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Current music:	Ella Fitzgerald. Black Coffee.

WHO; KURT! & BETTS!
WHAT; Kurts home. He gets a perty welcome wagon :D
WHEN; Moday, September day 6, early morning.
WHERE; Courtyard.

BETTS! Early morning before a field trip. Great. Really. Elisabeth was neither awake, or enthusiastic. At least she was dressed and looking presentable. Cup of coffee held tightly in her hand, she smoothed her jeans before sitting on a bench in the courtyard, waiting for it to be time to leave. A glance at her watch, and a sip of her sin had her sighing, "Why do I agree to these things?" KURT! Kurt had arrived back at Xavier's late last night, for he had been spending the past few months over in Germany. After the whole situation with Mojo... he felt like he needed to take a break and let reality sink back in. Not to mention it had been a whlie since he saw his mom and his friends at the circus. Despite how late Kurt arrived back, he had found himself waking up rather early and in the mood to go for a walk outside. He had yet to notify anyone that he was back, but he would do later on and besides, he knew he was bound to run into someone. He had strolled upon the courtyard when he saw the familar form of Betsy and grinning, he made his way over to stand behind her and gently tapped her on the shoulder but not saying a word just yet. BETTS! Her head snapped up quickly at the tap - she was getting lazy with those 1337 ninja skillz. She smiled tiredly when she saw the poker. "Good morning Kurt," a slight yawn as she turned back front. "I hadn't realized you'd returned." KURT! He smiled and stepping to the side he sat down next to her. "Vell, that is because I got in late last night...and have yet to really make my prescence known." He quirked a slender brow as she yawned and took in her appearance. She really didn't look like she had a good night at all. "You look tired... why aren't you in bed resting?" BETTS! "Hmm? Oh, Xi'an's taking the kids to Central Park today - I volunteered to help. We're leaving in about," she glanced at her watch again, "an hour. Another cup of this, and I should be fine." She smiled, "How was your trip?" KURT! Kurt chuckled, for he knew how tiring it could be taking the kids out on a field trip. They were fun and he enjoyed being with them... but did they ever wear you out. "Vell, I vish you ze best of luck with that and hope you guys have fun. Vhile you are doing that, I vill probably be unpacking and getting settled in." He brought his hands over his head as he stretched and let out a tired but content sigh. "It vas good... ze circus is still going vell and I ran into some old friends, but Margali vasn't around. They said she had some business to take care of. It was nice though, thanks. How have things been here?" BETTS! "Insane. Per usual," a smirk. "A bit after you left, we took in a young mutant with time manipulating abilities. Emma's having Scott's child. Alex has decided that he actually wants to marry Lorna, Warren's returned," to me, "and, oh, I think that's about it." Same ole same ole. KURT! Kurt's head did a double take. "Vow...I had no idea Emma vas expecting... I mean, that's great news! If you don't mind me asking... how did Rachel do when she heard the news?" He was going to ask about Warren next, for the last thing he knew.... Warren and Paige were pretty heavy, so he was curious to see how things went between Betsy and Warren. There was no way around it though, he had really missed a lot in just the short amount of time he was gone. BETTS! "She's...getting over it. Slowly." A nod. "Alex is doing a good job of distracting her, but you can't blame her for the reaction. They're supposedly getting married, as well. I think that has her more upset than anything." KURT! Kurt shook his head. "No you can't, ze poor liebschen... " In a way, he was and has always been a bit annoyed with the whole idea of Scott and Emma dating. It happened so soon after Jean's death... and the way the two of them were constantly showing affection, he couldn't help but wish they would have some respect for Rachel and tone things down. "Have Emma and Scott toned things down at all or are they still acting ze same vay around each other?" BETTS! "No, not even in front of Jean - OH! That's what I forgot," silly her. "Jean's back. Again. How? Not to sure on that one, but I'll get back to you once we've figured that out." KURT! "She is vhat?!" Now that shocked Kurt and it was evident by the way he almost lost his balance. A very puzzled experssion crossed his features as he regained his composure and began to use one of his hands to rub at the temples of his head. "Vow... I honestly didn't think it vould be possible... I mean that's great news but I can only imagine how much drama it has caused..." Perhaps he should have stayed in Germany a few months longer? BETTS! Perhaps. But what fun would that have been? "Oh, you know Jean. Too good to stay dead," a shrug and another sip. "I doubt any of us thought it possible. But the strangest things do happen to us X-Men, do that not?" She herself was autopsied. Crazy stuff, really. Betts reached up to give his furry cheek a rub, "But it's all for the better, right?" KURT! He couldn't help but laugh at her comment about Jean. "Isn't that ze truth, and yes... much stranger stuff has happened to us." His father was a mutant from the bibical times and he had over twenty brothers... grant it only two survived, but still... strange stuff really did happen to them. He smiled as she rubbed his cheek and felt himself calm down from his shock. "Ja, at least I hope so. How is TJ doing.... has she been fitting in vell with everyone?" BETTS! "Talia's doing just fine. The boy I mentioned, Gordon?" She explained, "While I'm legally responsible for him, she's become a bit of a mentor. She enjoys it from what I can tell. Which is understandable, because he's such a darling." KURT! He smiled, glad to hear that she was doing well. It was funny really, for even though TJ wasn't his daughter in this reality, he had already started to care for in such a short time that he almost felt like she was his daughter. At least he now knew how Jean and Scott must have felt when Nate and Rachel showed up for the first time. "That is great news and I'll probably find out more vhen I catch up to her later... but do you mind telling me about this boy Gordon? You've mentioned him twice now." BETTS! "Oh, of course," she turned some on the bench so that she was facing him a bit more. "Like I said before, he's able to manipulate time. When his powers manifested, he sent the plane he was on into the time stream, and it popped up back in our present time a few months ago." A few gestures, she paused to finish her coffee. "We took him in, as he had no where else to go. He's been made my ward, and we're all working to help him control his powers - just a few days ago we did a small trial that just, went completely wrong," she thought back, pulling her organized mess of hair back from her face. "Like I said, it's been crazy here." KURT! He let his tail slide around her waist in a friendly gesture as he listened to her explain about the young boy. "So... vhat exactly are you doing to try and control them?" The kid sounded really interesting and he wanted to meet him. Perhaps there was something even he could do to help out? BETTS! "First and foremost, learning how he triggers them," Betsy rubbed a tthe bridge of her nose, "and then just, trying to see what he can do with them. Pausing pockets of time seems doable. But he can also open them, too. In our last session, he opened one, and it got rather large, and just, started sucking everything in. He eventually got it to close, but it took so much energy out of him - knocked him right out." KURT! "Ze poor kid... I can't even begin to imagine vhat it must be like to have such a ability." He also could only imagine how powerful the kid must be and how much strain it puts on him. "I take it he is kept in a observation room... or can he actually come out and interact with ze other children?" He hoped for the latter, but at the same time... if the kid had such powers and no idea how to control them... it probably wouldn't be wise to have him mingling with the others. BETTS! "Oh no, he's about with the children. He's only eight, he needs the social interaction," and didn't she know it. Growing up with two companions and several imaginary friends will teach you a thing or two about the need for some social life. "He's going out on the trip today, as a matter of fact," which was probably the only reason Betsy was going at all. KURT! He grinned. "That is great for I agree, interaction is ze best... just I remember a few times in ze past vhere ve had to keep mutants in there for a long time. Then again they had never been kids either now that I think about it." He slowly nodded his head. "Vell, I guess I vill have to meet him vhen he comes back then, ja? You all have a big day planned?" BETTS! "Mmmhmm," she smiled wide, eyes closing to the early morning, almost autumn breeze. "The young ones will be going to the park, while Emma takes one of her classes to see the Lion King. " KURT! He chuckled. "Ah yes, The Lion King... I vouldn't exactly call it a classic, but I'm sure ze kids vill enjoy it greatly. It has such a good moral lesson too." He took in a deep breath of fresh air, and was always amazed at how great it made him feel. It really felt good to be back and he couldn't wait to start catching up with everyone. He finally stood up and stretched once more. "I think I am going to go find something to eat. I'm feeling rather hungry and I haven't had anything to eat in over 24 hours." BETTS! Betsy pulled her heels up onto the bench, arm wrapping around her knees as she did, "Alright," she smiled. "Wouldn't want you wasting away. I'll see you when we return?" KURT! He chuckled before giving her a charming grin. "Of course. Have I ever been one to not make sure I see all ze beautiful vomen in my life at least twice a day?" He took her hand into his and kissed the top of it before letting go. "Auf Wiedersehen für jetzt frauline" BETTS! She just grinned, "Ever the charmer," what a ladies man. "Have a good morning, Kurt." KURT! With another grin, he nodded his head before making his way back towards the mansion, curious to see who else is up and about and hopefully to find some decent food.