04 . action

[calmbeforethe]

[ Storm returns from her week-and-a-half long mission midday on the 12th. Well, she hadn't known it was the 12th when she came back, just that she'd been gone a while. The first thing she'd done when she got back was return to the X-House, but since Rogue had claimed dibs on the only bath in House 16, Ororo decided to indulge herself in an outdoor shower. She needed to find a relatively secluded place for that, so quickly she decides to detour to somewhere high above the flatlands beyond the forests where (hopefully...!) she wouldn't be disturbing anyone.

It'd been a while since she had done such a thing, bathing in rainclouds of her own making, and the mission had been long and tedious despite having Rogue by her side for much of the fighting... So she uses up most of the afternoon for herself and takes the scenic route home.

It's only after she returned to the X-House refreshed and energized that she thought to check the journals and realize belatedly that it was the 12th of January, today. That... gives her pause.

So, thirty years old. Strange; most women gave that number quite a bit of significance. It was supposed to be a milestone (or at least, that's what her sister told her) where by now she should be thinking about whether or not she was ever going to get married, have children or what kind of career she was supposed to focus on. Food for thought, she figured.

In the end, she decides to celebrate it with little fanfare. Evening finds her stopping by Good Spirits for a drink or two, dressed with a little more care than she would have taken on a regular day. She's warm and friendly for the most part, even if towards the end of the night she seems more introspective than normal. Feel free to approach...! ]

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[wildbluevagner]

[And Kurt is lounging on the couch when she's preparing to leave, snacking on some potato chips.]

Now where are you off to, young lady?

[calmbeforethe]

[Ororo was busy adjusting the bangles on her wrists when she came striding out the door of her room. She glances up at Kurt's voice; he wasn't home when she came in, some time ago! She gives him an amused, curious look.]

Hello, Kurt. I thought I might go out for the evening, it's a lovely night. [Then she gives a pointed glance at his potato chips.] I hope you know that that is not a proper dinner.

[wildbluevagner]

[He gives a light whistle, at her fashionability.]

Is it a hot date? [And then a sheepish grin at the chips.] It's just a snack! I'm gonna go out for some pizza in a while.

[Action] Because this'll go funny places.

[windandrain]

[Well, something about that cloud felt a little weird. Saori thought to herself that there had to be some reason for it to be floating out there all by it's lonesome self. And she was so terrible at leaving things alone, particularly where weather anomalies were concerned. It's not like a cloud could hurt her, anyway, so over she drifted, sniffing. And it didn't smell normal or natural.

So in she pokes her head...and finds...well...]

[Action]

[calmbeforethe]

[What Saori finds within the cloud is... more cloud! Ororo has no nudity taboo, but she isn't an exhibitionist. It's raining inside, and Ororo is hovering under the downpour, but her female bits are covered by a cover of cloud and steam.

She's humming under her breath a little.]

[Action]

[windandrain]

[For a moment, Saori freezes, her eyes sparkling with amusement. She doesn't really stop to admire the view, though, that would be rude. Instead she slips back out of the cloud and loudly coughs, her divine voice ringing clearly through the air.]

Enjoying yourself?

[ action @ good spirits ]

[herotypical]

...What can I get you?

[ the short-but-determinedly-chipper blonde smiles at storm. wow. quite the outfit; buffy approves. ]

[ action @ good spirits ]

[calmbeforethe]

[Ororo hums thoughtfully, looking at the collection of bottles behind the bar. It's been a while since she's gone to a bar for the sake of drinking (rather than hunting down Logan, that is), so it takes a bit of thought to decide on what she'll have...]

Hmm... How about a rum and coke, to start the night?

[herotypical]

Ice? [ she asks lightly. ] Maybe a little umbrella?

[ buffy is already reaching for the glass. ]

[Action | Good Spirits]

[widows_kiss]

[Natasha's been spending too many nights at Good Spirits lately and tonight is no exception. She's at the bar, nursing a glass of vodka and lost in serious thoughts, her gaze distant. It's not that she's unaware of anything around her - she's not, there's rarely a time when Natasha isn't aware of her surroundings - but for the most part, she's been left alone for most of the evening, and this place is busy enough that she's stopped looking up with every entrance and exit at the door to see who the newest arrival or departure is.

Still, despite the fact she's sitting alone, there's no inclination in her posture that warns others away or says she wants to be alone. She's just a little lost in her own head at the moment.]

[Action | Good Spirits]

[calmbeforethe]

[Ororo takes a cursory look around Good Spirits when she gets there. There were a few familiar faces - it wasn't a bar that was filled to capacity often - but Natasha was one that she was surprised to see. Alone, at that.

She assumes she's waiting for someone - perhaps Clint, and their other friend, Mr. Coulson, if she remembered that name right? - but after Ororo's had her first drink and Natasha was still by herself, Ororo decides it was only polite to drop by and say hello.]

Natasha?

[touchofrogue]

[After collapsing and whatever else the day has in store, Rogue will hunt down Oror wherever hse might be.

Which is... somewhere close, she hopes. She's tired.]

[calmbeforethe]

[Let's say this is late in the afternoon, and that Rogue happens to catch Ororo in her room getting ready for her evening out. She had a perfect view of the doorway from where she stood in front of her vanity, putting on a pair of hoop earrings, silver hair swept over one shoulder and meeting the younger girl's reflection's gaze with a smile.]

Rogue. How was your afternoon?

[handing]

Penny for your thoughts?

[Pepper's in Good Spirits like many, unwinding after a busy day. She's not sure of Ororo will welcome the company, especially depending on whatever's got her so contemplative, but Pepper can make a quick exit if the other woman prefers to be alone.]

[calmbeforethe]

[Ororo glances up, smiling at the familiar voice.]

They're hardly worth that much. Good evening, Pepper.

[Action]

[asthehawkflies]

[He spends a reasonable amount of time at Good Spirits. He's always preferred drinking around other people, in places that aren't his own home, and here is no exception.

He orders a drink at the bar and spends a little time people watching while he waits. Once he has his beer, he heads over towards Ororo, raising a hand in greeting.]

Evening Ororo. You look nice.

[Action]

[calmbeforethe]

Thank you, Clint. And good evening to you as well. [Ororo smiles; it's been a while since she's spoken to him.]

What brings you to the bar tonight?

[maidenhearted]

[Storm will encounter Sakura while taking the scenic route back to her home. Her workout already finished, the super high school level wrestler is enjoying a brisk walk to cool down from working out. Literally, it seems, as she encounters the rainclouds on her path.

After spotting Storm, she moves closer. She doesn't know Storm's been on a mission, but Sakura does know that she herself has been more antisocial than usual lately. Seeing Ororo is a welcome change.]

Ororo Monroe. It has been some time. Are you well?

[calmbeforethe]

[Ororo had changed into civilian wear - the fresh change of clothes was more than welcome after spending days in the X-Uniform and cape she had folded neatly over one arm. There was a lot on her mind, but seeing and hearing Sakura lifts her spirits quite easily. She raises her free hand in a little wave, smiling.]

Hello, Sakura. It has been some time indeed. I don't think we've spoken since before Christmas? [Well, there was that Secret Santa affair, but Ororo hadn't left her name with that.] I am doing well, thank you. I hope the same can be said for you?

[snikting]

[Logan has no idea Storm and Rogue are even back. With only Kurt and Mia around, he didn't even bother going back home after the Dome. Which is why he's at Good Spirits, with a beer and a basket of hot wings. This is how a man gets his grub on.]

[calmbeforethe]

[The weather in Luceti was warmer now than when she and Rogue had left, but when Ororo enters Good Spirits, she takes a pleasantly cool breeze in with her. Force of habit, really.

A cursory glance around the bar has her spotting Logan quite easily, and even if it looked like he was in one of his moods where he wanted to be alone, she figured it was only right that she made her way over to let him know that she and Rogue were back.]

[action]

[frost_jewel]

[Mia gets home before Ororo goes out for the evening; she gives the outfit an appraising look.]

I'm glad you're back.

[action]

[calmbeforethe]

Hello, Mia. [Ororo smiles.] It's good to be back. I trust you didn't run into any trouble while Rogue and I were away? [And by "you" obviously she means "Kurt and possibly Logan."]

hope you don't mind a late tag

[noexit]

[Misato doesn't work tonight, but it's a cold Saturday night and that's as good a reason as any to visit the bar for a little booze and a little mingling. Once she has her drink in hand, she scopes out a place to sit. Her eyes land on an unfamiliar woman seated at one of the tables, and she gives a casual little wave.]

Need a drinking buddy for the night?

not at all! \o/

[calmbeforethe]

[Ororo looks up, startled, just because she wasn't really expecting to be joined by anyone tonight, let alone someone she doesn't know.]

I'm afraid I'm not the best of, ah, drinking buddies. [She smiles a little; she's not a casual drinker at all.] But I would not say no to the company, of course.