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ax_professorx ([personal profile] ax_professorx) wrote in [community profile] ax_main2017-10-02 07:10 pm

The Professor's Address to the Students - Group Log

Professor Xavier addresses the rumors about the Brotherhood, and discusses the school's purpose.



When the kids have filed into the gym, the Professor is waiting at the head of the room. Through some trick of the room or the AV system, he's easily heard without rising his voice.

"My students, I feel it is time that I make certain things clear to you. First, I want to address certain rumors concerning my relationship to Magneto and his Brotherhood."

The Professor seemed as unmoved as ever, except perhaps for the way he folded his hands in his lap. That was different, but not exactly easy to read.

"I have known Erik Lehnsherr, known as Magneto, for a very long time. Once, he and I shared a vision of creating a place where we could train the next generation of mutants into a force that could create a brighter tomorrow for everyone. He and I designed this Institute together, I could not have achieved half of this alone."

The Professor paused and closed his eyes for a second before he continued. "Ultimately, Magneto and I disagreed about what that future should be. His experiences have made him bitter towards mankind, and he believes that a war between humans and mutants is inevitable. Whereas I still believe that for both species to survive, we must find a path to peace. I hope that we can convince Magneto's Brotherhood of that, but their stance doesn't change what I believe must be done for the good of all."

The Professor paused, and seemed to be looking at each student in turn for a moment. "To that end, I want to reveal the second purpose of this Institute. This place will always be a school first and foremost. But in order to secure our future, we must do more. For this, I wish to form a team of those of you who are willing to take risks and put yourselves in harm's way, to fight to protect peace and security for all people, both humans and mutants.

"I want these X-Men to be both a practical intervention team, and a symbol for people to look up to. And I want to invite all of you to join, if you feel you are ready. Let me be clear; no one will be compelled to join, and nobody will be turned away if they do not. You are welcome here, each and every one of you, and you will receive the very best education that I can offer you. But for those of you willing join me in working towards my dream of a better tomorrow, even if it comes at risk to ourselves, the X-Men are the way to do so. You will have a week to consider before I take any further steps. Please, ask any questions you have, discuss among yourselves, and think hard on what you want. And what you are willing to give.

"I must stress however, that the XMen must remain secret, for the sake of all of our safety. The knowledge of this new team must not pass beyond the Institute, And I can accept no compromise on that." Once again, the Professor paused, and then forced a somewhat strained smile. "Now, are there any questions"

Note: The gym is set up with folding chairs and benches, facing a podium. The other faculty members are standing by on the sides.
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Jack Hawksmoor & Kurt Wagner

[personal profile] ax_nightcrawler 2017-10-04 12:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Kurt had been silent throughout the Professor's speech, listening and processing. Professor Xavier had lied to them. It had been a lie of omission, but a lie all the same. It was an ugly realization and it made the place that was supposed to be their safehaven seem a little less safe. But there were some things it did not change: Xavier had rescued him. He'd given him a life he'd only ever dreamed of. And the school still represented something and if, after all this, it could still represent something than the X-Men could represent that something too.

When the boy beside him spoke, Kurt nodded. "So am I." Who better to be an example of mutants, to prove they were as good as anyone else, than someone who looked like him?
Edited 2017-10-04 13:27 (UTC)
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Re: Jack Hawksmoor & Kurt Wagner

[personal profile] ax_urban 2017-10-04 01:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"Good," Jack said, nodding. It was good to have people that were on board from the get-go. People who knew where their loyalties were, and that this was, ultimately, a good thing. They could help people, and that could only help their own cause as mutants.

He offered Kurt a fist for a fist-bump. "Got a codename in mind?" he asked, since the professor had mentioned keeping their identities secret.

[personal profile] ax_shadowcat 2017-10-04 03:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Meet me tonight? she suggested. I have something to show you.
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[personal profile] ax_iceman 2017-10-04 03:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Bobby glanced over with a curious expression, then turned back to his phone. "Can do. Playing Monopoly with Scott to find out what he's thinking about this- is after okay? Or I can postpone."

[personal profile] ax_shadowcat 2017-10-04 03:20 pm (UTC)(link)
She smiled a little. After's good. Come find me in my workshop.
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[personal profile] ax_iceman 2017-10-04 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Roger Willco! (and what does that really mean, anyway? ;)

[personal profile] ax_shadowcat 2017-10-04 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Message received, will comply. Kitty texted back with a grin.
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[personal profile] ax_iceman 2017-10-04 03:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Bobby chuffed out a laugh as he read her reply. And this would be why I'm dating the resident genius. He looked over at her and grinned back. Well, maybe not the only reason. But it was a bonus, at least.
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Re: Percy and Vax

[personal profile] ax_hex 2017-10-04 04:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"I think I've seen enough," Percy said as an agreement. He stood and slipped out into the aisle, waiting for Vax there. "What does Vex have to say about all of this?"

Re: Percy and Vax

[personal profile] ax_blackguard 2017-10-04 04:13 pm (UTC)(link)
"That we shouldn't do anything until we see how public it goes," Vax told him as he slipped out alongside him.
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Re: Percy and Vax

[personal profile] ax_hex 2017-10-04 04:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"She's right. Not that I'm exactly itching to join a team led by someone who misled us," Percy replied, voice pitched low.

Re: Percy and Vax

[personal profile] ax_blackguard 2017-10-04 04:32 pm (UTC)(link)
"None of us are," Vax grabbed Percy's hand and tugged him out of the gym. "Even though it would be a beautiful way to tell my old man to shove it."
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Re: Percy and Vax

[personal profile] ax_hex 2017-10-04 04:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Percy's eyes briefly glanced down to their hands. He smiled at the aneurysm Syldor would have seeing his son in the news fighting crime and rescuing kittens stuck in trees, wearing some tight–fitting vigilante getup. "It would. It would be artistic in its beauty, even."

Re: Percy and Vax

[personal profile] ax_blackguard 2017-10-04 04:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Vax flashed him a daring grin. "I can dream, right?"
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Re: Percy and Vax

[personal profile] ax_hex 2017-10-04 04:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Percy couldn't help but grin back. "I won't stop you. It won't quite match actually seeing the look on his face, but it'll do the job nicely. I'm always on the side of a good revenge fantasy."
Edited 2017-10-04 22:42 (UTC)
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Gilmore (OTA)

[personal profile] ax_glory 2017-10-04 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Among the worried, thoughtful, and interested faces of the student body, one of them was unfamiliar to the rest. Gilmore lounged artfully on a bench, leaning back on one hand, long legs crossed. With his free hand he toyed with one of the layers of necklaces he wore against a purple t-shirt.

"A hell of a thing to learn on my first day," he drawled thoughtfully to the person next to him. "If I'd known we were turning into superheroes, I would have worn my best cape. Still... any good adventuring team needs a supplier, don't they?"

Already, a crafty expression was blooming in his dark eyes. This could shape up very well for him.
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Re: Jack Hawksmoor & Kurt Wagner

[personal profile] ax_nightcrawler 2017-10-04 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Kurt didn't even need to think about it. He'd had a codename once, more or less, and it seemed fitting to use it again now. It was, in a way, that name and the shows he'd performed under it that had brought him here. "Nightcrawler," he said, bumping his fist against Jack's. "You?"
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Re: Jack Hawksmoor & Kurt Wagner

[personal profile] ax_urban 2017-10-05 10:47 am (UTC)(link)
"Nice," Jack said, grinning at the codename. Somehow seemed apt for the blue guy. "Thinking Urban, myself," Jack said.
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Re: Simon - OTA

[personal profile] ax_aurora 2017-10-05 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Jeanne-Marie watched him for a moment, waiting for him to argue. Then she smiled almost apologetically. He was obviously shocked, but, well. He didn't know her that well.

She returned her attention to the Professor, but said, "You disagree."

Re: Simon - OTA

[personal profile] ax_touchstone 2017-10-05 07:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"I can't disagree with something that is your choice," Simon pointed out carefully. "But I am surprised."
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Re: Simon - OTA

[personal profile] ax_aurora 2017-10-07 04:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"I misspoke: I meant, you would make a different decision for yourself?" She smiled over at him. "I am a little surprised too... but also, not."

Re: Simon - OTA

[personal profile] ax_touchstone 2017-10-07 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"I am already working in the interest of mutants," Simon told her. "The best use of my time is down in the lab. Though...should any injuries occur on these...outings, I can help where I can."
Edited 2017-10-07 17:41 (UTC)
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Re: Jack Hawksmoor & Kurt Wagner

[personal profile] ax_nightcrawler 2017-10-08 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
"Fitting. I like it," Kurt replied with a smile.

He took a moment to glance out at the rest of the assembly. Like he and Jack, they were all busy talking amongst themselves. "Do you think anyone else will join?"
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Re: Jack Hawksmoor & Kurt Wagner

[personal profile] ax_urban 2017-10-08 03:46 pm (UTC)(link)
"They will," Jack replied, with a certain nod. "We can't be the only two, after all. Not really a team, then, so much as a dynamic duo."
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Re: Gilmore & Gar

[personal profile] ax_beastboy 2017-10-08 03:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, sure," Gar said, looking to the boy next to him. "I mean, is that like, your thing?" he asked.

He didn't know where he sat on this. On the one hand, Gar was all about making a difference. On the other hand...

He'd have to talk to Shen about this. She'd know whether or not it was a good thing, one way or the other. Tommy too, maybe.

He just hoped he'd be able to live with himself, depending on the choice he made.

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