2nd Card Dealt [Action/Voice - Backdated to Yesterday]

[kineticcajun]

[Gambit has been a frequent visitor of the Battle Dome lately. Not that he wasn't shy about visiting it before, but ever since the moon fell, he's been working out the excess irritation through copious amounts of explosions. Early today, he goes through his usual training of increasing difficulty in the Battle Dome, working his way up from a warmup into an all-out survival match worthy of the Danger Room the X-Men had back home. Despite the chains of explosions, he still emerges from it all without a scratch.

After cooling down by just wandering idly around the Battle Dome for a while, it's back out into the snow. And Remy hates snow. For one, bad memories (babysitting Wolverine and Sabertooth both in a snowstorm is not a fun experience); but also, he's just not built for snow. Thank god for this nice warm coat.

After a brief trip into the grocery store, he's heading back to his apartment to make some gumbo. Nevermind all this winter weather noise, it's time for something hot and spicy to warm up with.

Community Building 1, hope you don't mind the delicious gumbo scent wafting around the ground floor.

Eventually, after checking to see if the snow has stopped - and seeing that it hasn't - he'll turn to the journals.]

[ Voice ]

Still snowin', huh.

Is it always this cold this early 'round here? Or is this jus' a sign we're in for a real rough winter?

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[kineticcajun]

[He gives an offhanded shrug. "Does not agree" is putting it lightly. "Causes hilarious slips and falls" is more accurate, but he will never admit to that out loud.]

Doesn't really snow much in the bayou. Hardly ever, actually. Jus' gotta get used to it.

[temperedtempest.livejournal.com]

I see. But I hope you're not having too much trouble preparing for the winter. By my guess, we'll be seeing a lot more snow even before the month is over.

[kineticcajun]

[There is just the faintest flicker in his eyes to betray the inward groan at that thought.]

Maybe I oughta stock up a bit more, then. Wasn't really expectin' a foot'a snow before it even got to be Christmas.

[temperedtempest.livejournal.com]

[And at that she'll finally peer closer at what he's got in his arms.]

And just what have you been stocking up on, exactly?

[kineticcajun]

Jus' some stuff for gumbo. [No harm in not hiding it, after all. Here, he'll even tilt the bag enough for her to peek if she wants.] Figured somethin' spicy would be good today.

[Wry grin.] Startin' to wonder if maybe I shoulda gotten more.

[temperedtempest.livejournal.com]

Perhaps. This snow is nothing, I have a feeling we'll be seeing much colder days and heavier snowfall soon.

[Well, if he's offering, she'll take a look!]

.. I've never actually tried this gumbo before, however.

[kineticcajun]

You're missin' out.

[Don't mind him, his Cajun is showing. A little more than usual, at least.]

Doesn't seem like anybody else makes it much 'round here. Ain't easy findin' the right spices.

[temperedtempest.livejournal.com]

Ah, I know what you mean. The grocery has a large, replenishing stock of more conventional food and spices, but it's not often I find exactly what I'm looking for.

A shame, too, as I know familiar food helps take away the homesickness.

[kineticcajun]

[Storm, please tell him you are not accusing him of homesickness. Even though it's kind of true. It makes him feel like a little kid at sleepaway camp.]

Could prob'ly use a li'l more variety. Jus' one more thing the Malnosso could use some work on.

[temperedtempest.livejournal.com]

[Hate to say so (so I won't) but that's exactly what she's assuming. She leaves that impression on most people, though. So don't feel too badly!]

Perhaps you should file a complaint.

[kineticcajun]

[That'll earn a grin.]

They got Malnosso satisfaction surveys 'round here? Wish I found out sooner.

[temperedtempest.livejournal.com]

It's surprisingly easy to contact them, actually. I believe all you need to do is address Sir Catherine on the network. [Though she can't speak for the how efficient he'd be in addressing concerns. :I]

[kineticcajun]

That so? Might need t'see if I can get a hold'a this Catherine guy. [A guy named Catherine, though?]

[temperedtempest.livejournal.com]

I wish you luck. I've heard tell that he has a preference for blondes.

[kineticcajun]

We'll see if I can get 'im to make an exception, non?

[Does mutant charm work on Malnosso when you're trying to weasel them into putting more Cajun ingredients in the store...?]

[temperedtempest.livejournal.com]

[Let's not talk about mutant charm pls.]

... So much trouble for such little things. [Wow gumbo must be fantastic then, huh?]

[kineticcajun]

It'll be worth it.

[No recipe of Tante Mattie's will ever be anything short of fantastic.]

[temperedtempest.livejournal.com]

I suppose I'll have to take your word for it.