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[heybub]

[Life was good.

It'd been a month and ten days (Logan had counted) since he'd been brought back to the X-Mansion. A month and ten days since he'd left the Black Tide. And the best part? Aside from leaving that hell hole, that is? Talia was with him. Someone who knew and understood just what he'd gone through on that boat. Charles hadn't doubted him; he would've known right away if he was lying. That didn't make it any easier to believe. And that was just fine with him.

If he didn't have to think about that stupid boat again, it'd be too soon.

Settling into life at the mansion was easy enough. Getting an ID and papers for Talia was easy enough. And even better, she fit like a glove at the school. It was more than Logan could ask for.

It wasn't perfect. Nothing ever was. But it was good. And that was enough.]

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I dunno, I think he's sweet. :3

[thequeensown]

[She's half on the bed, kissing him back and pulling away only to bite lightly on the side of his neck.]

Mmhmm, I do know. [And then comes the knock at the door and she turns her head to it. She doesn't have to reach out to whoever it is, because a moment later comes Scott's voice. She laughs, hand brushing his cheek as she moves to the door.]

Rain check you? [She winks over her shoulder at him, giving those hips just a little bit extra sway before opening the door. She leans on the edge of it and smiles at Scott.]

He means 'good morning'.

you cant fire me I have tenure

[idkmybffwolverine]

[Oh, is that Talia he hears? That explains Logan's tardiness, but by the time she opens the door, Scott looks less irritated than he sounded a moment earlier. Talia is much more pleasant to talk to.]

And good morning to you, Talia.

[He looks towards Logan. His face and tone are less genial, but it's still more polite than Scott would be if it were just the two of them.]

Logan, I need you out front. We're grouping up for the field trip. I was hoping to leave before 10.

damn thwarted again

[heybub]

[Logan could vaguely recall something about a field trip. He could also clearly remember he'd opted out of that nonsense. There was nothing to do in West Chester. If he had to choose between the field trip and teaching? Teaching wins. No contest.]

Wait a sec. I never said I was going on this field trip.

[Yes you did, Logan. 'Okay fine' is confirmation.]

Scott - 1 :: Logan - 0

[thequeensown]

[Talia enjoyed Scott's company and found he 'rivalry' between he and Logan... well... adorable. She did well to never use that particular word about it, though, and kept her amusement shielded... mostly. She glances back at Logan as Scott addresses him and her lips quirk.]

You did. [She leaves the door open and crosses back over to him, winking.]

Rain check the rain check, huh? [She leans in.] Don't kill any of the kids... [A pause and her lips curl.] Or Scott. [She straightens, looking over at Scott as she checks her watch so she's not late for her own group.]

Where you off to?

/plays 'can't touch this' loudly and obnoxiously

[idkmybffwolverine]

[Scott takes a moment to subconsciously thank whatever weird reality jumping powers brought Talia here. Without her, this would have been an argument at the very least.]

The West Chester History Museum. They have a new exhibit on life in the original colonies of America.

[The only reason Talia isn't on the roster is because the chaperones will be expected to do a little educating while they're there, and they can't expect someone from a different history to teach others. Maybe next time.]

Some older students have volunteered to stay behind and be your backup if you need it. They'll check in with you before you start class.

[The majority of the school was going on the trip, including the rest of the teachers. Such is life with a faculty of 6. There's still a decent group remaining, and while Talia is perfectly capable of handling herself, they didn't want to leave her completely alone.]

[heybub]

[Logan didn't sign up for this. He is not a babysitter. He's barely a teacher. But he'd said he would, hadn't he? At least Talia reminded him of it. He offers her a smirk.][His smile spreads as she leans in and he looks the very picture of innocence. Or as innocent as a guy like Logan can look.]

I promise on the kids. No guarantees on the Boy Scout. [He's kidding of course. Mostly. When he leans in for a kiss, he glances over at Scott and scowls.]

Do you mind?

Sorry it took so long... minor catastrophe hereabouts. :\

[thequeensown]

[Talia picks up on Logan's frustration, even if it's not nearly as bad as it's capable of being. She rubs her hand down his arm, looking to Scott as he answers. She hadn't been to many places just yet, but she was eager to explore more of the world she was calling 'home' now.

She understood wholly why she wasn't going, even though it bothered her just a little to be left out. She knew next to nothing about their world and having to answer questions about a history she didn't know would be difficult at best, horrible at worst.]

I appreciate both the company and the offer of help... [She meant it, too.] But I'm sure we'll be just fine. [She was grateful the students seemed to like her, as it made the whole acclimation process that much easier. She'd rather enjoyed their tests of just what she was capable of, as all teenagers were known to test boundaries.

She smiles, clearly bemused, when Logan promises safety for the children but not necessarily Scott. When he leans in to kiss her, pausing to grouse at their company, she chuckles low in her throat and turns him to face her.]

I'm sure he doesn't, beloved. [She leans in and meets him, kissing him with all the warmth she feels. Sorry for the PDA, Scott, but at least she's not tickling her emotions across your head and saves that for Logan! When she pulls back, the smile still touches her lips.]

I'll see you when you get back... don't worry about me; everything will be fine.

fyi, if it's friday-tuesday evening and I don't respond, I am probs at work :T

[idkmybffwolverine]

[Scott decides not to respond to Logan. Instead, he steps back and turns to lean against the doorframe, giving them a little privacy, but still visibly there. He hopes Logan gets the implied meaning, that he'll be accompanying Logan out front to make sure he doesn't disappear at any point. Also, if he does, Scott will waste no time tattling to Professor Xavier.]

ew work

[heybub]

[This would've been a lot easier to bear if Talia were coming along. But, Logan was a big boy and could tolerate an afternoon with the kidlets. At least he liked of them. That was always a plus.

For the moment anyway, Scott and the kids are forgotten and Talia's got his full attention. When they part, Logan manages something like a sincere smile and he nods.]

I know. But if you need me. [He tapped his temple. All she had to do was call and he'd come runnin'.]

All right, Boy Scout. Let's get goin' before the Professor takes your badges away.

o7 More than understandable!

[thequeensown]

[Talia doesn't much enjoy the thought of letting Logan out of her sight. She's lost more than she can put into words and the one that understands it best is the one that went through it with her.

Still, she knows that he has his duties just as she did... as she does now. She laughs softly as he taps his temple, tickling her emotions across his with a tender smile.]

I know... now get out of here.

[She steps back to clear the doorway for him, moving to gather what she'll need for class.]

[idkmybffwolverine]

[Just chilling over here by the door... He sees a few students headed towards the front down the hall. One of them really needed a belt, and with that thought, Scott turns back towards the room to get a look at Logan. Yup, just as he thought.]

We will be in public, so try to look presentable.

[He turns back around to leaning on the doorframe in the hall.]

If that's even possible.

[It wasn't exactly directed at Logan, but Scott definitely didn't say it quietly enough for it to be just to himself. Hopefully Talia doesn't take it poorly - surely they're both aware of the feral hobbit she's living with and his preferred wardrobe.]

[heybub]

I'll see ya, babe.

[Logan ignores Scott. He thinks he looks just fine. They want him to go on this stupid field trip, he'll go lookin' like mountain cave man that he is. He runs a hand through his hair and smooths it down a little. Just a little. Ain't no taming the rest of that mane.]

C'mon, Scott, before you get left behind. Can't kiss up to Professor standin' in the hallway.