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Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 11:22am

[[MONDAY MORNING - Around the time the New Mutants are gathering in the Ready Room]]

[[Emma Frost is heading down to the Danger Room to gather her students when Beast comes bounding down the hall, "Emma…are you sure this is neccessary? Your students work hard enough."

Emma glares holes through Beast, "They need to be ready. I am glad that you are taking the other students on a field trip, but we have work to do."

"It is not a field trip! Forge invited us down to tour X-Factor's headquarters. All the students were so excited…"

"What about Rogue's team?" Emma says, ice dripping from her words.

Beast ducks his head, "Uhm…no. Rogue has then here working on something else."

Emma nods, "And did you give her a hard time?"

"Well. No, but.."

Emma holds up her hand, "Of course not. The golden children never get a hard time. Goodbye, Hank."

Emma brushes past Beast, and heads down the Danger Room.

[["All Hellions report immediately. Any exceptions will result in detentions."]]

[[Gather up, mission will start around noon.]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 11:27am

This is my first chance to really train with the team. I run down to the Danger Room, I'm still rather upset after my fight with Kidd. Hopefully this can keep my mind off it, I'll talk to her later.

"Hi, Ms. Frost!"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 11:28am

Nicolette swooped to the Danger Room in her uniform in just a few minutes.
"Miss Frost," she said with a smile and a respectful bow of her head. She had developed a relatively close relationship with their leader, but she made sure to be considerate of her position most of the time.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 11:29am

I come down the stairs and make my way over to Ms. Frost, Kalvin, and Nicolette, fully suited up. "Good morning."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 11:30am

"Hi, I don't think we've met. I'm Kalvin."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 11:30am

I didn't get a chance to talk with anyone about the letter. But it's been a rather long time since I've had any field action. No doubt, the team needs me. And the few that are silly enough to think that they don't….won't be after today.

With that final thought I make my way to the Danger Room.

Ha! Nicolette is here…figures she'd be here first. Don't know that I've met these other fellows. This "team" just keeps growing in size.

"Hello Ms. Frost…a pleasure as always. Oh, and good day to you Nicolette."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 11:32am

Blind appears, still looking a bit worse for wear. But generally in better condition than he had.

"…..reporting."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 11:32am

"Hello to you as well, Casey," said Nicolette in a subtly patronizing way, "I'm surprised to see you here."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 11:32am

Tangle slinks in. "Mornin'" he mutters. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 11:35am

Stardust enters the room. He talks to Emma. Emma scowls but nods, "All right…it looks like we will be having some visitors today. Apparantly, some of the other students missed their flight." Emma is dripping sarcasm. A few of the Hellions chuckle.

«Stardust asked that I slip him in because he'll be here, but later»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 11:35am

«You mean Stardust, right? <_< »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 11:36am

«Whoops….yep. Not my fault. Not like I've even seen the guy in a mission »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 11:37am

[His mutant power is sticking painfully to your teeth]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 11:40am

«Fine Lasty! I see how it is, don't respond to Kalvin!»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 11:43am

[Oh, sorry, wasn't sure whether you were talking to me or Nicolette.]

"Oh, hello." I extend a hand. "You're Kalvin, correct?"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 11:46am

I shake her hand.

"Yeah, nice to meet you."

I really should talk to more people around ehre besides…Kidd. Damn it why did I go and think of her again? Focus on the person you're talking to…keep the fight off your mind.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 11:48am

Good handshake, he has. "Welcome to the team. You're lucky, you came in after most of the unpleasantness."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 11:51am

"Unpleasantness?"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 11:55am

"We didn't have a very happy stay at the Hellfire Club. To put it mildly."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 11:56am

"I think Kidd mentioned something about it at one point."

Damn it! Can I not go a single conversation without thinking about Kidd?! I need to talk to her, Nicolette was right. I'll go see her as soon as the New Mutants get back.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 11:56am

"No worries there. Unpleasantness seems to always be around the corner."

Blind scowls, thinking of the mysterious stalker.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 11:58am

"Think happy thought, Siamko. Think positively…"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 11:59am

I smile Blind's way. "I don't mind a little unpleasantness, honestly. It keeps things interesting."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 12:02pm

"Ha! Nicolette…you're sarcasm suits you well. And yes I do think it's time I made my presence more known."

I look towards one of the new gentleman..I believe his name is Kalvin.

"Hello I'm Caseland "Casey" Semple"

«sorry this post is so late…I started typing it about 10 mins ago but freakin work got in the way and I didnt get a chance to finish til now»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 12:02pm

"Not I. I believe I have seen enough for several lifetimes."

He smiles, a bit distantly.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 12:04pm

« Haha, I completely forgot the Hellions had their own mission board. »

Nephy rushes into the room.

"I'm sorry Miss frost. I got lost on the way here."

Wow. So many people I've never seen. Where are most of the Hellions most of the day?


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 12:05pm

"Hi, Kalvin Richmond."

I extend my hand.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 12:05pm

I extend my hand in response to Kelvin. I make it a point to give him a nice firm shake.

I look over at another familiar face. I only met him briefly during my stint with the Hellions first incarnation. Quite the eccentric fellow.

"Hello again"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 12:07pm

"Sarcasm?" murmured Nicolette with a slight smile.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya on Feb 22, 2007, 12:20pm

Naga slinks into the room with a smirk. "Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Ms. Frost."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 12:22pm

Nicolette smiled at Dhaara.
"Hey, how's it going? I haven't… seen you around."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya on Feb 22, 2007, 12:23pm

Dhaara smiles back. "All is well. And you?"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 12:25pm

"Better than ever, in fact… Maybe a bit bored."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 12:27pm

I watch Nicolette talk with that girl from before…the one who put her finger in my mouth and numbed the pain. Naga. It occurs to me that I never had the chance to thank her for that, so I take the opportunity.

"Hello." I make myself known, extending a hand to her as well. "We didn't have the chance to meet formerly…I'm Wildfire. Thank you numbing my pain at Murderworld, by the way."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 12:29pm

"So does anyone have any idea what today's excursion will entail?"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya on Feb 22, 2007, 12:29pm

"I can understand your boredom…this is our first mission under 'new management' as it were. Anxious?"

Naga smiles at Wildfire. "Nice to be formally introduced…how are you feeling?"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 12:33pm

Wow… Most of them don't know eachother either. Are most of the Hellions new studnts?

Nephy sits in a corner trying to avoid everyone.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 12:34pm

"Better than ever, actually, and glad to see that everyone made it out mostly unharmed." I nod, returning the smile. "Glad to have you on the team; I read you profile, and I'm curious to see how you do in the field. Firsthand."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 12:35pm

Read profiles? Perhaps it's best that I finally get an idea of my "teammates". I have no clue what most of them do…and I'm sure that goes the same for them.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya on Feb 22, 2007, 12:35pm

"I'm sure you'll find me capable. I've heard you've adapted to your new circumstances quite well. I'm certain that's a relief."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 12:40pm

"I'm getting by." I nod, holding up Forge's gadget around my wrist…I really should give it a name. "Even with powers I wasn't too useful in a mission, so I'm hoping the change in tactics will be for the better."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 12:43pm

«Guys I'm going to grab lunch and will be back in about an hour. I was going to wait until after 12…..but my stomach isn't much going for that idea….»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 12:44pm

«I can't eat, the water in my building isn't working so I can't wash dishes. This sucks, I'm so hungry.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Feb 22, 2007, 12:44pm

I step into the Danger Room with a quick wave and a "Hey." to all those present, then lean against a wall as I wait for things to kick off.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 12:45pm

[[Emma steps forward, "All right, seems like we can get started. Anyone else who comes in will be getting detention."

Emma gazes at her students, "You have all shown me that you are progressing very well. But, you haven't had enough action in the field. I had the Danger Room set up some random opponents. I don't even know what their powers are, actually, so I will be in the dark as much as you are out there."

"The goal is to take down your opponents. Do it fast, do it without getting yourself hurt. Any of you who is hit enough to cause even a small injury will be out…this mission is about survival just as much as it is about your battle prowess."

"Any questions?"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 12:47pm

I nod, but I don't say a word…I'm thinking. 'The smallest scratch' is going to be easy to incur, and I'd rather not embarrass myself by getting taken down early in the game. Not here.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya on Feb 22, 2007, 12:50pm

Naga nods. "I hope to impress." Great, more stupid robots.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 12:50pm

Wow this is gonna be hard…I hope I can affect the Danger Room plants if it makes any…


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 12:51pm

[[Emma turns, "Prime. We have no idea when they will arrive, or what powers they will have. get your team ready. Treat me just like one of your classmates. Without the condensation, dear. I have no patience for that."]]

[[The danger room shifts to a forest setting]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 12:52pm

«No vehicle here atm…so I'll be around a bit longer.»

"No problem ma'am".


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 12:53pm

«Can Seed affect the plant life? I have no idea how these hard light constructs work.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 12:54pm

« Nephy's been playing around with Danger Room blood for quite a while, so I don't see why not. »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 12:54pm

Dense foliage, thick…good for hiding. I can work with this. "Nicolette, I'm going to secure the high ground."

I turn from the group and start heading deep into the forest…I won't be able to assist the team directly, but if I get a good distance and cover, bring out my sniper rifle and cover them from afar, and I can be useful.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya on Feb 22, 2007, 12:54pm

Naga prickles a little bit about Emma appointing Prime as team leader. But she keeps her composure, and draws her knife.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 12:56pm

Feb 22, 2007, 12:54pm, Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya wrote:Naga prickles a little bit about Emma appointing Prime as team leader. But she keeps her composure, and draws her knife.

<_<;


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 12:56pm

[Yeah, technically Blind shouldn't be able to affect anything in here. But that wouldn't make for much of a mission <_<]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 12:56pm

«Sniper Rifle, knife? I've bee gone too long….»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 12:57pm

So this is everyone…. The only people I've mer are Prime, Kalvin, and Cadmus. I've seen Wildfire and that other guy once I think…

I wish Everyone wasn't so new to me. I have no idea what to do….

« Edit: Haha, forgot about the Dougnuts. »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 12:58pm

«Nephy's met Kalvin….»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 12:58pm

"So. Fearless leader….what's our next move?" I make even less of an effort to hide my sarcasm than she did.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 1:02pm

«Shiiiit… I might be forced off the computer soon, I hope I can keep up.»

"Keep close, watch each other's backs. Be ready for ambushes…"
She turned towards Ms. Frost. She had told her to treat her like one of her classmates…
"I could use a telepathic scan of the area… And, Seed, tell me if you can learn anything."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:03pm

«No one can be all that surprised that Emma would look to Prime as a leader. They have a lot in common »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 1:04pm

"Alright."

I start communicating with the trees in the area, trying to see what I can learn.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:05pm

[[Emma scans. "Something is out there…but it's blocking me from getting a clear reading. That direction, " Emma points, "10 of them. One of them is probably a strong telepath is they are able to stop me from getting a clear read."]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 1:06pm

"Can you keep us all from being mindraped?" asked Nicolette calmly.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:07pm

[[Seed's plants are able to give him a little more information. It seems like a pack of mutants. Well-disciplined, and some of them seem pretty powerful. Two of them are very large and heavy. They seem to be machines…or at least covered in metal. One keeps darting ahead scouting the area, and one of them just took to the air to get a better view.]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 1:07pm

I tell Prime what I just learned.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 1:08pm

"Hm. Perhaps we should make an effort to pick off their scout. Reduce their numbers, before any true confrontation."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 1:08pm

"Any details on his or her position, Blind?" asked Nicolette. She grabbed her communicator.
"Wildfire… We've learned that one of our opposition took to the air. Watch out, tell us what you can see, and consider taking them down."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:08pm

[[Emma nods at Prime, "Taken care of. I think we'll be fine on that end. Whoever is on the other side seems better at protecting their own group then they do with psychic attacks."]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 1:09pm

I search around the foliage and find a nice, sturdy tree, climbing my way and making to the middle branches. I settle down on one that's strong enough to support me and bring out my sniper rifle, materializing it on the branch and looking through the scope, scanning the area around my teammates for any approaching combatants.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya on Feb 22, 2007, 1:09pm

Naga keeps her eyes in the trees, expecting an ambush.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 1:10pm

"Affirmative." I scan the air, looking for this 'aerial' scout.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 1:10pm

I'm actually rather bored at this point. I hate using my powes reactively instead of proactively…


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:10pm

[[Wildfire sees a blur of movement…probably the speedster, moving around the team, checking out the area. She can't quite get a solid track on him.]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 1:11pm

I animate the trees in the direct vicinity of us.

"They should grab anyone if they decide to get to close."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:11pm

Feb 22, 2007, 1:10pm, Casey "Phase" Semple wrote:I'm actually rather bored at this point. I hate using my powes reactively instead of proactively…

«I know this is in character, but I say all the time. Don't let me manipulate you guys. There is no reason you can't be proactive »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:12pm

[[Wildfire looks to the sky, and sees a large red winged mutant flying right towards her]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 1:12pm

"There's someone circling around your position, but he's too fast for me to hit. Possibly a speedster. Be alert."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:13pm

[[Seed's plan works pretty well. The trees try to grab the speedster. He's too quick to be grabbed, but they do manage to trip him up. The Hellions hear him crash to the ground a short distance ahead of them. "Get off me you stupid tree!"]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 1:13pm

Blind hears the beating of wings, and glances upward to where Wildfire was sitting.

"……up there."

He gestures to the winged mutant, attempting to reverse his sense of direction and send him crashing.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 1:13pm

"Oh. Nevermind."

I take aim at the approaching target and shoot for him; firing off too shots - one at his chest, one at his wings.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 1:13pm

Feb 22, 2007, 1:11pm, K'lar wrote:
Feb 22, 2007, 1:10pm, Casey "Phase" Semple wrote:I'm actually rather bored at this point. I hate using my powes reactively instead of proactively…

«I know this is in character, but I say all the time. Don't let me manipulate you guys. There is no reason you can't be proactive »

«Yeah I know…honestly I can't think of anything Casey should or would do at this point. This wasnt a slam to you or born »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 1:15pm

Prime shot off towards the source of the enemy speedster's voice, hoping to catch find and a hold of them…


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:15pm

[[Blind's manuever works pretty well on Bloodhawk, who goes off course. Wildfire's shots hit him right in the chest, and send him crashing to the ground]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya on Feb 22, 2007, 1:15pm

Naga holds the rear, waiting for the rest of the targets to reveal themselves.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Feb 22, 2007, 1:16pm

Though not nearly as quickly, I also head towards the temporarily fallen speedster, one of my swords unsheathed.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:16pm

[[Prime finds Meanstreak rapidly pulling branches off himself, "Hello! Give me a second here, and I will kick you ass for you."]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 1:17pm

"No," said Prime lightly and zipped towards him, sending a simple, hard punch at his head.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 1:17pm

<sigh> I may as well head off in that direction as well.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:18pm

«just a quick check, Wildfire's weapon is metal right?»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 1:18pm

«Just pretend I was always here?»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 1:18pm

« No, you get detention! »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:19pm

[[Meanstreak dodges to the side narrowly missing Prime's punch, "Wow! You X-Men don't play fair in this century. That's all right. Neither do we. " Meansteak finishes untangling himself, and gets ready to make a bee line to his team]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 1:19pm

«Hush you.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 1:19pm

[Well…yes and no. It's hard-light. If you mean the actual device that she generates her weapons with, then yeah, then it's mostly plastic. <_<; Why?]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 1:20pm

I try to solidify the air around this speedster. Effectively capturing him in a dome.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:20pm

«Just checking on something I had in mind »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 1:20pm

"No you don't." With one enemy down, I take aim at this 'Meanstreak', firing as his back.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 1:20pm

"Suffocate him," Nicolette told Casey.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 1:22pm

I have the nearby trees try to grab Meanstreak again.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:23pm

[[Wildfire's rifle is yanked from her hand as if by a metallic force. The rest of the team emerges from the woods. Junkpile looks at the gun and says, "Nice weapon. I would have gone with plastic all the way through, though."

Xi'an starts ordering his team around, hanging back himself to watch what happens next.]]

Xi'an
Skullfire
Krystalin
Meanstreak
Cerebra
Metalhead
Junkpile
Bloodhawk
La Lunatica
Serpentina

[[AFK for a few minutes]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 1:24pm

Suffocate? Wow, Nicolette has a nasty side. I see I've underestimated her…

With that in mind, I attempt to turn the air inside the bubble solid as well.

«this is obviously all based on whether the first "attack" was successful»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 1:25pm

«Aw, I hoped we'd be able to take them out on by one. The Hellions would have no idea who they are what their powers are, right?»

"Pick an enemy," Nicolette informed the others loudly…


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 1:26pm

«And I obviously meant suffocate to unconsciousness…»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:26pm

«Yep. But to be fair, they know nothing about you guys either. BTW, for anyone who doesn't know anything about X-Men 2099, I threw some quick profiles up in Cerebro»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 1:26pm

"Thanks for the tip." I press a bunch on the side of the my device and the rifle disappears…I'll need about ten seconds charge time before I can create another weapon, and I don't like being defenseless. "Nicolette." I leap out of the tree, falling. "Catch me, please."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 1:27pm

Nicolette zipped straight for Wildfire slowing down underneath her to catch her.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 1:27pm

[Well, they're hard-light constructs…no beef about killing them, right?]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 1:28pm

«Casey can't change a substance once he's changed it initially…so unless he can get himself out, Meanstreak is pretty much there for an hour or so»

«Although to be fair I've been thinking I should drop that "limit" for reasons just like this.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya on Feb 22, 2007, 1:29pm

Naga picks the pretty one, Cerebra. She doesn't seem to have any physical protection, so hopefully she'll be vulnerable to Dhaara's powers. She sprints towards her, weaving through any obstacles in her path, then quickly darts her knife along her side, just enough of a scrape to draw blood.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 1:29pm

"Thank you." I drop out of Nicolette's arms and hit the ground running, bounding off into the forest. "Wooden staff." It's archaic, but it's about the best reaching wooden weapon I can think of. My first priority is taking down the magnetism manipulator, then going back to my old strategy…


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:30pm

«bac. Sorry about the delay, hadn't seen my boss all week, and I wanted to run some stuff by him when he stopped in. Give me a sec to catch up»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 1:31pm

"Hm. Can't say I'm familiar with any, but….."

Blind disappears from sight, sending an illusion of himself flying towards Xi'an.

"Judging by your cowardice, I will assume you are the leader of this group."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:32pm

«While she is working at Xavier and supposed to respect life in that positon, Emma would have no real qualms about killing. She may give some token, "We shouldn't do that." But if it comes to them or you, she would always say them.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 1:32pm

I go for the one closest to me, which happens to be Serpentina.

I animate the trees around her, and try to grab her.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Feb 22, 2007, 1:33pm

I head towards the big metal one. It seems to be a natural fit. Hitting him running, I try tackling him through a tree or two. Or three.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 1:34pm

I'll go after the obvious brute of the group.

I pull my standard tactic of liquifying the ground beneath him.

«Going to pick up lunch…blackmore feel free to use Casey. Also think about me changing that limit to his powers and allowing him to change substances more than once »

«Which one TEO? I think both Junkpile and Metalhead are covered in metal. I was thinking of taking on metalhead..but if need be my attack can be switche dto Junkpile»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 1:34pm

«Stupid bus making me late…»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 1:35pm

«Damnit, I really have to leave for a short time. I asked lasthero to fill in for me, but Prime should at least be slightly under GM-jurisdiction. Remember: 1. she's competent, 2. she'll kill when necessary and 3. she'll defend her teammates in first order.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:39pm

[[Meanstreak goes down with a thud]]

[[Cerebra dodges. She's surprisingly quick and well trained for a psychic. Cerebra kicks the knife from Naga's hands, "This should be interesting…which one of you in blocking my power?"]]

[[Xi'an dodges to the side, trying to hit the illusion]]

[[Serpentina is wrapped up in trees, but Skullfire blasts her free, "Tina, stay out of trouble!" She stretches her arms around Seed's neck]]

[[Yeah, I have no idea which one Phase was attacking, and which one Cadmus was attacking ]]

[[La Lunatica charges into the fray, She moves quickly and has claws flashing in every direction]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Feb 22, 2007, 1:40pm

«Metalhead. >_> I just figured there was no reason for Cadmus to know his name…»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 1:41pm

What should I do? I've never done anything like this in a Danger Yard simulation yet…

Nephy tries to knock away the first enemy she sees, who turns out to be La Lunatica.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 1:41pm

Prime goes at Skullfire, high-speed, aiming a punch for her head to get her off Seed.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya on Feb 22, 2007, 1:42pm

Naga tries to grab Cerebra's leg after she kicks, and presses her thumbnail into her calf as hard as she can, secreting a hallucinogen as soon as she draws blood. "No time to play twenty questions dear."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 1:42pm

This won't end well…I have to get her off of me.

The trees around us try to pry Serpentina off of me.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:42pm

Feb 22, 2007, 1:41pm, Last Hero wrote:Prime goes at Skullfire, high-speed, aiming a punch for her head to get her off Seed.

[[Skullfire or Serpentina?]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:42pm

Feb 22, 2007, 1:42pm, Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya wrote:Naga tries to grab Cerebra's leg after she kicks, and presses her thumbnail into her calf as hard as she can, secreting a hallucinogen as soon as she draws blood. "No time to play twenty questions dear."

«it would be so wrong for me to vanish Naga, saying, "Small injury »>


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 1:43pm

I emerge from the forest behind Cerebra and swing my staff at her head, hoping I can take advantage while Dhaara has her occupied. Still need to find that magnetism manipulator, though.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 1:44pm

[Oh, read it wrong. Serpentina.]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 1:44pm

«
Feb 22, 2007, 1:42pm, K'lar wrote:
«it would be so wrong for me to vanish Naga, saying, "Small injury »>

On that note, you do know every time Nephy uses her powers at least a small wound opens up too…»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 1:45pm

As the real him steadily moves closer, Blind causes the illusion to split into several copies. They circle around Xi'an, swooping in and out.

Blind then amplifies Xi'an's hearing, screaming at him. The effect, as usual, would be ear shattering, seeming to come from all of the copies at once……even if it was really only coming from himself.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya on Feb 22, 2007, 1:46pm

Feb 22, 2007, 1:42pm, K'lar wrote:
Feb 22, 2007, 1:42pm, Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya wrote:Naga tries to grab Cerebra's leg after she kicks, and presses her thumbnail into her calf as hard as she can, secreting a hallucinogen as soon as she draws blood. "No time to play twenty questions dear."

«it would be so wrong for me to vanish Naga, saying, "Small injury »>

«Small injury for…? Catching her leg?»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:47pm

«LOL! I misunderstood, I thought she scratched her own leg. I was only kidding either way»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya on Feb 22, 2007, 1:52pm

«Horay for pronoun confusion»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:54pm

[[Cadmus meets Metalhead square on. His attack is effectively, but Eddie gets right back up and smiles, "This should be fun! Strong Man vs. Strong Man…"]]

[[Lunatica dodges Lifebeat's attacks. Lunatica sniffs the air, "Is that blood? I like that…" Lunatica's eyes flash red and she starts really trying to fight her way close to Nephy]]

[[Naga's grab works really well. Cerebra spins around trying to hit a target that isn't there. Cerebra is downed by Wildfire. Who ia answered with an attempt at a head smashing of her own courtesy of Crystalina.]]

[[Phase drops Junkpile into the ground, but it seems to annoy him more than hurt him]]

[[Seed and Prime manage to double team Serpentina, but not before she choked him down enough so the Danger Room tapped him out. Serpentina is down, and Skullfire fires blasts at Prime]]

[[Xi'an drops to his knees, head pounding away. He holds up his healing hand to his own head]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 1:56pm

«Damn it.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Feb 22, 2007, 1:56pm

"Oh, yes." I say as I pull a sword out and attempt to thrust it into Metalhead's chest. "A laugh riot."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 1:58pm

"Gah!"

She's too fast…

The floating hand explodes, scattering blood all around the area Lunatica was, hoping to catch her coat her with it.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 1:59pm

«Sorry, proto. Seemed like the best shot I had for a win there Don't worry, you'll be back soon enough»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 2:00pm

[Gah, what is Crystalina like? Going by her name, I want to think she's made of crystal or something.]

Wildfire ducks under Crystalina's attack and flips away, holding up her bo staff to parry future blows. She glances Naga's way as she fights, hinting for a sneak attack.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 2:00pm

Hm. I wonder what he's planning.

Still screaming as a distraction, Blind scoops up a medium sized rock. He tosses it at Xi'an's head, intending to increase his pain centers a hundredfold upon impact. A bit like being shot with a cannon…..or so it should feel, anyway.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:02pm

[[Nope, she just can create and manipulate crystal. In the picture, she's the black woman with the flowing cloak]]

[[Krys smiles at Wildfire, "Interesting…" She pulls her crystal staff back and faces off against her staff against staff]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya on Feb 22, 2007, 2:02pm

Naga picks up her knife and tumbles for Crystalina, and slices at her hamstring.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:02pm

«Uhm…wait, did Naga attack Xi'an or not?»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 2:03pm

« http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krystalin

Wikipedia has a lot»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya on Feb 22, 2007, 2:03pm

[[I didn't, after reading Wildifire's post I retracted and reacted to that.]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 2:06pm

After some more dodging, Prime makes her around a fairly large tree…and pushes, trying to make it fall on Skullfire. Even if it doesn't hit, she'll take the distraction as an opportunity to Skullfire hard from the side.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 2:07pm

[No wonder I couldn't find her on Wiki! Bm spelled her name wrong. ]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 2:08pm

«*sigh* Back.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:08pm

[[Xi'an hits the floor.]]

[[Metal Head responds by punching Cadmus in the face. Cadmus's head rocks back.]]

[[Naga's knife flies from her hands to Junkpile. Crys catches her by surprise, and clubs her across the stomach. Naga vanishes]]

[[Lunatica gets grabbed, and tries to squirm out of her jacket]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 2:11pm

Shoot, I meant to warn Naga about the magnetism manipulator, but at least this give me an opening. While the crystal woman is taking out Naga, I thrust with my bo staff, aiming a hard blow at her face.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:12pm

[[Skullfire dodges out of the way of the tree, but he turns ready to blast her if she closes in, "Not the first time someone's pulled that trick on me…"]]

[[Crys ducks. She's got some skills there…]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 2:15pm

Prime was already speeding in Skullfire's direction, but changed course upon seeing him waiting for her. She did a little backflip to her starting position, and heaved up the tree she had just pushed at him. She then tried using it as a club, aiming a horizontal thrust at her opponent.

«I'm not sure how much a fairly large tree would weigh…»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 2:16pm

Better than I imagined, and without enough time to create another weapon, this could become troublesome.

I go back to simply parrying and blocking her blows, opting for pure defense since I have more to lose from a hit than she does. Hopefully I can keep her busy long enough for someone else to take advantage.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Feb 22, 2007, 2:16pm

That was less than pleasant. Metalhead's blow rocks my head back and I stumble a bit. I'm still fairly dead set on seeing if he can be gutted, but he's good enough that it wont be so easy early on. Sheathing the sword, I pick up one of the trees we knocked down when I was tackling him and swing it at him like a baseball bat.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 2:17pm

[No clue. I'm sure I've seen Spider-Man lift up trees before - with great strain, mind you - I'd think Nicolette could.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 2:18pm

Having dealt with Xi'an, Blind quickly glances around. Noticing Cadmus battling with the oddly shifting metal man, he extends a hand towards his foe and clenches it. Shutting down his vision……hopefully, that will be enough of a distraction to end that battle.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:18pm

[[Crys starts to press the attack. She seems trying to move wildfire in a specific direction]]

[[Skullfire blasts the tree to splinters. And then suddenly stops. Tangle is standing behind him, tendrils wrapped around Skullfire, "Gotcha! Take him down Nic!"]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 2:18pm

Prime shot directly towards Skullfire, ready to unleash a series of punches.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:19pm

[[Xi'an is back on his feet. He waltzes up behind Blind and touchs him with his destroy hand, "Idiot. Next time, make sure your opponent is actually unconscious!" Blind is gone.]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 2:21pm

I don't like this…I might need to try something unorthodox.

While I block and parry, I swell the spit up in my mouth and let it slide down my throat. Hold it there for a moment, let my body's eternal heat affect it…then spit boiling saliva in her face. It's shouldn't give her more than a small burn, but it should give me the distraction I need to land a hard hit.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 2:22pm

Nephy focuses and has all the blood lying around from the explosion converge on the now less Mobile Lunatica, trying to cover her entire body.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:26pm

[[Skullfire goes down hard. Tangle smiles at Prime, "See! I'm not completely useless!"]]

[[Crys's face is burned hard. She staggers towards the closest tree trying to regain her balance]]

[[Lunatica is going ballastic, but she seems held in place by that attack]]

[[Cadmus's attack knocks Metalhead into the air. He hits the ground stunned, but okay.]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 2:28pm

I strike.

Thrusting blow to the Adam's apple, dropping blow to the head, and a spinning blow the groin area. I finish off with a spinning kick, letting my heel grace the side of her cheek.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 2:29pm

Nicolette took about two seconds off from the fight.
"Well done," she told Tangle with a nod and an appreciative glance, then turned around and flew off towards Xi'an. She'd been relatively busy, but from what she had seen, he used his hands to attack. That's why she decided to go for the feet: she flew straight into his knees from the side, intent on breaking them. Since using her speed advantage was important there, she planned on pulling away and retreating as soon as she made contact…


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:30pm

[[Crys is down, but Bloodhawk was waiting by that tree. He leaps out and rakes his claws right down Wildfire's neck, "Payback sucks!" Wildfire's gone.]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:31pm

«just an update:

Roster -
Emma Frost
Seed - Out
Tangle
Prime
Wildfire - out
Phase
Blind - out
Lifebeat
Naga - out
Cadmus
Star (Late, will get a detention later from Frost)

Visiting:
Stardust

Simulation:

Xi'an
Skullfire - Unconscious
Krystalin - unconscious
Meanstreak - Unconsious
Cerebra - Unconscious
Metalhead
Junkpile
Bloodhawk - Down, but still alive
La Lunatica
Serpentina - Unconscious»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 2:31pm

I could proboly… But no.

Griping her a bit to tightly to properly breathe, Nephy slams Lunatica into the ground several times.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 2:31pm

Crap.

[So, I assume we end up in a waiting room or somesuch?]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Damien "Risk" Lupe on Feb 22, 2007, 2:32pm

«Does that mean she can actually participate? I thought she wasn't allowed in.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 2:32pm

[Wait…didn't I kill Bloodhawk?]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 2:33pm

[Oh, nevermind. Stupid healing factor.]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Feb 22, 2007, 2:36pm

I'm dropping the tree and taking after him pretty much the moment after impact. I watch him fall - pretty much unharmed unfortunately. But he's stunned and still in the process of getting to his feet. Second time's the charm? We'll see, I suppose.

Hoping that he's stunned enough that I can get in before he strikes me this time, I attempt a sword slash across Metalhead's throat.

«… is Metalhead even remotely organic? And even if he is, I wonder what he's made of. I guess I'm about find out .»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:37pm

«Don't know if it was ever said specifically in the comic. I am going to go with guy with metallic covering»

«And of course Star can participate. She just gets detention later…it's not a big deal, I just had to have Emma follow up on her threat »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:38pm

«And yeah, you guys are sitting off to the side »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:39pm

«I tried to foreshadow it a bit lasty when I said "[[Crys starts to press the attack. She seems trying to move wildfire in a specific direction]]»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 2:40pm

«Oh, I thought she had to sit it out as well.»

Coming in late, I glanced around pretty confused. It looked like mayhem in most directions. The first thing I saw was Lisa slamming a completely white woman with white hair around.

I threw a blast at her to add to the attack.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 2:42pm

Feb 22, 2007, 2:39pm, K'lar wrote:«I tried to foreshadow it a bit lasty when I said "[[Crys starts to press the attack. She seems trying to move wildfire in a specific direction]]»

I kind of figured that whatever plan Crys had was botched when Wildfire burned her, but I was wrong. No biggie.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:42pm

[[Luna slumps unconscious to the ground]]

«Before I respond…is there anything special about that sword? Just want to make sure…Eddie is future metal, and I honestly can't see the sword cutting through»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:43pm

[[Xi'an crumbles at that wicked attack]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 2:43pm

Nicolette made sure he was unconscious…


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Feb 22, 2007, 2:44pm

«Then I suppose it fails and I have to come up with something else .»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 2:44pm

"Hm," Blind says, observing the battle next to Wildfire. "Underestimated my opponent. What a silly mistake."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:44pm

[[He's not unconscious…but in a hell of a lot of pain. He's trying to reach down to heal himself]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya on Feb 22, 2007, 2:44pm

Naga mumbles something about a cheap shot.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 2:45pm

I threw another blast at Xi'an.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:46pm

«Worse than that Cadmus»

Junkpile is at it again. He waits until Cadmus slams his sword against Metalhead, and then starts up his magnetic theft again. He starts to strip every weapon away from Cadmus.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:46pm

[[Yeah, that blast did it Xi'an is down and out ]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:47pm

[[And for good measture, Prime turns him into pulp!]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 2:47pm

I threw a futile punch at Junkpile.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:48pm

Roster -
Emma Frost
Seed - Out
Tangle
Prime
Wildfire - out
Phase
Blind - out
Lifebeat
Naga - out
Cadmus
Star (Late, will get a detention later from Frost)

Visiting:
Stardust

Simulation:

Xi'an - unconscious
Skullfire - Unconscious
Krystalin - unconscious
Meanstreak - Unconsious
Cerebra - Unconscious
Metalhead
Junkpile
Bloodhawk - Wing is a mess, but he's still alive
La Lunatica - Unconscious
Serpentina - Unconscious


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 2:48pm

Double team? That's not fair.

Nephy creates a rope which trys to hook itself around Junk's legs and trip him


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:48pm

«Metalhead grabs Star, and uses her as a weapon to bludgeon Cadmus. Whoever programmed this obviously did not know the real Eddie was a pacifict…»

«purely a joke! BTW»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 2:48pm

Nicolette threw Kelly a hurried "Thanks" before shooting off towards Metalhead to assist Cadmus. She didn't know how much of an effect hitting him would have, so she tried picking him up and throwing him at Junkpile as hard as fast as she could.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 2:49pm

"Still, you did quite well." I glance back to Blind, before focusing on the battle. "I was careless. I need to be more aware of my surroundings."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 2:50pm

«
Feb 22, 2007, 2:48pm, K'lar wrote:«Metalhead grabs Star, and uses her as a weapon to bludgeon Cadmus. Whoever programmed this obviously did not know the real Eddie was a pacifict…»

«purely a joke! BTW»

*blinks*

Also, I edited that post . I mean Junkpile, not Metalhead.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:50pm

Nephy drops Junkpile to the ground, and Prime's throw manages to take them both out of the fight. «ACK! NASTY, but effective!»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:53pm

[[NO ONE ELSE POST ANY ACTIONS UNTIL MY NEXT POST..you can still talk]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:54pm

«not this post, the next one»

Emma seems very impressed by her students. They took some damage, but that is bound to happen. Other than Wildfire getting slashed up by Bloodhawk, none of them seemed to be in any real danger.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Feb 22, 2007, 2:55pm

I turn to Nicolette. "Nice." Throwing something at something else. That's, like, half my repertoire. Why didn't I think of that?


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:56pm

[[Bloodhawk is the last X-Men 2099 left standing. But, his wing is fried, and he knows he is outnumbered. He still seemes determined to fight. A burst of energy rips through his chest and he is pixelated.

"Interesting simulation, Emma. One of the most impressive showing I have ever seen by such a young group." Magneto walks through the woods heading towards them. He seems to be alone, and not particularly threatening.]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 2:57pm

This is interesting…


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 2:57pm

Eyes widened. Most definitely.

"I don't think this is part of the simulation." I check the controls, looking for fluctuations.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Feb 22, 2007, 2:58pm

I turn to him as he walks through the woods. I've never met the man but I recognize him because everybody in the world recognizes him. Magneto. Useless or not, I wish I still had my weapons. They would make me more comfortable.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 2:58pm

"Ms. Frost…?"

She was pretty sure that was another part of the simulation… but it seemed a bit random and sudden.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 2:58pm

It'sjustahologramitsjustaholgramitsjustahologram…

Right?


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 2:59pm

[[Definitely not part of the simulation as far as Wildfire can tell.]]

Magneto looks up at them, "Danger Room. End simulation. The rest of you, come in here please. I promise to be brief."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 2:59pm

I blinked a few times to make sure I wasn't seeing anything. And then, as much as I felt like shrinking away, I didn't.

I locked my gaze onto him and bit my lip.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 3:00pm

itshimitshimitshimitshimitshimitshimitshimitshim

Nephy is frozen.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:00pm

Tangle looks at Magneto wide-eyed…almost in awe of him. Power seemed to radiate off this guy. His voice was soft, his demeanor quite relaxed. But still, he was impressive.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 3:00pm

Nicolette crossed her arms and moved closer to Magneto. She knew she wasn't the leader anymore… but she still spoke on their behalf. She didn't mean to, it just happened.
"What do you want?" she asked carefully. She was ready to evade at any sign of movement from him…


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 3:01pm

Blind nods, walking in. He would not insult this man with illusions.

…….at least, not yet.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 3:01pm

I re-enter the Danger Room, staying on guard…but it's just a formality. I doubt he is who he's dressed up as, but if this is anything like the real Magneto, I am completely useless.

"Blind…" I whisper his way as we go in. "Get ready…just in case." I doubt I have to tell him, but it makes me feel better.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by William "Wraithling" Weaver on Feb 22, 2007, 3:01pm

Will and company (ie anyone who wants to enter late) walk into the control room.

"Hey, is it over? I figure if it's over we're not technically late, just absent. Anyway I already have detent… who's that?"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 3:02pm

I walk back into the Danger Room, quickly becoming worried.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 3:02pm

«Is Mags in his usual costume?»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 3:02pm

I look at…what was his name? Wraithling? "Be…quiet."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:02pm

Emma says, "You are looking well, Eric. Your rest did you well, it seems." Emma telepathically sends, "NONE OF YOU MOVE A MUSCLE. DO NOT GIVE HIM A REASON TO FIGHT IF HE DOESN'T WANT ONE! WE CAN NOT WIN THIS ONE!" to her team.

Magneto nods, "Yes. It was a long time coming. I needed a break. But, enough chit chat, I am here on business."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 3:02pm

[Please don't let him be in that godawful costume with the big M…]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:04pm

«Yup. Magneto wants to impress the young students, so he is in full gear. Granted, I don't know how anyone could be impressed by that color combo…»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 3:04pm

"What do you want?" repeated Prime. She tried not to sound impolite or too afraid. It was important to maintain a cold head… and to give a good impression, she supposed. At all costs, she wanted him to see she was in charge… even if she wasn't.

At the same time, she couldn't help it…
I could try to remove his helment… she thought towards Ms. Frost, You could shut him down… again.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:06pm

Emma considers it, If we have to fight, we will do our best. But, Magneto is faster than you'd think. I do not want to throw our lives away if we don't have to. I am hoping he is playing reasonable Magneto today


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 3:08pm

Yes, ma'am…

Ms. Frost could probably sense that she was afraid. This one time, Nicolette didn't mind.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:08pm

[[Meanwhile… (nice job, BTW born. You know that I happen to like Pym, so I was glad to see more of him)

Hank Pym's mood had gotten quite good lately.

The first and foremost reason for this was simple - his work was progressing! It was difficult work, that required a lot of time and concentration. For the moment, he had even declined full membership in the West Coast Avengers to be able to continue - and complete - his work. He spent most of his days in his lab - Heck, he's pretty much moved there as of late… He was tired for most of his waking moments. He thought he was pretty much running exclusively on coffee. But at the same time, he was also quite pleased with himself. He was excited…

The robot he was building was nearing completion. The daily progress was visible. It was lying on a large "operating table" in his main lab space. He's started from scratch a few months ago, and had slowly built his way up to a fully humanoid android. It looked like a human already, with the adamantium body being mostly done. Hard like hell to put it all together… It was a a matter of weeks now, maybe a month. He was indeed pleased with himself…

On another note, Almond had improved considerably as well.

First of all, he had managed to get his powers under control now. Of course, he'd never really been very problematic with that, but there were a lot of little things that Hank had found quite irritating. Most importantly, Almond had finally managed to stop the heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Meteorologists all over the world were still discussing the "bizarre weather patterns in Death Valley", but that talk was already starting to die down. And, of course, Hank was spared of the constant, annoying rain… The surroundings of his lab didn't even resemble a lake anymore.
He'd "improved" in other aspects as well: for instance, he never singed or electrocuted things when touching them anymore. Even Hank himself had come into contact with him and recieved no ill effect. It was a huge benefit for his furniture. And, to be honest, his attitude had changed for the better…

The person in question was currently sitting behind Hank's computer, playing a game of Solitaire absent-mindedly.

Hank himself was sitting/lying on a chair by his desk, drinking a cup of coffee. It was his lunch break, and he took full advantage of the half an hour of rest. He took another gulp and let out a long, relaxed sigh, letting the meaningless blather of the television wash over him.

Then something caught his attention. The change in the live recording was was apparent: the newscaster's voice turned lower and more serious, the camera angles turned slightly more frantic and faster. The crowd… seemed confused and worried suddenly. There were some murmors. Then the camera turned… It fell on a group of people standing farther away from the crowd briefly. Hank could recognize them - the New Mutants!

"Almond," he quietly said, his eyes locked on the screen, "You might want to see this."

Current teleported to his side. He'd really gotten quite lazy. Hank could feel a slightly annoyed "Whaaaat?" coming up, but Almond saw what he meant almost immediately. The New Mutants weren't easy to see at this range, and many of them were now strangers to him… but he recognized them.

Hank observed the events on television quietly. He could briefly spot someone that might have been the cause for the crowd's concern, but the camera turned away again. A few moments later, Hank could see Steve moving towards the people. He and Almond stared at the happenings wordlessly, until the picture was replaced by static. A few moments later, a screen appeared informing the viewers of technical difficulties.

Hank turned towards Almond slowly. It was rather hard to see his emotions with how he looked, but Hank thought he knew him well enough by now to see… He was nervous. ]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by William "Wraithling" Weaver on Feb 22, 2007, 3:09pm

A smile slowly forms on Will's face as he realizes who it is.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:09pm

[[Magneto looks at Prime, "Right to the point, Miss…"]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Sara "Hype" Lincoln on Feb 22, 2007, 3:09pm

Sara walks in quietly behind Will, trying to not cause any sort of mention to the other night. And all is going fine until she actually takes a look around.

"Oh my god, I shouldn't have crawled out of bed."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:11pm

«You guys have terrible timing. I am actually about to wrap up for the day. This mission part looks too big for one day, and I am coming up on the perfect place to break it..»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 3:11pm

"Savard," said Nicolette as calmly as she could, "Nicolette Savard… Or Prime, if that's what you prefer.

«NOTE: If you have no idea what Blackmore is talking about, consult THIS THREAD.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 3:12pm

[Hm. That came out of nowhere. <_<]

I look to the rather bubbly looking girl entering…no one I recognize. "Don't panic." I motion for her to ease up. "The situation's being handled."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 3:13pm

«Maybe a little… I didn't know what this mission would be like when I wrote it.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:13pm

Magneto smiles, "Prime. I like that. Straight and to the point." Magneto actually chuckles softly, "Where were you when I picked a code name? Though, I guess it is pretty impressive that a guy named Magneto can strike so much fear in Homo Inferiors…"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:14pm

«Yeah, that is more my fault than borns. He wrote it, and I promised to sneak it in about when it would fit timeline wise. I figured that Magneto showed up around the time Wind Dancer was getting ready to ambush the NM »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 3:14pm

[It's no problem. Just didn't see the cameo coming.]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 3:15pm

Feb 22, 2007, 2:21pm, Last Hero wrote:I don't like this…I might need to try something unorthodox.

While I block and parry, I swell the spit up in my mouth and let it slide down my throat. Hold it there for a moment, let my body's eternal heat affect it…then spit boiling saliva in her face. It's shouldn't give her more than a small burn, but it should give me the distraction I need to land a hard hit.

«Still reading to catch up but this has to be the grossest thing I've read here…and that's taking into account the famous Anal Rippage…..»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Feb 22, 2007, 3:15pm

A comment about how years of terrorist activity probably contributes to the fear more than his name does is on the tip of my tongue, but I don't want to anger him any earlier than I have to.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 3:16pm

Nicolette kept her gaze up, barely.
"Fear… If that's what you want your name to be associated with…"
She left it hanging in the air. Her point was probably clear.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 3:18pm

Feb 22, 2007, 3:15pm, Casey "Phase" Semple wrote:
Feb 22, 2007, 2:21pm, Last Hero wrote:I don't like this…I might need to try something unorthodox.

While I block and parry, I swell the spit up in my mouth and let it slide down my throat. Hold it there for a moment, let my body's eternal heat affect it…then spit boiling saliva in her face. It's shouldn't give her more than a small burn, but it should give me the distraction I need to land a hard hit.

«Still reading to catch up but this has to be the grossest thing I've read here…and that's taking into account the famous Anal Rippage…..»

I needed something unexpected. <_<


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:19pm

Magneto smiles coldly, "Fear is a powerful weapon, Prime. Never forget that. For example. If I was Toad or Batroc the Leaper, and I walked into your danger room, would we be standing around having this rather pleasant conversation? No, you would have taken me down immediately. But, none of you have even met me, and you seem hesistant about a direct confrontation. Fear."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by William "Wraithling" Weaver on Feb 22, 2007, 3:20pm

"What's in a name, sir? I'm sure years of… freedom fighting probably contributes to the fear more than what you call yourself."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:20pm

[[HANG ON, EXTENDING THAT LAST POST]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 3:20pm

Strangely enough, the only thing Nicolette could think to say was: "…I won't forget it."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Feb 22, 2007, 3:20pm

Quote:«Still reading to catch up but this has to be the grossest thing I've read here…and that's taking into account the famous Anal Rippage…..»

«I still maintain that if Reflex lost his soul due to Anal Rippage, it would have been the most EPIC moment of the RPG to date.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 3:20pm

"Terrorism seems to work just as well as your name." …I should never have said that.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 3:21pm

I bit down harder to keep from saying anything, and a tiny amount of blood trickled down my lip.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 3:21pm

Blind says nothing. He merely continues to stare at Magneto with his blank gaze……though he agreed with the sentiment.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 3:23pm

Nephy wants to hurt William, but still doesn't move.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:25pm

Magneto nods to Will, "Yes, I suspect you are right, Mr…?"

Magneto looks at Seed and frowns, "Terrorism? Is that what Charles is telling students these days? He didn't feel that when he asked me to lead the New Mutants all those years ago. But, our relationship has never been a simple one."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 3:25pm

«I wouldn't mind if this ended about now… <_< I need to leave again in a few minutes.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 3:26pm

"I don't need the Professor to tell me that what you've done is terrorism."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:26pm

«It probably should end soon, but as I told "will" in a PM….to me, this is like getting to play guitar with your favorite band. I love Magneto to no end, and this is the first time I have ever had a chance to write him in a RPG.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 3:28pm

« Magneto can't stop! He's Magneto! Keep going strong bm! »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:28pm

Magneto nods, "Do you believe everything the media tells you? I suppose this school should be burned to the ground because the X-Men killed two innocent people in a Bible Camp. And I suppose that mutants are to blame for the recent attack in New York City. One of your own was taken there, but the media didn't cover that. Did they?"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by William "Wraithling" Weaver on Feb 22, 2007, 3:28pm

"William Weaver, pleasure to meet you, so what can we do for you, today? Want want something to drink? A snack? Is this a social call? I hear the mansion's prone to explosions and I just got settled it."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 3:29pm

I don't reply.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 3:29pm

My mouth wrenched open despite myself, even when biting down on it, and my lower lip tore slightly more.

“You kill people. You just said yourself that you use fear as a weapon against normal humans. If that isn’t terrorism, then what is?”


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 22, 2007, 3:29pm

«OK caught up»

I'm in awe. He is definitely more imposing in person than he has ever been on television. For the first time since I've arrived in the U.S. I see someone who commands…much less, is fully worthy of his respect. I'm definitely going to listen to what he has to say.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:30pm

"A drink would be perfect. In the kitchen, top shelf of the left hand cabinet. There is some tea I left there a while ago. Charles told me that no one else can stand the stuff, which means it should probably still be there."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 3:30pm

Just out of pure reflex, I smack William in the back of the hand.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:31pm

"My dear. If you know of any time I killed in anything other than self-defense or the defense of those who asked for my protection, please enlighten me."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 3:31pm

«Go Wild! »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 3:33pm

Nephy mumbles "EMP"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:33pm

«It is fun sharing a brain with hav. I e-mailed him something at exactly the same time he PM'd me the exact same thing »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Feb 22, 2007, 3:34pm

I reiterate Nephy's mumbled comment. "How many died during your worldwide electromagnetic tantrum?"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 3:34pm

“Maybe I don’t. I don’t know the details well enough – just the fear that is associated just with your name. And again, you said yourself that you use fear that you seek to inspire in people as a weapon against normal humans. Isn’t that terrorism? How is that any better than any dictator, governing by fear? Even Hitler did that – making his secret guard seem far greater than they were, and making the people turn on each other, informing on them, out of fear. How is what you aspire to do any better?”


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by William "Wraithling" Weaver on Feb 22, 2007, 3:34pm

Will starts to run off…

"Wait… taken? Who? Was it a girl?"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 3:35pm

"Your followers have killed in your name," Blind finally says evenly. "Self defense is justifiable…..the wholesale slaughter of children is not."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 3:35pm

"If I'm not mistaken, your followers even attacked the mansion a few months ago."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:36pm

Magneto sighes, "The EM Pulse. No one ever tells the beginning of that story. I offered mutants sanctuary in Avalon. In order to keep me off world, the UN launched a silly satellite program called the Magneto Protocols. It was their attempt to keep me from ever returning to my home world. I had enough of people driving me from my home land during World War 2. They waved their fist at me, and I ripped it off."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 3:38pm

"And that justified it?"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:39pm

Magneto nods at Seed, "That attack was caused by an internal betrayal. When I was…revived, I made sure that Frenzy would no longer be spreading lies about my wishes and my followers. Colossus did not deserve to suffer that way. He helped me after…well after what Charles did to me."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 3:40pm

As much as I hate to interrupt, I'm feeling a bit irked. He obviously didn't come here to lecture us. Debating with him won't change anyone's philosophy or make him see the error of his ways…if, indeed, there is an error. "Excuse me." I raise my hand. "But I believe you said something about business. Would you care to elaborate?"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 3:40pm

«It worries me that he didn't mention Lex not deserving to suffer…»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 3:41pm

"You didn't address what I said," I told him softly.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:41pm

Magneto looks at Nephy, "If someone pointed a gun at you and said, "You can never return to your home," would you just smile and wave at them?" Magneto tuts, "I saw how you crushed the girl in the simulation. You are harder than you claim to be."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:44pm

«Magneto looks at Star and says, "That is because it ended up on the prior page and I missed it."»

Magneto looks at Star levelly and says, "Child. What you know about Hitler comes from big budget action movies and propanda. I was there. My people had no interest in hurting anyone when the Nazis stormed through. I am afraid I can't say that about Homo Inferior. There is no crime in defending yourself and your family."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 3:45pm

Nephy is shaking.

He's comparing what I did to a hologram to his EMP?


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:45pm

Feb 22, 2007, 3:40pm, Kalvin "Apex" Richmond wrote:«It worries me that he didn't mention Lex not deserving to suffer…»

«There is a reason for that. I don't want this to cause anyone to break character, but remember, Magneto is a smooth talker. The Hellions would not have been here for that, and most of them probably wouldn't know about Lex's connection to Magneto. Magneto is selling something here»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by William "Wraithling" Weaver on Feb 22, 2007, 3:45pm

"Please, terrorism's just an ugly word for "what 'they' do to 'us,'" he's trying to help his people so another Hitler like Kelly doesn't rise to power. He tried to seperate himself and other mutants from the world so that we wouldn't be annihilated and what do they do? They try to kill him. How patient would you be with your would be killers? He's not God, he's a man, and men defend themselves when attacked."

He turns to Seed.

"Oh, come on, do you blame Jesus for the actions of his followers?"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 3:46pm

“Who were you protecting so many years ago when you debuted as Magneto and stormed a military base unprovoked?” I asked quietly and politely.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 22, 2007, 3:46pm

"That isn't the same at all, Will."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:47pm

Magneto nods at Wildfire, "She has a point."

«Sorry, I was really getting into that. My god, playing Mags is a hell of a rush.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 22, 2007, 3:47pm

I smack William in the head. Again. "Stop talking, you idiot."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by William "Wraithling" Weaver on Feb 22, 2007, 3:47pm

« So is Toad, surprisingly. »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Sara "Hype" Lincoln on Feb 22, 2007, 3:48pm

Sara steps out from the back and decides to speak up, she looks up at Magneto and says, with as much confidence as she can muster.

"You're a total psycho, you know that, right? Like on a scale of one to ten, where one is totally sane, and ten is totally freaking nuts, you're like a forty-two."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 3:49pm

There was little use in debating this, as Wildfire surmised. However…..

"But surely you can see the fallacy. How many who suffered during your admitted act of self defense had interest in hurting you? In retaliation for the actions of a select few, you punished all."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:50pm

Magneto speaks, "Here is what I offer. You have seen what Senator Kelly is proposing. I assure you that he is good at building fear, and he will probably be able to get enough support spouting hatred and blame to win. I would not put it past him to have been behind the attack on New York City. What is a few lives if it means willing an election? I can't be the only one who found the timing of his announcement…suspicious."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:51pm

«sorry about ignoring the earlier posts. As lasty pointed out, I was going way beyond my plan…so I am just heading towards the finish»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 3:52pm

«And when I had a good point ;_;. It doesn't come often .»

"And… what? You think he should be killed? No." I shook my head and was still very polite about it all.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 3:53pm

"…..that is true," Siamko admits. "As you said. Fear is often a very good weapon."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by William "Wraithling" Weaver on Feb 22, 2007, 3:54pm

"I agree, we've already discussed this a little, we agreed the killing him would make him a martyr or something, but then I had an idea of possessing him and getting a mutant prostitu-"

Will is hit again.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:54pm

"Kill him? No. That would not stop his cause. It would just make it more emboldened. No, I am here to offer you sanctuary. Join me an Avalon, and we stay far away from the madness that will soon engulf this world. I am offering you my protection. And you've seen what I do to those who threaten those under my protection."

TO BE CONTINUED…


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Feb 22, 2007, 3:56pm

«DUN DUN DUNNN»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 3:57pm

«“Who were you protecting so many years ago when you debuted as Magneto and stormed a military base unprovoked?” I asked quietly and politely. That isn't particularly that strong a point that would force Magneto to rethink his actions. He knew humans would use those weapons on mutants, so he wanted to strike first. He didn't kill anyone, but he was looking to build an arsenel of self-preservation»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by The Sacred Digits on Feb 22, 2007, 3:59pm

Feb 22, 2007, 3:57pm, K'lar wrote:«“Who were you protecting so many years ago when you debuted as Magneto and stormed a military base unprovoked?” I asked quietly and politely. That isn't particularly that strong a point that would force Magneto to rethink his actions. He knew humans would use those weapons on mutants, so he wanted to strike first. He didn't kill anyone, but he was looking to build an arsenel of self-preservation»

«It's like Harper's Ferry.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alkaline on Feb 22, 2007, 3:59pm

«Aw, Torr missed her chance to jump ship to her idol.

*throws Magneto Was Right shirt in the trash*

The dream is over »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 4:01pm

«I was thinking mutually insured destruction, but yep, Harper's Ferry works too.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 4:01pm

«LOL! You didn't miss anything. This will still be going on tomorrow, and Magneto will be taking recruits. I know that he already will have one person sign on»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 4:02pm

«:P. Sshh… My point was that he’s being defensive without there being anything to defend. A pre-emptive attack means that he’s the aggressor and that he is the one to be defended against while he is making his entire point on defence of one’s self.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 4:03pm

Feb 22, 2007, 4:02pm, Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa wrote:«:P. Sshh… My point was that he’s being defensive without there being anything to defend. A pre-emptive attack means that he’s the aggressor and that he is the one to be defended against while he is making his entire point on defence of one’s self.»

«Mags is far from rational. The EM Pulse is a good example. It's like someone built a fence…so he decides to bulldove the entire town. I agree, it's not quite self-defense. I am pretty sure Magneto would disagree. »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 4:05pm

«Good, good. I’m sure that Magneto would be able to talk his way out of it – and that the majority of the people around him might accept it, given how charismatic he is. That response was pretty much just self-affirmation on my part, though .»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 4:05pm

«So, what did you guys think? I am glad I got to use X-Men 2099. My other idea on how to use them was ballsy, but could never make sense storywise. Granted, the first part of this ended up being fillerish, but I wanted to give the Hellions as much chance to shine as possible. Remember, I started working on this long before we had decided to do the four team thing»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 4:06pm

«Magneto = win. That’s what I think.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by The Sacred Digits on Feb 22, 2007, 4:06pm

«To continue with the Harper's Ferry comparison, John Brown raided Harper's Ferry to get arms to arm people who were being oppressed and needed to be freed. He was taking ONE aggressive action to counteract what he saw as centuries of aggressive actions that were never really retaliated for. Similarly, Magneto tries to take a rocket (wasn't it?) from a military base to help him free the people that aggression has happened against for years, unchecked.

See, you're seeing the overt action as the first aggressive action, he's seeing it as a way to stop unchecked and systematic aggressive actions.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 4:07pm

« We could have been attacked by a single Hydra goon for the first few pages and Magneto would have STILL made it awsome. »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 22, 2007, 4:08pm

[Hee, just had a demented thought of Blind gleefully becoming Magneto's lieutenant, just to continue his observations on suffering on a global scale <_<]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Protoman on Feb 22, 2007, 4:08pm

«Kalvin got owned quick, but other than that I enjoyed it.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 4:08pm

«Oh, I know what he’s seeing . Just don’t think it’s logical.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Feb 22, 2007, 4:09pm

«Would have had to be a ninja to keep us occupied. Just one though.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 4:09pm

«Worryingly enough, I can see Blind fitting that role perfectly.

Pfffffft, yeah. If there were any more, they'd drop like flies.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 4:10pm

« I'm saying, even if this one goon was our entire fight, it would have STILL been awsome. »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by William "Wraithling" Weaver on Feb 22, 2007, 4:12pm

« Magneto's sooooo dreamy…. *sigh* »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Feb 22, 2007, 4:14pm

«I rather enjoyed it (for what little I contributed… bouncing between this and school work). I've never actually been huge on Magneto to be honest. More of a Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse man, myself. But like I said, I still enjoyed it.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 4:15pm

«LOL! All right, so tomorrow we will finish up the Hellions part of this mission…hopefully. Tomorrow is going to have some odd guest stars too…but these at least make sense storywise »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 4:15pm

«We've seen your love for Sinister .
I'm a fan of both Pooky and Sinister, but my favourite X-baddy is Magneto, by far.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 4:17pm

«To me, Magneto is by far the best comic villain when he's well written. I can really see people following this guy. He's smart, brave, heroic…and to a certain extent, he is right about a lot of what he says. Granted, his actions show him to be an evil bastard »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Feb 22, 2007, 4:18pm

Quote:«We've seen your love for Sinister .
I'm a fan of both Pooky and Sinister, but my favourite X-baddy is Magneto, by far.»

«Oh yes. And in my one AoA fic I got to portray Apocalypse as basically a god. He had to lose for the sake for the sake of the story when he appeared in the RPG… but he had no such constrictions in my fic since I was basically killing people left and right »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 22, 2007, 4:18pm

« In retrospect, I'm very happy I wrote in a reason for Nephy to not like Magneto, otherwise I'd be inclined to have her spout stupid things about the greatness of Magneto. »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by The Sacred Digits on Feb 22, 2007, 4:19pm

«Gerald Stryker almost killed Magneto in New Mutants Unlimited #1. True story.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 4:24pm

«Claremont, right? I think it was him… in the earliest appearances, I didn't really like it.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 22, 2007, 4:26pm

«Damnit, my timing sucks… I lost any chance for interesting conversation by Prime.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 22, 2007, 4:26pm

Feb 22, 2007, 4:24pm, Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa wrote:«Claremont, right? I think it was him… in the earliest appearances, I didn't really like it.»

Not sure what this is in resonse to?


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by The Sacred Digits on Feb 22, 2007, 4:27pm

«Uh…no…I was talking 3595»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 22, 2007, 4:29pm

«Oh, just about Magneto's qualities as you described them.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Marcus "Stardust" Sun on Feb 22, 2007, 6:34pm

«Fitting Marcus into continuity here. Had to control one of the GM characters.»

Marcus was waking up. Where was he? In the middle of the Danger Room. Why was he unconscious in the first place? That was a question he couldn't answer at first. Then it stated to come back slowly.

Marcus sat out of the training mission, instead deciding to check up on his team-mates on the TV. He hoped to be comforted, but the chaos and static only made him grew more tense. After a while, he decided to check up on the Hellions and how they were doing. The training mission should've been over by then, and even if it wasn't maybe he could join. Distract himself.

He went into the danger room spotting the rest of the hellions in there. But there was a stranger there, someone he couldn't quite recognize, but was familiar to him. It took a second to realize who he was, Magneto.

The tension made him snap, grow reckless. He was going to attack a person he couldn't hope to beat, perhaps making the already tense situation in the danger room escalate to a full on fight. Emma Frost, realizing this, shut down his mind forcibly.

And he fell sleeping on the floor.

«Exactly when Marcus wakes up from his slumber is up to the GM or myself if I actually manage to get home before the mission ends.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 10:42am

«All right, seems like a quiet morning, but I am bumping this up in prep for the day. Anyone not kidnapped on Tuesday can check in»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 10:44am

Wildfire, reporting for duty.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 10:47am

«Prime is here. I really, really hope I won't be disturbed today. I still want Nico to do an impassioned speech about why not join Mags. This is exactly the situation where she wouldn't draw a blank.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 10:54am

Feb 23, 2007, 10:47am, Prime wrote:«Prime is here. I really, really hope I won't be disturbed today. I still want Nico to do an impassioned speech about why not join Mags. This is exactly the situation where she wouldn't draw a blank.»

«Unless Exodus mind wipes her and makes her sing I'm a little tea pot»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 23, 2007, 10:55am

[In again]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 10:58am

[[Elsewhere in the mansion, an extremely pregnant Jubilee is wandering about looking for Lex. She suddenly receives a telepathic message from Emma, "Jubilition, I need your help down at the Danger Room. It's Magneto, and I think there will be trouble."

Jubes looks nervous at first, but Emma's next message first confuses her…then really excites her. "I'll be right down!" She yells out loud, waddling down to the Danger Room control room.]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Protoman on Feb 23, 2007, 11:15am

«I'm here, but again…not sure how much today.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 11:16am

«Which sucks! You are going to miss Jubes waddle into the battle of her life »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Protoman on Feb 23, 2007, 11:19am

«I hope not, but if I do…I do.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 11:26am

[Emma asked help from a pregnant Jubilee? Are we THAT screwed?]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Protoman on Feb 23, 2007, 11:28am

«*laughs menacingly*»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 11:29am

[[LOL! Most of this won't come up in the mission, so I guess it's okay if I spoil it. Emma knows about Lex's deal with Mephisto. She picked it up telepathically. Intentional? Who's to say when Emma is involved. Emma just told this to Jubilee. Frankly, Emma could care less if it's true or not, but it did get Jubilee to believe it, so she's headed to the Danger Room control room just in case things go sour]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 23, 2007, 11:32am

«Checking in»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 11:47am

«Whew… Connection disappeared on me there for a second.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 11:56am

«Slow day, huh… Well, it happens.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Dhaara "Naga" Falodiya on Feb 23, 2007, 11:58am

[[I'll be in for just under an hour, then probably out until late afternoon…I have to go to the library after class]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 23, 2007, 12:07pm

« Hello »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 12:14pm

«yeah, fridays and monday tend to be slow. Hopefully we'll see some peeps, or we can carry on without them, or worse comes to worse, hold off til next week (BOOOO!!!)»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Protoman on Feb 23, 2007, 12:27pm

«Unfortunatly I'm being dragged somewhere by my dad. I'll try to make it back, but I can't gaurantee it. Assuming I don't get back, don't forget to do that thing blackmore.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 12:28pm

«Jubilee's a good weapon for several reasons.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 12:31pm

«Jube's COULD be a great weapon, but she isn't supposed to know she's invincible. Damn Emma »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by William "Wraithling" Weaver on Feb 23, 2007, 12:34pm

« Heya »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 12:41pm

«All right, starting to pick up a crowd, so I will get started here.»

[[Magneto is waiting for answers for his offer…]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 12:42pm

[[Emma looks at her students, but stays silent. She would prefer her students make their own choice here…she just hopes they know what they are getting into.]]

Tangle looks at Magneto with deep consideration…this was a hell of an opportunity for him…


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 23, 2007, 12:48pm

No! Nonononononononononono


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 12:49pm

My only option is to not choose an option. There's no conceivable attack I could make on Magneto that would do any serious damage…it's best to wait and best quiet.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Casey "Phase" Semple on Feb 23, 2007, 12:52pm

I'm actually considering the offer. It's not as if I'm well-loved here…be it my fault or not. Besides…what more can I really learn here about my powers? I'm by no means out for world domination or anything. But nothing's wrong with taking a proactive stance against the "Homo Inferiors"….


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 1:02pm

«In.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 1:04pm

"No," I told him flatly but politely. "Thank you."

I looked up from the floor at him.

"We aren't better than anyone, so we shouldn't elevate ourselves as if we are. We belong here alongside everyone. And when the time comes, we have to defend ourselves down here, with words. It's the only way to prove people like Mr. Kelly wrong," I said softly.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 1:06pm

"If you're waiting for an answer, I'll save you the the trouble on my account." I make sure not to give off any offensive motions and provoke him to wrath, but I stand tall. "I've spent a good deal of my life serving powerful men, so I'm familiar with the feeling. There's something about strength that seems to corrupt, and makes the wielder believe he's better than others, or that he's entitled to something simply because he's superior. I don't believe that to be the case. Aside from the obvious differences of power, mutants and humans aren't any different from one another…even if mutantkind rises to take over humankind, they'll be responsible of committing the same discriminatory acts that humans put on them. It's a cycle. And even if humans are wiped completely from the Earth, mutantkind will, eventually, change, just like humankind did. And most likely, that new stage of evolution will be persecuted just the same."

I take a step back, folding my arms. "I'm not going to be part of that cycle."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:06pm

Magneto mades a mock bow in Kelly's directions, "Brave words. I hope someone will write them down, so they can be repeated at your funeral. Words have never solved a single conflict, child."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 1:09pm

"They never have because people have always been too ready to take a stance like yours. If we abstain from such a stance, then the other side has no cause to take one either," I replied in the same tone as before.

"Then maybe something can finally be resolved through words instead of violence."

I looked at Wild and smiled briefly, grateful and reassured.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:10pm

Tangle looks at his teammates bewildered, They would rather sit still and be killed, then fight back?? And people call me a coward…

Tangle walks next to Magneto, "Count me in!"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 1:12pm

I looked at Tangle with shock.

"Christian, you can't be serious!"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:12pm

Feb 23, 2007, 1:09pm, Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa wrote:"They never have because people have always been too ready to take a stance like yours. If we abstain from such a stance, then the other side has no cause to take one either," I replied in the same tone as before.

"Then maybe something can finally be resolved through words instead of violence."

I looked at Wild and smiled briefly, grateful and reassured.

Magneto shrugs, "In a perfect world, your way would be ideal. We do not live in a perfect world. Turning the other cheek has never solved a single thing."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 23, 2007, 1:12pm

Nephy begins glaring at Tangle, still at a loss for words.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 1:13pm

I sigh; Tangle never struck me as the most intelligent person, but I figured even he would be beyond this. "Tangle…if this is a joke of yours, it's not a good one."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 23, 2007, 1:13pm

Blind remains expressionless.

"I see your side of the story. However, I have grievance with your methods. I suppose I remain undecided."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:14pm

Tangle looks at Star, "Hell yes I'm serious! You guys can sit here in class and playing war games and whispering about how things should be. But, Magneto is offering us something way better."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 1:15pm

"It's our world to try and make perfect. It's impossible to make it perfect, of course, but we have to try. We have to do our best."

I glanced at Blind.

"Undecided?"

I turned to Christian.

"How is this better?"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 1:16pm

Nicolette decided to play this carefully. She considered herself charismatic - very charismatic, and she knew she was right. She had authority, and she was intelligent. She had a host of good qualities that made her a good leader. Still, in the end, that was nothing compared to Magneto.

She didn't let that stop her.

"Christian," she slowly said, "You know very well what people think about you, and those are mainly not good things. Yet, you can prove them wrong once and for all, here and right now. Just be courageous. Take a stand for once in your life. Do the right thing, not what's easy. Do you really think you need his "protection"? In the end, you'll only end up as a servant."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by The Sacred Digits on Feb 23, 2007, 1:20pm

«That heel turn was unexpected and awesome.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:20pm

Tangle just scowls at his teammates, "I am really starting to think Xavier brainwashed you all. The Hellions are supposed to be pro-active. Instead, we've all sat around for weeks while the New Mutants run around and save the world. I'm sick of it. This is a chance to actually DO SOMETHING, but you'd rather hide here. I'm ashamed of you guys."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:21pm

«not that unexpected. I don't do nights (uhm..well..I shouldn't but that is when I have been on lately), and I don't want to play my own character in NM…so Tangle had to join the bad guys, be killed, or both »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 1:21pm

"Have you ever killed anyone?" asked Prime Tangle sullenly.

«I'm sad for Tangle. BM could write him out nicely, but no… ;_; »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 1:23pm

If Magneto wasn't around, I'd show Tangle just how proactive I could be. "It's your choice, Tangle. But I hope you understand the consequences."

[I can definitely arrange the 'be killed' part. >_>]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 1:23pm

"Ashamed of us?" I asked him incredulously.
"We're staying here to defend ourselves the right way, instead of decaring ourselves better than humans and turning away from everyone who's going to need our help. Who are you helping? Who are you saving? The world? How? You're just running away. I'm… disappointed in you, Christian…"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:24pm

Tangle replies, "You know I haven't."

Magneto watches the interplay with amusement.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 1:24pm

"And, for the record, you should think about getting a better first name. You're not living up to the theology."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:25pm

«Tangle is trash. He's been that from day one. I'm actually surprised that anyone would have any affection for him at all. He's pretty much Toad»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:26pm

Tangle turns away from his teammates, hurt and disgusted that they would treat him that way. They always told him to make a choice…and now he does, and this is what he gets. Magneto puts his hand on his shoulder and nods at him warmly, "You've made the right, choice, son. They will understand that someday."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 1:28pm

"Would you like to kill someone?" asked Nicolette seriously, "Because you know this is what it'll lead up to. You can't just declare a war on humanity and expect to wash yourself clean of the blood."

«Nicolette is just trying to convince him on principle. She'd consider him leaving a personal defeat.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 1:28pm

If that's the way it is, that's the way it is. If I let Tangle leave here alive, he'll only come back to be a potential threat in the future…the first chance I see, I take it.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 23, 2007, 1:28pm

« I know you always tell us not to let you lead us, but just to make sure…

If we something a bit… Ofesnive… Magneto's not going to kill us, is he? »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 1:28pm

I looked away from him, sad and disappointed, realising that nothing I could say would get through.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:30pm

Feb 23, 2007, 1:28pm, Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim wrote:« I know you always tell us not to let you lead us, but just to make sure…

If we something a bit… Ofesnive… Magneto's not going to kill us, is he? »

«In terms of the story, he would have every reason to. BUT, in terms of the game, there is no way I could really get away with killing all of you that way.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 1:30pm

«Damn. Something is wrong with my connection… If I disappear suddenly, grieve for me.

And, personally, I think we could do it… if we were very, very lucky.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:31pm

Magneto looks around at the others, shaking his head sadly, "So, that is it then? Just one of you will stand with me?"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by The Sacred Digits on Feb 23, 2007, 1:31pm

«Magneto has lots of ways to make you hurt without killing you. Ask the X-Men. They'll tell you.

And I expected death, not desertion.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:32pm

«If lasty has it way, it will be both »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 1:32pm

"Even one is too many…"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Feb 23, 2007, 1:32pm

I'm swayed by Christian's stance «Awesome first name btw blackmore..something about it just makes it seem like the coolest, most awesome first name EVER….up until now I assumed it was that god awful "Christopher"» I start to walk towards Magneto

"I.."

No, I can't turn my back on my parents. Would he let them up there with me? Somehow I doubt it.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 1:34pm

[I feel like shooting someone in the head today. Can't say why. No way I'll get the chance, though, just chest-puffing.]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:34pm

Magneto touches a device on his belt, "Slipstream…we are ready."

[[Slipstream teleports in next to Magneto. He glances at the Hellions, and chuckles, "Only one of them?"]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 1:34pm

"No. No one else stands with you."
I looked around me, conviction in my words.

"And if they do, they should go with you now. But I'm certain you have everyone you'll get. Please, just leave. We aren't interested in your methods."

«Am I the only one besides Bm who knew his name?»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:35pm

«Yeah, the character had to be Christian. My former writing partner who's relationship with me is fractured on a good day, me wanting to kill him on most days, is Christopher»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Feb 23, 2007, 1:35pm

«oops wrong account»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 23, 2007, 1:35pm

"As I said. Your goals may be noble, but your methods leave something to be desired. Thus, we have a slight conflict."

Blind smiles.

"A slight one. One I think not insurmountable, were one side or another willing to negotiate."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 1:36pm

"It appears you seriously underestimated our intelligence."
Nicolette didn't want to die. She made sure not to appear mocking - she was just stating a fact.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 1:37pm

I look Blind's way, a little puzzled. If his eyes were open, I don't think I'd like the look in them. "Blind, what are you considering?"

Tangle's one thing. I could eliminate Tangle with relative physical and emotional ease…but Blind's a completely different story.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:39pm

Magneto turns to Star, "Leave? Who said anything about leaving?"

[[Slipstream's portal opens up wider, and several more mutants pour out of it:

Unuscione
Harlan Kleinstock
M
Emplate
Synch
Chamber
Maggot
Thunderbird III
Slipstream
Lifeguard]]

Magneto continues, "I am afraid that I have no choice here. Exodus, take them down."

Exodus's voice comes over Magneto's communicator, "Uhm…my lord. I can't."

Magneto hesistates, "What do you mean you can't? It is rather simple."

Exodus says, "Yes, my lord. But, I just can't. The one they call Jubilee is standing in my way…"

Magneto looks bewildered, "JUBILEE?? JUST DESTROY HER!"

Exodus groans, "If only it were that easy…"

Emma sends a telepathic message to the Hellions, "Magneto first, take them quickly!"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 23, 2007, 1:40pm

"……and alas, negotiations have fallen through. Oh, what could have been."

Blind disappears.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 1:41pm

I run away from the group. Again.

My plan's simple: Make it to the Danger Room's control, and program a scenario that counteracts Magneto's powers and turns the tide in our favor. It's my only real play…


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 23, 2007, 1:41pm

A giant red Lance flies straight toward Magneto the second Emma "says" his name.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 1:41pm

I followed Ms. Frosts command reluctantly. Hiding my fear, I flew to Magneto and punched him as quickly as I could.

This is so wrong…
I'm dead…


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:42pm

«no need for it, lasty. Jubes is already up there But, you can join her if you want…just remember, Exodus is there too…and he can't hurt her»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:44pm

Magneto steps back from the fight, and let's his Acolytes do the work.

[[Lifeguard puts her hand in the way of the lance, and it absorbs into her body.]]

[[M takes to the air, slamming into Star shoulder first]]

[[Tangle hesistates, then whips out his tendrils to latch onto Prime]]

[[Chamber is charging up a pretty nasty blast for the unreactive Hellions]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 1:45pm

[Yeah, but he could damn sure hurt me. Unless our similar skin color could fool him into thinking Wild's his daughter or some scrap. Staying down. ]

I glance up to the control room and see Jubilee handling the action…best to leave her be; from the sound of it, she has it handled up there. My best bet is to keep a fair distance from the fight and wait for an opportunity to present itself.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 1:46pm

Nicolette attempted something simple… She wasn't sure if it would work, but she attempted it.

She tried to get as good a hold on Tangle's tendrils and pull them towards herself sharply. If it worked, and he ended up flying towards her, she'd break his face.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:46pm

Synch matches up with Prime's powers and takes to the air to meet her, "Prime, right. I've been waiting to meet you!" He grabs her arms and whirls her pretty quickly, using her momentum against her.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 1:46pm

I hit the floor hard.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 1:46pm

Tangle. I'll go for him.

I see him wrapping around Nicolette, and I charge his way, a wooden bo staff appearing in my hands. "Leave her alone, traitor."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 1:48pm

«Darn, I'm far too quick to delete posts. Let's just assume Tangle attacked her before she thought of it.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 23, 2007, 1:48pm

Blind gestures at Chamber, switching around his focus so that he mistakes his teammates for the Hellions.

"Such a waste this is."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:50pm

«yeah, I try to respond to posts as fast as possible, I just assumed Tangle missed her.»

[[Wildfire gets a shot in on Tangle, and leaves him off balance for Prime to lift him up. Synch pulls up short as Tangler is suddenly in his way]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 1:50pm

I don't stand a chance.

I got to my feet and threw a blast at M.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:51pm

[[Chamber suddenly turns back the right way…Lifeguard suddenly became telepathic enough to block Blind's influence.]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 1:52pm

Standard attacks. I aim strikes at his knees, groin, stomach and throat, hoping to incapacitate him quickly before his powers become a problem. So long as I stay at close range I should be able to handle him.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 1:52pm

Prime tried to wave Tangle along by his tendrils, hoping to send him barreling into Synch.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 23, 2007, 1:52pm

Nephy didn't care about Tangle, she's only seen him once. She didn't care about any of the acolytes either. That said, she was not stupid enough to attack someone who absorbs her attacks.

Nobody else was that lucky though. Gathering back the blood in a pool around where Lun used to be, she formed multiple razors, and sent them all toward the Acolytes.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:54pm

[[M dodges Star's blast, and feigns an attack at her. She dodges out of the way suddenly and a plasma blast flies from T=Bird's hands towards Star]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:55pm

«No blood from where Lun is. Magneto shut off simulation»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:55pm

[[Prime uses her battering ram well enough to knock Synch backwards]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 23, 2007, 1:56pm

« Lun is gone, but why would Nephy's blood disapear? It's real. »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 1:56pm

I smashed into the floor again. I struggled to get up but the arm I used to push myself up on gave way and I collapsed.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:57pm

«gotcha, I misunderstood what you were going for»

[[Nepy's spikes fly free. Magneto puts a force field up, keeping them away from his team]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 1:58pm

[[Emplate vanishes reappearing behind Nephy, and preparing to drain her]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 1:58pm

Prime dropped Tangle carelessly. The impact hadn't did well for him either, she supposed. She thought about making another go for Magneto, but decided to take care of Synch in first order - while she still had the advantage.
She did her usual thing - speedblitz straight before him and kick his crotch as hard as she could.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 2:00pm

I made another futile attempt to get back up. Failing at that, I threw a blast at Slipstream when I thought he couldn't see me.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 23, 2007, 2:00pm

"…….hm. Nuisance that one will be."

Blind switches his focus directly to Lifeguard. He amplifies her hearing and screams at her. He couldn't affect her with optical illusions, but there was nothing protecting her other senses…..at least not while she was focusing on telepathy.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 2:01pm

This is getting more and more desperate by the moment. Who are these people, anyway? I try to stay alert to our enemies, but I'm not familiar with them at all. "Jubilee!" I call out, hoping she can hear me from inside the control room. "If you're in a position to do something useful, please do so!"

As I spot Tangle falling from Nicolette's attack, I run towards him, waiting to see how incapacitated he is before I make a move.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 23, 2007, 2:01pm

I pull a few seeds out of my pocket and toss them behind Emplate, growing them into vines that will attempt to wrap around him to help Nephy.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:01pm

«Why would anyone think that is an effective attack…how many people stand (or fly) with their legs spread wide open»

[[Synch is still copying Prime's abilities. He blocks her kick easily enough, and headbutts her]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by The Sacred Digits on Feb 23, 2007, 2:03pm

«For some reason, Born is obsessed with two things.

1) Shapeshifter sex.
2) Nico hitting someone in the crotch hard enough to sterilize them.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:05pm

[[Slipstream was not paying attention to Star at all, he's downed.]]

[[Emplate finds himself all tangled up. Seed just saved Nephy from a world of pain.]]

[[Tangle shoulder is at an awkward angle. He glares up blearily at Wildfire]]

[[Emma finds herself fighting Unus and Harlan. They are keeping her off balance enough that she can't use here telepathy]]

[[Blind's trick seems to have worked…her life wasn't in danger, so she had no reason to respond]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 2:07pm

«Um… I get hurt PRETTY easily down there.»

That son of a bitch…

He had stolen her abilities, hadn't he? Her powers were hers, they were what made her special and they were NOT supposed to be stolen by anyone.

Nicolette reeled from the attack. It felt a little encouraging to know she could do so well, because it hurt somewhat. The moment was serious enough that she didn't think about whether or not it would leave a bruise. That didn't matter.

By the looks of it, her enemy's powers were equal to her own. That meant if she wanted to overpower her, then with fighting skill and her wits. She began a steady, hurried series of attacks - kicks, punches, the works. She would wait until he missed one of them and then pounce full force.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 2:07pm

Unus can see… That means light goes through his force field. I wonder if my light blasts can?

I threw another blast, still from the floor, at Unus.

«Well, we don't exactly have Beast to expand his shield to the point where it's life threatening, do we ?»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:07pm

[[Jubillee is up in the control room, mocking and taunting Exodus. "OH!" She turns to the controls and is about to fiddle with the Danger Room. Exodus rushes her from behind and is knocked on his ass. But at that moment (blame Lex). Jube's water decides to break. She is shocked, but still has the brains to turn some program on. Safeguards for Xavier students only…]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 23, 2007, 2:07pm

Hearing a comition, Nephy turns around. Seeing Emplatem she forms a sword witch flies toward his gut.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:08pm

«then you lack basic human survival instincts, born I've been in many fights growing up, but I never left my meat and veg exposed»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 2:08pm

I let the bo staff dissolve standing over him and watching for incoming attack. I need ten seconds.

I kick him in the throat and press down on the arm that's not attached to a broken shoulder. "I'll give you one last chance: Whose side are you standing on?"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:09pm

«Hang on peeps, just setting the DR program up»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 23, 2007, 2:09pm

I make the vines around Emplate tighten on his neck, choking him. I'll stop if he passes out.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Rapt "Roc"/Fragment/Fraternity on Feb 23, 2007, 2:10pm

((The Maximum Carnage or the Hulk ones should still be fairly fresh in the computers memory <_<))


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 2:10pm

[O_O She's in labor? Bwah!]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:10pm

[[Lasers pop out of the walls and start firing only at the Acolytes. Jubes just did something useful!]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:11pm

[[Comic science, the blasts do not pierce the shield]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 23, 2007, 2:12pm

«Yes, she's in labor…FINALLY!»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:12pm

[[Emplate is impaled pretty good. Nasty one Sam I am!]]

[[Synch still is matching Prime blow for blow. His training with his synching is incredible. He seems to know what she's going to do before she does it]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:12pm

Tangle practically snarls at Wildfire, "Fuck you."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 2:13pm

«Damn.»

I got up and threw a blast at Maggott.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:14pm

Maggott (I knew I lost an Acolyte) sends his two little worms rushing after Star. He goes down, but they leap at her and try to rip into her.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 23, 2007, 2:14pm

Refusing to make the same mistake twice in the span of a few minutes, Blind continues shouting at Lifeguard, intending to force her into passing out. No threat to life, just taking an involuntary nap.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 2:15pm

I suppose that's a no, then. "Switchblade."

Once across the neck. Quick and silent, so as not to draw attention.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 23, 2007, 2:16pm

«Ok, I missed Nephy's post. I guess the strangling was pointless.»

I move the vines off of Emplate and go for Synch, hopefully it can distract him enough to help Nicolette.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 2:16pm

[For the record, I hope that wasn't coming off too HARDCORE or anything. The life/death issue is something I want to have her work out while she's away.]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 2:16pm

«Um… what on earth do I do???»

I jumped back, putting my shield up and blasting at them through it.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 2:17pm

Nicolette could only see one way to get through Synch's defense: shocking him. She stopped attacking long enough to conjure up the face of a madman. She maintained a defensive posture, ready for him hitting her.
"Rabbits turn me on," she said huskily.

If he stopped for just ONE second, she would punch him in the throat so damn hard she had to affect something. If it wouldn't work, she'd retreat and find another enemy.

«Just… tell me if this isn't all right. I'll change it.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:21pm

[[It's taken six months, but we've finally hard a character kill another character in cold blood…and it happened to be lasty killing me. Damn that's rough…]]

Magneto is practically screaming at Exodus to get down here.

Exodus appears, surveying the situation. It is not going well for the Acolytes. "TAKE THEM ALL!"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 2:22pm

Well, Almond killed Gerald not too long ago. But he was one foot in the grave, anyway…]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 2:22pm

«How did Almond kill Gerald? ;_; »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 2:23pm

I felt a shudder and a chill run through me, but I had to focus on fending the worms off.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 23, 2007, 2:23pm

[Buh? Thought he "left him to suffer" or somesuch]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 23, 2007, 2:23pm

Open wound, nice.

Nephy's useally uses her blood, was she didn't mind others. She added Emplate's leaking fluids to her own sword, which incresed it's size substatialy. She then sent it towards the first acolyte she saw, who happened to be the suddenly apeared Exodus.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:23pm

«LOL! I said in cold blood. Tangle was pretty helpless when wildfire killed him. Seph was killed a few days ago, but it made sense in the situation. And he had asked for it»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 2:23pm

[He didn't? One sec.]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by The Sacred Digits on Feb 23, 2007, 2:24pm

«Almond didn't kill Gerald. He decided not to.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:24pm

[[Exodus raises his hands, and the Hellions are all tossed around the room like rag dolls, "ENOUGH!" He screams, over and over again.]]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 23, 2007, 2:24pm

« Nephy pracatly killed Emplate in cold blood. He was helpless, and that wound probably won't be pretty. »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Pester / Freaktada on Feb 23, 2007, 2:24pm

«Naturally, I miss the mission where people get killed.

Que Malo Suerte.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 2:24pm

[It's funny how stupid missing one line can make you look. >_<]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Prime on Feb 23, 2007, 2:24pm

Feb 23, 2007, 2:23pm, Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev wrote:[Buh? Thought he "left him to suffer" or somesuch]

«That was a pretext for him.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 23, 2007, 2:25pm

«Um…just one question. The Danger Room is voice controlled right?»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:26pm

«By character killing another character, I mean player characters. NPC's had been killed quite frequently…Wreck was well known for it.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 2:26pm

Not too pleasant.

I go flying as Exodus' power whips me about, helpless.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Siamko "Blind" Vasiliev on Feb 23, 2007, 2:26pm

[Yeah, was just about to bring up…..we finally have the last Kleinstock brother here, and no Wreck to shoot him]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:27pm

[[Exodus drops to the ground and lifts Slipstream to his feet, "WAKE UP AND DO YOUR DAMN JOB!"]]

«Sorry about rushing to the finish. Just got a call from my boss with a bunch of stuff I need to take care of today. I hate last minute stuff»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 2:28pm

«Oh, hell.»

Thrown across the room, I hit the floor hard for the third time.
Panicked, I threw a flare at Exodus.

«Obviously I just mean in the blinding sense.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 23, 2007, 2:30pm

« That's cool. So I assume Nephy's attack got flung away along with her. »

Nephy flies across the room, landing heavily and leaving her with and urge to not move for a while.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:31pm

[[Slipstream glares about confused. Finally he nods, and the Danger Room is completely cleared out.]]

[[The Hellions find themselves in a large underground prison cell. The New Mutants are there. Power Pack is there. Roxie, Greg, Nadia. None of their powers are working.

Emma is barely on her feet, but she manages to say to Lex, "Good news…Jubillee finally went into labor. "]]

TO BE CONCLUDED ON MONDAY!

«all right, here's the deal. I am going to set up a social thread for you guys to chat, etc. I'm sorry about the quick ending, I had no choice on this one»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 2:32pm

«So we're chatting in this situation, right?»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 2:33pm

Zephyr looks up at the new arrivals. "Please tell me you guys are here for a rescue."


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 23, 2007, 2:33pm

«Curses, I was ready to make the Danger Room turn Magneto and Exodus into puppies…like in the training mission.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:33pm

«I fixed the post. There was a lot of mistakes in it. Give me a break, I am slightly flustered on this end. I have a bunch of work to get done in like 3 1/2 hours.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 23, 2007, 2:34pm

«I see, sorry.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kelly Alecia "Star" Lisa on Feb 23, 2007, 2:34pm

I looked around me and then at Zephyr, apologetically.

"Sorry. Where are we?"


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 2:34pm

[Good luck with your work, Bm!]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Nephy "Lifebeat" Nephrahim on Feb 23, 2007, 2:35pm

« I'm sorry to fluster you once more, but nobody's powers are working? That's going to be one deathly social topic for Nephy. »


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Kalvin "Apex" Richmond on Feb 23, 2007, 2:35pm

«Guys stop talking, he's setting up a Social Thread.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Last Hero on Feb 23, 2007, 2:35pm

[Sorry, shutting up now.]


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:37pm

[ Link to social topic.


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:38pm

«nothing to apologize for. I just wanted everything to be set for you guys.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:40pm

«And what do you mean, Sam?»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by Protoman on Feb 23, 2007, 2:40pm

«Nephy uses her powers to pump blood through her system.»


Re: Xavier Institute #114 - Part 2 - Temptation
Post by K'lar on Feb 23, 2007, 2:45pm

«Ah…uhm, I will go with comic book science here. Either they are just neautralizing offensive powers to keep you guys locked up, or just have Nephy in rough shape. I am sure not intending to kill her.»


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