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-polarisstar.livejournal.com]

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

[x-storm.livejournal.com]

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

Also, guilt.

[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-sanfuaiyaa.livejournal.com]

Sugoi. Party time.

[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-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-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-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-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-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.

[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-storm.livejournal.com]

We will be sure to bring you a lanyard back.

[x-ccelerate.livejournal.com]

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

[x-legion.livejournal.com]

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

[x-polarisstar.livejournal.com]

They should also go on missions. I'm an exception to rules!

[x-storm.livejournal.com]

Why do you think I am having it elsewhere, not at the mansion? It is much cheaper to repair some tents than it is the Danger Room.

[x-sanfuaiyaa.livejournal.com]

Dayspring, on the other hand . . .

[x-siryn.livejournal.com]

Of course not, Hummingbird. You don't blow things up! You blow them apart! (I'm sorry for yelling yesterday. Bad day.)

I think this will be fun.

[x-juggernaut.livejournal.com]

Someone's got to watch the phones. Besides, after the other week, I don't think his wife's letting him drink any more.

[x-ccelerate.livejournal.com]

Isn't it a little optimistic of you to book the place two weekends in a row, though?

[x-sanfuaiyaa.livejournal.com]

More for us, then. Well, for you. I have the tolerance of a gnat. If there's one thing Asian people cannot do, it's drink.

[x-legion.livejournal.com]

If having your brain run off on its own and wreck portions of an urban neighborhood less than a month ago isn't a good enough excuse to skip out "I don't wanna" actually hits negative values.

You're bonding. Deal with it.

[x-ccelerate.livejournal.com]

You would. You have that sense of humor. Except on your bad days, for which you are forgiven.

D'you think we'll be allowed to drop Logan during the trust falls and blame the umpteen pounds of metal grafted to his skeleton? I mean, I am many things, but I'm not superhumanly strong.