Wellspring Arms, Saturday

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With holidays and vacationing and, like, everything getting in the way of her normal work, Jean really hoped that Mr. Dayspring wouldn't be upset with her for missing a few times.

But she was totally there now, looking up recipes for sweet potatoes that didn't involve marshmallows.

[[Runnin' OCD freeeee]]

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"Jean," Nathan greeted. His stalk downstairs was without the usual entourage.

Possibly because Jan was finally sleeping. This did not happen often.

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"Hi, Mr Dayspring!"

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"How's business been, Jean?" Nathan had a hunch the answer would be 'quiet'.

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And who was she to disappoint? "Quiet. But that just gives me time to study."

Goody two shoes.

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"Of course," he said, wandering up to one of the gun cases. "What classes?" No reason.

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"Well, there's the cooking one. We're going to make dinner for everyone who stays here on Thanksgiving."

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His eyebrows raised. "Sounds like a big deal."

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"But it'll cheer people up!" Jean replied, far too cheerfully.

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His mouth cracked into a slight smile. "I didn't say it was a bad idea," he noted. "It's good to see you investing in the community."

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It looked awesome on college applications.

"Well, you know..."

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Ah, if only more people worried about that - might crank up the good deed ratio around here. "I know," he agreed. "Are you ready for today's training?"

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"Oh!" Jean put the cook book aside and nodded. "Of course."

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"It's not as exciting as cooking," he said, dryly, but in good nature.

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"The teacher is French," she whispered, like that meant something.

Which it did.

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"That's not stereotypical at all." He turned towards the hallway. "Are you enjoying the class?"

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"She wanted to serve wine!" UM, NO.

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"...During class?"

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"For the Thanksgiving meal. And we're not supposed have marshmallows in the sweet potatoes."

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Nathan's lack of knowledge about sweet potatoes, it was palpable. "Sounds like the two of you have got it handled," he offered, pacing into said hallway before he got caught up in talking about food.

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He so would end up talking about food.

"Do you think maybe we should have a dinner for adults without any family too?"

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"I'm sure most of them have friends to share it with," he noted.

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"Good! No one should be alone on holidays." Said the Sue. The Sue-iest Sue to ever Sue.

To her son from an alternate universe, born via her clone.

"Family is important. Even if they're not related by blood."

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It was probably sad that Nathan was so used to stuff like that he didn't even blink at it anymore. "It is," he agreed. "But Fandom seems to be good at fostering family. ...I'm sure I'll be dragged into dinner myself."

Dry. Dryest dry ever dried. It was Wade.

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Because the thought of Mr. Dayspring having Thanksgiving with just Jan and his dog was sad, you know.

"Really?"

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"My partner thinks he has a sense of humor."

Understatement.

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"Partner?" OMG, DASHING HER DREAMS, NATE.

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"Yes," he said, utterly failing to elaborate. "Inviting any of my family might wind up being... explosive."

Summerses. An island full of Summerses and Greys.

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And blissful ignorance continued. "You should call them then. I'm sure they'd like that."

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Nathan's lips twisted into something more wry. "Doubtful."

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Jean just shook her head. "I'm sure they would. Even if you're having a fight, holidays make people closer."

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Yeah, you... talk to Scott about that, Jean. "I know," he said, "But they're a litle difficult to reach right now."

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That would go soooo well.

"Well, I guess."

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Exactly his point.

"Nice of you to worry," he said, after a moment, and padded into the meditation room.

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She totally would worry about anyone.

Unless they were evil and uggo. Oh, X-Men: Evolution. The lessons you teach children.

"What are we working on today?"