As the name indicates...this RPG will revolve around Crossroads and New Beginnings.CrossroadsWe would like to see characters come to a 'crossroads' in their lives where important and life changing decisions have to be made. These events can be very personal...i.e. a relationship beginning, ending or changing, or they can be moral or spiritual. Whatever is decided, they should show 'growth' for your character.New BeginningsThis can be any number of items as well and most likely will relate back to the 'crossroads' in your character(s)' life or lives and/or career. They may be starting a new career as teacher or student at Xavier's School for the Gifted or may have been selected to train for the upcoming X-Men team(s). Their 'new beginning' once again may be as simple as establishing a new relationship or changes in an old one.
The X-Men and all likenesses are the property of Marvel Comics, 20th Century FOX, and ALL the creative minds therein. X-Men Crossroads is a non-profit RPG board. We here participate for the pure enjoyment and satisfaction writing in the X-Men Universe brings.Most of the Bio information is courtersy of Marvel Directory
Figuring the best way to get to know him was to communicate with him, [Jean] took a sip of her iced tea, then looked over to him. “I had a brief thought about raiding the Professor’s stash of alcohol and getting you that drink, but I’m not sure that it would be wise at the moment, considering your injuries and how tired you are. Alcohol is great for taking the edge off, but it’s not always the right thing.” She paused then, awaiting his reaction.
"Yeh, well..." Logan began, shifting in his seat and picking up his knife and fork, "bein' tired an' injured would probably let me feel the effects for once. Normally..." he was going to continue until Emma interjected her own commentary as she approached their table.
"On the contrary, alcohol is always the right thing when taken in moderation," she said with a slightly sly smile. "I was searching for some wine to finish off this meal with, but it seems chocolate milk is about as wild as this place gets."
"Moderation would be a relative term, now wouldn't it?" Logan replied dryly as he cut a piece from the steak and popped it in his mouth.
[Emma] sat in an empty chair and placed her food on the table. "Not interrupting I hope," she asked, raising an eyebrow, not that bothered either way.
Logan glanced at her, raising an eyebrow himself. He'd known Emma for a long time, he also knew she really didn't care if she was interrupting anything or not. Glancing past her shoulder, he focused on the young girl a few yards away, his heart skipping a beat as he clearly heard Dr. Chase introduce the girl to Nightcrawler as Karika Yashida. 'Yashida? What are the odds in that?' he thought darkly, staring at the young grey-eyed feral. Edited by: Wolvie6 at: 5/27/06 1:28 am
MarinaBlack X-23/Stacy X
Posts: 107
(5/23/06 8:24 pm)
Re: Taken Under His WingWho: X-23
With: Jonathon, Kurt, Others
When: Afternoon
Where: The Patio
OOC: Hey daddy, Karika has hazel eyes This is AOA X-23, not 616
Jonathon was always so helpful to her. If Karika knew what 'love' was in the familal sense, she would've certainly said she 'loved' Jonathon. He was kind to her, he hadn't hurt her (yet) and he wanted to 'protect' her. In her mind, he was everything she had ever wanted in a friend and more. "That's my girl." Karika beamed...until he started to touch her.
Immediately her feral side kicked in, making her want to pull away...avoid contact. But the child-like, human side of her wanted to reciprocate. Instead, she stood there frozen until Jonathon explained what the hell he was doing. "That was 'hugging'." "It is a way to show fondness for another and a way to offer comfort." Nodding, Karika tried out her new word. "Hugging." She said, and then bit her lip. She couldn't decide whether to like it or not...it was...awkward. Too many body parts touching.
Lucky for her, Jonathon breeched the subject of the noise once more, and Karika forgot all about being embarassed about hugging. "Karika...I do not doubt you heard something...I think I did also though I am not as sure. But there is time to discover the 'who' and the 'what'. You are home to stay." "Stay." She repeated, her hazel eyes roaming over the large mansion before her. She was home...for good this time. "Trust, Jonathon."
Yes, she trusted him. He had read her file...he knew what she was all about. And he seemed to want to help her; first by making her comfortable and second, by broadening her horizons one person at a time. Karika heard a boyish voice speak from up in a tree that was several yards away, "Halloo?""I thought I smelled food!" She gave him a dark look and was shocked as she looked. "Ah!" She said, almost shocked. "Blue boy!" Oh yes, there was a blue boy in front of her.
And there was a boy with wings here! And ferals! And girls with weapons! Oh my! Karika certainly was off-kilter here...there was too much to see and to do, and too many things to learn. "Kurt, hello, it's good to see you.""Kurt Wagner, please meet Karika Yashida. She is a new student here.""I believe someone has ordered out for dinner. You're welcome to get a plate and join us. Karika and I polished off a bit of leftover chicken earlier." Jonathon seemed to like the boy...
Karika stayed very close to his side as she spoke. "Kurt." She repeated his name, and nodded. That was the best she could do...well, at least, for right now. "No more chicken." She said, sighing. Already, with her lightning fast metabolism, she was feeling hungry again. She was a little eating machine, that was for sure. But she wasn't going to say that to Jonathon...he had helped her enough. The least she could do was hunt her own food.
Suddenly, it felt like she was being watched again, and she put her arms around Jonathon. "Hug." She said, but it was more than that. There was something here, some higher force that was driving her mad...she couldn't explain it...but she could smell it. And it smelled suspiciously like feral.
Tags: Jonathon, Kurt, (Maybe) Logan
Re: Taken Under His WingWho: Nightcrawler Where: Patio transitioning to the Kitchen Tags: Possible Jonathan, X-23, Kitchen people
Quote:"Kurt, hello, it's good to see you." Jonathan indicated Karika and continued on with a formal introduction, "Kurt Wagner, please meet Karika Yashida. She is a new student here." His voice was warm and welcoming, his stance relaxed. "I believe someone has ordered out for dinner. You're welcome to get a plate and join us. Karika and I polished off a bit of leftover chicken earlier."
"Blue boy!"
"Yes, blue boy," he said weakly with a smile as he raised his hand and twisted it sideways in greeting. Addressing Jonathan he stated "Vhell, I will find that food then, thankyou professor." He turned and walked off to the kitchen.
"Oh man look at this!" he said with anticipation at the pasta bar that had been set up. He grabbed a plate and began piling things on top of it.
Tags... OOC: Can't think of much to say just before work, sorry. Marking time.
Edited by: Mana4X2 at: 5/25/06 5:06 am
Re: Taken Under His Wing
Who: Karina, Scarlet Witch
Where: Patio
Scarlet Witch:
Wanda had entered the Patio area some time ago and remained silent though there were times when she wanted to burst out with something, mainly a snort or something. She didn't. Her eyes went to Logan and the negative reaction was quickly swallowed. It didn't do for her to insult him. Wolverines tend to be quick to anger and Logan seemed to be no exception.
Her glance at the girl with him was most expressive.
Talk about anger expressive? She's worst than Logan. Hmm, wonder where I can find Magneto. We still have a confrontation coming, after all.
With a shrug, Wanda watched everyone, her eyes wondering and suspicious.
Karina:
Karina was some distance away from the group on the patio. She was unsure about the new girl and didn't want to have to deal with her and all.
The girl seemed unapproachable that Karina feared her a bit. She remained silent as she watched and listened.
Re: Taken Under His Wing
Who: LaTrina, her mom
Where: Patio
Tag: Logan
The day seemed to get worse for LaTrina as her gaze took in all around her. The mansion was...big. Big to her eyes that is. She felt lost alone. Her mother glanced at her daughter and smiled.
Mrs. Adams was startled at what she saw. So many young people. What was this place, an orphanage or something? Then her memory came to her. She knew about thais Xavier's place. It was a place for Special people. She didn't know what that meant but hopefully she would find out.
Her steps took her slowly toward the wierd man, the one she had met on the ship sometime ago. Logan, was his name, she figured.
LaTrina watched as her mother went toward Logan, mouth open before she practically jumped up to join her. It didn't for her mom to be hurt or anything.
Mrs. Adams stopped before Logan being careful of the others near him and asked,
"Excuse me, I'm wondering if there was anyone in charge of this whole place? I need to talk to them."
Re: Taken Under His Wing
Who: Chamber
Where: Patio
Tags: any
Chamber had left the kitchen, his thoughts elsewhere. He had the look of one with a lot on his mind and might not have been paying attention. But he was.
He needed a place to think. Perhaps, the patio would be nice? His steps had then taken him there where he stopped.
So many people there already. It didn't seem possible but the mansion now felt a bit full with all of these people.
He sighed and entered more fully. It didn't do for him to walk away when he was coming here in the first place, just because of the people already there.
Re: Taken Under His Wing
Who: Amara(Magma) and China
When: Saturday afternoon
Where: Kitchen still
China and Amara continued their talk in the kitchen though they could have gone elsewhere, they figured not to. Every so often others entered and left but the two remained where they were. It was like they were the only two there and that was the way China liked it.
She was comfortable with Amara. After all, they did share a room before coming here and all.
China smiled at something Amara said. Then the two giggled. Whatever it was, was pretty funny to the two so that their laughter could be heard from outside the kitchen.
Re: Taken Under His Wing
Who: Jean
Where: Patio
With: Emma
Jean sighed softly in disappointment as Logan’s explanation was interrupted. It wasn’t that she was normally anti-social, just that she had been hoping to learn a bit more about the intriguing man and perhaps forge the beginnings of a friendship with him. With Emma’s appearance, an invisible curtain seemed to lower, shutting him away again and leaving Jean feeling as if she had lost any ground gained over the last hours.
Watching his features carefully, Jean noted the dance of a peculiar expression behind his eyes as he registered the interplay among Kurt, Jonathan, and the new student Jonathan had taken into his charge, Karika. Leaning close, she murmured softly, “Logan, is something wrong?”
Tags: Logan, Emma
Possible Tags: Jonathan, Karika, Kurt
Re: Taken Under His WingWatching his features carefully, Jean noted the dance of a peculiar expression behind his eyes as he registered the interplay among Kurt, Jonathan, and the new student Jonathan had taken into his charge, Karika. Leaning close, she murmured softly, “Logan, is something wrong?”
He watched the young girl for a few seconds more, when Jean's question finally registered in his head. Snapping her a glance, he shook his head almost imperceptively, "No, nothin'. It's....." Looking passed Emma's shoulder again, he focused a concentrated scowl on the small dark-haired girl, "... nothin'."
From the corner of his eye, he could see a pair approaching him from the patio door. He didn't actually look at them until he was addressed. As the woman, whom he remembered from aboard the ship, asked him a question his eyes dropped from her to her daughter.
"Excuse me, I'm wondering if there was anyone in charge of this whole place? I need to talk to them." The woman asked Logan.
The girl beside her looked timid and scared and although he didn't intend for his expression to add to that, Logan was sure he wasn't lending her any comfort by eyeballing her, so he glanced back at the woman before turning back to his plate.
"Yer lookin' for the professor," he advised her. "He's probably in his office.... or takin' a nap," he said with obvious animosity in his tone. "Charles Xavier is his name... Emma?" he said, popping another piece of steak in his mouth then gesturing with his fork at the White Queen, "you wanna assist this nice lady?" he asked, quirking an eyebrow at her when she reacted to her name. Then, with an afterthought, he gestured with his chin across the patio, "Or ya' can ask the Brit over there, he probably knows where the mighty professor is... me? Could really care less at this point, to be honest with ya'."
His attitude was in no way directed at the woman or her daughter, it was however, obvious that he wasn't happy with "ole Chuck" right now. Dismissing the entire subject of the professor so he could finish his meal in relative calm he left the situation for Emma to handle. He figured the ladies would probably be more comfortable with a female escort anyway.
Re: Taken Under His WingKarika stayed very close to his side as she spoke. "Kurt." She repeated his name, and nodded. That was the best she could do...well, at least, for right now. "No more chicken." She said, sighing. Already, with her lightning fast metabolism, she was feeling hungry again. She was a little eating machine, that was for sure. But she wasn't going to say that to Jonathon...he had helped her enough. The least she could do was hunt her own food.
Suddenly, it felt like she was being watched again, and she put her arms around Jonathon. "Hug." She said, but it was more than that. There was something here, some higher force that was driving her mad...she couldn't explain it...but she could smell it. And it smelled suspiciously like fe[/b]
Jonathan was slightly startled as the girl put her arms around him, but immediately sensing her need for contact reassurance, he slipped an arm around her and hugged her gently to his side. He made sure the physical contact was gentle and non-restrictive, leaving her the room and freedom to pull away at will. Freeing his other hand from her grip he brushed the hair out of her eyes, smiling down at her gently. “It is okay, Karika. We are fine.” Leaning closer, he murmured, “We’ll get more food and make sure you get some rest. Tomorrow we will ask around regarding others like you. For now…just know you are home and safe.”
"Yes, blue boy," he said weakly with a smile as he raised his hand and twisted it sideways in greeting. Addressing Jonathan he stated "Vhell, I will find that food then, thank-you professor." He turned and walked off to the kitchen.
Chase smiled at the younger man and sketched a wave as Kurt turned toward the kitchen. “Enjoy your dinner.” He called out as the boy walked away. Turning his eyes back to Karika, he tilted his head, “What about you, young lady? Do you want something else before we find you a place to sleep for the night?”
The British Professor’s thoughts were that food might help Karika relax a bit more in the blossoming social setting on the patio. Even he was overwhelmed at the number of new faces appearing out of nowhere. Jonathan was accustomed to coming home from school breaks and finding a few new students and/or faculty. This, however, was the largest influx of new bodies he could remember in quite some time. Frowning slightly, he wondered if there were things afoot in the Human and Mutant communities that had slipped past him while he was on his lecture tour with the birds.
Shaking his head, he stepped back and took Karika’s hand again, tugging her gently toward the kitchen door. “Come on, lets see what else there is to eat and bring it back out here…we’ll have one more snack before bedtime.”
As he gently guided the girl toward the kitchen door, Jonathan's blue eyes flashed to where Dr. Grey sat with the man from earlier...there was something about the man...shaking his head to clear his thoughts he continued on toward the kitchen doors.Tag: Karika, Others on Patio
OOC: I am assuming that JC and Karika are far enough away from the others that Jonathan cannot overhear conversations. Feel free to stop him if he's needed although he'll be back in only a few moments.
OOC 2: Marina - feel free to move them inside for more food then back out to their table on the patio.
Who: Ben With: Jubilee, anyone else in the kitchen When: Saturday, May 13, 2006 Where: Kitchen
Ben caught the narrowed gaze of the one that Mez had called 'Wolverine', and did his best to return the look in a non-threatening manner. ~It seems more than likely that if someone takes on the name of an animal, that it rarely stops there,~ he heard his old manager say in his head. As the man left, Ben cleared his head and returned to his food.
Ben continued to watch as people walked in and out of the kitchen, inadvertantly sizing everyone up as they walked through. he finished his plate and look over at Jubilee, "I'm going to get some more, would you like a plate as well?" he asked the young woman sitting next to him.
Summary: Shatterstar slips into an old habit and starts sizing everyone up while eating, then asks if Jubilee wants some of the Italian food. Tags: Jubilee, anyone in the kitchen.
Fionnoula White Queen/Psyche
Posts: 86
(5/27/06 7:58 am)
Re: Taken Under His Wing
Emma was seemingly engrossed in eating her food, occasionaly stoping to take a sip of water, and she was half way through her small portion when a new flood of students seemed to appear on the patio. In reality she was taking the measure of each one as they entered, some she new, some she didn't. A quick, light mind scan of each picked up their current mood, and their was certainly a mixed back of emotions, and a fair amount of teenage angst. Too many hormones and too little places to take it out on, perhaps she should organise a dance or prom to welcome all the new students. Now that was an idea, she would have to discuss it with Charles at some point.
Emma was just settling back in her chair to sip her drink when she noticed the exchange between Jean and Logan, not something that overly interestred her, but the weighted looks towards to the little girl with Chase definitely hieghtened her curiosity. She was a most fascintating mutant, and Emma watched her with narrowed blue eyes, considering whether she should talk to Dr Chase about her or just approach the feral herself.
"Excuse me, I'm wondering if there was anyone in charge of this whole place? I need to talk to them." The woman asked Logan.
The arrival of an older woman, with what seemed to be her daughter interupted Emma's train of thought, and she sat up a little straighter as the woman questioned Logan.
"Charles Xavier is his name... Emma?" he said, popping another piece of steak in his mouth then gesturing with his fork at the White Queen, "you wanna assist this nice lady?" he asked, quirking an eyebrow at her when she reacted to her name.
Emma popped another forkfull of pasta into her mouth, chewing slowly and swallowing, her eyes fixed on Logan the whole time, before replying "I don't believe 'bell boy' has ever come into my job description" she said smoothly "If you go back throught the kitchen and follow the corridor you should find a door saying 'Professor Charles Xavier' on." Emma explained before pausing and casually looking the mother and daughter up and down. "I hate to state the obvious but that is where he'll be" she finished, assuming they'd catch on. "If you need any help, just call and I'll direct you telepathicaly" she added breezily as she went back to her salad and pasta, dismissing them from her mind.
Tags: the mother, Logan?
"I felt angelic and violently insane for five hours."Edited by: Fionnoula at: 5/27/06 7:59 am
Re: Taken Under His Wing"I'll tell him when I see him. I'm sure he'll find the proposition agreeable." Then he turned away to lean against the counter,
Mez just nodded his head at him in a silent "thank you". Mez was doing alright for his first day. He wasn't dead or anything of that nature so it must be a good-day, he thought. Getting some bruschetta, pasta, noodles and whole manner of Italian food on his plate. Steam rose up when he put the food on his plate and he stopped and took the time to enjoy the aroma. Finding a seat on the patio Mez watched and listened silently to the conversations going and the influx of people in the Kitchen and Patio.
Re: Taken Under His Wing
Who: Jean
Where: Patio
With: Emma and Logan
Jean raised an eyebrow and shot a glance across the table at Emma. In her opinion, it was bad enough that the recent concussion had rendered her own psychic shields weak enough to allow others’ thoughts to slip in, but to actively scan another person without their consent, no matter how quickly or lightly was a breach of the ethics that Charles had so consistently tried to train into his students. Turning to woman and her daughter, she smiled as reassuringly as she could manage, even as she was sending a message to her mentor,
~Charles, you have a couple of guests. May I bring them to you?~
Standing, she first addressed the two visitors with a cordial, “I’d be delighted to show you the way to Professor Xavier’s office.” Then, bending down to speak softly to Logan, she offered, “If you’ll excuse me for a few moments, I’ll return with that drink... and another steak if you’d like.” Leaning even closer, she whispered, “Perhaps you can explain to Emma that allowing strangers to wander the school isn’t the best way to maintain security.”
With a smile, she turned again to the young girl and her mother, introduced herself and led the way into the mansion in search of Professor Xavier.
Tags: Logan, Emma, LaTrina, her mom, and Professor X
Re: Taken Under His Wing
Logan glared at Emma for her very unprofessional attitude aimed at the woman and her daughter. Sometimes, as a teacher and staff member, Emma could be a real b... breath of stale air.
When Jean offered to escort the women to Xavier's office, his eyes slid from the White Queen to the red-head. His eyes told her he regretted all the interruptions; for he too, was looking forward to talking with her.
When she offered to return with a drink and another slab of rare meat, he quirked the corner of his mouth, offering her a small grin of appreciation. Then, as Jean moved away, introducing herself politely to the newcomers, Logan pierced Emma with a nasty glare, then turned his attention back to his meal hoping she'd just decide that he wasn't much fun to taunt tonight and leave him in peace. But he just couldn't help the tiny remark that escaped his lips...
Fionnoula White Queen/Psyche
Posts: 91
(5/28/06 5:21 am)
Re: Taken Under His Wing
Emma almost snorted with laughter at Logan's words, but managed to keep her composure and instead raised a sardonic eyebrow. "And you, Mr Logan, are a regular saint" she said, as she pulled a mirror out of her handbag and inspected her hair, lifting the ends up so that they could see them properly. Getting a little split, I should get that sorted out. "Now before you get your panties in such a righteous twist, I shall love you and leave you." she informed him as she stood and picked up her plate and glass, tucking her handbag under her arm. She made her way to the kitchen and placed her things by the sink and left the room.
She walked quickly to the garage, not in the habit of moving slowly. Emma selected a silver convertible, her usual, feeling a little rush of pleasure that it was still here. Settling in to the soft leather seats, she sent a quick message to Charles:
~Charles, I'm heading into the city. Jean is bringing a mother and daughter to see you soon.~ she added, feeling a little guilty for not being more professional, but the feeling soon passed. Water off a duck's back.
She pressed the buttons that would ensure the garage door and main gates opened, starting the engine and leaving the garage and Mansion at just over the speed limit, slipping on a pair of sunglasses as she hit the road.
Tags: None, Emma is heading into the Wisdom thread as soon as I've read through and can get a post out.
"I felt angelic and violently insane for five hours."Edited by: Fionnoula at: 5/28/06 5:22 am
MarinaBlack X-23/Stacy X
Posts: 112
(5/28/06 12:47 pm)
Re: Taken Under His WingWho: X-23
With: Jonathon, Kurt, Others
When: Afternoon
Where: The Patio to the Kitchen and then back again
Karika hadn't been worried about offending Kurt, and he didn't seem to be offended either. "Yes, blue boy," He had answered before excusing himself. Everything was starting to get normal again...well, as normal as things could be. Karika was still slightly agitated, but was slowly relaxing. It was all thanks to Jonathon, really. He was keeping her from going completely batty at the sight and smell of all these people around her.
Some of them were staring at her...Karika could feel their eyes blistering her back. It wasn't just that she was a feral and she could sense changes in the enviornment around her...there was something else. Maybe it was just hunger, she rationalized. "It is okay, Karika. We are fine.” “We’ll get more food and make sure you get some rest. Tomorrow we will ask around regarding others like you. For now…just know you are home and safe.” Nodding, she answered him. "Safe."
Yes, she was safe when she was with Jonathon. He knew her...without actually knowing her; his extrasensory power must've been compassion. Feeling her stomach gumbling again, she looked up at him. . “Enjoy your dinner.” “What about you, young lady? Do you want something else before we find you a place to sleep for the night?”“Come on, lets see what else there is to eat and bring it back out here…we’ll have one more snack before bedtime.” "Food!" Karika answered and grabbed his hand as she bounced into the kitchen once more.
There was an abundance of food around, but the feral in Karika was not interested in pasta or foods like that. She immediately sniffed out some steak...rare, just the way she liked it. Before they even had a chance to get a plate or a napkin, something very foreign to Karika, she had taken a large bite and chewed hungrily.
It was a wonder that Karika stayed so small and thin...she ate as much as a full grown man. And then went back for seconds. Grabbing the remainder of the steak and making sure it went on a plate, for Jonathon's sake, she made her way back to their patio table and sat down. Steak was good...and it was a wondering she didn't choke on it as she ate hungrily.
Ferals certainly would never be accused of having good table manners...
Tags: Jonathon, possibly Logan (if he wants to comment on Karika's rare steak), open
Re: Taken Under His Wing
Who: Logan
With: Emma, for now
Where: Patio table
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Emma almost snorted with laughter at Logan's words, but managed to keep her composure and instead raised a sardonic eyebrow. "And you, Mr Logan, are a regular saint," she said, as she pulled a mirror out of her handbag and inspected her hair, lifting the ends up so that they could see them properly. Getting a little split, I should get that sorted out. "Now before you get your panties in such a righteous twist, I shall love you and leave you." she informed him as she stood
Leaning forward as he brought the fork to his mouth again to capture the piece of steak dripping with juices, Logan rolled his eyes slightly at the saint remark. He'd never hinted that he was anything even in that realm, but Emma's logic was all over the place. One moment she's offering to escort Psyche to a room and in the next she's totally rude and inhospitable to the next guest. He could never figure her out.
"Thanks for the offer," he said sarcastically, "sorry to see ya' go." As she stood up, he sat back in his chair and gave her a dry, emotionless look. His eyes followed her as she stepped away, his gaze then refocused on the Brit and the young girl coming back out from the kitchen.
They seemed nearly inseparable, he noticed. The girl always tagging along with the older man as if he was her protector or maybe a mentor. She was carrying a plate in her tiny hands as she approached their table and Logan noticed it had his steak on it. His eyes went wide, focusing on his steak on her plate. Glancing around, he noticed Jean hadn't returned yet and, his mouth hung open slightly at the very nerve of...
He sat alone at his table a dozen yards away and simply watched the young girl devour his steak... and the man that was with her, as he waited for Jean to reappear.
Re: Taken Under His Wing
Who: Jean
With: Logan
Where: Patio table
Jean hurried back down the hallway, having directed the visitors to Professor Xavier’s office and left them in his care. She smiled feeling slightly triumphant for having convinced the Professor of the righteousness of her need of a generous share of alcohol for “medicinal purposes”. It was nowhere near the gallons that Logan had grumbled about earlier, but it was a start.
Returning to the kitchen, she was pleased to find the grill still hot, but less pleased to see that all of the remaining steaks had disappeared. A few moments of rummaging through the school’s massive refrigerator rewarded her with two large rump round steaks. She had observed that Logan liked his steak rare and was grateful since it not only preserved the quality of the cut of meat, but made the cooking process significantly quicker.
“Logan?” she called as she carried a plate holding the two steaming pieces of meet, “Do you like rump round?” Her eyes widened as she realized how that question might be misconstrued and hurried on to explain as her cheeks reddened. “The other steaks seem to have disappeared, but I found these. Is that okay?” Setting the plate in front of him, she refused to meet his eye while she slipped back into her own seat and carefully studied her now cold dinner.
Tags: Logan (open)
Re: Taken Under His Wing
Hearing his name, his eyes went to Jean exiting the kitchen. She asked if he liked rump round and he couldn't help but grin, amused. She covered herself quickly which only made him smile a bit, flattered that she was blushing.
"Rump round is my favorite, actually," he said with amusement as she took her seat. He stabbed one of the steaks with his fork and placed it on his plate, then stabbed the other to deposit on her plate and removed the cold one onto the platter. "You deserve a hot meal too," he stated.
As he began to cut a large piece from the savory slab he gestured with his fork across the patio, "The other steak was confiscated," he mentioned to catch her up on what she missed, causing her to look over at Karika and Chase.
Background: Many, many years ago, Charles Francis Xavier established Xavier's School for the Gifted. Also, seeing other Mutants misusing and abusing their powers, he created the first generation of the X-Men.This original team was trained and lead by an old friend of his...Logan, aka Wolverine. Logan's co-leader was a young woman and student named Ororo Munroe, aka Storm. Once the team was trained and fielded on active missions, they took on the additional responsibility of teaching and helping new Mutants deal with their powers.On one horrible night, the X-Men were fielded to stop a particularly powerful Mutant and his 'gang'. The 'intelligence' received on this Mutant and his cohorts was sketchy and actually turned out to be a set-up to entrap the X-Men and take them captive. In the ensuing melee', 'things' happened and a number of the team were killed outright or severely injured.After making sure his remaining team-mates were going to be okay, Logan left. Xavier has not, to current time, explained his absence or even whether or not he survived.Current Time/Game Time: Almost seven years later, as Human/Mutant incidents are on the rise, Xavier once again sees a need for a Mutant 'police force'. He sees this new X-Men team as a force for good and a way to help peacefully integrate the rapidly emerging Mutant society with the established Human society. To this end, he has contacted Logan and asked him to 'come home' and train his 'new' team.
Logan has reluctantly agreed.Can shadows from their past be put aside for the good of the new X-Men? How will the surviving members of the original team react and what will they do as 'truths' are learned about that disastrous night?Note: We want the new X-Men to include younger versions of the old familiar characters such as Scott, Jean, Beast etc...as well as many of the OCC’s and other Canon characters that are available.Please ask the Staff BEFORE stating or establishing that your character was one of the old, now disbanded, original X-Men.
This is AOA X-23, not 616 
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