5986/Consultation in the Kitchen

Consultation in the Kitchen
Date of Scene:	13 December 2018
Location:	Xavier's School, Westchester, New York
Synopsis:	Illyana learns about Sam's offer and considers the one made for her. Doctor McCoy returns to the school!
Cast of Characters:	Cannonball, Magik, Beast

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Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie is walking into the kitchen with a few bags of groceries in hand. He is balancing them wile holding the car keys in his mouth, as he heads for the counter with hte arm load.

Magik has posed:
At the dining table sits Illyana, a plain white coffee cup cradled in her left hand. Steam is coming off of it but there is no fragrance of coffee. Instead, it's hot chocolate. She even has some mini marshmallows on the top melting into a fine layer across the top of the hot confection. She has one foot tucked up on the seat, foot flat, right arm resting on that upraised knee.

As Sam enters, she glances his way. "Oh! Let me help you!" She hops up and rushes over to take one of the bags, placing it safely on the counter.

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie smiles and once she has some of the bags, and he can drop the keys into a hand he says "Thanks." He will start sitting things on the counter as well. "Ah figured if Ah was going to be back here, Ah needed to make sure we had some food we liked, and tha Ah did not feel was taking someone's marked off stuff." He will look in a bag, and pull out a bag of Illyana's favorite snack and ofer it to her.

Magik has posed:
When the bag of Takis is drawn out, she lets out an oooo and grabs them before setting them aside. "I'll dig into those in just a moment. Let me help you unload." She takes one of the bags and starts unpacking it.

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie smiles and says thanks." He will fall into pace with her putting things up easily. He takes the high shelves and lets her grab the lower stuff. "Oh, turns out you can't give the folks in charge of the New mutants to much grief."

Magik has posed:
Once they are done, she moves back to her seat and tucks her foot up again. Her Takis are pulled over and set on the table next to her hot chocolate. Come to think of it, that might not be the best of ideas. Doubtful they will blend well. The Takis may have to wait until later. She is not above hiding them in her room. "Thanks for the Takis. What do you mean about the folks in charge?"

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie smirks, and say s"Well, I heard the guy who is going to be respocible for this class of New Mutants is a really nice guy, handsome too. And his assistant, well She is a bad ass with a magical sword."

Magik has posed:
That could be about half of the X-Men. Illyana is a little surprise to hear the description he's giving though. Why would he care they were handsome? Then he continues and she blinks, giving him her full attention. "Oh does she? Assistant, huh?"

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie nods and says "Yea, she kicks ass, if she takes the job, but I am hoping she will." He smiles and says "The current students could use some folks to look out for them, and make sure they learn right."

Magik has posed:
"Are you really sure that I'd be a good influence for the up and comers?" Illyana asks as she picks up her mug of hot chocolate. She blows across the surface a moment to be sure it's cool enough before taking a cautious sip. Then she continues. "I mean I guess I'd be willing to try it but my influence was usually encouraging us to run off and handle things on our own without consulting the teachers."

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie chuckles and says "Thats cause it was Xavier, Magneto, lets face it, they were both almost older than all of us put together. We have been there, we hopefully will be more easy to come to. Plus we know the ways to sneak out, and they don't have a teleporter to help them sneak past us. Seriously though there is one kid, I think you will be a real good example for."

Magik has posed:
She nibbles her lip a moment, not sure that she is going to be a good example, despite his assurance. "True, lacking a teleporter should slow them down a little bit. Probably not completely but they would be reduced to ground transporation." She tilts her head. "You got all this cleared already? And who do you think I'd be a good example for?"

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie says, "Ah told jean Ah wanted you as my second to help me with things and the kid is Evan. Seems he is somehow a copy of Apocalype or something and he wants to be good and protect things, but he is scared he is going to turn into a bad guy. Ah sorta thought you can show him how to fight to be a good person. Ah know your doing it." He walks over putting a hand on her shoulder, and says "And doing a right fine job of it.""

Magik has posed:
"A copy of Apocalypse?" Illyana can't hide her surprise that someone like that exits. The rest of the explanation makes sense though. If anyone understands trying to stay on the path of rigtheousness while being tempted by darkness, it's her. She reaches up her hand to take his as it rests on her shoulder. "Thank you, Sam. That means a lot to me." She considers a moment. "I'd be willing to try."

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie nods, and says "So, far, I believe there are three students looking at for sure. Andrea, you said you know her right? Werewolf, I figure we have a little experince there with Rhane. Then there is Laura, from what I understand clone of Logan?" He asks, seeing if Illyana knows for sure. And then Evan, gotta read up and see what he is actually able to do.

Magik has posed:
"I've met Andrea, yes. As well as her boyfriend. Well, I guessed it was her boyfriend due to the position they were in when I ported into the room," Illyana says with a slight shrug. "His name is Mason. Not sure what he can do. Didn't really look into it. I think she mentioned something about rocks so maybe geokinetics? Not sure. She did mention being a New Mutant in front of him so maybe he's part of the group or just on the fringes due to her."

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie hmms and nods his hrad a bit to this "Well if he is part of the team, I aint going to kick him out without giving him a try and see how things go thats for sure. If they are a couple will probably need to keep an eye on them. If they are going to be fighting things, gotta make sure their relationship does not distract them.

Magik has posed:
"Having been around Rahne so long, we should be able to deal with the animalistic side of her nature. We know how the instinct comes into play. Obviously different people but it should help. And definitely need to be sure they can focus when the other is in danger. Guess we'll have to ask if..." She pauses, grinning suddenly. "I guess this means I'm accepting the job."

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie will move to have a seat opposite of her at the table, and says "See,looks like we got this under control." He has a drink for himself, and holds it up to toast with her hot coco.

Magik has posed:
"Yeah, you say that now," Illyana says with a soft laugh as she lifts her mug and clinks it lightly against his in a toast. "To getting into something we may regret. I just hope they are not as hard-headed as we were."

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie chuckles a bit more at that, and says "Do you really think they could be any more stubborn than Berto?" He ask her. He is my best friend, but he sets his mind to something, Ah about have to blast into him to knock him off the path to it.

Magik has posed:
"Pretty sure that isn't even slightly possible for anyone on the planet to be more stubborn than Berto," Illyana says as she sips her cocoa again. "Haven't seen him in ages. Hope he's doing well."

Beast has posed:
Well look who has returned to the school after months on being on Hiatus. It's everyone's favourite blue biology teacher. There were rumors going around that he took time away from the school to participate in some secret government project involving antimatter reactors or diseccting aliens. Other rumors say he took a 'mental health' leave due to some sort of stress. He /had/ been extra growly when he left..

Now the Beast has returned to Xaviers and he seems a bit more.. shaggy. His mane is much longer than usual and tied back in a tail though he still dresses the same in his Harvard Tweed. Cookie Monster mug in hand he lopes into the kitchen and straight towards the keurig, barely noticing that the room already has inhabitants.. They are secondary to his coffee after all.

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie is sitting at the kitchen table, he has a bottle of soda, and Illyana has a cup of coco. They seem to be chatting and relaxing in the kitchen. "Last I talked to him he was doing pretty good. " He will look up and nod over to the Beast as he sees him. Seems all three of them are recent returns.

Magik has posed:
As Beast enters the room, Illyana glances his direction and gives a smile. "Good to see you, Doctor McCoy. Sam and I just got back this week ourselves. I've been busy with other things." Limbo things. "Sam finally made the escape from home and returned. You've been away?"

Beast has posed:
Beast plucks an extra dark Blue Mmountain coffee pod from the wire rack and plugs it into the Keurig, slamming it home an choosing STRONG and the largest volume available, and then steps back to let the little miracle machine do it's work. "I swear when I meet the man who invented this wonderful machine I will both berate him for creating a device that generates so much waste yet raise him to sainthood for the implimentation of such a beautifully designed apparatus." he muses...

And then realises there are people there with him... behind him.

He *ahems* and slowly turns around, readjusting his bow tie.. and offers a nod to each of his older students. "Ah..... yes. Greetings to you, Miss Rasputin. And to you, as well, Mister Guthrie." he says, then reaches up to readjust his spectacles. "It is nice to see you back in our hallowed halls. And yes, I was.. away.. for a while. I has some.. things.. to work on."

Yeah, /that/ doesn't help narrow it down if it was a secret project or mental health leave.

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie hmms and says "Well welcome back to you as well Dr. McCoy. I actually wanted to ask you something if you have the time, for a few questions about colledge classes and maybe colledges as well.

Magik has posed:
The way he answers has Illyana extremely curious to find out what he means by that. But she also isn't one to pry into people's private information. She has always appreciated that courtesy when it was given to her. "I hope that things worked out," she says, allowing for him to speak if he wishes or to keep things to himself. The question of classes has her curious though and she pays close attention.

Beast has posed:
Beast picks the mug from the machine now that it is displaying its "Please Enjoy!" blinky and reaches for the creamer. "You know that I am always available to assist students in their scholastic needs and planning, Samuel." he informs the coal-miners son, then looks to Illyana and raises a brow at her question. "I believe you could say... that." he says, finishing with the creamer and starting on the sugar... Lots of sugar. "It was at least.. a learning epxerience."

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie nods, a bit and says "Well now that Ah am back, Ah was wondering if we offer any college level classes, and if so are they accredited for transfering to full fledge college?"

Beast has posed:
Beast looks to Sam and smiles at that question. "We do offer /some/ advanced courses, such as my Biochemistry courses, which are fully accredited and we are working on offering more. Especially as the students are getting older. We of course also offer access to outsourced online courses. What is it you are interested on, Samuel?"

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie says, "Well right now, Ah am not fully sure, Ah was thinking about taking a few agriculture classes and some basic stuff while Ah decide, but I do think Ah want to get a degree if I can. Not only will it be good to know more, Ah can tell the younger ones, that if I did it they can."

Magik has posed:
"Leave it to you to consider getting a degree as a key to being a good role model." Illyana has to grin a little at that. It's just so...Sam. She couldn't see any of her other former teammates looking at things quite in the same way. "You're going to be a good mentor to the youngsters, for the record." Then she falls silent to let them continue chatting, sipping her cocoa although she is listening. Wouldn't hurt for her to consider classes.

Beast has posed:
Sugar and cream judiciously applied Hank pulls a package of twinkies from the cabinet and, after removing one from teh cellophane, grips the confectionary by one end and dips the other into his beverage, where he begins to stir. "And by 'the younger ones' you mean your multitude of siblings." he guesses, smiling fondly at the memory of the Guthrie Clan. "But I believe something could be arranged, yes. I could dust off a few of my old Horticulture tomes. And see what other resources we can provide. I started in biosciences, myself, with agriculture... Growing up on a farm."

Looking to Ilyanna he chuckles. "I do not believe Samuel /needs/ to get a degree to be a good role model. His family upbringing made him that way."

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie hmms and nods offering a smile to both and blushing a bit at Illyana's word. "Ah try to be good, and Ah was thinking of both the kids at home, and also the new class of new mutants both." He nods, and says "Ah have thought about astronomy as well, but ah am not sure how that would go from being out there to studying just the looking from here.

Magik has posed:
"Sam was offered a position mentoring your New Mutants that are training here now," Illyana offers as an explanation of what she was referring to. "I do agree he's a good role model anyway. He's just they only person I can think of who might consider getting a degree because it would add do that."

Beast has posed:
Beast raises a brow as Astronomy (and astrophysics) are also fields he is rather well versed in. Actualy, the list of what he DOESN'T know is probably smaller and easier to lay out. "Sometimes you learn more by standing back and looking at the big picture from a distance, Samuel, then by diving in. And sometimes, well.. You need to dive in." he chuckles. "It is a fine and often messy balance."

Coffee stirred, he takes a bite of the soaked Twinkie and then washes it down with a swig of coffee befoire regarding Illyana one more. "Oh, has he now? I guess I really need to check my Inbox soon." he says, sighing. "I've missed so much in so little time."

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie says, "Well it was just coming out now, Ah am not sure Ms. Grey has made an annoucement about it yet. As said just got back and all myself. Ah may consider it, Ah would wager oour astronomy classes might be a bit different than most other places."

Magik has posed:
"Not sure you missed a lot. Course, how would I know since I just got back myself," Illyana admits with a hint of a giggle. She does finish off her cocoa then moves to the sink to wash the cup. Once it is clean, she rinses then puts it in the rack to dry. "For now, I think I will need to head out. It was good to see you, Doctor McCoy. Glad to have you back. This place would never be the same without you. Sam, I'll see you later. Maybe you can introduce me to this Evan than." She heads for the kitchen door.

Beast has posed:
Beast snorts at THAT understatement. "Oh yes, you could count on our classes being a bit more.. in depth." because it is always great when you have access to alien technology. To Illyana he raises his cup. "Have a good evening, Ms. Rasputin. I myself have a long night ahead catching up on paperwork. Which you think could have somehow been eradicated by now by computers but, alas, tis not so."

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie nods to Illyana and says "He seems to be a good kid very polite and wanting to learn." He will look over tot he Beast, and says "Ah will think about it and get back to you. Ah want to make sure I am able to complete it." He hmms "Ah should go too, need to get my room set up."