Fic (of a sort); "Staff Meeting", Emma, Kitty, Scott, Piotr.
Title: Staff Meeting
Author: Sionnain
'Verse: Astonishing X-Men, set following the Gifted arc.
Characters: Emma, Kitty, Scott and Piotr. References canon pairings.
Rating: E
Challenge: #29: Letters
Summary: Emma sends an email to see why Kitty missed their morning staff meeting. Kitty doesn't quite care for Emma's tone.
AN: Written for this week's Xmenflashfic Challenge: Letters. Thanks to Carlos_thedwarf for reading this one over for me. :)
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: Staff Meeting
We missed you at the staff meeting this morning, Katherine. Is there a reason why you were not present?
--E.
From: PrydeK@xavier.org
To: FrostE@xavier.org
Subject: RE: Staff Meeting
Gee, sorry, I guess I forgot to set my alarm after finding my former boyfriend who I thought was dead alive and being held prisoner by some kind of government whack-jobs. Oh, and the space alien. Don’t forget the space alien.
I’ll be at the next one.
--Kitty
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: RE: Staff Meeting
There’s no need to be sarcastic, Katherine. I was merely concerned that perhaps you were unwell.
Believe me, I shall not be forgetting the space alien anytime soon.
--E.
From: PrydeK@xavier.org
To: FrostE@xavier.org
Subject: Riiight.
Sure, Emma.
Ord probably feels the same way about you and that outfit you were wearing. Did you miss the memo about the black leather and the clothes that cover your vulnerable areas? Or, like, any of your areas?
--Kitty.
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: RE: Riight.
I have no idea why my simple inquiry has angered you so, but if you’re feeling some residual anger about Piotr’s apparent death and subsequent “rebirth”, I suggest you find a healthier way to take this out rather than on an innocent bystander.
And darling, the reason why I wore that outfit is because I could. If you spent more time in the gym and less writing accusatory emails, perhaps you could do the same.
--E.
From: PrydeK@xavier.org
To: FrostE@xavier.org
Subject: RE:RE: Riight.
Any suggestions on where I may find an “innocent bystander”? Because you certainly weren’t suggesting *you*, were you? And I’d rather suck face with Ord than wear that get-up, thanks.
Just curious--do you just try and sound like a bitch when at all possible? Or is just natural? I’m beginning to think maybe it’s your actual mutant power. You certainly seem to use it more than the psychic thing. You’d think if you knew how your words effected people, you’d stop talking so much.
--Kitty
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: An article you may find helpful
Attachment: whentofacethefactsandstopblamingothers.doc
You may perhaps find the attached article about how to stop projecting your own thoughts and feelings on others quite helpful. I suggest you print it out.
And it’s affected. Don’t type angry, darling. You only look foolish and rather uneducated. We do live in a school, after all, and should set a better example.
--E.
From: PrydeK@xavier.org
To: FrostE@xavier.org
Subject: RE: An article you may find helpful
I’m tired of this email exchange. So I’m going to end it.
All I have to say is, if Scott ever comes back from the dead you *better* be at the staff meeting the very next morning. Aliens or no.
--Kitty
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: This does not look like “ending this email exchange” to me.
Honestly, Katherine. If Scott should happen to die or become otherwise incapacitated, do you actually think I’m going to insist on having staff meetings?
--E.
From: PrydeK@xavier.org
To: FrostE@xavier.org
Subject: RE: This does not look like “ending this email exchange” to me.
Who said you get to be in charge if anything happens to Scott?
--Kitty.
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: Actually…
Charles Xavier.
--E.
From: PrydeK@xavier.org
To: FrostE@xavier.org
Subject: RE: Actually….
How do I know you’re not mind-controlling him?
For that matter, how do I know you’re not mind controlling everyone here?
--Kitty.
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: And this is my last word on the matter.
Because, darling, if I were mind-controlling Scott and his policies for running this Institute, we would not have staff meetings, and if we did, they would not be so ungodly early. And we wouldn’t have those horrible pastries that are to be fixed in the toaster, the ones that make such a mess. Nor would we, at this very moment, have a box of White Zinfandel in the fridge.
If I were really running things, you’d know it.
--E.
From: PrydeK@xavier.org
To: SummersS@xavier.org
Subject: Staff Meeting
Hey, Scott.
I’m sorry I missed the staff meeting this morning. I’m just a little freaked out about…everything that happened. I’ll be at the next one, promise.
--Kitty
PS: If I ever find that the boxed wine and the Pop-tarts are gone, I’m going to smack you and you have to believe me that it’s for a good reason, okay? It’ll be because someone’s invaded your mind. Trust me.
From: SummersS@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: RE: Staff Meeting
No problem, Kitty. I know it’s been tough on everyone, and you most of all. I’m sort of familiar with the whole “ex coming back to life” thing. Believe me. Take your time and remember we’re here for you.
Scott
PS: I’ll keep that in mind about the wine and the Pop-Tarts? Maybe take it easy for the rest of the day, okay?
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: Honestly
I threw the boxed wine away because it had been in the fridge since that open house event we hosted in the spring, and no one (thank God) drinks it. You’ll notice, Katherine, the toaster pastries are still in the pantry.
Your pointing at me and accusing me of treacherous and devious activities at breakfast this morning was rather amusing, though. I do believe I am the only one who thought so. Scott certainly wasn’t amused. He thinks you’re quite mad.
--E.
From: SummersS@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: This week
I think you may need to take the week off from teaching and training duties, Kitty. Just until you’re feeling more yourself, and less inclined to accuse other team members of duplicity over coffee.
Remember to let us know if you need anything.
Scott
From: PrydeK@xavier.org
To: RasputinP@xavier.org
Subject: Sneaky
Guess who just got a week off to spend with you? :-)
PS: Did you ever notice Emma’s email addy here is “Frosty at Xavier’s”? Isn’t that just the most appropriate thing ever?
--Kitty
From: RasputinP@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: RE: Sneaky
Clever, Katya.
No, I had not realized. Though you are the computer genius.
Yes, though, it is very funny.
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: SummersS@xavier.org
Subject: Staff Emails
The next time you have a problem with a staff member missing a meeting, YOU are dealing with it, Summers. Unless they need their mind altered as punishment (yes, I know, you’re still not in line with my system of discipline), forget having me do any administrative duties that involve emailing one Katherine Pryde.
You owe me one. I expect something from you later. Many, many somethings.
Emma
Author: Sionnain
'Verse: Astonishing X-Men, set following the Gifted arc.
Characters: Emma, Kitty, Scott and Piotr. References canon pairings.
Rating: E
Challenge: #29: Letters
Summary: Emma sends an email to see why Kitty missed their morning staff meeting. Kitty doesn't quite care for Emma's tone.
AN: Written for this week's Xmenflashfic Challenge: Letters. Thanks to Carlos_thedwarf for reading this one over for me. :)
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: Staff Meeting
We missed you at the staff meeting this morning, Katherine. Is there a reason why you were not present?
--E.
From: PrydeK@xavier.org
To: FrostE@xavier.org
Subject: RE: Staff Meeting
Gee, sorry, I guess I forgot to set my alarm after finding my former boyfriend who I thought was dead alive and being held prisoner by some kind of government whack-jobs. Oh, and the space alien. Don’t forget the space alien.
I’ll be at the next one.
--Kitty
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: RE: Staff Meeting
There’s no need to be sarcastic, Katherine. I was merely concerned that perhaps you were unwell.
Believe me, I shall not be forgetting the space alien anytime soon.
--E.
From: PrydeK@xavier.org
To: FrostE@xavier.org
Subject: Riiight.
Sure, Emma.
Ord probably feels the same way about you and that outfit you were wearing. Did you miss the memo about the black leather and the clothes that cover your vulnerable areas? Or, like, any of your areas?
--Kitty.
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: RE: Riight.
I have no idea why my simple inquiry has angered you so, but if you’re feeling some residual anger about Piotr’s apparent death and subsequent “rebirth”, I suggest you find a healthier way to take this out rather than on an innocent bystander.
And darling, the reason why I wore that outfit is because I could. If you spent more time in the gym and less writing accusatory emails, perhaps you could do the same.
--E.
From: PrydeK@xavier.org
To: FrostE@xavier.org
Subject: RE:RE: Riight.
Any suggestions on where I may find an “innocent bystander”? Because you certainly weren’t suggesting *you*, were you? And I’d rather suck face with Ord than wear that get-up, thanks.
Just curious--do you just try and sound like a bitch when at all possible? Or is just natural? I’m beginning to think maybe it’s your actual mutant power. You certainly seem to use it more than the psychic thing. You’d think if you knew how your words effected people, you’d stop talking so much.
--Kitty
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: An article you may find helpful
Attachment: whentofacethefactsandstopblamingothers.doc
You may perhaps find the attached article about how to stop projecting your own thoughts and feelings on others quite helpful. I suggest you print it out.
And it’s affected. Don’t type angry, darling. You only look foolish and rather uneducated. We do live in a school, after all, and should set a better example.
--E.
From: PrydeK@xavier.org
To: FrostE@xavier.org
Subject: RE: An article you may find helpful
I’m tired of this email exchange. So I’m going to end it.
All I have to say is, if Scott ever comes back from the dead you *better* be at the staff meeting the very next morning. Aliens or no.
--Kitty
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: This does not look like “ending this email exchange” to me.
Honestly, Katherine. If Scott should happen to die or become otherwise incapacitated, do you actually think I’m going to insist on having staff meetings?
--E.
From: PrydeK@xavier.org
To: FrostE@xavier.org
Subject: RE: This does not look like “ending this email exchange” to me.
Who said you get to be in charge if anything happens to Scott?
--Kitty.
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: Actually…
Charles Xavier.
--E.
From: PrydeK@xavier.org
To: FrostE@xavier.org
Subject: RE: Actually….
How do I know you’re not mind-controlling him?
For that matter, how do I know you’re not mind controlling everyone here?
--Kitty.
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: And this is my last word on the matter.
Because, darling, if I were mind-controlling Scott and his policies for running this Institute, we would not have staff meetings, and if we did, they would not be so ungodly early. And we wouldn’t have those horrible pastries that are to be fixed in the toaster, the ones that make such a mess. Nor would we, at this very moment, have a box of White Zinfandel in the fridge.
If I were really running things, you’d know it.
--E.
From: PrydeK@xavier.org
To: SummersS@xavier.org
Subject: Staff Meeting
Hey, Scott.
I’m sorry I missed the staff meeting this morning. I’m just a little freaked out about…everything that happened. I’ll be at the next one, promise.
--Kitty
PS: If I ever find that the boxed wine and the Pop-tarts are gone, I’m going to smack you and you have to believe me that it’s for a good reason, okay? It’ll be because someone’s invaded your mind. Trust me.
From: SummersS@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: RE: Staff Meeting
No problem, Kitty. I know it’s been tough on everyone, and you most of all. I’m sort of familiar with the whole “ex coming back to life” thing. Believe me. Take your time and remember we’re here for you.
Scott
PS: I’ll keep that in mind about the wine and the Pop-Tarts? Maybe take it easy for the rest of the day, okay?
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: Honestly
I threw the boxed wine away because it had been in the fridge since that open house event we hosted in the spring, and no one (thank God) drinks it. You’ll notice, Katherine, the toaster pastries are still in the pantry.
Your pointing at me and accusing me of treacherous and devious activities at breakfast this morning was rather amusing, though. I do believe I am the only one who thought so. Scott certainly wasn’t amused. He thinks you’re quite mad.
--E.
From: SummersS@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: This week
I think you may need to take the week off from teaching and training duties, Kitty. Just until you’re feeling more yourself, and less inclined to accuse other team members of duplicity over coffee.
Remember to let us know if you need anything.
Scott
From: PrydeK@xavier.org
To: RasputinP@xavier.org
Subject: Sneaky
Guess who just got a week off to spend with you? :-)
PS: Did you ever notice Emma’s email addy here is “Frosty at Xavier’s”? Isn’t that just the most appropriate thing ever?
--Kitty
From: RasputinP@xavier.org
To: PrydeK@xavier.org
Subject: RE: Sneaky
Clever, Katya.
No, I had not realized. Though you are the computer genius.
Yes, though, it is very funny.
From: FrostE@xavier.org
To: SummersS@xavier.org
Subject: Staff Emails
The next time you have a problem with a staff member missing a meeting, YOU are dealing with it, Summers. Unless they need their mind altered as punishment (yes, I know, you’re still not in line with my system of discipline), forget having me do any administrative duties that involve emailing one Katherine Pryde.
You owe me one. I expect something from you later. Many, many somethings.
Emma