The X-Project

Despite the broken window and small fire on the lawn, we are not under attack. A new resident was simply slightly overwhelmed by modern technology.

The fire has been dealt with. I will be getting Illyana a new computer as soon as I've collected the glass and covered the window. In the meantime, Illyana has been referred to her iPhone.

We've had a courtesy call to let us know the FOHers from the rally appear to be returning to normal. They're being transferred from SHIELD holding to Muir Island for monitoring and further treatment.

There isn't yet any news on what caused the manifestations, but there haven't been any reports of repeat incidents, either. Dr. MacTaggart and her staff will be running more tests to see if they can get a better idea of what happened.

First, I apologize for the delay in addressing this. Lines of communication got crossed, mostly on my end.

This morning you may have noticed a brief psychic disturbance (and, if you were close enough, Dr. Grey-Summers telling you not to panic). This was caused by Maddie fully manifesting her telepathy. She's all right, but currently she's downstairs in the Box until she gets a better handle on things. I believe she's cleared for visitors, or if not yet will be tomorrow, but you may want to check with her via email first.

Well, we'd planned to have a formal barbecue for Labor Day, but I misjudged the amount of notice the catering company needed for a holiday so it's moved to the eighth (Tuesday) instead, and we can just pretend it was supposed to be a last day of summer sort of event. There will be vegetarian options as well as the regular spread, but the scheduling problem came in regards to getting one of those large ovens to roast a pig. And yes, the professor's food budget apparently extends to acquiring entire pigs. Anyway, I'm told this is good, if you like that sort of thing, and at the very least should feed the majority of us. Apparently a couple hundred pounds of pig takes a pretty long time to cook, so the setup is probably going to be late the night before; I think they said it'd probably be ready to eat about 6pm. Preliminary courses will begin appearing around noon.

This is an open event, which means friends and alumni from Snow Valley are invited to visit, socialize, and make sure we're not going to end up with too many leftovers. No RSVP necessary.

(By the way, these arrangements don't preclude anyone from doing their own barbecue tomorrow. You won't have a whole pig at your disposal, but I think you'll be able to manage.)

To update everyone on the current situation, the threat that necessitated us clearing out the mansion has been resolved. However, since those who were part of the team may be a while in returning we'd appreciate it if you'd all stay where you are just a little while longer. We're all right here, just short-handed.

Thank you, guys, for your patience. You've all handled yourselves incredibly well.

I know there's a lot going on right now, but for anyone who feels the need for a little distraction tonight, or just something to do, the Danger Room's going to be opened up for viewing. Since it's pushing the safety line a little to run full scenarios any demonstrations will be in the form of laser tag (participation optional). Also you'll be fed afterwards, though I think that's going to happen regardless of attendance. If you'd like to participate let us know.

Since I've heard some questions about this I just thought I'd let everyone know that yes, tomorrow's field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art is still on. Transportation is going to be pretty shameless abuse of the normal weekend bus system but please confirm with me or Ms. Dane so we have a number on passes and arranged feedings, stuff like that. (Mr. Forge will also be chaperoning, but these aren't his area of arrangements.)

I'm in Pristina with Yvette Petrovic and no one's been kidnapped or drugged or anything so far, so we're doing pretty good. Yvette and her mother are both doing well, although her mother's determination to feed me anything and everything she can physically provide before I leave the country is honestly scaring me a little. The fact I probably just jinxed myself into a cult-abduction notwithstanding, Yvette and I will be leaving tomorrow -- we should be back at the school around 5pm.

First of all, I should announce I've returned from my hiatus and resumed my position as official staff-counselor. (I figured maybe it was time to formalize that after I started making official announcements again. Sorry for any confusion that may have caused. We'll call last week a transitional period.)

Second of all, concerning Yvette Petrovic: as of this morning she has been released from the Medlab, and for the time being will be sharing a room with Laurie Collins. Thanks to the efforts of Forge and Clarice she's been provided some proper clothing, but please continue to use your discretion about direct physical contact. Yvette will also be getting a temporary journal account to acclimatize her to the culture a little while she's at the school. I'm sure many of you know how stressful being in a new and strange place can be, so please go slow and make her feel at home.

And if at all possible, maybe refrain from mentioning demon attacks or elder gods to her for at least the first two weeks.