Third Floor Common Room - Saturday Morning

[wantstocheer.livejournal.com]

Claire was still in an excellent mood after her conversation with Jon last night. She decided to pass on the trip into the city and instead headed for the common room to make breakfast in an effort to meet some new people.

Anyone making their way past the room would be welcome to enjoy some pancakes with blueberry topping, strawberry topping and/or whipped cream. Because, yes, Claire was kind of a dork and went the red, white and blue route.

There was an appropriate holiday movie on the television.


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[tasenburn.livejournal.com]

Elle resisted the urge to personally tase Ell. No shocking your perky new friend. It's just not nice.

"Hi," she managed, stifling a yawn.

[awalkingfelony.livejournal.com]

No, because Elle would probably pee on herself and that would be traumatizing in front of everyone omigod.

"Did you get settled in yet? I'm still working on that myself. Super tons of luggage."

[tasenburn.livejournal.com]

"Didn't have much, so I'm pretty much set already," Elle said with a shrug.

[awalkingfelony.livejournal.com]

Oh. Elle number 2 was not a morning person. That was super easy to see. "Bruiser missed you. Go say hi Bruiser." Elle was being helpful this morning. Bruiser trotted over to Elle number 2 and blinked cute adorable eyes up at her.

[tasenburn.livejournal.com]

Elle resisted the startled urge to punt Bruiser across the room. Once she realized that he was just going to sit there and not try jumping on her or anything else, she grinned. "Aww, he's adorable! Can I pick him up?"

[awalkingfelony.livejournal.com]

"Sure you can! He loves making friends and being held and cuddled with. He's friendly so you don't have to worry about him chewing fingers. He's totally well-behaved."

[tasenburn.livejournal.com]

Well, that was good. Elle happily reached down and scooped up the little dog.

[awalkingfelony.livejournal.com]

"So what room are you in and who's your roommate? I hope someone fun?"

[tasenburn.livejournal.com]

Elle shrugged. "530. Her name's Jean Grey. She's... okay."

Which was damn near a rousing endorsement from Elle.

[awalkingfelony.livejournal.com]

"Give it time. You just got here right? That okay just might turn into wow, she's super sweet." Elle believed the best in people.

[tasenburn.livejournal.com]

"Well... she's not too bad, I guess," Elle said doubtfully. "She's not a bitch, so I can live."

[awalkingfelony.livejournal.com]

"Oh! There's something to be said for that, isn't there? My friend Margot had a friend totally turn on her once over something so stupid omigod, anyway she called her a... you know, the B word and that girl cried for two days. Super unfortunate."

[tasenburn.livejournal.com]

"Friendships are weird," Elle said with a shake of her head.

[awalkingfelony.livejournal.com]

"Aw, why do you say that?" asked Elle.

[tasenburn.livejournal.com]

"I just don't get people," Elle said, snagging a cup of coffee. "I mean... it seems like people just wait until someone can't do anything for them anymore."

[awalkingfelony.livejournal.com]

"...are you talking about someone in particular, Elle?"

[tasenburn.livejournal.com]

"Sort of." Elle frowned, not at all sure how to say it. "I've just... seen how the adults in my life treat people that they call their friends and coworkers."

[awalkingfelony.livejournal.com]

"Oh," she nodded. "Adults are peculiar sometimes in their friendships with people. I know. It's why I'm glad I'm not one yet so I can learn from their mistakes and improve on my own attitude so when I make friends I know how to treat them as they should be treated. You experienced something unkind?"

[tasenburn.livejournal.com]

Oh, had she ever. Not that she remembered it, of course.

"I don't know," Elle admitted. "I just... I know this guy from back home. Friend of my dad's. They worked together. And apparently, before I was born, something happened and Adam got forced out of the company they worked for."

Of course, this was Elle not knowing all the details yet.

[awalkingfelony.livejournal.com]

Elle thought about that. "Maybe that something was bad and it involved Adam and there was no other choice for him but to leave the company?" She had no idea of course but worked towards the positive side of speculation.