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|Date of Scene=2017/11/10
|Location=Xavier's School, Westchester, New York
|Synopsis=Kurt and Kitty chat for the evening, and some interesting tidbits are learned.
|Cast of Characters=296, 169
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|Poses=:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' It's suddenly gotten very chilly. There are snow flurries out there! Kitty is ensconced in a booth with a steaming mug of coffee. She's obviously been here for some time, with her laptop set on the table before her. Anytime someone comes in, she glances up but doesn't stop what she's doing. Until a familiar fuzzy blue elf comes through the door -- then she's immediately closing her laptop and flashing the man a grin. "You made it!" she observes. "I wasn't sure you'd get the text." 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     "It is cold enough to freeze a winnebago." Kurt pauses, and shakes his head. He shakes his head. "Just does not sound natural." He explains. "I am working on silly dad things to say." he gestures at the waitress. She holds a hand over the taps, and the coffee pot. "Lager! It is never too cold for beer!" Kurt assures her. She gives a laugh and Kurt slides into the booth. "I am a mutant very much evolved for the digital age." His tail slashes. 'Mein own stylus!" He says with a little wink.     The Waitress leaves Kurt a beer. "That was really your mom in the bar, wasn't it?" She squeezes his shoulder. Kurt pauses, gives a little nod, "Ja." She squeezes his shoulder and moves off to the bar, obviously puzzled by that. 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' Kitty is really glad to see him, and then she blinks. "Your... huh?" She flashes the waitress a look and then Kurt, somewhat surprised. "Geez. I come home because of an invasion, I miss that, I miss you getting married, and now this? I'm starting to think I was better off in freakin' London! At least then I had valid excuses." She tilts her head. "What happened?" 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     Kurt considers. He reaches into his overcoat pocket. He pulls out a folded up copy of a scan of a crumpled up photo. He bites his bottom lip and slides an actual Kurt Wagner baby picture over to Kitty.     "She was shapeshifted. Mystique is mein mother. She left this under my wildshield wiper. I am... very confused." He is maybe a few hours old in the photo. "It was a real photo. I had to have it checked for bugs. Did not find any. It... is a bit crumpled." His eyes betray little emotion, their glow muting a little. His tail curls inwards a little though. 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' Taking the picture, Kitty brings it slowly to her so she can look at it. "Oh, Kurt," she murmurs. She phases through the table to his side of the booth to hug him tightly, the picture still clutched in her hand. "I'm.... I don't even know what to say. I can't imagine how confusing it is." 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     His hug is tight, but less demonstrative than usual. Kurt shrugs his shoulders. "I. Is it wrong to want to forgive someone?" Kurt asks. "I mean, I love mein life. I have all of this... my wife. Mein freunds-- mein family." The word is said with so much meaning, "because she did an awful thing in a moment of fear and panic." He sighs. "I am so confused." He agrees. "I adore mein life. I want to have some sort of relationship with her." 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' "Of course it's not wrong to forgive." Kitty keeps her hand on his shoulder and sits back some, still sharing his side of the booth. "If that was wrong, we'd all be up the creek for doing bad things. I tried to *kill* Logan. I think that if you are looking at it as a bad decision made in a moment of panic and fear, then you already *have* forgiven her. It doesn't mean you aren't still going to be hurt and angry. Just because you understand the situation doesn't negate how you feel about all of it." She grimaces. "You still have to work through all that junk." 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     "Ja. The clock is ticking on it." Kurt says. "I need to figure it all out in a hurry. I am a family guy now." he pauses, "That is weird to say." His smile is soft, but happy. A little glimmer of sunlight on a cloudy day. "But I have to have mein head on straight. it is one thing when I was busy living mein rockstar, single guy life." he is already casting his bachelorhood as a little bit more epic than it was, even if he did have a few moments. "I mean we have a life to build, and the kinder are on the way. They will need a grandmother. I just need to figure this out." 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' "Fffft. There's no time limit on dealing with rage at a parent," Kitty murmurs softly. She, of all people, understands. Her father's actions.... were not stellar. She still doesn't speak to him very much. "What matters is that you're working on it. You don't have to have it ALL figured out. You just have to be willing to keep moving forward." She kisses his cheek and grins. "And congratulations, by the way. I'm sorry I missed the announcement." 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     His hand slaps his forehead and Kurt lets a filthy German word. Like really filthy! He slides the hand over his eyes. "I did nicht say that." He growls. Kurt actually growls! He shakes his head. "Please act surprised in the new year, Katzchen? You and Logan, and I guess mein mother know. She overheard us talking." He rubs at his face. "It is a joy. But I mean, how can I trust her to be around them. I mean, grandma the terrorist? Can you see it?" 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' Kitty blinks at the really nasty curse word. And then she laughs. "Oh dear. I promise, I won't breathe a word." She pauses and then grins just a little shyly. "Is it bad that it makes me happy to know the secret?" After all, she missed the wedding... so this is kinda a cool way to make up for it! She does, however, kiss him one more time on the cheek and then phase back to her side of the table so they can look at one another and talk. "Riiiight. Because Grandpa's any better? I mean... really, Kurt." 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     "Erik? Ja." Kurt agrees. "He has made mistakes, but he did nicht." He makes a little tossing gesture. "I probably should get around to telling him I married his daughter." He looks at his beer. "Maaaaaybe after I have a few more of these though, ja?" He gives Kitty a little wink. 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' It makes her laugh. Kitty's eyes twinkle at him. "It might be prudent... perhaps before she starts showing. But eh... who knows?" She shrugs, her amusement plain. "Maybe you should just wait til the baby's here, and then he can make goo-goo eyes and won't be able to work up a mad-on." Tilting her head, she observes idly, "I have to admit, I like keeping things low-key. It's hard to have a secret in the school." 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     "Well. I was hoping the kinder would look like Lorna." He looks at the photo. "I am nicht so sure now. I mean, look at that handsome little devil?" Pun intended. He knocks back a couple of swallows of his beer. He points. "Look at that little belly, ja? I was a chunk. She must have been big." He sighs, quietly. He looks over at Kitty. "Low key is gut. But life is made fuller by sharing it." 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' Grinning at him, Kitty does look at the picture again. "It's ridiculous how cute you were," she agrees. She's thoughtful for a long moment, sipping from her coffee cup, and then she asks quietly, "Is it stupid that I'm a little worried about telling Logan or Ro that Piotr and I are dating? I mean... I don't really know if anyone will care. But there was always kind of this... *thing* about it when I was younger." 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     "Largely because you were too young for the sort of dating Piotr would have wanted.' Kurt says it quietly. He makes a face. Obviously, he didn't know, and while he might have been more encouraging, a part of him worries too. 'Largely. There are concerns. But, if a former circus performer can marry a princess?" Kurt lifts his hands in an eloquent gesture. "If it works, it works, ja? It is nicht mein place to judge you."     Kurt looks at his beer. "More importantly, why do you really nicht want to tell Logan or Ororo?" 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' Holding her coffee with both hands, she looks at him squarely. "Because of the three of you... you're the one most likely to actually tell me you're unhappy about it. Ororo will give me the cold shoulder. And Logan won't say anything at all... which could mean he doesn't give a crap or could mean that the next time he sees Piotr, there will be claws." She hesitates. "It's hard to be back here, older and having lived in Europe on my own without you guys... even when you do nothing at all, occasionally I still feel like that gawky 13-year-old that first came here. And I think sometimes you still *see* that gawky 13-year-old when you look at me." And perhaps even moreso when it comes to Logan and Ororo. 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     "Sometimes?" Kurt agrees. "I will not lie. Sometimes I do." He pauses as he composes his thoughts. "You going away did nicht help." He rubs his forehead. "I have concerns, but I am not the guy to make that decision though. You and Piotr are. It is nicht mein place." He pauses. 'Just make sure you do not make decisions you cannot undo. Things get complicated when you move into a bed with a freund." Uncomfortable elf, but he pulls in a breath. 'This is adult stuff. I am sorry. Why not ask me what you want to to ask, and I will just answer?" 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' Shaking her head, Kitty smiles. "You already did," she tells him quietly. "I wanted to know that we were okay. I missed your wedding, and I ... worry. That my time away has damaged my relationships." 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     "We eloped, Katzchen." Kurt says, regretting it. "For reasons." Reasons she can likely deduce now. "It would not be eloping if we had everyone there. We needed two witnesses. Rogue is mein sister. Logan, well, if you married Piotr you would have Logan there, ja?" His shoulders move in a little shrug. "I am very sorry your feelings were hurt. If it makes you feel better, I looked for you before we went to White Plains. I did nicht find you." 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' "Oh, no!" Kitty hastens to tell him. "It's not about my feelings being hurt -- I understood that you were doing that pretty spur of the moment." She reaches across. "I've got a Jewish mother -- we *worry* about things." She moves her head to make sure she has his golden eyes. "I'm okay. I'm not upset or... how to put it. Yes, I would have loved to be there. But I think it's wonderfully romantic what you did, and I'm not... like hurt or upset or anything like that. I just wanted to... make sure that's all it was, that's all." 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     "We love you, Katzchen. You were mein favorite person, even when you were gone. Above even Ororo und Logan." He takes a long swallow of his beer, finishing it. He wipes his mouth off. His tail gives a little uncomfortable slash. "Lorna demoted you." he shrugs. "i love mein wife." he says it with a smile.     Kurt releases a soft sigh. "I haff a Jewish wife. I will haff Jewish children. But I get a little Christmas tree." Kurt taps a finger on the table. "Now, let me ask you? Is it wrong to want a little space of our own? Like, maybe like Logan? Live on the grounds, but in a small, cozy area. I mean. babies? They cry." 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' Kitty laughs at being demoted by Lorna. And then she looks surprised. "I think it's a really good idea. I mean.... in all honesty, Kurt, we all might be better served if we had a little bit of a life outside those walls. I think a cabin or something, if you wanted to stay on the grounds, or even an apartment or something here in town would be wonderful for you. You *do* need your own space. It's not like anyone else is married -- we're all going to have to adjust a new normal." 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:''' 5r    "Lorna is pretty amazing. I had to handle mein stuff." Kurt says his grin self-deprecating. He considers his empty mug then pushes it away from himself. "The thing is. It feels like turning our back on other people we love. It is -hard- to grow up!" Kurt announces to the person that is the poster child for it.     At least he is aware of it as he says, "I know this is nicht news for you. It is difficult. I have to balance mein love for mein new family." He holds it one hand. He holds the other hand. "Against other people I love. Marriage is choosing her." He gives a little smile. "I am lucky though. She wants to stay close. She loves the people I love." His shoulders move philosophically. "Listen to me. Married for 16 days and acting like I know it all." He sighs out. "Might nicht be home for Christmas though. I think that is being spent someplace Lorna would like, playing with volcanoes in Hawaii. a little honeymoon." 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' "Amen, Kurt. Amen," Kitty agrees when he comments on how hard it is. But she smiles at him. "I think you're on the right track -- for whatever my inexpert opinion is worth. I hope someday I have what you have." She reaches out a hand to slip it into his. "I know that you'll figure it out." 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     "A princess?" Kurt mock-hisses. "Mein." His wink is warm and happy. His tail curls outwards just a little. "Lorna keeps looking at the boat house. Perhaps I should talk to Charles about it." he rubs his chin. "She likes Water. It is on campus. It is not used so much. It would open up the big suite. I am sure Ororo, Jean, or a certain Shadowcat might like it." 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' Chuckling, Kitty shrugs. "I'm actually happy in my smaller room right now... and when I put away a little money from my paychecks, I might be getting an apartment out here in town," she admits with a smile. "I'm used to sharing a flat with just a couple other people. Being back in the mansion is really hard for me. So much commotion that I'm not used to anymore." Finishing her coffee, she sets the cup down and adds easily, "Besides... despite the fact that I don't *need* that level of privacy right now, it would be nice if or when I *do* need it to not have everyone going 'oh, WE know why you moved out' or something like that." She blushes a bit at that. 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     "Now i will know." Kurt deadpans. He might have to talk to Piotr. Kurt thinks for a long moment. What was that about nicht his place? He considers his empty mug. "Just do not rush into anything. It is not something you can take back. Like words. As much as you regret words? You will regret that more." Kurt regards her seriously.     He doesn't want to ask this. He eyes his mug again. "So. Are you being careful? Trust me, there are consequences for failing to maybe be stringent." His tail curls back inwards. 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' Kitty snickers at him, though her face is quite red. "Pot. Meet Kettle." She shakes her head. "We're not in a hurry to take that step, Kurt. We're just... exploring what might be there. I promise. And if or when we ever *do* go there, yes - I promise to be careful." She rolls her eyes. "Good God... you know, you can spend time with someone and NOT jump in their bed and get naked. For heaven's sake, this is Piotr we're talking about. He's a bigger Boy Scout than a boy scout is." 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     "Why? It is just sex." Kurt can be positively European at times. "I am Catholic. You are nicht. Even then, I am nicht so gut at that part." He pulls in a breath. "It is an American thing to get that hung up on it. I am glad you are being smart, und setting your own speed." He rubs his chin. "Just be smart. I know you are smart, but in the heat of a moment, or in an argument, or an issue? Mistakes can be made." 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' Kitty nods immediately and then just chuckles. "Why? Because.... it's a gift that means something to me," she says simply. And she hopes that the answer reassures him. Because she *REALLY* doesn't want to have this conversation with the other two! "So... now you'll have to find something different to worry about, Elf. I need to stop talking about this right now -- you're ... my family. But anything else is just taking the big brother thing a little too far." She squeezes his hand, though, so that he knows she's not upset or anything. Her smile is easy despite the faint blush that she's still sporting. "Now... wanna join me and head back up to the school?" 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     "Want to race?" Kurt teases with a wink. He pays for his beer and leaves a tip. She was kind, and she let them talk. "I -am- your big brother, katzchen. you can talk to me about anything. I promise, i will listen. you und Rogue und Ororo? Mein closest sisters." his smile is gentle and he slides out of the booth, offering her his hand to help her out. 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' Kitty is smiling as she slides out of the booth and puts her hand in his. "I can't race you -- at least not until I figure out if my power actually is what we're beginning to think it is," she teases. "Maybe someday I could give you a decent race, though." 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     "I better start telling stories about shadowy cats, und conjure them forth from the book pages." he gives her a little look. "They are all your fault! I can nicht prove it, but one threw up in Lorna's sock drawer. i had to buy her new socks!" 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' Kitty suddenly gets a queer look on her face. //I wonder if that's the other link he can see.....// Maybe it's not Limbo at all. Huh. "You just gave me something new to puzzle over, Kurt. Where *did* they come from? I mean, the stuffed one didn't come to life." 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     "At least when you can see." Kurt says with a little sly smile. "I am sure it does when you are asleep." He gives her a little vaguely malignant grin. 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' He gets the reaction he hoped for -- she gives him horrified eyes! Kitty murmurs, "Oh shit. That's not a good thought...." She bites her lip. "But... I'm almost sure you're right about it being my fault they're here," she admits with an abashed look. 

:'''{{#var:169|Kurt Wagner (169)}} has posed:'''     "He watches you in your sleep." Kurt says softly. "Maybe he stroke your hair?" He teases. 

:'''{{#var:296|Kitty Pryde (296)}} has posed:''' "You suck," she informs him, sticking her tongue out. "I love you, but you suck." They find themselves laughing and joking all the way home. 
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