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x_northstar) wrote2004-07-13 03:55 pm
x_northstar) wrote2004-07-13 03:55 pm
Greetings and a request
| 2004-07-13 15:55:00 |
Greetings and a request.
(I do believe I have this figured out - at least partly. The "update journal" page is a little difficult to misinterpret.)
Greetings to staff and students. Thank you to everyone I've met so far for helping me to settle in. You can find me in room 324 and if my door is slightly open, please take that as a sign that company is welcome.
As some have already noticed, I have brought my companion animal with me. Her name is Delphine and she is a purebred Siamese cat (if I've done the icon choice correctly, this post should be accompanied by a small picture of her). Delphine is allowed to go outside the house but I must ask that people refrain from giving her treats, at least those that would normally make a cat happy.
Delphine has a genetic disorder that makes her very ill when she eats animal protein. If you give her anything with animal proteins in it (including dairy products), the least that will happen is that she will promptly be sick on your shoes. At worst, she will need an emergency trip to the vet. She does, however, adore grapes, almonds, cheerios (anything she can chase around the floor, really), and bits of banana. For those of you with small friends, Delphine has the good sense not to attempt to eat small animals and, should one get into her mouth, she will spit it out and be most offended. She gets on well with other animals, in general.
Unfortunately, Delphine makes up for her inability to hunt small animals by stalking laundry and pens. Her favourite "prey" are bundled socks, though she will settle for underthings if she cannot get those. She is also an inveterate thief of pens, preferably your last one. Her "hunting" is not limited to those items but those are the most popular victims. I apologize in advance for this, I simply can't train her out of it. She's so proud of herself when she brings home her "kills". I will attempt to return these things as promptly as possible.
(I do believe I have this figured out - at least partly. The "update journal" page is a little difficult to misinterpret.)
Greetings to staff and students. Thank you to everyone I've met so far for helping me to settle in. You can find me in room 324 and if my door is slightly open, please take that as a sign that company is welcome.
As some have already noticed, I have brought my companion animal with me. Her name is Delphine and she is a purebred Siamese cat (if I've done the icon choice correctly, this post should be accompanied by a small picture of her). Delphine is allowed to go outside the house but I must ask that people refrain from giving her treats, at least those that would normally make a cat happy.
Delphine has a genetic disorder that makes her very ill when she eats animal protein. If you give her anything with animal proteins in it (including dairy products), the least that will happen is that she will promptly be sick on your shoes. At worst, she will need an emergency trip to the vet. She does, however, adore grapes, almonds, cheerios (anything she can chase around the floor, really), and bits of banana. For those of you with small friends, Delphine has the good sense not to attempt to eat small animals and, should one get into her mouth, she will spit it out and be most offended. She gets on well with other animals, in general.
Unfortunately, Delphine makes up for her inability to hunt small animals by stalking laundry and pens. Her favourite "prey" are bundled socks, though she will settle for underthings if she cannot get those. She is also an inveterate thief of pens, preferably your last one. Her "hunting" is not limited to those items but those are the most popular victims. I apologize in advance for this, I simply can't train her out of it. She's so proud of herself when she brings home her "kills". I will attempt to return these things as promptly as possible.
Archived comments
[info]x_psylocke
2004-07-13 01:54 pm UTC (link)
Uh, well, yes. I apologise for the abrupt greeting earlier. I was busy with a student project, I've been working on.
Welcome to the School, Jean-Peal. My name is Elisabeth Braddock, Betsy for short and I was am a teacher at Xavier's Institute. I truly hope you and Delphine enjoy your stay here with us.
If you need help with anything, I'm down the hall in Room 313. I'll be here all day, mostly.
Oh, and if you manage to find any photographs of myself lying about. Don't mind them, it would seem that my photoalbum has exploded. It's a common occurence around these parts, lately.
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Re: Hello
[info]x_marrow
2004-07-13 01:59 pm UTC (link)
it would seem that my photoalbum has exploded.
How strange.
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Re: Hello - [info]x_psylocke, 2004-07-13 02:07 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]x_marrow, 2004-07-13 02:19 pm UTC
All's fair, my foot! - [info]x_psylocke, 2004-07-13 02:23 pm UTC
Re: All's fair, my foot! - [info]x_marrow, 2004-07-13 02:35 pm UTC
Re: All's fair, my foot! - [info]x_psylocke, 2004-07-13 02:43 pm UTC
Re: Hello
[info]x_vega
2004-07-13 02:00 pm UTC (link)
(I was wondering about those. Well, whoever took the one I found in the fridge downstairs while putting away the soy milk I just picked up definitely has a good eye for light and shadow... among other things. If you'd like it back, drop by any time.)
Nice to meet you, Betsy. You did look preoccupied yesterday, no offense taken. Hopefully we'll get to meet properly later.
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Re: Hello - [info]x_psylocke, 2004-07-13 02:13 pm UTC
Re: Hello - [info]x_vega, 2004-07-13 02:19 pm UTC
Re: Hello - [info]x_psylocke, 2004-07-13 02:32 pm UTC
Re: Hello - [info]x_vega, 2004-07-13 02:36 pm UTC
Re: Hello - [info]x_psylocke, 2004-07-13 02:50 pm UTC
Re: Hello - [info]x_vega, 2004-07-13 02:52 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]x_psylocke, 2004-07-13 03:05 pm UTC
[info]x_skin
2004-07-13 02:30 pm UTC (link)
To steal Lorna's line, welcome to the madhouse.
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[info]x_crowdofone
2004-07-13 02:32 pm UTC (link)
Lorna has an icon for that line. I'd start finding something big and nonferrous to use as a shield. :)
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(no subject) - [info]x_skin, 2004-07-13 02:39 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]x_crowdofone, 2004-07-13 02:40 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]x_skin, 2004-07-13 02:48 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]x_polarisstar, 2004-07-14 08:08 pm UTC
[info]x_vega
2004-07-13 02:47 pm UTC (link)
Thank you, Angelo. I do hope Ms. Dane doesn't chastize you too much for stealing her catch-phrase.
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(no subject) - [info]x_skin, 2004-07-13 02:52 pm UTC
Re: Archived comments
2004-07-13 03:06 pm UTC (link)
Welcome, although I must disagree with the above posters and say that this isn't a madhouse; no one who should be locked in their room is.
With all the animals arriving, menagerie is probably a better term.
I'm Illyana, Piotr Rasputin's sister -- he's large one who teaches Russian and dates the English instructor. And does some kind of bodyguard thing for Professor Xavier. You'll know him if you see him.
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[info]x_vega
2004-07-13 03:18 pm UTC (link)
Nice to meet you, Illyana. Yes, I crossed paths with your brother earlier. He mentioned you, of course. I agree with your use of the word menagerie. Madhouses don't allow pets.
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(no subject) - [info]x_snowflake, 2004-07-13 04:26 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]x_vega, 2004-07-13 05:08 pm UTC
[info]x_cyclops
2004-07-13 03:36 pm UTC (link)
Welcome, Paul. I'm Scott Summers - I'll stop by to introduce myself properly soon.
At the moment, I confess, I'm indulging in some photography-appreciation.
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[info]x_vega
2004-07-13 03:43 pm UTC (link)
Good to meet you, Scott. I understand you're busy (though not too busy, apparently, which is a good thing, I think) but I have a few questions about at least one of my courses, especially regarding whether or not I should be making up permission forms for one of them.
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[info]x_psylocke
2004-07-13 04:04 pm UTC (link)
Scott!
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Socks?
[info]x_tarot
2004-07-13 03:54 pm UTC (link)
Oh dear. That could prove amusing if you consider the frequency that certain boys have sock wars.
I am Marie-Ange Colbert, and if I am to believe the email I am looking at - I am your TA for French, as you are replacing Ms. Frost in teaching that class this upcoming September.
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Re: Socks?
[info]x_crowdofone
2004-07-13 03:58 pm UTC (link)
Just another environmental variable, that's all. Like crosswinds, or laundry detergent levels.
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Re: Socks? - [info]x_tarot, 2004-07-13 04:12 pm UTC
Re: Socks? - [info]x_crowdofone, 2004-07-13 04:14 pm UTC
Re: Socks? - [info]x_tarot, 2004-07-13 04:17 pm UTC
Re: Socks? - [info]x_crowdofone, 2004-07-13 04:19 pm UTC
Re: Socks? - [info]x_tarot, 2004-07-13 04:21 pm UTC
Re: Socks? - [info]x_crowdofone, 2004-07-13 04:23 pm UTC
Re: Socks? - [info]x_blink, 2004-07-13 04:28 pm UTC
Re: Socks?
[info]x_vega
2004-07-13 04:09 pm UTC (link)
That email is correct, Marie-Ange. I'll be contacting you with the curriculum closer to the starting date.
Nice to meet you, so to speak. I am assuming that these icons are mostly - unless apparently not - pictures of the poster?
(Sock Wars?)
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Re: Socks? - [info]x_tarot, 2004-07-13 04:15 pm UTC
[info]x_blink
2004-07-13 03:55 pm UTC (link)
HI!!!! I'm Clarice :) and...I forget my roomnumber. I just know where it is.
my sewing stuff is set up in one of the alcove areas - let me know if you need something fixed, I'm usually there when not doing hmwk or fencing.
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Re: Archived comments
2004-07-13 04:16 pm UTC (link)
Hi, Clarice. Are you the resident designer-in-training? (I'll confess that I get the tailor to put my buttons back on and anything I can't get him to repair finds its way to the trash. Horribly wasteful, I know.)
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(no subject) - [info]x_blink, 2004-07-13 04:26 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]x_vega, 2004-07-13 04:29 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]x_blink, 2004-07-13 04:43 pm UTC
... - [info]x_tarot, 2004-07-13 04:45 pm UTC
Re: ... - [info]x_blink, 2004-07-13 05:10 pm UTC
Re: ... - [info]x_tarot, 2004-07-13 05:12 pm UTC
Re: ... - [info]x_blink, 2004-07-13 05:25 pm UTC
[info]x_crowdofone
2004-07-13 04:00 pm UTC (link)
Hi, by the way. :) Jamie Madrox, you may know me from such comment exchanges as "Oh boy, are you in trouble for stealing Lorna's line" and "Hey, sock wars!"
Man, it's just Invasion of the Cute Animals lately. I'll remember about the food.
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Except Ed.
[info]x_tarot
2004-07-13 04:18 pm UTC (link)
Ed is not cute.
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Re: Except Ed. - [info]x_crowdofone, 2004-07-13 04:20 pm UTC
[info]x_vega
2004-07-13 04:19 pm UTC (link)
Nice to meet you, Jamie. Yes, I do remember you from your recent performances. And thank you for taking note about Delphine.
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[info]x_wytchbrat
2004-07-13 04:41 pm UTC (link)
Cheers. I'd say something witty about the madhouse and socks and all, but looks like I got here too late. I've been spending mornings working at a local horse ranch, so I tend to miss these things.
I'm Amanda, resident witch and one of the snarky Brits. You would have met our leader, my 'uncle' Pete. Point taken about feeding your friend, and about the hunting and gathering - if you wind up with any weird looking crystals or amulets or such, those are probably mine.
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[info]x_vega
2004-07-13 05:24 pm UTC (link)
Yes, Pete was kind enough to show me around yesterday. I'll make sure to return any arcane items to you posthaste. I'm fairly sure it's not good for Delphine to hoard such things.
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Shouldn't be a problem... - [info]x_wytchbrat, 2004-07-13 05:53 pm UTC
Re: Shouldn't be a problem... - [info]x_vega, 2004-07-13 05:55 pm UTC
Looks like I'm fashionably late.
[info]x_shinobi
2004-07-13 05:00 pm UTC (link)
To add to the chorus, welcome to the school, Mister Beaubier. I'm Shinobi, down in Suite 219. Door's always open, if you find yourself in need of anything.
I'm looking forward to meeting you in a slightly less text-based fashion - I must confess to being something of a fan.
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Re: Looks like I'm fashionably late.
[info]x_vega
2004-07-13 05:21 pm UTC (link)
Thank you, Shinobi. And here I was hoping that the students here would be too young to know who I was. Thwarted again. I suppose I can't complain, I'm aware that you have it far worse than I.
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[info]x_pyromania
2004-07-13 05:20 pm UTC (link)
Hi. I'm John. Or Pyro. So far I've managed to avoid being roped into teaching something - not that difficult, considering my rep here - and I'm supposed to be looking at college this term. Still waiting to hear which one. Uh, if you need any help with anything, let me know - I'm just down the hall.
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[info]x_vega
2004-07-13 05:41 pm UTC (link)
Thanks, John. I'm impressed that you've managed to avoid being assigned classes. Somehow I ended up teaching French, in spite of myself. If I didn't know better, I might suspect Charles of cheating.
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[info]x_cypher
2004-07-14 06:49 am UTC (link)
But I suppose too late to be fashionable, unlike Shinobi. :)
I'm Doug Ramsey, resident mutant decoder ring. I'm also dating your French TA, and if you should need any help in languages more esoteric than French, I'm probably your guy, though Nathan speaks an astonishing number as well.
And on the "wishing nobody had heard of you" front, unfortunately that doesn't seem likely. I don't know that I'm as big of a fan as Shinobi, but I've definitely heard of you. :) At least you're in good company, what with Ms. Braddock, Alison, and Shinobi. Heck, even Sarah's got fan sites now.
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Re: Arriving late to the party...
[info]x_vega
2004-07-14 07:09 am UTC (link)
Nice to meet you, Doug. I'll keep the languages in mind. I understand that it's any language, not just ones you've seen before, right?
I noticed that I was in good company, yes. I even recognized Ms. Morlocke. I do try and keep up with my pop culture, it's too amusing to neglect.
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Re: Arriving late to the party... - [info]x_cypher, 2004-07-14 07:33 am UTC
Where's my underground tunnel when I need it... - [info]x_marrow, 2004-07-14 08:12 am UTC
[info]x_colossus
2004-07-15 10:48 am UTC (link)
Welcome to the school Mr. Beaubier! My name is Piotr Rasputin and I teach Art and Russian to the students as well as go on missions with the X-Men and act as the Professor's bodyguard.
Unfortunatly, I do not have any pets to share stories with, but I do love cats. Judging from your picture, she looks to be a beautiful cat.