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Bonjour
Jul 2, 2009 20:24:34 GMT -5
Post by Gambit on Jul 2, 2009 20:24:34 GMT -5
a fire dances away, the bright red and yellow flames radiating an orange glow which adds a unique character to the room. It crackles and pops to the burning wood. The rain softly taps at the window and the common room is occupied by a single being. Remy Etienne LeBeau, also known as "Gambit" is sitting behind a long varnished oak desk on the only seat his side. Cards are laid out across the table and Gambit is shuffling the cards in his hand before performing shuffle tricks with the deck. Gambit, in his usual smart attire, then rests his deck down to reach into his pocket. A slightly damaged packet of Marlboro cigarettes is pulled out and Gambit lifts the lid. There is a single cigarette left in the packet. Gambit shakes the packet to be sure and then thrusts the packet sending the cigarette into the air, catching it in his mouth. Gambit then raises himself from his seat and walks over to the fire. The fire mirrors in his eyes and he crushes the empty packet in his hands and uses his mutant powers to combust the packet and drop the ashes into the fire. With the tip of his index and middle finger he lights the cigarette and inhales a deep breath. After a brief pause he lets out a sigh with a cloud of smoke. Gambit then turns to stare into the fire again. Losing himself in the flames. He whispers to himself in a sad tone...
"mon cher..." [TBCB: ShadowCat]
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Bonjour
Jul 2, 2009 20:29:00 GMT -5
Post by Shadowcat on Jul 2, 2009 20:29:00 GMT -5
It was late, probably about eight or nine at night. The small girl was dressed in jeans and a grey jacket with a white tee underneath it. She was also wearing a pair of black converse. What she was doing was unclear. She'd been walking around for a while now, trying to get herself tired or find something worthwhile to do but she couldn't do either. As she passed the common room, she thought she heard something, and so turned around and went back to it. She peaked in at the man, he looked sad. That was never a good sight.
Kitty walked in, casually, and took a seat on a leather couch, smiling slightly to him. "Hello there." She said, quietly.
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Bonjour
Jul 2, 2009 20:46:14 GMT -5
Post by Gambit on Jul 2, 2009 20:46:14 GMT -5
his brown eyes with the red fiery glow returned to the deep brown of which they are normally. He turned his head slightly to acknowledge who was there. Her soft voice caught him off guard. He didn't expect anyone to be here at this time of night. He turned to face the fire again and took a final draw from his cigarette. Instead of blowing it out he let the smoke creep out from his lips and threw the cigarette into the fire. After a brief pause he stands up right and turns to see this young lady sitting on the leather couch. He was unsure how to take her. What where her powers? Who was she? And more importantly what was her intentions? "you surprised me mon cher. I didn't hear you come in" Gambit then returns to the chair he was sitting on, not breaking contact with her. From under the table he pushes out a chair opposite him at the table and holds out his hand indicating for her sit down with him. "You don't have to sit all the way over there. Come and exchange pleasantries with Gambit"
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Bonjour
Jul 2, 2009 20:56:14 GMT -5
Post by Shadowcat on Jul 2, 2009 20:56:14 GMT -5
"Sorry." She chuckled, slightly, and got up. Walking over to him, she stuck her hand out to greet him. "I'm Kitty Pryde. Nice to meet you, Gambit." She announced herself and greet him. He was very cute, actually, pleasant to look at. She'd noticed quite a few guys walking around lately. That was something else good about the Mansion. "So, what are you doing all alone down here? Shouldn't you be trying to sleep?" She asked.
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Bonjour
Jul 2, 2009 21:12:30 GMT -5
Post by Gambit on Jul 2, 2009 21:12:30 GMT -5
in true gentleman form, Gambit arose to softly hold and kiss her hand. He looked up into her eyes and spoke "c'est un plaisir pour rencontrer vous manque" Gambit then sat back down as did she. "thats a lovely name, Kitty" Gambit runs his fingers through his hair brushing it back "it's not a nice night so I was enjoying some of the simpler pleasures in life. A beautiful fire and the relaxing echos of the rain against the window. I didn't think anyone else would be up. Now I know its considered rude to ask a lady her age but for an attractive young lady like yourself I wouldn't want to get you in trouble by keeping you up past your hours" Gambit re-adjusts himself in his chair to give his full body attention to her. His dark brown eyes, mysterious yet comforting locked with hers
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Bonjour
Jul 2, 2009 21:23:30 GMT -5
Post by Shadowcat on Jul 2, 2009 21:23:30 GMT -5
She blushed as he kissed her hand. It wasn't often that you met someone like that. She wouldn't say she didn't enjoy it though. At his compliment, she grinned. "Why thank you. Gambit has a ring to it, too." A chuckle escape her mouth. "I'm seventeen. But I can't help it, I can't get to sleep. I was walking around, trying to find something to do to get my tired, and then I came in here 'cause I saw you." Her eyes remained on him. He truly was adorable. And such a gentleman. A real charmer. "So, how do you like it here at the fabulous X-Mansion?" She grinned.
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Bonjour
Jul 2, 2009 21:43:20 GMT -5
Post by Gambit on Jul 2, 2009 21:43:20 GMT -5
Gambit could sense new friendship being blossoming. Not just a social friend whom he would know and could occasionally talk to but someone he could call friend and know would do anything for him and vice versa. His flirty, charming, playful smirk on his face. "Gambit is a name for me but my name is Remy Etienne LeBeau. Feel free to call me what you feel comfortable with mon cher" in taking in her last question, Gambit took a moment to reflect. Thinking back to his past. His early child hood to mid teens. He wasn't proud of his past. Everyday was to make amends for the past he was ashamed of. "I think this is a wonderful place. It's more than just a home...its a symbol of hope. I share the same dream as the professor. Peace between humans and mutants alike. I just wish I will be alive to see that day. Though you will get to experience that mon cher. Live as an equal" Gambit lets out a soft laugh "but I won't bore you with my tales and dreams. Tell me about yourself. How do you feel about this place? How did a beautiful young woman like yourself end up in a school like this? Where is your family?"
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Bonjour
Jul 2, 2009 21:55:44 GMT -5
Post by Shadowcat on Jul 2, 2009 21:55:44 GMT -5
"Oh, what a beautiful name! I think I'll call you Remy." She said and leaned back in the chair. At his mention of the professor, she smiled. The professor meant so much to her. He was a genius, they often had bantered, and he was ultimately there for her. "The professor is a genius. I look up to him so much. I'm very glad you have his beliefs because he really is the smartest man I've ever known." She said, thinking about him, staring blankly at the floor.
She looked up at him at his mention of her. "Oh no, you're definitely not boring me!" She snickered. "Well, it actually took some convincing for my parents to let me come here. They're very overprotective of me. They love me, even after they learned about my powers." A smile appeared on her face, she was glad to have them. "They came to my house and recruited me, that's how I got here. What about you, Remy?"
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Bonjour
Jul 2, 2009 22:15:54 GMT -5
Post by Gambit on Jul 2, 2009 22:15:54 GMT -5
Gambit smiled thinking how lucky Kitty was and that she could share so much with so many. He was confident she had a bright future ahead of her. But his smirk faded slighty. The pictures of how he would first come to meet Storm, one the strongest and most looked up to X-Men. After wandering around the world, he encountered a de-aged and powerless Storm, and helped her escape from the Shadow King. He then rescued her from Nanny and the Orphan-Maker, helping her battle them. Afterwords, the young amnesiac Storm, who had reverted to thieving to stay alive, joined Gambit, and she eventually brought him back to the X-Men. would cross paths and lead to so many things in his life. His shady past of doing what he needed to to survive casting doubt from his fellow team mates. His battle with Wolverine. But again, thanks to the professor, there was hope. Some believed he was truly was looking to make up for his sins. The one thing he didn't expect when he got here though was, love. It still haunts him to this day. Should he wait or should move on? What would she want? Suddenly though he snapped back to life as lightening light the room and the thunder roared outside. "you could say it was fate. If you believe in that kind of thing..."
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Bonjour
Jul 2, 2009 22:26:42 GMT -5
Post by Shadowcat on Jul 2, 2009 22:26:42 GMT -5
"Of course I believe in that kind of stuff." Her eyes flickered at him. He was such a great guy. She couldn't help but wonder about his past. He wasn't giving away much for her to work with. But then again, mystery was something that attracted her to a man. Kitty's own past wasn't much of a past to her. But, she was thankful that she hadn't experienced many tragedies. The day she'd been recruited by the X-Men was a wonderful day. She thought about it all the time. Being here was so special to her now. She remebered when she first came to the Mansion, she'd been scared.. but eager. And that's why the Professor and herself hit it off so well. She showed much promise. "So... tell me some more about yourself."
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Bonjour
Jul 2, 2009 22:36:57 GMT -5
Post by Gambit on Jul 2, 2009 22:36:57 GMT -5
Gambit knew he would have to tread lightly. After all, she was still a child in so many ways but also a young woman. He didn't want to lie any more but at the same time, there is a time and place to learn certain things. His past, tainted in blood, betrayal and death. The fine line he walked between right and wrong in each of those occasions. Gambit smiled at her and blinked slowly, his eyes till focused on hers. "what would you like to know mon cher?"
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Bonjour
Jul 2, 2009 22:45:44 GMT -5
Post by Shadowcat on Jul 2, 2009 22:45:44 GMT -5
The beau still hadn't told her much about himself. She decided to start with the basics. "Alright... uh. Oh, I know! How old are you?" She grinned. He hadn't told her how old he was, but she'd given him that information, she thought it only fair to ask his age. Secretly, she hoped he wasn't much older than she. He was too sweet to pass up. Wait a minute. Do you... have a crush on him? She asked herself.
(sorry it's short, couldn't think of anything)
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Bonjour
Jul 2, 2009 23:04:55 GMT -5
Post by Gambit on Jul 2, 2009 23:04:55 GMT -5
[OOC:sometimes its got to be short to get a long one]
Gambit smiles and lets out a small laugh. He brushes his hair back and slides back into his chair. Should he come right out and tell her or just answer her question with a question? He softly bites his lower lip and sits up to lean on the table again. In being playful and perhaps even a bit flirty, Kitty mocks Gambit by sarcastically copying him posture wise from the other side of the table. Gambit smiles and lets out a short breath. "I'm eight thousand, three hundred and ninety five days old mon cher" Curious to test her he answered in a hidden question. How old was eight thousand, three hundred and ninety five days? At that the lights began to flicker in the common room and Gambit looked up at them. "well this just won't do" Gambit then slid his chair back so he could make it to his feet. He raised and held his right hand over the each individual candle on the table and uses his mutant powers to light each candle. "hope you don't mind mon cher, I wouldn't want to lose you now" his eyes engaged with hers once again "any further questions?"
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Bonjour
Jul 2, 2009 23:23:16 GMT -5
Post by Shadowcat on Jul 2, 2009 23:23:16 GMT -5
She was utterly surprised. Furrowing her brows, she looked at him quizzically. "Really? Well... wow." She shook her head, not even beginning to comprehend the stuff he'd seen. "That's a... really long time. How did you... w-wow." She didn't know what to say. But, she was saddened at this. He was older than her... by over seven-thousand years! She bit her lip. As the lights flickered, she looked around her. Black outs used to scare her as a child. Now, it just took the breath out of her momentarily. But this was different. As he used his powers to light candles, she grinned. "No, sir, I don't mind." It was cute, she used 'sir.' Now I'll have to bug him about being an old man. "Well... how have you lived this long?" She asked.
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Bonjour
Jul 2, 2009 23:35:15 GMT -5
Post by Gambit on Jul 2, 2009 23:35:15 GMT -5
Gambit let out a huge laugh! "days mon cher, days! I'm twenty three!" Gambit wiped his eyes and he smiled and laughed. He hadn't had a happy moment like that for a long time. He always felt a sense of guilt and depression afterwards. Like he shouldn't be able to enjoy himself. Not until he had completed his tasks, his goals...his revenge. He noticed that she seemed slightly concerned so Gambit slid out of his chair and extended his hand out "you know mon cher, my chair is by the fire. Its warm, brightly light and well I'm on this side you know that it's good on this side" Gambit smirked to show that he was trying to be funny and gave her a playful wink. "Or do you not want to hang out with this old man?"
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