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
Who: Evan With: Xavier and Scott Where: Xavier's Office When:Mid afternoon, Saturday
Evan nodded at Scott's comments. "Sir, he mentioned that to us as well. I was learning how to control the Jonah's Whale, sir, and found a good deal of control possible for a mutant, but it is decidedly anti-human in programming. Any mutant can learn to control it, monitor all sensors, and even use the weapons on board. I myself was able to use wall displays to display a map of the Whale with all armories flashing red. I thought it might help Gyrich, or Nemesis as he insisted on calling himself, find what he was looking for. The ship is easy to control, and in fact teaches you to do so. I had some minor difficulties at first, but once I figured out how the controls work, I was able to use the ship's tutprials to learn everything available on the ship."
Re: An Evo Request (Evo/Tags: Professor X)
Who: Prof. Xavier
With: Evan and Scott
Where: his office
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Charles listened intently to all the information he was given. His brow furrowed deeply with the news that Evan just shared.
"Are you trying to tell me that this ship was specifically designed so only mutants can control it?" It was a rhetorical question because he knew that was exactly what Evan was saying. "It would appear that Eric has plans to take his fight to a level of greater magnitude than even I thought he was capable of. The question is..... where, and how, did he obtain the technology for such a craft and why did he allow the X-Men possession of it with minimal resistance?"
Re: An Evo Request (Evo/Tags: Professor X)Who: Scott With: Xavier and Evan Where: Xavier's Office When: Mid afternoon, Saturday "The question is..... where, and how, did he obtain the technology for such a craft and why did he allow the X-Men possession of it with minimal resistance?"
Scott turned up his hands in bafflement. "I don't know, sir. I was afraid it might be some kind of trojan horse, so I was checking it. I didn't find anything, but I think it would be best if those more expert in high technology examine it." He considered a moment. "And Gambit. He seems to have a knack for finding hidden things.
"As for where Magneto got it ... this might sound crazy, sir, but there were glimpses of some lettering that was like nothing I've ever seen before. Maybe like nothing on this earth."
Re: An Evo Request (Evo/Tags: Professor X)
Who: Xavier
With: Evan and Scott
Where: his office
When: late Saturday afternoon
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Xavier nodded his acknowledgement to Scott's suggestion. "I was just thinking the very same thing," then he grinned at Summers. "Don't tell me you are now gifted with telepathy, my dear Scott," the humor was evident in his voice.
"However, I do agree and was about to suggest the very same thing. If you would, gather a team to you and begin a thorough survey of the Whale, record everything you find and anything significant, please, bring to my attention immediately." He paused for a moment, deep in thought, then realized the two probably would like to get on with their evening.
"Thank you, gentlemen, you may go now. If you would, please send in the ladies who are waiting in the hall," he requested, referring to Latrina and her mother.
Re: An Evo Request (Evo/Tags: Professor X)
Who: Evan
With: Xavier and Scott
Where: Xavier's Office
When: Mid afternoon, Saturday Evan shrugged. "If it's not from Earth, then mayb mutants are just the closest things it finds here to what the people who built it were like, so it trusts us, but not humans, who aren't as close a match." Then, at Xavier's dismissal, h nodded and went to the door, opening it and calling, "Thank you for waiting. The Professor will see you now." to the two waiting women.
Re: An Evo Request (Evo/Tags: Professor X)
"Thank you, sir," Scott said to the Professor, rising. "I'll let you know as soon as we learn anything."
As he followed Evan to the door, he was already going over in his mind the others he might call upon. Gambit, while erratic and undisciplined, had shown a knack for finding hidden things. And Sage, of course, was unparalleled in her ability to analyze computer systems. And Jean, to check the infirmary, see if there was anything special about it.
And he wanted to see Jean, to make sure she was okay after the difficult mission, he told himself.
Nodding politely to the two women, he held the door for them and waited until it was securely closed behind them before speaking to Evan. "I'd like you to be part of the team examining the Whale," he said. "If you're willing, meet me at the main hatch at 0700 ... seven AM, I mean, tomorrow."
Re: An Evo Request (Evo/Tags: Professor X)
Evan simply nodded to Scott's comment, chcukling at the confirmation. "I do understand military time, sir. Not many people don't these days, from what I've seen. And I'll be there." Then, with that, he turned and headed towards the kitchen with a smile.
Re: An Evo Request (Evo/Tags: Professor X)
Who: Xavier
With: Latrina and mom, Tags
Where: his office
When: late afternoon/early evening
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"Yes, I am," the professor smiled at the two ladies. "My name is Charles Xavier, I run the school and oversee the everyday activities on the estate," he offered. "Please, have a seat, won't you? May I get you some tea or another beverage?
I'm very sorry for the extended wait, my apologies but it couldn't be helped."
Once the two were settled in, he folded his hands calmly on the desk in front of him, his blue eyes sparkling and welcoming. "Now.... how may I be of assistance?"
Re: An Evo Request (Evo/Tags: Professor X)
LaTrina was too excited to remain seated for too long. She kept getting up and walking around the office. She found the things there interesting and wanted to examine them.
Mrs. Adams watched her daughter for a bit before turning her head to focus on the professor. For some reason, he didn't seem like one who would be up to running such a large place, what with all the young people there as well.
It seemed like so much work for him.
She shook her head at his offer of something to drink before beginning her story.
"Well, as you must know my daughter and I had been on that ship on vacation, of course. But I've been worried about my daughter for a long time now."
LaTrina stopped her fidgety movement on hearing her mother's voice. It was tinged with sadness and worry. She wondered what that could be about?
Mrs. Adams continued on.
"My daughter does dispaly mutant powers and I'm worried that there are people out there who would want to hurt her or exploit her. Even when I'm not around to shield her from such. I've always does so because she's my daughter and my love for her is deep but I'm afraid she may need more than my love."
LaTrina moved over to her mother, tears starting in the corners of her eyes at her tale. She leaned down and hugged her. Mrs. Adams reached up to hug her back but her eyes remained on the professor, hoping he could help.
Who: Xavier
With: Latrina and mom, Tags
Where: his office
When: late afternoon/early evening
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"My daughter does display mutant powers and I'm worried that there are people out there who would want to hurt her or exploit her. Even when I'm not around to shield her from such. I've always done so because she's my daughter, and my love for her is deep, but I'm afraid she may need more than my love."
"Of course," Charles replied compassionately, offering them both a gentle smile. "I'm sorry, I didn't catch your names," he started, looking for a proper introduction. He could've just reached inside their minds and gotten it, but there was no need to steal it when it could be offered to him. Once he'd learned their names and offered a brief pleasantry he gave Latrina and her mother a brief overview of the Institute.
"As there is with any accredited school there are many classes taught here and we have experienced teachers to teach them. We have a specified class schedule that will be adhered to." Charles went on to explain, in order to reassure Mrs. Adams that her daughter would be well looked after. "The High School students here participate in a minimum of six hours of daily classes, each approximately half an hour in duration. The students are allowed to choose their own academics, guided by, of course, our staff," Xavier smiled. "There are, of course, several compulsory classes, which the requirements need to be met for graduation from the Institute, such as Mathematics, English, Science and Language."
He handed the woman and the girl a packet of brochures for their perusal, then offered, "Due to Xavier's being a boarding school; where most of the students live here on Campus, the classes are held at times some would view as being unsuitable. I want to assure you that no student would ever be found in a Certified class past the hour of 5:30 p.m.
"Between the hours of 7 and 8 a.m. every student's day begins with one hour of Physical Education. Followed by breakfast in the dining hall from 8 a.m. to about 8:45. This gives the students some time to organize themselves for the day's classes which begin promptly at 9 a.m." Charles paused for a moment to consider the information that Mrs. Adams had already volunteered.
"Mrs. Adams, I want to assure you that your daughter's educational needs will be attended to here. I also want to assure you that we will keep her as safe as we possibly can.
"Many of the students here at Xavier's have come to us, not only to further their education, but to escape persecution in human society. We have taken all necessary precautions and security measures to guarantee their safety to the best of our ability. If you wish for your daughter to remain here, in our care, we can offer her a future. One she may not have an opportunity to achieve... out there."
Charles finished with the school's introduction; the tone a bit heavier than would normally be expected at another school, but then again the subject matter was a bit heavier than what one would find at other schools. He sat patiently as he waited for the pair to make a decision or ask questions.
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Tags Latrina and her "deceased" mother.....
(OOC: *grins* You have it in Latrina's bio/app that her mother is deceased.... do you wish to change that or am I going to pick up from their minds that the woman in front of me isn't actually the girl's mother?)
Re: An Evo Request (Evo/Tags: Professor X)
Who: Latrina and mom
With: Xavier
Where: his office
When: late afternoon/early evening
OOC: Yeah, sorry about that. When I wrote that I did have her as deseased but then on thinking about it later, I figured it would be a better idea to have her still living, that way she can participate with her daughter and such. Hope I didn't do anything wrong by that?
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Mrs. Adams listened, nodding her head and gazing at Xavier.
"Rika and my daughter LaTrina," she introduced at his pause in the beginning.
LaTrina moved away again as the adults talked about her future. She didn't want to stay here. She had friends at the school she was in. Why would her mother even think about taking her from school, away from her friends?
Her mother's saddened face made LaTrina regret her thoughts. She now knew that this was going to be hard for her, leaving her daughter in this place.
Mrs. Adams gazed at the brochures, though feeling a bit hesistant about leaving her daughter here and all. But with all of the bad things she's been reading about and hearing, she didn't want her daughter hurt by them.
"And will I be able to see her?" Mrs. Adams said.
"And will I get to see my friends from my other school?" LaTrina asked. That was foremost in her mind, her friends. They didn't care if she was a mutant or not, they liked her just the way she was.
Re: An Evo Request (Evo/Tags: Professor X)
Who: Prof. X
With: Rika and Latrina
Where: his office
When: Late Saturday afternoon
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"And will I be able to see her?" Mrs. Adams said.
"Absolutely, anytime you like," Charles assured her. "Xavier's encourages family interaction and offer support counceling if needed or desired.
"Mrs. Adams, this is a boarding school not a prison. The doors are always open to visitors and family. The house and institute doors are locked at 9pm and all students have their own passes to come and go after the gates and doors are secured... in case some of the older students are still out recreating in town after the grounds are secured. The main gate has an intercom and closed circuit monitoring system and is kept secured at all times. But you only need to identify yourself at the gate to gain entry to the grounds any time you wish to visit."
"And will I get to see my friends from my other school?" LaTrina asked. That was foremost in her mind, her friends. They didn't care if she was a mutant or not, they liked her just the way she was.
"Of course, Latrina. We encourage all our students and residents to maintain their relationships with those on the outside of the grounds. Permission can be obtained to even have your friends come to visit you here. You may show them around, swim in the pool, even go horseback riding... whatever you wish, within reason of course."
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.
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