The X-Project

For your general information...

The young man found at the gates this morning is in a serious but stable condition. We don't know who he is, but enquiries are being made through various channels. Hopefully more successfully than mine.

Owing to the 'serious' part of his condition, I'd reiterate Hank's request that non-emergency visits to the medlab be kept to a minimum, and for help with child-minding and food. We're doing everything we can, and will let you know the state of play as things change.

You may have noticed for yourselves, but Hank's condition has gotten significantly worse, to the point where he's having trouble finding his way around. Moira and I are trying to keep him with us, but since I'm going to be tied up off-campus the next few days, I think Moira would appreciate help with keeping an eye on him.

I wouldn't say it will be easy, considering the state he's in, but I wouldn't be asking unless it was necessary.

We're working as hard as we can on finding a cure. No luck yet, but it's a matter of time.

The medlab helpers - Clarice, Rahne and Amanda, with help from Forge - did an amazing job prepping the lab today for the situation Hank and I were called away to deal with, and with helping out once we did get back. You all did a great job, and we're all hugely proud of you. Your actions saved lives today.

Kitty's fine - we've got her on oxygen and keeping her in overnight for observation, but she is fine.

The rest of you that were involved in tonight's incident, we'd like to see all of you down here at some stage tonight, if only to satisfy our medical paranoia. Even if you think you're fine, okay? Don't make me send Hank after you.

Well, two announcements, although one is only very important to a few people, and the other is for everyone. :)

My little sister Carlie is coming for a visit next week, for about ten days. Basically imagine nineteen-year-old me on a perpetual sugar high and something of a mutant fangirl. *grins* I apologise in advance for anyone she bounces at too much.

The other announcement is that since we're all slowly gathering back under the same roof, and there's a number of events to celebrate (like Moira and Nathan's bundle of joy, and Alison's medical miracle), plus a New Year's Eve party that wasn't... it's high time for a party. So I'm announcing one. January 29th, which is the last Saturday of the month, it's party time. And since it's been a while since we've had the chance to dress up, it's semi-formal. *ignores the howls of protest* Help is sought with the organising and such, just chase me up in the medlab or in my suite. :)

Okay, considering the music reverberating through the halls today, this is a bit late, but hey, like it was pointed out, good news needs spreading. Sorry about the delay, we've been in a bit of medical shock since it happened.

It seems that the incident with Cain the other night had an unexpected (to say the least) side effect. The best explanation we have is that there was some kind of spillover from Nathan and Amanda's 'first aid' treatment, but to all effects and purposes, Alison is cured. No more pain, no more sensitivity to sound.

The queue for hugs starts on the left. *grins*

I'll leave the report on Cain to Moira - she's the one who's been working with him more - but he had regained consciousness and will recover, although it will take some time. Nathan's also on the mend - he had a flare-up of the virus as a result of over-straining his powers.

Brief, since we're insanely busy down here. Terry and Sean have both been released, although somewhat bruised and battered. Kyle is spending the night here since he may be suffering a concussion, but he should be fine. Amanda's healed Miles and we're keeping him a bit longer.

Alison... is stable. We do need help 'though. Forge, we could use your help on setting up some kind of sound baffle, and Paige, Shiro and Sam, since you're proof against energy, or are mostly, we may need you to act as our hands. Everyone else who is not one of our regular medlab helpers, please give us space to work.

Apologies for the delay in notifying you all, but I've been busy in the medlab with Doug, and was expecting Charles or one of the other staff members to have taken care of this. I don't know all of the details, but I'll tell you what I do know.

This afternoon at the blood drive, there was an incident involving a man with a gun. It appears that Douglas Ramsey, acting on information he had access to, realised this was going to happen, and for reasons unknown, took it upon himself to attempt to prevent another student from being hurt. To this end he borrowed some Kevlar from Scott's uniform, which was in one of the vans, hid it under his shirt, and leapt in front of Rahne when the shots started.

The bullet hit him square in the chest, and the Kevlar did prevent him from being killed. However, the shock of the impact stopped his heart momentarily and CPR was required to start it up again. He was then taken to medlab, where he is in a stable condition. He has some bruising to the chest, both from the bullet and from me pounding on his chest to get his heart started again. Marie-Ange Colbert is also in the medlab, having been sedated at the scene. She should also be fine.

I don't know the whys and wherefores of the shooter, but he has been detained and handed over to the police.

And just before the most wonderful Alison comes down bearing breakfast...

Illyana Rasputin suffered a number of injuries yesterday in what appears to have been some kind of attack from Limbo, the demon dimension she was kidnapped to earlier this year. The threat has been alleviated - there will be no more surprise visitors, I'm assured - and Illyana's had surgery and is now recovering. She's not awake yet, but I shall let you know when she is, and when she's strong enough for visitors.

Once she is strong enough for visitors, I'm sure we'll be getting the full explanation of just what happened yesterday. In the meantime, keep the skuttlebutt and rumour-mongering down to a dull roar, all right?

As for Remy Le Beau. Yes, there was an incident with Amanda Sefton. No, he did not physically harm her, although he did scare her enough to generate what's best described as post-traumatic shock. Charles and Moira tell me she'll be fine.

Remy suffered some exacerbation of the head injuries he already had, and some burning to his chest. We had him restrained and sedated in medlab, for his own safety, and sometime around 3AM Friday night he slipped the restraints, knocked me out and left the mansion, taking his belongings with him. We have not have any further word from him. I am fine.

Let me stress Pete's warning. Remy is dangerous. Do not approach him if you see him, and don't try and be the hero. Get the hell away from the situation and call one of the staff. I can't give you any further information as to the whys and wherefores, but you know all you need to.

Trust me, I'm not joking on this.

Now, is that enough information for you all? If not, email one of the staff and we'll see about answering your questions.