Relaxing Never Works Out ((Molly/Sarah/Open))

[Bruiser]

<sub>Molly Hayes sat down on the grass, the sun beating down nicely onto her back. The weather was great, everything was quiet…. A perfect afternoon. She could just stay sitting out back for the rest of the afternoon – there wasn’t any training exercises planned for the rest of the day, and the rest of her group of Runaways were about the mansion in various places. They too were taking advantage of the rare moment of peace.

Though at first Molly hadn’t been keen on the idea of going to Xavier’s and helping out with things, or just going there if she needed a place to go, she was now certain it was a good plan. Her place would always be with the Runaways, but it was alright to have a second home, wasn’t it?

She adjusted the hat on her head – this one looked rather like a sheep, with big doeful eyes. In the heat it was probably better if she took the hat off but Molly Hayes didn’t do that. She was still just as keen on her hats as she was when she had first ran away from her previous life at the tender age of eleven. …And besides, Molly’s hair was now rather tangled. She wasn’t about to show that off.

A crash from inside the house made her tilt her head and glance in the direction of the mansion. Should she investigate? Perhaps. But no doubt there were people in the mansion who would be better at handling whatever it was that was going on. But, then again, if she headed inside then perhaps she could grab a bite to eat… Maybe some fudge. “Yum, yum.” Molly sighed, and turned her head back around. Nah. She’d stay outside and relax. She’d grab some fudge later.

After about five minutes of relaxing in the sun, Molly Hayes, or Bruiser the mutant with super-strength, invulnerability and a hint of telepathy, was bored. Actually, she was Bored with a capital B.

Rubbing the back of her neck, Molly then let herself collapse backwards, so she was now laying flat out on the ground. Rolling onto her stomach, she crossed her arms and rested her chin on them. What to do? She didn’t want to do something too strenuous. But at the same time Mol had never been someone able to just sit still and do nothing. Relax. Maybe she could sneak into the rec room and play a few video games? But the students of Xacier’s would more than likely have gotten there first…

If she knew where Tommy was she could always have gone to bug and hang out with him, if he wasn’t being moody and wanted to see her. But she wasn’t sure where exactly he was. Off with the Avengers. Avenging things, or whatever.

Then there was Chase, who even now she could rely on to go off and watch movies together, play video games (on a good day) or just to have a laugh with. But even he needed to relax sometimes, and relax away from Molly.

She was just going to have to struggle through by herself. Joy of joys.</sub>

[Sarah Pryde]

The young girl was trying to be as stealthy as possible. Pausing before going around a corner, leaping behind things, and staying still at any noises. If it looked like she didn’t want to be seen, then that is because she truly did not want to be seen or caught by any of the older X-Men members.

The sun was bright and shining; the birds were probably tweeting and chirping… And Sarah Pryde was not going to miss an opportunity such as this to go out and play some ball. If she was seen, Sarah was certain that she would have to go and tidy her room or the rec room, as she had been told to do so many, many times. And tidying things? In weather like this? That just wouldn’t be fair.

So with a baseball glove on her hand, and a baseball tucked away into her hand as well, she raced down the main stairs. So close now… Only a little bit further to go! The front door was right there in front of her!

And then… “Sarah Pryde! Don’t run so fast you’ll--!” But by that point Sarah was far out the door. She called back, with a wave to her Uncle Bobby who was standing at the top of the stairs ”Don’t worry so much! I’m fine!”

She daren’t stay longer than to say just that. Bobby was cool (and oh, look! She made a pun!) but even he could sometimes turn very parental… Rushing down the steps, Sarah made a quick turn left so she could go round the back of the mansion. But as she did so she noticed someone lying down on the ground. She slowed her pace, her hand with the glove falling to her side as she tried to make out who it was.

As she neared a smile grew on her face, ”Molly!”

[Ray]

<sub>"Aaaand... batter up!" The young mutant swung the baseball bat a few times, as if hitting an imaginary ball. On the third, and final, time she swung it more dramatically, before putting one hand above her eyes - as if salute, but actually as though she were pretending to shield her eyes - and her head followed the imaginary ball into the clouds and distance. "It's outta here. And the crowd goes wild!" Punching the air, the girl laughed, before kneeling down on the ground.

Bending over, a hand snaked under the bed that was next to her... Reaching around wildly, she finally felt her baseball and glove. Grinning, she pulled them out. Gathering the stuff, she grinned and bounded out her room, almost colliding with her brother Oli and his girlfriend Megan. "Oops. Sorry guys!" She called out as she passed by.

Running down the stairs, the young mutant noticed the front doors just closing. Aha, looks like she was just in time. Mhm. Still with a bright grin, she flew down the steps in her excitement. Hell, flying was fun. And this afternoon was going to be good too. Hopefully. A good ol' game of baseball with the young Pride. That'd be fun.

Heading outside, Rebecca LeBeau, daughter of Remy and Rogue and younger sister to Olivier blinked as the sun went into her eyes. This time she did actually need to use her hand to shield the sun from her eyes. Smiling, she looked about, trying to spot the younger girl. She was out here somewhere, of that Ray was sure.

Starting to walk, Rebecca finally spotted the girl - but she wasn't alone. Still smiling, Rebecca quickened her pace. "Well, hello there! Sarah! Mol!" Striding along, she finally reached the pair, and dropped the baseball equipment on the ground.</sub>