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I was told to post something here about me. So:

I'm Clarice Ferguson. I'm 15. I'm purple. I also hate my fucking parents for dumping me here on 4 hours notice. I also hate them for making me stay in the house for nearly three months!!

For my own protection they said. Well, bah! Fuck that! Then they send me here! Which, I suppose is better, at least there seem to be grounds and whatnot. But still, online shopping is LAME.

Please tell me there is something salvagable here? swords maybe? I fence foil and sabre. A dance team (not that I expect to compete, but anyways) - SOMETHING?

also, where are my roommates? I see 2 beds and no people...

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[x-shinobi.livejournal.com]

Welcome to the mansion, Clarice - I'm Shinobi Shaw. 18, if it matters. Sadly not purple - it's one of my favorite colors.

There are some swords floating around, but I don't know if there's a fencing class.. that could be pretty fun, actually. Alison (Blaire) teaches a music class, though, and I know a few people here dance, but again, not sure if there's a team..

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

hi! hope you don't turn purple, it's hell to match your clothes with ;)

we need a fencing class. or at least I need to keep practicing, I was on my school's team before I was kicked out, it's great fun! Well, sabre welts aren't much fun, but they are great for grossing your classmates out.

[x-psylocke.livejournal.com]

Welcome Ms. Ferguson!

I am Elisabeth Braddock and will be one of your teachers this upcoming term. I cannot excuse your family's behavior, but it is in the past and one must move forward from such things.

Now, if memory serves me correctly, your roommates are Marie-Ange and Rahne. Both lovely girls and I'm sure you'll enjoy their company.

I do apologize for the nature of the school. Everyone has been running around with last minute preparations for Christmas and the semi-formal.

Oh yes, and we do have a fencing room. Though, you'll need someone to assess your level before letting you romp around in there on your own.

From this moment on, Xavier's will be your home away from home, Clarice. Here's to new beginnings.

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

Ms Braddock,

there's a fencing room!? Where????

...and there's a semi-formal? is it mandatory?

[x-psylocke.livejournal.com]

As much work has been put into it, I would personally like for you to attend. And no, it isn't mandatory. Though it may give you an idea of what you've gotten into. Especially, who you're classmates will be, at least most of them.

Fencing room, hmmm. Now where did I see it last?

[x-foliate.livejournal.com]

Hey Clarice!

Your roomies are probably, as Ms. Braddock said, doing the crazy last minutes holiday thing. It's really exactly the same as every day here, but with more pine scented freshness.

Come find me if they don't show up soon. I'm one of the blonde gals in the elf outfit. No, this is not part of my mutation, more what happens when people take advantage of your kindness and it goes TERRIBLY WRONG.

Anyway, there is plenty to do here, I promise. Don't listen to Sarah when she pops in here. ;)

(teasing, Sarah)

Do you happen to ride?

[x-foliate.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah.

Postscript: I'm Paige. :D

hi Paige!

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

elf costume? do I want to know?

I'm unpacking for the moment, my stuff is smushied b/c I didn't get time to pack. I'm also trying to find out what I forgot, but I'll wander down in a little bit. of course, I'm not sure I'll be able to get back to my room if I leave it.

Re: hi Paige!

[x-foliate.livejournal.com]

Oh, don't worry, we have really sweet people who double as tourguides somewhere in the building.

If not, there's also me. I could bring you back. :)

And bring an iron for your smushied stuff!

[x-marrow.livejournal.com]

Oh come on, you're warning people now? Where's the fun in that?

[x-kitten.livejournal.com]

Another dancer? Welcome! Al and Kurt were teaching dancing this last term, although I don't know if they'll keep it up, and I go to lessons in the local village every Saturday. Er, if you're purple that might be hard for you, but Al or Kurt or Dr. McCoy might be willing to lend you an image inducer if you really want and ask nicely.

Hi, I'm Kitty, welcome!

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

image-whatsis? I can go out again!?!?

[x-crowdofone.livejournal.com]

Hey, welcome. I'm Jamie. You will undoubtedly see me around very soon, and if it's in two places at once, don't worry, you're not insane, that's just what I do. ;)

Sorry to hear about your parents . . . having to stay in the house sucks, I know the feeling. Did you use the time wisely and get very good at video games, at least?

And don't worry about the purple, we have blue people and green people already, you'll fit right in. :)

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

Mario is my bitch. so is Link. unfortunantly, they decided to stay in my closet and not move here with me. Please tell me there is a NES or SNES somewhere, here?

[x-sanfuaiyaa.livejournal.com]

Hello, Clarice, I am Shiro. I am well versed in the use of both the bokken and katana. If you are interested in a spar, I would be more than happy to oblige.

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

I've never used those, I know french-style foil and sabre (the kind used in the civil war but designed to actually be functional).

My mom is sending me my gear though in a couple days so I can bout once it gets here, but I don't have my own foil or sabre, only a jacket, mask, and glove. My parents were talking about getting me my own foil and sabre this Xmas but I don't think that they are anymore.

One previously absent roommate reporting in....

[x-rahne.livejournal.com]

We'd been out shopping for the semiformal, actually. If we hadn't left already by the time you got here, we could have asked about an image inducer, if you wanted.... We can do that next time?

...Speaking of matching clothes to skin (as you did to Shinobi), I think I saw a dress that might go with yours. here (http://www.vintageous.com/v2005.htm)'s a picture that looks quite like it, though the one we saw wasn't nearly so expensive. It shows the color pretty well though.

And it does sound very sudden, their bringing you here, but from some of the things I've heard, depending on where you were, your parents might have had reason to hide you. :/ But I don't suppose 'tis any of my business.

Re: One previously absent roommate reporting in....

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

hi Rahne! That's a pretty dress, I think I will have to take you up on teh offer to get it for the semi-formal!

My parents are well meaning, but strange. I think now, they did the right thing, but I still don't like HOW they did it. Ah well.

[x-cypher.livejournal.com]

Hi, Clarice. I'm Doug. I room with Jamie, Artie, and Miles. Sorry to hear about your parents sucking, excited to hear that there's another video game addict on campus, and more in the vein of generic greetings. Like Paige said, there's plenty of friendly people who can double as tour guides. Like me. :) Feel free to drop by any time to ask questions, talk, whatever.

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

hi Doug!

Sorry.

[x-tarot.livejournal.com]

We were out shopping, and.. I seem to have taken a rather long nap in the rec room.

I apoligize for the art materials that are everywhere right now.

I believe that Kurt fences, and Shiro has a sword - a.. katana, I believe? Kitty does ballet, and Jubilee does gymnastics when she remembers.

Ee.

[x-tarot.livejournal.com]

I always forget to do this. I am Marie-Ange - one of your roommates, and the person probably responsible for the random animated looking things that occasionally wander around here.

Do not be surprised if Jamie asks you if "Blinky has eaten your socks yet.".

Re: Ee.

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

*hordes her socks carefully* does Blinky eat socks? I happen to be rather fond of many pairs, especially my knee-high Jack Skeleton ones.

[x-skin.livejournal.com]

Hi, Clarice. I'm Angelo. Welcome to the mansion! :)

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

thanks! I've decided that the doors need people's names on them. would make my life so much easier ;)