Training Organization (Charles, Erik, Logan, Ororo, Kurt, Betsy)

[rubyquartzftw]

Scott had been busy since the party. He had made his way around the basement as well as the grounds, taking notes and planning what could happen where. He also had been devising a few ideas for training both the students and the adults, attempting to factor in personalities, abilities, level of proficiency, and general interest. After a night spent

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[rubyquartzftw]

"So just to make sure we've got this..." Scott prompted, writing a list as he spoke. "I will be teaching Team Building and leading group training exercises. Kurt will be teaching Aerobics as well as general Fitness and Endurance. Logan will be on Survival Skills, Hand to Hand fighting and Short Blades should any student get to that point and be interested. Ororo will be assisting me in group training and be in charge of obstacle courses. I think we can safely add Betsy to the list for Fitness, Endurance, as well as long blade weapon training."

"As for ability development, I think the Professor should be in charge of leading that, though delegation could occur to better pair students to a mentor. Which leads to that next point, unless you have a preference and would rather not put it to committee, Professor. Should we concentrate on pairing students via like abilities or via complimentary personalities?"

"For example, in the case of Lorna with Erik. There obviously seems to be some personality conflict, yet the abilities are similar. Would it go better for both of you if someone who got along better with her took over for you, Erik? What do we think about this?"

Scott hoped he wasn't offending with his example, but thought the point was important enough to ask.

[prefers_magneto]

Erik snorted.

"It would go better for me."

He glanced at Charles, then looked at Scott.

"Nobody else here can show her how to handle her power with any... finesse," he said, his tone becoming serious. "She can learn it from me or she can learn it herself, as I did. She cannot learn it from you."

[looking_forhope]

Charles glanced up from the paper on his lap and listened to Scott. Only when he was asked did he give a slow nod, mostly because he was thinking over it over.

"I have to agree with Erik here. If there's a student who wishes to learn more about control, and the further development of, it should be with someone who has either the same ability, or, something comparatively similar. Lorna can put any personal opinions she has aside, as can the other students. Mentors should be available to both teach, and guide those who want it."

[not_oreo]

Ororo had smiled at Kurt when he spoke up; if he'd had the stealth in mind, she was going to step back into assisting position. She nodded at Scott as he summed the progress up.

"That would be good, yes." It meant she was going to spend time with Bobby, at the very least, and ... well, they would see who else. "I would suggest that any of us are available to guide, in case of conflict, but if there is questioning decisions, the final authority stays with Charles and Erik."

Not by seniority. Not by power. If the adults were following their lead, within reason, the children would sense that and follow, too.

[prefers_magneto]

Erik glanced at Charles. That seemed reasonable to him.

He looked at Ororo.

"However, as this seems to be expected to be a dual role of tutor and... 'mentor' or 'guide', I expect someone else would fill the latter portion of her education better than I."

[rubyquartzftw]

Scott nodded seriously at everyone's reply and the Professor's decision. He realized this meant he would probably be spending some quality time with Alex, which would definitely mean he related to Ororo's suggestion.

"I agree with you Ororo. That would help to offset any personality issues that may arise. ...As well as giving the teacher a potential break." Scott knew he would need time to cool off after listening to Alex's attitude for an hour of "lessons".

"Well then... on a somewhat similar issue... what should we do about young Mr. Allerdyce? In our time, he was a student at the school but from what I understand he left of his own accord. Now that he's here, I'm not entirely certain forcing an unwilling mind into lessons is the best option. That said, I also think it would be good for him to learn a little more control..."

[prefers_magneto]

Erik spoke up immediately. As far as he was concerned, John Allerdyce wasn't up for a vote of the committee.

"Mr Allerdyce has told me that he was in my employ after leaving school. He would like to be useful but certainly has no intentions of returning to the classroom. As such, I will handle him, thank you," he explained in a tone that suggested he considered the topic closed.

He felt more inclined to look after John's guidance than Lorna's. He had no trouble accepting full responsibility for the boy.

[rubyquartzftw]

Scott had to work to conceal the frown threatening his features from showing as Erik mentioned John had gone to his employ. In Scott's future John was still a student and the man had only learned of his leaving recently. He hadn't learned any more than that, but this new development for him wasn't entirely surprising. More just disappointing.

Still, with this version of Erik coaching him, perhaps John could learn a little more control and discipline. Scott nodded to Erik.

"Very well. I wish you all the luck in the world." Scott couldn't help himself from adding that last line about it, though he tried to keep it from sounding too sarcastic. He honestly did hope things went well there.

[prefers_magneto]

"I think you have enough on your plate to worry about, Mr Summers. I suggest you refrain from commenting on what I choose to put on mine," Erik retorted.

[looking_forhope]

Charles felt the intensity in the room build and before anything could get out of hand, he cleared his throat and spoke up.

"Is there anything else we need to discuss then?" he looked at each person in the room. Truth be told, he would rather end it now. Not only was he not feeling at all well, but from what he had followed on the sheet that Scott had given them, things had pretty much been covered.

[rubyquartzftw]

Scott merely shrugged in return, recognizing that he had taken a liberty there. He hadn't intended direct offence and felt as though a further response would only cause the situation to begin a downward spiral. Instead, he accepted the consequences of his words and moved on, looking down at his outline.

"That about covers everything that needed to be figured out with regards to the students, unless anyone has anything else to add." He paused and looked around for any further comments.

[prefers_magneto]

Erik had nothing to add. He was more interested in getting Charles out of the room and making sure he was resting.

Still, there were a few odd details. He looked at Charles.

"When are we starting formal lessons? Perhaps we should make an announcement."

[notan_animal]

Logan waited until Scott sounded that they were pretty much done and ducked out just as Erik commented on the announcement. That part didn't really pertain to him, and he was sure he'd hear anything regarding it from Kayla.

[looking_forhope]

He met with his friends gaze, and agreed in the form of a quick nod.

"Perhaps the first of Febuary will give us time to sort through any final details. It will also allow for you all to decide a curriculum to follow, or if that is not necessary, then perhaps group with the students and find the best place to begin your training." Charles told them before looking back to Erik for a sign that he agreed.

[prefers_magneto]

Erik nodded his agreement.

"Of course if you wish to start your... mentoring program, sooner, I suppose that would be acceptable."

[rubyquartzftw]

Scott contained his snort as Logan headed out without a word, then turned his attention away from it. Looking back to the Professor, Scott nodded in agreement to his statement.

"Sounds good to me." He looked down at his outline one last time.

"Do we wish to talk about the adult training program or should we leave things at this? I suppose it could be more of a discussion between us, since one of our number just ducked out." Scott said wryly, looking at and referring to the 'us' as Xavier and Erik.