4th Floor Common Room: Tuesday evening

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

After making a series of phone calls to Marie, Phoebe, Bel, Blair, Jarod, Lavender, and Jack, she settled down on the couch to read and think about things.


[OOC: Open to anyone who might be wandering by.]

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[strongestgirl.livejournal.com]

Pippi just happens to be wandering by.

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana waved to her. "Hey, Pippi! Have a good Christmas?"

[strongestgirl.livejournal.com]

"Hey Lana! Yes. It was quite nice." Pippi nodded. "And yourself?"

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana ducked her head and smiled a little shyly. "Probably the best I've had in a really long time. Everything seemed so much better with Jim along."

[strongestgirl.livejournal.com]

"Awwwwww!"

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana giggled. "I know. It's sappy, but it's true. And not just 'cause we're dating. I've so dreaded going back to Smallville and having someone else with me... It just made me feel so much better. Like I wouldn't lose who I am, just because I'm not the way folks back home want me to be."

[strongestgirl.livejournal.com]

"Well I should think it wouldn't. I've discovered that being who I am frequently means not being how other folks want me to be."

[apocalypsesoon.livejournal.com]

John stumps past.

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana smiled at him. "Hey, John."

[apocalypsesoon.livejournal.com]

He waved, a bit gingerly. "Hey. Lana. Um. How's things?"

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"Really good," she said quietly, but with a soft smile. "How about you?"

[apocalypsesoon.livejournal.com]

"Oh, I've had my better days, but I can't complain. Too much." He smiled a bit back.

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"Have you met any of the new students?" she asked. "I kind of avoided the whole meet and greet today, figured it would be pretty crazy."

[untouchableskin.livejournal.com]

Marie stopped by the common room on her way to the clinic. "Hey, Lana, I got your message," she said, looking troubled.

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana looked up, "Marie!" she said happily, then stopped. "Is... are you okay?"

[untouchableskin.livejournal.com]

"Not really," Marie admitted. "Dr. Wilson got hurt. He's in the clinic. I'm on my way there now."

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana bit her lip and nodded. "Yeah, I heard. I spent part of the afternoon with Mr. Aziraphale. I'm planning on going over to the clinic later myself."

She went over to Marie. "Are you okay? Do you want me to go with you?"

[untouchableskin.livejournal.com]

"I'll be okay," Marie said. "But thanks."

She looked down and realized she had a small gift bag (http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/P1019184.jpg) in her hand. "Oh, here, this is for you."

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"It's beautiful," Lana exclaimed. "Thank you so much!" She turned and pulled out a bag with three (http://www.finalegloves.com/206.html) small (http://www.finalegloves.com/177.html) packages (http://www.finalegloves.com/178.html) in it. "I couldn't resist the black velvet and the red silk," she said. "I wanted you to have some pretty ones to wear."

[demonbelthazor]

Bel had gotten Lana's message, so he headed to the common room, curious to see what Lana had gotten him. "Hello, Lana," he greeted her.

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"Hey, Bel!" Lana said with a smile. She reached over and picked up a package (http://www.sendasmilegifts.com/mimucocapa.html). "Merry Late Christmas!"

[demonbelthazor]

"Thanks, Lana," Bel said, accepting the package. "I haven't finished my shopping, either, so I'll be late, too."

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"Oh, I don't expect anything," Lana said hurriedly, not wanting him to feel like he had to reciprocate. "I just... you've been a good friend so..." she waved a hand aimlessly. "Anyway, enjoy. I hope you like it."

[demonbelthazor]

"I'm sure I will," Bel said, eyeing the package and covering his disdain. He had little use for such things. "So, what's new with you?" he said conversationally.

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana's face sobered. "I spent a good part of the afternoon with Mr. Aziraphale. Dr. Wilson was attacked and he's in a coma. Mr. Phale's having a tough time. He'd probably appreciate a visit from you."