That was quicker than expected...

[xp_daytripper]

Back again, earlier than I thought - we ran into a small complication.

On a related note, I'll be bouncing between home and the mansion for a bit providing childcare services. And no, I didn't buy the kid this time. ;)

Comments

[x-tarot.livejournal.com]

Does that mean that there was a child acquired and he or she was not purchased, or that YOU did not purchase a child?

[xp_daytripper]

The former. We turned up a mini-empath who needed help and brought her back to the school. Which would explain Manuel's new fashion accessory of a small child attached to his leg.

I need a smoke desperately tho' - way too many airports lately.

[x-tarot.livejournal.com]

Manuel has a child attached to his leg?

It is nothing personal, but I think I need to go find a private place to giggle because that mental image is very funny.

[x-empath.livejournal.com]

This is not exactly the sort of gossip I want to encourage while her stay is not confirmed.

[x-tarot.livejournal.com]

That you have helped a small troubled child is admirable. That the child is attached to your leg is hilarious.

[x-forge.livejournal.com]

Oh my god, he's turning into Hispanic Nathan. Have we checked him for concussions?

[x-cable.livejournal.com]

Very funny.

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

Did you birth it?

[xp_daytripper]

Fuck no. First, did I look nine months' pregnant to you before I left last week? And second, the kid's nearly four years old. I would have had have popped this one out when I was seventeen.

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

Oh, GOOD. I was suddenly really, really scared I had missed something important somewhere.

And Forge & Crystal were gone for 2 years in like 6 weeks. So you know, stuff happens.

[xp_daytripper]

Well, I can safely say that particular 'stuff' didn't happen. Not mine.

[x-empath.livejournal.com]

Wouldn't that mean you would have had it with me at that age? After all, it is you that is trying to convince me that she is my look alike.

[xp_daytripper]

A pregnancy scare in your teens doesn't not equal a four year old empathic mute kid. I think I would have noticed something, like, you know, giving birth? Plus Moira gave me the all clear that time.

She does look like you. Spitting image, apart from being a girl. I'd almost be tempted to put money on the test results, but that might be a bit tacky.

[x-forge.livejournal.com]

Tacky, hell. I want in on these odds. A young empath who happens to look like Manuel? Easy money.

[x-empath.livejournal.com]

The odds are against you. Finding a relative in Spain, _my_ living relative is highly unlikely.

[x-forge.livejournal.com]

Dude, your father was a member of the Hellfire Club. The odds of him banging anything with a pulse? Kind of high. Let's face it, up until recently, the de la Rocha name was not exactly known for chastity.

[x-empath.livejournal.com]

No it is not. However, I do believe that if he were to 'bang anything with a pulse' he would do so with some discretion.

[x-adrienne.livejournal.com]

Good to hear you're back.

[xp_daytripper]

Good to be back. We need to catch up sometime.

[x-wasp.livejournal.com]

Have you ever actually bought a kid before?

[xp_daytripper]

Yes, actually.

[x-bamf.livejournal.com]

It was the best way to get her out of her previous situation.

[x-volcanic.livejournal.com]

Welcome back Amanda! If you need any help with baby-sitting, please don't hesitate to ask!

[xp_daytripper]

You might want to make that offer to Manuel. I'm the assistant here. ;)

[x-volcanic.livejournal.com]

Oh! Well he is welcome to ask as well, of course!

[x-empath.livejournal.com]

It is not confirmed that she is staying in my care but possibly the care of the mansion. I do not want to assume anything yet.

[x-volcanic.livejournal.com]

Well, whatever happens with her while she's here, whoever is looking after her, they are welcome to ask for my help.

[x-copycat.livejournal.com]

Did you glue the fucking kid to his leg? I mean, this is Manuel we're talking about here, right? Monsieur Gloom Cloud? Bitchier than most PMSing women? Shouldn't a kid be running from him?

[xp_daytripper]

Not this one - she's empathic herself. That might have something to do with it?

[x-cloudy.livejournal.com]

Awww! Auntie Amanda. :) How old is she?

[xp_daytripper]

"Auntie" is better than Clarice's thinking she was mine.

She's four. Her name's Valentia. Cute kid, but she's mute. And empathic.

Wasn't there gossip for the sharing a while ago? I believe ice cream was in order?

[x-cloudy.livejournal.com]

Oooh, sounds like a job for telepaths. And a lot of Sesame Street. (They still teach sign language on Sesame Street, right?)

Although can you imagine having telepathic babysitters? You wouldn't be able to get away with ANYTHING. That would be awful. I mean, isn't half the fun of having a babysitter being able to get away with murder?

(Not that we let Rachel get away with murder, Nate, if you're still reading.)

Anyway, YES. I have all sorts of gossipy gossip. When are you free? We can go somewhere and talk and stuff!!!

[x-skin.livejournal.com]

(Not that we let Rachel get away with murder, Nate, if you're still reading.)

I do. And he lets me.

[x-skin.livejournal.com]

Bring her by if you're stuck with her and you want.

[xp_daytripper]

Or you could ask if we can talk about stuff, instead of using Valentia as an excuse.

[x-skin.livejournal.com]

Well, I figured if you wanted to do that, you'd have done it already.

[xp_daytripper]

Oh for fuck's sake. I've been a little occupied, in case you haven't noticed.

That's it. I'm coming to find you and we're going to sort this out. Stay put or I'll get really pissed off.