Attention to all team:

[x-storm.livejournal.com]

Good afternoon, everyone. Because of the fact that we have had several new additions to the team in the past few months I thought it may be a good idea for us once again to attempt some sort of team-bonding exercise. And as much fun as team boxing was last time, I think we ought to try something new. If only to make sure we are actually still in one piece the next day should we be required to save the world.

Which is why, after much deliberation, I have settled on a weekend retreat at a nearby facility set up for just this purpose. It will be a relaxing weekend; there are hot tubs and other spa-type facilities, I believe, and I have heard very good things about the food there. Attendance is not mandatory, but nor is it something you can blow off - consider it a personal favor to me. I have divided the team up into two groups for safety's purposes. One will stay at the mansion while the other attends the retreat. Reservations have already been made for the weekend of April 28th-29th for the following people:

Myself, Scott, Marie, Haller, Lorna, Terry, Logan, Angelo, Kurt, Pietro, Clarice and Jean.

The remainder of you have a reservation for the following weekend. I will also be attending. I think this is a very good opportunity for us all, and I look forward to seeing you there. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

-O.

Comments

[x-legion.livejournal.com]

Okay. I can't really argue with team-building. I could probably use it, anyway.

Also I admire that the retreat's not mandatory but you already booked the reservations.

[x-storm.livejournal.com]

Commitment, decisiveness, and vision are all necessary parts of leadership.

Also, guilt.

[x-legion.livejournal.com]

I'm keeping entertained with private speculation about the selection process you went through to come up with the list.

Aside from the fact Cain'd quit the team if you used the word spa within a hundred meters of him.

[x-juggernaut.livejournal.com]

Having you lot go off and braid each other's hair and make arts and crafts counts as a relaxing retreat - for me.

[x-polarisstar.livejournal.com]

Is this punishment for something? Can I bribe you with more brownies to get out of it?

[x-storm.livejournal.com]

Didn't you see the spa and hot tubs? How are those punishments? And you can try to bribe me, but it may not work.

[x-polarisstar.livejournal.com]

I've been on retreats. No amount of spas and hot tubs make up for kumbaya around a campfire.

I'll get baking.

[x-legion.livejournal.com]

Y'know, people on the team should probably participate in team activities.

[x-sanfuaiyaa.livejournal.com]

Sugoi. Party time.

[x-juggernaut.livejournal.com]

Now, don't go thinking you can just roll a keg into the Situation Room and prop it up on the briefing table since the bosses are out of town.

You'll throw your back out. Let me handle that one.

[x-legion.livejournal.com]

Can we not set up any more openings about the appropriateness of drinking where the kids might see it? Just set up cots in the Danger Room. Um, and confiscate Blackberries first.

[x-juggernaut.livejournal.com]

Don't worry. I'm sure between me, Sammy, Shiro, and Gary, we can keep a level head.

I hate you, Marko

[x-wolverine.livejournal.com]

You get to roll a keg into the Sit Room and actually enjoy yourself while I gotta start REDACTED.

Yeah. You definitely got the better end of the stick on this one.

Bastard.

[x-ccelerate.livejournal.com]

Ironic though it might be I find myself agreeing with Dane. And probably for many of the same reasons, skewed for point-of-view.

If you're splitting the team up for safety purposes, what on earth made you split it up this way? I can think of at least four potentially ugly personality conflicts just for starters, and I'm sure I can come up with some more if you give me a minute.

[x-storm.livejournal.com]

The entire point of a bonding weekend it to try and smooth over potential conflicts. Keeping the people who participate in said conflicts away from one another really does not do much good at all.

[x-ccelerate.livejournal.com]

I just don't want to be held accountable if the camp gets blown up.

[x-dominion.livejournal.com]

Ah, it's almost tempting if only to see the fight over the song choices at the campfire. Alas, I have to spend that week up in Canada, talking to government officials, making sure I still have a job, eating venison and drinking fat pints of Maudite at the Briers in Ottawa.

Sorry babe, but if venison is sinking, I'm going up north...

[x-storm.livejournal.com]

You will be missed as well. We will bring you a potholder.

I'm not sure who I hate more...

[x-wolverine.livejournal.com]

You or Marko.

Have a pitcher in my memory.

Better yet, go bug Heather and Mac, and all of you have a pitcher in my memory.

Best of all, see if Judd's in town.

Re: I'm not sure who I hate more...

[x-sanfuaiyaa.livejournal.com]

In your memory, Logan? Isn't that melodramatic?

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

Okaaaay. 'Ro, I fear you've gone 'round the bend (again), but the collateral damage looks to be as fascinating as it always is. Just promise me this won't end as badly as that camping trip you, Hank, Scott and I took, when the police got involved...

[x-storm.livejournal.com]

At least we had our clothes back on by the time they arrived.

And I make no promises. The end results of this experiment rest solely on the reliable, capable shoulders of your teammates. Talk to them.

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

Yes, that was a plus. And the police decided to not ask too many questions about the collateral damage to the trees, presumably because they couldn't figure out how the four of us had caused all of it.

You fill me with such confidence.

[x-wolverine.livejournal.com]

You have got to be kidding me.

Liked it better when we beat the crap out of each other to solve our problems. Least that made sense.

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

well, I stickl my head up from the books and I see this. WONDERFUL. great. I'm sure my professors will LOVE THIS! *makes a note not to sleep for hte next few days so I can get my papers done*

you couldn't've waited until AFTER finals 'Ro? I mean, REALLY.

otoh, I could use a little more spa.