10423/Christmas Shopping

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Christmas Shopping
Date of Scene: 13 December 2019
Location: Bushwick (Mutant Town), Brooklyn
Synopsis: Megan gets to know Gwendolyn a bit better and both consider what to do about Christmas gifts.
Cast of Characters: Pixie, Dragonfly (Armenteros)




Pixie has posed:
Mutant town is getting ready for Christmas, just like elsewhere, however this corner of the world has never been a very wealthy neighbourhood. As stores display their wares, the signs and decorations are shabbier than what Meghan is used to back at Xavier's. But that's okay, maybe she can bring some cheer to the less privileged mutants too. Right now she is window shopping, happy to enjoy the simple but quaint decorations. Of course she didn't come alone, inviting Gwendolyn to check out this place. They may be among fellow mutants, but crime tends to be high around these parts nonetheless. It's always safer to travel in pairs or more..

Dragonfly (Armenteros) has posed:
It did take a little convincing to get Gwendolyn to get out of Xavier's and into the real world but the pink-haired Pixie was more than convincing. Perhaps it was the Welsh accent, or perhaps it was curiousity, but in any case, Gwendolyn found herself - sans imager - in Mutant Town. A place she never thought she'd visit. She followed along with Megan quietly, just absorbing everything that could be absorbed, window shopping, trying to find that perfect gift for those she didn't have time to make things for. "It's like back home, in some of the quieter parts of Port Sul;fuer, back down in Louisiana." She reaches up to touch a dangling Chinese lantern, sending it spinning from the tap of her fingertip. "A little more culture, but still...like bein' home."

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn giggles as she skips along, enjoying the light sprinkle of snow that falls from the sky. it's a sunny day, and while it's pretty cool, at least the winds are calm and it's pleasant enough for a mid afternoon stroll. Dressed in a light wooden winter coat in a subtle shade of grey, she looks comfy as she strolls along, peering at the Chinese paper lantern on display on one of the sidewalk sales. "Oooh it's sooo pretty! maybe we can buy some decorations for the institute. Ooh, never been to Louisiana but I hear they've got some pretty cool processions." she glances at Gwen curiously, "Still gotta figure out what to get everyone though.."

Dragonfly (Armenteros) has posed:
"That's the advantage I've got." Gwendolyn says with a grin. She's bundled up a little more than Megan is, in a dark heavy coat and a wool hat that sits down right on top of her head, her antenna poking out from between the hem and her visor. "Don't know many people? You don't have to get many gifts. It's pragmatic, being the new kid, sometimes."

The suggestion about purchasing decorations does get her thinking. "I don't see why we couldn't - I'm pretty sure the manor has boxes of stuff from multiple decades - assuming it wasn't all destroyed by an attack or something." It's a real worry, to be fair, knowing that place, but the mention of Louisiana Christmas gets gwen smiling. "Oh yeah, we do. Big thing is the meal on Christmas after midnight mass, but we do bonfires on the levees, decorate with lights...lots of good, bad for you food..."

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn shakes her head, "It's not that I don't know many people, I've got lots of wonderful classmates.." she sighs, staring up at the sky, "Guess I'm just not particularly close to anyone, so they'll all have to settle for generic gifts.." she shrugs and smiles faintly, "But it's okay, I'm just happy to see other people smile...And even if they have decorations, a few new ones would be nice.." she arches a brow at Gwen, "How about you, got anyone special to shop for this year?"

Dragonfly (Armenteros) has posed:
"nah, not really." Gwendolyn's head moves side to side in the universal 'nope' gesture, the chinese lantern spinning a few more times before it comes to a stop in the cool air of the alleyway. "I mean, the people I'm close to...like three of them...I've already made gifts for, and one of them is so rich that whatever I make she's probably got five of in complimentary colors." She blows out a breath, her lips buzzing slightly as she bounces on her toes. "Worse comes to worse? I'll get fun things that'll be memorable. Little things that'll be useful, but won't be something someone'll go out and get themselves." Gwendolyn smiles and reaches out, taking hold of Megan's hand and walking along the street backwards. "How about you?" She's deftly trying to avoid the question. "You got someone special you're shopping for?"

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn shrugs and shakes her head, "Like I said, not really. I mean Illy and me are more like frienemies, Shannon, Rahne and Triage are cool but lately pretty busy, and I know I'm a favorite student of Emma's but.." she shrugs, "I guess maybe I'll just get em some chocolate or something..I would really love to put on a performance though, I wonder if there will be a Christmas concert this year?"

Dragonfly (Armenteros) has posed:
"I'll aim you towards Shannon on that count. She's already planning, like, ten things, last I checked. A dinner, a gift exchange, caroling, concert, egg-nog, chestnuts..." Gwendolyn counts things off on one hand and just gives up when she hits more than five. "I think she's going for something christmas-y. hitting all the stops." There's probably a reason for that...

The names, some of them, are familiar. "I've met Illyana, briefly. She made me a coffee. Triage I know. Emma I've met a couple of times. Rahne...don't know her yet. Probably will at /some/ point. Ships do pass in the night more often in those halls, after all."

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn smiles and shrugs, "Yeah, they're pretty cool, but I'm sure they're all busy. Wow, I can see Shannon doing all that, always trying to plan something big..Oh and Andrea. She's cool too. Almost as cool as Dazzler. I still wanna join a band with her and Shannon but I guess lots of people are busy this year.." she pouts, still gazing up at the sky, "But I appreciate you shopping with me Gwen, you seem pretty cool..Wanna go for a flight later?"

Dragonfly (Armenteros) has posed:
Gwendolyn nods. "Yeah, I'd like that. Going on a flight, I mean. I'm still getting the hang of my wings, but...yeah." She bobs her head in assent. "I'd really, really like that." Business? Gwendolyn knows that feel. "Yeah, I know what you mean. They're all going here and there, doing so much stuff, and here I am, just taking classes and going downstairs to train with Samuel, every once in a while." She pauses a second, thoughtful. "Hey, you and me, let's go do something later. Like, see a movie or something. My treat."