter."

He then gave Brigid and Alex a look that indicated they needed to scram.

by **Brigid Plunder** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:58 pm

"We... ah... should let them have a family moment."

by **Christine Bowen** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:59 pm

Christie stood there, expectantly "Someone had to protect Tommy."

by **Alex Carpenter** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:01 pm

Along with Brigid, Alex started edging away.

by **Stan Bowen** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:06 pm

Stan waited until the others were out of earshot.

"Someone did. So why didn't you stay with him?"

by **Christine Bowen** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:21 pm

"I stayed at the mansion until it was safe there, then I went to help make sure that they were gone." Christie said, a little defensively.

by **Stan Bowen** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:38 pm

"You needed to stay with Tommy, You needed to stay safe, and set a good example."

by **Christine Bowen** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:43 pm

"You're one to talk." Christie said "What happened to 'I'm done being a super-hero' and 'that is foolishness'?"

by **Brigid Plunder** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:32 am

"I don't envy her," she said to Alex from a safe distance.

by **Alex Carpenter** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:33 am

"Yeah, I know," he whispered back. "At least my mom's too busy to get upset about anything..."

by **Brigid Plunder** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:33 am

"Well... if my mom and dad get mad... you know it."

by **Alex Carpenter** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:38 am

"So anything your dad ever says, I shouldn't assume is just posturing. Got it."

by **Brigid Plunder** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:50 am

"He's got a longer fuse than most people might think but when it's up... well, he can be pretty... direct."

by **Alex Carpenter** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:56 am

"Is that a diplomatic way of saying 'he can skewer you from a hundred paces with a spear'?"

by **Brigid Plunder** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 2:56 pm

"He doesn't really lash out physically, usually. He's just got... well, this look about him. And when he gets this look, that's when you know how things are gonna go."

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