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
As the younger female sniffed at him, Logan gave her a warning growl. To his mild surprise she actually growled back at him. As he heard the sound his first instinct was to raise his hackles, but they barely started to rise when he realized the sound she made wasn't a threat. She was simply imitating him, mimicking, showing him... what? Unconsciously Wolverine sniffed the air between them once, taking in her scent and committing it to memory.
A moment later the girl turned and dropped back into her chair to finish coloring the page in her book. He watched her for a few seconds until Psyche chose to answer his question to Chase.
"..I'm sorry for disrupting things around here. I haven't been around twenty four hours, and I've managed to disrupt the peace twice."
"Yeh," Logan rumbled with a tiny hint of humor, "ya' wanna try to control yer propensity for that?"
"I'm not used to this kind of thing, not that it's really much of an excuse, that's not what I'm trying to do. But you have my word that I will try my best to keep my head down and get on with things quietly."
"We ain't askin' ya' to keep yer head down," Logan informed her, "we're just askin' that ya' keep it on level."
For something to do, [Psyche] moved over nearer to Karika, taking the colouring book and crayon with her. "That said, I think we should forgo the group hug for now," she said with a light smirk.
Logan's eyes followed her as she picked up the book and moved over to the young girl. He nearly smirked himself at the comment, but consciously clenched his teeth to keep from doing so. The amused glint in his eyes, however, couldn't be hidden as easily, as he thought, 'this one just might be kind of fun to have around, if she'd stop acting like,' ......... well, him.
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Tags Psyche, with a nod to Karika
Re: Solarium/ after breakfast - 0830Who: Kurt With: Wanda Where: Kitchen/Patio area "Well, I wouldn't know about that. Though if he's still on the island, maybe I'll go there and find him,"
"Was? You don't like him? Why not?" he asked, his hands and mouth open. "But you don't have to tell me, of course, it's not like my family history is all that normal either," he confessed, head hanging down sideways. "But I would be careful about finding him, I think you will find him only if he allows you too find him, he is that kind of man."
"Hey! I know what we can do!" he said, brightening. "Maybe when the grownups have checked over the Whale, they'll let us use one of the shuttlecraft and go flying. I've read the tutorials and handling one should be a piece of cake."
Tags: Scarlet Witch
Edited by: Mana4X2 at: 6/16/06 10:17 am
Re: Solarium to Sitting Room/ after breakfast - 0845
Who: Logan
With: whomever or no one it's the sitting room off to the side of the RecRoom so whoever's there or wants to be
Where: Sitting Room
When: Sunday, after breakfast/0845
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Logan watched as Psyche sat back down and began to color in the book beside the other girl. Giving a nod of satisfaction, he glanced at Chase briefly then turned. Walking from the Solarium, he left Chase with his charges.
Seeing Jean and Warren in conversation as he came back into the Kitchen, he let them catch up throwing a nod to Worthington as he crossed the room.
Heading toward the RecRoom, he could hear a few voices coming up the corridor but most of the kids were outside, ready to enjoy the warm day. Once inside the recreation area, he went straight to the smaller sitting area, where small groups could watch television or pop in a movie for a relaxing evening, and dropped down on the couch. Picking up the remote, he sank back into the cushions, putting his feet up on the coffee table and pointed the controller.
With a tiny click the large screen came to life and Logan furrowed his brow, wondering why the news was on at.. he glanced at his watch... 9am on a Sunday morning. The large red lettered word at the top of the screen told him it was a LIVE broadcast; the words at the bottom announced Breaking News. The volume had been left at level 2, by whomever had watched it last, but Logan didn't even notice as his heightened hearing picked up every word clearly.
Uncrossing his ankles, he brought his feet back to the floor as he sat forward; scowling as he recognized the strip of forest behind and around the barricades and police cars... on Graymaulkin Lane.
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(OOC: Logan's watchin' a Breakin' News story if anyone else is interested......... for the rest of us who cant hear the television at level 2, could someone (HB!) transcribe for me. *grins* Thanks )
Re: Solarium to Kitchen/ after breakfast - 0845
Introductions had been completed and peace returned to the solarium...for the moment anyway. Jonathan smiled inwardly at the earlier reference from Logan regarding Psyche and Karika, "They with you?"
While with him was not precisely the word he'd have chosen, both Juliana and Karika seemed to have slid under the purvue of his charges. He continued to watch the girls for a moment, feeling the beginning of a tickle at the back of his mind. The man from earlier...Logan...and Karika seemed to share some traits and characteristics. Perhaps, considering his own inexperience with this type of situation, he could ask the other man for input regarding how to deal with the child and her ongoing education. But, Jonathan thought...eyes narrowed in consideration...that would be terribly presumptious of him and rather inconsiderate. He sighed quietly. On the other hand IF it would keep him from inadvertantly causing the child harm, did it really hurt to ask.
On that issue, Jonathan finally gave another mental shrug. For the moment, getting Karika adjusted to just living with everyone else and communicating better was a major challenge. Should an opportunity present itself for him to ask Logan for assistance, he would do so.
Returning to their table, Jonathan picked up his soiled dishes along with Karika's and Juliana's, "Juliana, thank you for staying with Karika for a bit. If you need assistance or need help finding the storage room, I believe Warren has returned. If he's unavailable, almost anyone here can help you. I'll return as soon as I can."
Nodding pleasantly at the others in the Solarium, Jonathan entered the kitchen, rinsed the dishes and added them to the dishwasher. Fortunately, since he cooked, he was exempt from clean-up, though under other circumstances he would have stayed and helped restore the kitchen to order.
Pausing before leaving out, he glanced around, noting Logan coming into the kitchen and heading straight for the water cooler. Nodding pleasantly, he grinned, "Anyone here know how to ride?"
Warren ruffled his great wings at Jonathan and shook his head with a laugh, "Not today, old man, I need to have a long talk with St. John here about the goings on outside the mansion gates...get that sorted." Smoothing his feathers back down, he nodded to Logan with a smile and gathered John up with a nod. "If you don't mind, Pyro, we can talk in my office. Come on in when you are ready." Turning to Jean, Warren added with a grin, "Have a good day, kiddo. Maybe catch up with you for tennis or a swim later...okay?"
Jonathan sighed, smiled, and sketched a wave as Warren furled his wings tightly before leaving the kitchen. He glanced hopefully from Jean to Logan with raised eyebrows.Tag: Logan Only (for the horseback riding response). OOC and Summary: Edited to allow for JC's horseback riding invitation. This storyline will continue in a new thread...will post the link to it once started.
Note: Mention of Logan returning to the kitchen done with permission of Wolvie6. No character modding intended.
Edited by: DrJonathanChase at: 6/17/06 11:54 am
Fionnoula White Queen/Psyche
Posts: 153
(6/16/06 4:03 pm)
Re: 0700 +/- In the Mansion (Open for All Participants)Who: Psyche With: Karika Where: Solarium When: Breakfast
Psyche glanced up as Jonathon spoke and then left, smiling quickly at him and agreed automaticaly "Okay" she replied, afterwards wondering who Warren might be. Using basic deduction, he was probably the guy with the wings, the rest she had heard given names.
Brushing a hand through her hair, she watched as the young girl next to her carried on colouring in the page intently. Psyche looked around the room, tapping her fingers on the table as she decided what to do. She was apprehensive as to how Karika would respond if she suggested that they leave the table and head for the store room.
"Hey, Karika?" she asked softly, moving a little closer to her, trying to divert her attention. "Shall we go and get some new clothes? We can find the store room, change clothes, clean ones that fit properly. Then maybe we can go swimming or something afterwards." she suggested as she got to her feet. "I'll just ask for directions and then we'll go." she added as she stood and entered the kitchen, keeping one eye on the girl.
"Can anyone tell me where I can find the storeroom?" she asked the room in general, her eyes falling on the people near the counter "Karika and I need to get some clothes" she said with a grin.
Tags: Karika. Warren, Jean etc
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return"
MarinaBlack X-23/Stacy X
Posts: 151
(6/16/06 5:52 pm)
Re: 0700 +/- In the Mansion (Open to All Participants)Who: Karika with JC, Psyche
Where: Solarium
When: Post-Breakfast
Karika continued to sniff at Wolverine as he left the Solarium area. She was working hard on her picture, coloring furiously, mixing colors to create the perfect shade. And indeed, she created it. The golden retriever on the page, happily playing with a young boy in a baseball cap, was a shade of amber created by Karika's furious strokes of brown, yellow and orange.
She had seen dogs before on her various missions. Hell, there were even dogs on the Weapon X compound...but this cute little goldren retriever was a far cry from the attack dogs that Weapon X had. But all dogs were the same in Karika's mind...much like boys and girls were the same. Luckily for her though, Jonathon knew the difference between boys and girls and was thinking ahead. Someday there would be questions...lots and lots of questions.
"Juliana, thank you for staying with Karika for a bit. If you need assistance or need help finding the storage room, I believe Warren has returned. If he's unavailable, almost anyone here can help you. I'll return as soon as I can." Karika felt her throat tighten as Jonathon walked away after giving the girl at the table some instructions. Jonathon was...leaving her. He was walking away. Karika's mind flashed back, of course he had promised to return...but that did not put her much at ease. Since she arrived she hadn't really left his side. It was...unnerving to be without him.
But Karika was determined, she kept on coloring, trying to ignore Jonathon's scent still lingering in the air and the news on TV that she didn't understand. There were some people on Graymaulkin lane? Wherever that was, it didn't matter. "Hey, Karika?" The small voice broke Karika from her silence, and she looked into Juliana's eyes showing the girl very clearly that, yes, Karika was paying attention.
"Shall we go and get some new clothes? We can find the store room, change clothes, clean ones that fit properly. Then maybe we can go swimming or something afterwards." Karika leapt out of her chair and nodded. "New Clothes!" She said with a smile and started to unzip the the leather bodysuit. She was shockingly unclothed beneath the suit and luckily before Karika got too far, Juliana corrected her. "I'll just ask for directions and then we'll go."
Oh...they had to get there first. Nodding, she waited as Juliana asked around. Better to know where they were going first.
Tags: Psyche, open
Re: 0700 +/- In the Mansion (Open to All Participants)Who: Magik & Psylocke Where: Solarium When: Post-Breakfast
After eating their breakfast and chatting together a bit, Betsy and Illyana decided to check out the solarium that was nearby - afterall, it was a beautiful day, and it sounded like there were already a few people gathered there. Seeing as Betsy & Illyana were both quite new, they thought it best to go and be social.
"Good morning," Elisabeth said, addressing everyone in the sunny room. She recognized most everyone, but... Their names were still a bit fuzzy. Of course, she could easily gain that information with a quick mind-scan, but... It was rude to do that without permission.
"Da, good morning everyone," Illyana said to everyone as she entered the room just behind Betsy. Illyana scanned the room for a sighting of her brother, Piotr, but he was not there. She wondered where he'd gone off to, but figured she'd find him later and didn't worry about it.
Summary: My girls show up to the after-breakfast solarium group. Tags: whoever's left in the solarium
Fionnoula White Queen/Psyche
Posts: 156
(6/17/06 9:03 am)
Re: 0700 +/- In the Mansion (Open to All Participants)Who: Psyche & Warren With: Karika Where: Solarium to rest of Mansion. When: Sunday morning OOC: Warren's paragraphs given to me by his player, so it's all edited in with permission. Thanks.
Warren's wings ruffled as he took note of Psyche and Karika. Turquoise eyes smiled, although he did not recognize the older girl, he remembered seeing Karika from the day before.
As Jonathan and Jean seemed busy, he inclined his head in response to the woman's question. "Certainly, the Store or Storeroom is located in the basement. Exit the elevator to the left and you'll see the door marked School Store. It contains basics, including a decent array of clothing." Warren paused, "All we ask is that you mark off what you took on the Inventory list hanging beside the door...so we can restock as needed."
Psyche smiled in reply to the answer from the handsome blonde man. "Of course, I'll make sure to write down what we take." she acquiesced, she glanced over to the door as two women entered the room, and she decided that she had meet enough people for one day.
The wings fluttered as Warren tried to track the conversations in the kitchen, "My office is near the Professor's...three doors down. I have something to attend to just now, but if you need assistance, you can come to my office and I'll be glad to help in a little while."
"Thank you, I think Karika and I should be okay though" she replied and retreated back into the Solarium, turning around to see Karika removing her clothing.
"Oh, gosh. I don't think you're supposed to undress right here and now. I know kids don't have many scruples about running around naked but it's probably best no to do that here" she pointed out as she knelt to zip the girl back up. Why did they let her keep this suit on? it was so dirty, she thought. Psyche had often ended up covered in some kind of mess or dirt but she usually tried to change as soon as possible. A reaction to being kept in the same clothes for days on end during her capture.
Standing back from the girl, she looked around, placing hands on hips. "Let's go and find the elevator and get you some new clothes. And me as well" she added, with a smile as she plucked at the too-large top she was currently wearing. She offered a hand to Karika, and headed out of the solarium, heading for the main hallway.
Tags: Karika, Warren?
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return"
Re: 0700 +/- In the Mansion (Open to All Participants) Who: Plot master with Wolverine and any watching TV What: News cast relating to concert aftermath Where: Rec Room and various TV's turned on the morning
A middle-aged male reporter in a classic reporter's jacket was narrating a shot showing traffic on the nearby freeway: "... so far we're seeing normal traffic levels here on 684, but that's all expected to change later on today as parishoners leave their Sunday services and either drive or get onto chartered busses and head down to Salem Center for the "Concert Angel" as it is now being called. I spoke with an officer at Salem 1st Methodist Congregational and he tells me they will be running a half-hour shuttle service between their parish and the designated prayer site set up by Mayor Kelley earlier this morning. They're expecting their parking lot to fill up by mid-morning with charter busses from the New York City and Davenport areas."
The cut piece ended, returning to a female news anchor Debra Cochrain at the anchor desk: "Thankyou, John. For those just tuning in, this was the scene from SkyView 5 earlier this morning as local police descended on the Tree Falls Concert location. You can see them setting up barricades set up here," with that she began pointing at dark nd grainy locations shown on the TV screen, "and over there by the western entrence, and they will be checking to make sure that only local vehicles are allowed beyond that point."
Her male companion jumped in at this point "How will they be doing that?"
"Well, John, according to sources at the North Salem police department, they will initially be checking people's drivers licenses or other forms of ID to confirm they live in the area, but thanks to Homeland Security funds they also have several premade passes they will be handing out to local residents later on this morning as soon as they are able to call in additional staff for help with that."
"We'll be right back after these messages."
(commercials)
"We're back. Here once again, with the live footage taken at the exact time of the concert tryouts showing a flaming presence rising over the stage. I know we've been seeing this all morning, but now I've just received word that Governor Pataki has announced that this will now be a day of prayer."
"Here's what we know about the Tree Falls concert, where the sighting took place, and the school mentioned in the angel's message" news announcer John broke in. "The concert was to take place later this summer, so what we had here was a rehersal and tryouts for what had been rapidly becomming an institution in the eastern New York area." At this, footage of previous concert events was shown on screen. "As for the school, not much is known about it."
Debra cut in at this moment. "John, what we do know is that contrary to rumors due to its name, the Xavier Institute does not hold any sort of religious affiliation. We know that there is Saint Francis Xavier who co-founded the Society of Jesus and who had quite the missionary career in the 16th century, but unlike several other educational institutes named after the Jesuit saint, this Xavier Institute is run by the prominant genticist Charles Xavier. Not much is known about the school locally, although We do have a school brochure that has been made available to us and it makes mention of "exceptional individuals" throughout the brochure.
Re: Solarium/ after breakfast - 0830Who: Wanda With: Kurt Where: Kitchen/Patio area
Wanda shrugged at that,
"Well as to that, I'll just have to stay here and wait for his presence to be known, now don't I." she said to Kurt. Her head turned to look at him with that what family history. She wasn't about to say anything about hers. Only that she was still determined to find Magneto. There were a few things she wanted to say to him and none of them was the usual things a daughter would say to her estranged father.
Karina was watching Karika, her glances at the girl were curious more than anything. For one, she wondered why she kept sniffing at Logan. Was there some point to it or not?
Quickly, she turned away, hoping the girl didn't notice her stares.
Tags: Kurt, maybe Karika, if she noticed the stares from Karina.
Edited by: Mana4X2 at: 6/18/06 7:20 am
Re: Solarium to Sitting Room/ after breakfast - 0845
Who: Chamber With: Whomever or no one it's the sitting room off to the side of the RecRoom so whoever's there or wants to be Where: Sitting Room When: Sunday, after breakfast/0845
Chamber had left the kitchen area and had been wandering the area where he found himself in the Sitting room. He had no idea why he was there, until his 'sight' caught a glimpse of Logan.
Not sure what to say to the feral type mutant, he entered. His glance at the tv was pointed though. And he wondered what could be going on there.
Moving to stand close by where he could 'see' the news report, and watching Logan at the same time, he was silent.
Tag: Logan, if he wants
Edited by: Mana4X2 at: 6/18/06 7:22 am
Re: Sitting Room, back to kitchen - 0913
Who: Logan
With: Chamber who comes in, then Chase
Where: Sitting Room, News broadcast TO kitchen
When: Sunday, May 14th, 0913
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Logan watched the news story with focused attention; listening to the verbal information being given while his eyes stared at the images. He knew that parcel of forest land, his head cocked slightly, unknowingly as he continued to pay close attention.
[News] ....expected to change later on today as parishoners leave their Sunday services and either drive or get onto chartered buses and head down to Salem Center for the "Concert Angel" as it is now being called.
[Chamber] Not sure what to say to the feral type mutant, he entered. His glance at the tv was pointed though. And he wondered what could be going on there. Moving to stand close by, where he could 'see' the news report, and watching Logan at the same time, he was silent.
Concert Angel? He lifted his head a bit, not realizing he'd been leaning forward as if to get closer to the screen. As he listened his face scrunched a bit into the usual scowl; confused and curious as the screen switched from the male reporter to a female.
"Thank you, John. For those just tuning in, this was the scene from SkyView 5 earlier this morning as local police descended on the Tree Falls Concert location. You can see them setting up barricades, set up here..." with that she began pointing at dark and grainy locations shown on the TV screen, "...and over there by the western entrance, and they will be checking to make sure that only local vehicles are allowed beyond that point."
Her male companion jumped in at this point "How will they be doing that?"
'Yeh,' he thought, 'how're they plannin' on doin' that exactly?'
"Well, John, according to sources at the North Salem police department, they will initially be checking people's drivers licenses, or other forms of ID, to confirm they live in the area, but thanks to Homeland Security funds they also have several pre-made passes they will be handing out to local residents later on this morning as soon as they are able to call in additional staff for help with that."
"We'll be right back after these messages."
Logan blinked and sat back again, not interested in the commercials. Crossing one leg over the other, he leaned back throwing one arm over the back of the couch. With the slight change in position he noticed that Chamber, who'd come in while the broadcast was on, was actually watching it with him from his own spot.
"Hey," he offered in greeting, then nodded toward the television, "Interesting... eh?" Then the commercials finally ended and the man returned to give him more information so he sat up to pay attention again.
[News] "We're back. Here once again, with the live footage taken at the exact time of the concert tryouts showing a flaming presence rising over the stage.
Logan's eyebrows arched high on his head as he blinked at the flaming entity on the video tape. Then his eyebrows furrowed and eyes narrowed as the woman went on to reveal more information than he would've liked.
"Here's what we know about the Tree Falls concert, where the sighting took place, and the school mentioned in the angel's message"...
The "angel" mentioned the school?? Wolverine's lip curled up on one side as a soft rumble rolled through his chest. It was sort of a comical growl, more in recognition of the supposed "flaming angel'.
"As for the school, not much is known about it."
Debra cut in at this moment. "John, what we do know is that contrary to rumors due to its name, the Xavier Institute does not hold any sort of religious affiliation."
Logan stood up slowly, still staring at the screen, taking in as much information as they'd give him.
"We know that there is Saint Francis Xavier who co-founded the Society of Jesus and who had quite the missionary career in the 16th century, but unlike several other educational institutes named after the Jesuit saint, this Xavier Institute is run by the prominant geneticist Charles Xavier. Not much is known about the school locally, although we do have a school brochure that has been made available to us and it makes mention of "exceptional individuals" throughout the brochure.
Logan glared at the woman holding one of the Institutes brochures, then turned his head to catch Chamber's gaze. Then he tossed the remote onto the couch and stalked out, heading back toward the kitchen. He needed a drink.
~ ~ (kitchen)
Pausing before leaving out, [Jonathan] glanced around, noting Logan coming into the kitchen and heading straight for the water cooler. Nodding pleasantly, he grinned, "Anyone here know how to ride?"
Snatching one of the wax-coated paper cups from a dispenser nearby, Logan pushed the lever on the cooler; causing it to churn large bubbles and make a pretty rude gurgling sound. He guzzled the cold water, then simply stopped to glance around, wondering what he'd missed. 'Know how to ride'? Oh hell, he knew how to ride.
"I know how to ride," he offered then gestured toward the garage not far off. "Got my bike ready at all times, bub."
Warren ruffled his great wings at Jonathan and shook his head with a laugh, "Not today, old man, I need to have a long talk with St. John here about the goings on outside the mansion gates...get that sorted." Smoothing his feathers back down, he nodded to Logan with a smile and gathered John up with a nod. "If you don't mind, Pyro, we can talk in my office. Come on in when you are ready." Turning to Jean, Warren added with a grin, "Have a good day, kiddo. Maybe catch up with you for tennis or a swim later...okay?"
Jonathan sighed, smiled, and sketched a wave as Warren furled his wings tightly before leaving the kitchen. He glanced hopefully from Jean to Logan with raised eyebrows.
Logan wondered why Warren found the question humorous. He watched Angel disappear out the door, then turned back with raised brows... to see Chase looking back at him the same way. "What."
Re: Sitting Room, back to kitchen - 0913
"What?" Jonathan parroted, momentarily nonplussed and confused. Then his dark blue eyes cleared as his mind put the conversations in context and he sorted out the 'bike' reference.
He shook his head, "Not motorbikes, I'm afraid, Mr...uh...Logan. Horses. I have two and I'm sure neither has had much exercise while I was away." Jonathan paused with a glimmer of a smile, "However, if you have equestrian skills, you are welcome to join me."
It looked suspiciously like Jonathan was going to have to manage time to exercise both horses. He really wanted to let them have a good run but would settle for a canter around the nearby meadow and workout in the jump arena. That way he could give both of them a stretch of the legs.Tag: Logan
Re: Sitting Room, back to kitchen - 0913
"Equestrian skills?" Logan echoed, then crushed the cup in his brawny hand and tossed it into the nearby trash receptacle. "Pal, I was born on horseback."
Okay, he wasn't sure about that particular detail, but sometimes it felt that way. Then Logan's eyes dropped to the floor, thinking, before looking back up at Chase seriously.
"IF I decide to go.... what time?" he asked, not committing to the invitation.
Re: Sitting Room, back to kitchen - 0913
Jonathan chuckled pleasantly at Logan's description of his horsemanship skills. That was actually a relief though. While his two horses were trained to the hilt, they were not animals for a beginner to try handling. Jean, Warren, and sometimes Storm rode them occasionally few others had the skills necessary to deal with them.
"IF I decide to go...what time?" Logan asked, his voice making it clear he was not committing to the invitation.
Jonathan pulled himself back to the here and now, shaking his head slightly. "Half an hour?" He turned and headed for the kitchen door, calling over his shoulder as he exited, "I hope you don't mind if I bring my Sea Eagle along. He needs to hunt."Tag: Logan only.
Summary: Jonathan makes tentative arrangements for Logan to go riding with him.
MarinaBlack X-23/Stacy X
Posts: 153
(6/17/06 6:35 pm)
Re: 0700 +/- In the Mansion (Open to All Participants)Who: Karika
With Psyche and Warren (?)
Where: Solarium To Around the Mansion
When: Post-Breakfast
Psyche was in charge of finding this place, so Karika let her get to it. And who did she find? Wing boy! She had seen him yesterday when she arrived...she wondered if he remembered her. "Boy with wings!" Karika yelled, giving him a little wave. He was giving Juliana directions, "Certainly, the Store or Storeroom is located in the basement. Exit the elevator to the left and you'll see the door marked School Store. It contains basics, including a decent array of clothing.""All we ask is that you mark off what you took on the Inventory list hanging beside the door...so we can restock as needed."
Of course they would, that what Juliana said. Was this what big people always talked about? Boring! But she managed to get Juliana in a tizzy when she started pulling her suit off. "Oh, gosh. I don't think you're supposed to undress right here and now. I know kids don't have many scruples about running around naked but it's probably best no to do that here" Looking at the girl, she finally asked the burning question. "Why?"
Uhoh.
They were at least walking now and Juliana was talking out loud, probably to make sure Karika didn't get scared and try to scamper off. "Let's go and find the elevator and get you some new clothes. And me as well" With a nod, Karika trailed behind her, giving one last look to her coloring book and crayons. Looking at Juliana as she extended her hand, Karika thought about for a moment. The girl seemed okay so far...slipping her tiny, child-like hand into Juliana's she let the girl lead the way.
Tags: Warren, Psyche
Fionnoula White Queen/Psyche
Posts: 167
(6/18/06 5:32 am)
Re: 0700 +/- In the Mansion (Open to All Participants)Who: Psyche With: Karika Where: Solarium to rest of Mansion. When: Sunday morning With a nod, Karika trailed behind her, giving one last look to her coloring book and crayons. Looking at Juliana as she extended her hand, Karika thought about for a moment. The girl seemed okay so far...slipping her tiny, child-like hand into Juliana's she let the girl lead the way.
Psyche smiled as the girl took her hand and the made their way to the elevator "We can go back and do some more colouring later if you like?" she offered, not quite sure what possesed her to say such a thing, but perhaps it would be fun.
Looking at the girl, {Karika} finally asked the burning question. "Why?"
Golden eyes widened at Karika's question and Psyche let the silence stretch for a long moment as they kept walking down the hallway. "Oh. Well...it's because.." and then she stopped, because she didn't know quite how to explain it.
Psyche had no particular opinion about her body, she knew it was fit and strong. In general her body had served her well and she had no reason in particular to hide it, but wearing clothes while in public was just a human convention or instinct. It was hard to explain something that she didn’t quite believe in or understand herself. Why has no one explained this to her? she wondered What about her mother?.
"Well, males and females have different bodies in some respects, and as they get older that difference becomes more obvious." She groped for an example which would be easy for the girl to relate to "Like me and Jonathon or me and Logan, or you and Jonathon. So for modesties sake, and because it's part of society they just generally keep their bodies covered, the essential parts anyway, while they are in public."
She looked down at Karika then, wondering if that made sense, or if she even knew what Psyche was talking about. Because even she wasn't sure what she was saying.This is so not what I signed up for she thought as the passed the stairs and came to elevator. That wasn't too hard she thought, if only answering Karika's question was as easy.
In a way it seemed almost sad to explain that to the young girl, almost like destroying her innocence. There was something almost animalistic about the girl, and she seemed perfectly comfortable with her body, which Psyche assumed could only be a good thing. She gave a little shrug; it wasn't really up to her how the girl was brought up. She pressed the button that called the elevator up and waited for the girl's response. Tags: Karika.
MarinaBlack X-23/Stacy X
Posts: 155
(6/18/06 1:53 pm)
Re: 0700 +/- In the Mansion (Open to All Participants)Who: Karika
With Psyche
Where: Around the Mansion
When: Mid-Morning
OOC: If anyone has a problem with me advancing the time somewhat, holler. And Finnoula, I'll edit if it's not okay that I moved them into the mansion
Juliana seemed to understand Karika's inherent nervousness. If she let the coloring book out of her sight,that meant someone else could mark it as their territory. But, still, she trusted in everyone's judgement...they better know that she could (and would) kick anyone's butt if they tried to take her things. "We can go back and do some more colouring later if you like?" Nodding, she allowed Juliana to lead her back into the mansion.
Even though she had been at the school for over 24 hours, she was still in awe of the place. Never in all her life had she been in a place as lavish as this. Everyone was nice too! And knowledgable. That's why she listened intently as Juliana explained why she had been so worried about Karika undressing in the middle of the room. "Oh. Well...it's because.."
Raising one of her dark eyebrows, Karika wondered why the girl was so nervous. Was there some subject she had broached that was government secret? Was this vital information to the survival of the whole planet? Perhaps...
Juliana finally did get up the courage to explain and Karika smiled at her. "Well, males and females have different bodies in some respects, and as they get older that difference becomes more obvious.""Like me and Jonathon or me and Logan, or you and Jonathon. So for modesties sake, and because it's part of society they just generally keep their bodies covered, the essential parts anyway, while they are in public." The blank look in Karika's eyes showed that she obviously had no idea what was going on. "Jonathon and Karika same." She said strongly, not believing one word of it. She and Jonathon were the same. They both had hair and eyes and skin and a mouth! That's all that mattered.
And what else mattered was the elevator...they had an elevator at Weapon X. It had taken her down to be tested on. Growling, she edged away from the elevator, her eyes dangerous. She was acting much like a cornered animal. "No test! NO TEST!" She shrieked, her hands coming up to protect her face.
Tags: Psyche
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Fionnoula White Queen/Psyche
Posts: 172
(6/18/06 2:25 pm)
Re: 0700 +/- In the Mansion (Open to All Participants)Who: Psyche With: Karika Where: The Mansion When: Sunday morning The blank look in Karika's eyes showed that she obviously had no idea what was going on. "Jonathon and Karika same." She said strongly, not believing one word of it.
Psyche sighed and bit her lip as she considered how much further to go with Karika. She supposed that she could just tell the girl they would talk about it later, but the idea of keeping her in the dark about her body seemed too unfair.
"In some ways, most ways, you are the same. But there are some...physical points where you differ." Psyche said "And those parts are what people generally keep covered up. Unless...actually, don't worry about that." she cut herself off, best to sort out the differences first before going any further.
As she finished, the elevator pinged and the doors slid open, Psyche was about to step in when Karika reacted.
Growling, she edged away from the elevator, her eyes dangerous. She was acting much like a cornered animal. "No test! NO TEST!" She shrieked, her hands coming up to protect her face.
Psyche watched in shock as the girl freaked out, she was trying to protect herself...from the elevator? Psyche questioned as she stood for a moment, unsure as what to do. She had never come into contact with feral mutants before, but she knew not to make any sudden movements or do anything that might be translated as aggressive.
"Karika, it's okay love." she said, keeping her voice as gentle as possible "There isn't going to be any tests. We're just going to get in the elevator so we can find some new clothes for you." she said softly, her English accent coming through more strongly as her voice lowered. What tests did she mean? What was this girls story?
She wanted instinctively to reach out to the Karika and comfort her, but not knowing what the reaction would be, she kept the distance between them. Confusion and anger filling her as she wondered what the people in this Mansion had done to the poor child. Trying again, she asked the girl another question. "Do you remember that Jonathon sent us to get some clothes?" Tags: Karika.
MarinaBlack X-23/Stacy X
Posts: 155
(6/18/06 5:17 pm)
Re: 0700 +/- In the Mansion (Open to All Participants)Who: Karika
With Psyche
Where: Around the Mansion
When: Mid-Morning
Karika could smell the tension in the air, especially when Psyche tried to explain further. "In some ways, most ways, you are the same. But there are some...physical points where you differ.""And those parts are what people generally keep covered up. Unless...actually, don't worry about that." She just shook her head telling Psyche very clearly 'Does not compute'...Karika had no idea what was going on.
The elevator was a good distraction; Karika was truly afraid. Jonathon was a doctor! He could be putting Juliana up to this! But he wouldn't, right? He had come to her when she was scared! He had hugged her! But he was still a doctor... and that title alone was enough to put doubt in her mind. 'Doctor' was a person with needles and scary contraptions that hurt and made her sick.
"Karika, it's okay love.""There isn't going to be any tests. We're just going to get in the elevator so we can find some new clothes for you." Karika sniffed; Juliana wasn't lying, at least as far as she could smell. There were no spiking hormones...nothing to worry about. But even as Karika lowered her hands, she was still wary. "New clothes." She repeated as her mantra. They were just getting new clothes! Nothing to worry about...
Tell that to Karika's rushing pulse. "Do you remember that Jonathon sent us to get some clothes?" Nodding, she looked back at the open elevator. "Stairs?" She asked finally, looking into Juliana's eyes. She could at least escape if something went wrong if they took the stairs...
Tags: Psyche
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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