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Post by Ushima911 on Apr 27, 2023 2:11:56 GMT -5
"H-hey! Get-..ack.." Stefan tried to respond, but was in too much pain. Lina was busy with Stefan so she didn't react to Sechs leaving. Still, it seemed like Stefan did not want Sechs to put it on himself to leave the gang, but Seshs' mind must have been made up on the situation, and Stefan was literally in no condition to give a counter argument.
While walking away, Sechs did not notice the astral being following him.
"Good work." Kurt said via the communicator audibly. "Is that you I see at a park?" Kurt asked. Jake did not spot Kurt anywhere, but he had to be nearby if he was seen by Kurt. It was early morning, so it was bright enough to to be spotted if they were in the wide open as they were.
"I take it that's him on the swing?" Kurt asked. "If he doesn't speak english, he must speak German. I will approach him with a friendly approach. Feel free to come up when you feel it necessary." Kurt stated to Jake.
Jake didn't see where Kurt had teleported into the area, but he, out of nowhere, saw a clearly hooded Kurt strolling through the park. Kurt was a sneaky one for sure. He had made his way towards the swings where Sechs was contemplating different ways of making fast money.
While contemplating performing, stealing or even robbing banks, his concentration was broken someone approaching him.
["Hello there, friend."] A young man with a hood covering his face said to Sechs in his native tongue. ["You look lost and scared there. Perhaps you can use a friend"] The young man said politely, extending a hand for a handshake.
Sechs' immediate thought could have been that he couldn't be bothered right now, or that he was too busy in his thoughts, but something about the man's hand grabbed his attention before he could potentially blow the handshake off. This man's hand only had 3 digits, as in, three fingers. It was inhuman. ["Do not be alarmed, friend. I am a fellow mutant like yourself.] The young man said letting the hood off enough so Sechs could see his face. Blue skin was the first thing he noticed, this was not a human for sure. ["My name is Kurt, friend. What is your name?"] He asked Sechs.
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Post by Mephistel on Apr 27, 2023 8:43:48 GMT -5
SECHS
While contemplating his options, Sechs train of thoughts was interrupted by the sudden arrival of another. Though the tone seemed friendly enough, the german accent the man gave off marked him as someone from outside the city. Sechs raised an eyebrow at the man's comment on how he looked lost. This was passing strange to him and it only made him recoil a bit in his hood, until he saw the hand that was extended to him.
His eyes widened at the sight and his attention was directed toward the man's face, which was blue. When the stranger took off his hood to show he was also a mutant, Sechs reaction was immediate. His gaze wandered quickly around and thats when he noticed the other kid in the park. His hands flew toward Kurt's hood to pull it back down on his face while whispering loud enough for Kurt only to hear him.
-Bist du verrückt, you want everyone to know were mutants?-
He whispered, looking Kurt straight into his eyes. Sechs had a clear Berlin accent, while Kurt was more from the country side. From what he'd gather, he'd take a guess that the man was probably from around the South-Est.
After that little induced panic, he slowly let go of Kurt's hood, noticing that he was still holding on to it, then sat back and sighed. Multiple questions were racing to his mind, but he had to take it slowly or it would be messy. Taking a deep breath, he looked back at Kurt.
-My name is Sechs...how did you...how did you know I was a mutant? And...how did you find me? Judging from your accent, your not from town, but your clearly a native german speaker...so...whats the deal? -
His tone didn't sound aggressive, but it was clearly not patient, so the man better had explain himself quickly. After all, he didn't have much time to waste. 5000$ wouldn't be gathered in one night. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Health : 4/4 Energy : 12/12
2 in agi to pull Kurt's hood back down when I notice were not alone.
2 in knowledge, geography to pinpoint Kurt's german accent on the map.
modifiers : 2 social skills, street wise
Energy : 6/12
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Post by Janus on Apr 27, 2023 11:24:39 GMT -5
Jake stayed were he was and kept typing on his communicator. He could listen into their conversation but as he didn't speak German wouldn't understand it. Plus Kurt needed him on this plane to communicate with him. So he'd just stay there until called.
No sense in making the new guy feel intimidated by being out numbered.
He kept typing on his communicator
- So Miss G. You guys do this sort of thing often? -
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Post by Ushima911 on Apr 28, 2023 1:03:30 GMT -5
["Fear not, friend. I just needed you to have trust in me."] The young man said patting Sechs' shoulders.
["We understand you might be in a rough spot, so me and a friend came to try and help you."] He said pointing to a nearby bench with a boy sitting on it. ["We understand you had a rough night last night. Your powers, they are special, you know. But as you see, they can be dangerous. We wish to take you to a place that can teach you how to use your powers well."] The man wasted no time explaining why he was there. What would Sechs say to such an offer?
Trying to put a location to the accident of this young man was tough, he knew it wasn't around here for sure. All he could probably guess was the mountain areas, most likely Northern. Perhaps the Bavaria Alps as a best guess? But that's all it'd be, a guess.
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Not wanting to make too big a scene for the new mutant being spoken to by Kurt, Kurt decided three was too much company, and decided to stay at the bench. He took his communicator and tried texting Jean.
"Jake. I felt a notification on my person. I take it that was you." Jean stated telepathically to Jake's mind. "I see you found Sechs. I've been monitoring as best as I could with Cerebro. Still.. trying to get used to it..." She admitted. "Let this be a lesson that no matter how well you get at using your powers, there are still many things one can learn." She counselled. "So what was your message that you sent to me abou-" She asked, but then stopped. Even though no physical presence was there with him, he felt as if Jean had left him. If he called back for her, she wouldn't respond mentally back to him for a moment.
Maybe thirty or forty seconds passed, and Jean returned to Jake.
"Jake. You and Kurt need to take Sechs away from there. There are people in the surrounding area with bad intentions towards Sechs." she explained. "Former friends of his? They're enraged at him and plan to hurt him if they find him. They're on their way towards you." Jean warned.
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Post by Mephistel on Apr 28, 2023 7:36:27 GMT -5
SECHS
The young mutant raised an eyebrow at the mention of trust. This was a thing not so easily earn and he had learn not to give it so easily. Yet, there wasn't much he could do right now and the simple fact that this Kurt person showed him something that needed to be kept hidden so badly was in itself a show of trust. But something didn't sit right with him, that still didn't explain how they found him.
Gazing toward the guy sitting on the bench, he was relieve to know he was with Kurt, but that also meant there were two of them and only one of him. Better play it smart.
-Trust is not something you just get by talking to someone...-
He said quietly, looking at Kurt. At least the guy made a short story of why they were here, a good thing considering how little time Sechs had, but a wonder on how coincidental things happened. He was then reminded of the conversation with Muller and couldn't help asking.
-How funny that I should awaken to my powers and suddenly would be teachers suddenly appear to offer help, whats it then? You got some kind of mutant detector or something? That place...it wouldn't happen to be in the United-State now would it?-
If that was the case, then there was a few things that rang bad news to him. One, the Red Skulls knew of these people, two, even if he went, there was no way for him to escape. Though, the thought of being able to ocntrol his powers was appealing, after all, it was one of the reasons he wanted to leave the gang, but he knew also that, he had no place left there. It had been but a thicking bomb before it would happen, wether Stefan willed it or not.
-...I'll be honest, the offer is tempting, I do wish to learn to control my powers...but unless you can fork over 5000$ I'm not leaving this town...got some things to settle down first...and I'm short on time.-
He told Kurt bluntly. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Health : 4/4 Energy : 12/12
Just talking to Kurt
modifiers : 2 social skills, street wise
Energy : 12/12
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Post by Janus on Apr 28, 2023 13:42:27 GMT -5
Jake stands up and walks quickly over to the pair. He wasn't impressive, a wiry youth with dark skin and a serious expression.
He broadcast the message, Sechs might not understand him but he would at least know Jake was speaking.
"Might wanna wrap this up, Jean says we've got hostiles incoming targeting Sechs. I can only transport one, so make your call fearless leader."
Jake looked around defensively. Hopefully whoever was coming would want to talk before attacking. But just in case Jake readied a way out.
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Close combat 4 (Speciality in Dodging) - Stones assigned to defence in case he needs to dodge
Astral Activity 2 - (stones moved into defence to provide a way out if it is needed)
Health 3/3 Energy 6/12 Regen 6
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Post by Ushima911 on Apr 29, 2023 16:13:45 GMT -5
["This is true, but speaking is a start to trust."] He smiled.
["Oh? Have you heard of the Xavier school for gifted youngers, then? It is indeed in the United States."] He asked. ["Oh, but to answer your question from before, we do have a mutant tracker. The professor finds mutants all over the world, and we come to offer them a place to live with no fear of people trying to hurt them. All while training you to control your powers."] He explained.
["F-five thousand? That's a lot.."] Kurt was shocked. ["W-well money is not something you have to worry about with the professor. He has a lot of money, and will take care of all your needs."] He explained. This guy doesn't know Sechs' situation at all, but how could he? Before Sechs could give an answer or response, the person Kurt had pointed out to started walking towards the two of them looking urgent.
Sechs indeed heard a voice in his head. It was the same one from last time. Perhaps the voice belonged to this boy here?
"Hostiles?" Kurt questioned Jake. He looked around and noticed a few people in the near distance, and turned back to Sechs.
["Perhaps we can continue this discussion in a safer place?"] He asked Sechs. ["According to my friend here, who talks with his mind, there are people around who want to hurt you."] He explained. ["Know somewhere we can go to speak safely?"] He quickly asked Sechs.
"Jake, I will teleport him and I. You go into the astral and go to the location I am sending to you." He nodded. It all just depended if Sechs knew any safe places currently.
He could go back to Stefan and Lina's location, or he could think all the way back to his original hiding spot he went to to hide from everyone after the accident.
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Post by Mephistel on Apr 29, 2023 16:42:57 GMT -5
SECHS
The more he heard, the more it all sounded too good to be true, but then their little talk was cut short by the other boy's intervention. He recognized the voice from before, so was it him who had tried to speak to him before? Though he hadn't seen him earlier. As they were talking about teleporting and astral stuff, Sechs eyes widened, what was this, some kind of fantasy book?
It didn't make much sense but the warning rang too true to the young mutant's ears.
-So...they really are out for blood huh...-
He groaned, slightly annoyed. It was a good thing he left, these guys wouldn't be listening to Stefan.
-I know a place...its a bit further down town though...-
He told Kurt. There was no time to try explaining it in english, his was not the greatest. He had some qualms about telling random strangers he had just met about his safe spot, but at this point, what choice did he have? He hadn't heard of that school before, whats with his lack of accessibility to any kind of technology for lack of money, couldn't even afford a phone. Might have catch a glimpse on the news at some point but he wasn't sure.
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2 general knowledge to tell Kurt about the safe spot and try to explain to him how to get there from here quickly.
modifiers : 2 social skills, street wise
Energy : 10/12
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Post by Janus on Apr 30, 2023 2:49:45 GMT -5
Jake's form seemed to flicker and grow slightly transparent as he waited for Kurt to translate whatever Sechs was saying.
Normal attacks couldn't harm him whilst he was projecting from the Astral Plane and taking a bullet from an over enthusiastic ganger wasn't his idea of a good time.
If he was going to attack a mutant it would be with overwhelming force from surprise. Anything else would just be stupid and they couldn't all be stupid. After all, they weren't in jail yet.
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Astral Activity 2 - 1 for Astral form, 1 to project into the material Plane
Teleport 4
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Post by Ushima911 on May 1, 2023 14:18:12 GMT -5
"[Very good. Perhaps you can show us on the map here.]" Kurt said showing Sechs a map on his device. Due to his knowledge of geography, he was able to point out the spot to this new mutant. "Ok, it may take a few times to get there, but we will meet here, Jake." He said showing Jake the spot they'd go to.
--- OOC: It will take Kurt 2 panels to teleport to the needed spot as his teleportation is limited to 3 miles, and Jake's astral travel takes a panel to activate, and then he can teleport after, which is also 2 panels. I'll go ahead and just combine the 2 panels into this one. ---
Kurt toched Sechs' arm and nodded to him. ["Please do not be afraid. This is my ability."] He smiled, as the two were puffed away from their current position, and with a black cloud puffing around them, they were in another spot. "Okay, just one more." He stated to Sechs, as the two puffed away, and puffed back to the world with another black cloud of smoke around them. The smoke smelled bad, like that of something burning. But overall, it was a smooth transition to the hidden spot Sechs had.
A few seconds later, Jake had teleported nearby where the other two were, and they were able to enter Sech's safe spot. Turns out, Sech's spot was not as safe as he had thought.
["More friends of yours?"] Kurt asked Sechs as he saw many people in the surrounding area. Sechs recognized these were not people of his gang, so it might have been the rival gang from before looking for him. ["Life must have been hard for you, young Sechs. I'm glad we came when we did to try and help."] Kurt simply said.
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Post by Mephistel on May 1, 2023 14:41:18 GMT -5
SECHS
Never in his life did Sechs ever though he would one day be teleporting, this was straight out of a movie, or so he would have believed if he wasn't also one to possess such strange abilities. When Kurt touched his arm, they were gone in an instant and once back into realities, Sechs realised one thing, if this place had been compromised, then there was a huge chance that all of his hiding spots had been found or given away. By who, who knew, but it was too late to think about that now.
There was only one remaining place he could think of that he had never told anyone else about...his house, where he grew with his parents. From what he knew, the place had been abandonned, but since it was in a ''proper'' residential area, thugs and gangs wouldn't be using it. He greeted his teeth once more, annoyed and mentally fatigued. Pinching his nose bridge again, he looked at Kurt.
-No...no friends of mine...I wasn't expecting both gangs to be after me...guess I'm a wanted man...-
He said, trying to joke about it, but who was he kidding? He sighed.
-Let's hurry before they spot us...-
He went for Kurt's map and showed him another spot on the map, one in a residential area.
-Try to pop in the backyard yeah? This my old house...that the only other place I can think of...-
He then turned to Jake with an apologizing look.
-Sorry...my english is little...-
He tried to say with an heavy accent.
----------------------------------------------------------------- 4 in geography to pinpoint the exact location of my old house so Kurt can easily teleport there. 2 into Thieving to stay discreet.
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Post by Janus on May 1, 2023 14:47:47 GMT -5
"Ah no worries mate. You know, it occurs to me that the airport might well be safer. Just as a thought." Said Jake telepathically, fading quickly from sight. "Gimme a shout when you want to go there OK?"
He would follow if Kurt led but the whole process of getting chased around by armed thugs wasn't filling him with confidence about the institute or Sechs.
Apparently there was something keeping Sechs here that couldn't be dealt with from thousands of miles away where it was safe and until he found out what it was all Jake could really do was sit back and watch.
Sure, he could get involved, sort of, but it would risk people getting hurt or killed and Jake didn't want anyone's death on his conscience.
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Astral activity: 2 - Stay on the Astral Plane, but fade from view.
Health 3/3 Energy 8/12 Regen 6
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Post by Ushima911 on May 2, 2023 14:33:18 GMT -5
["Well that is no good. I'm sure it will be fine once you're safe."]
"Aye."
"Ya, but he'd have to agree to come with us there. It is his choice." Kurt nodded showing Jake the new spot they'd be teleporting to. Another two jumps and they'd be there.
The two landed in the backyard of a proper neighborhood home. To Sechs' surprise, it seemed like residents had taken the house for themselves. It made sense, even though the house was abandoned, it was a few years ago he lived there. So new residents would take it if they bought it properly.
"[Well, it is safer than armed men. We can hide behind the bushes.]" Kurt said signaling over to hide behind a large bush that has yet to be trimmed down. ["So are you okay? Before we tell you more about the school, I want to be sure you are okay first. Then we can answer any question you may be having.] Kurt said. "Hey Jake. Perhaps you can open up about how it is for you, a new student, to be part of the school. It may make him less put off." He said. "It sounds like he understands English a little, right?" Kurt nodded to Sechs.
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Post by Mephistel on May 2, 2023 14:44:52 GMT -5
SECHS
As they teleported away again and appeared in the backyard of the house, Sechs couldn't help but feel his heart wince at the sight of his old house been taken by someone else. He never had the chance to say good-bye...nor would he ever. This wasn't his house anymore...He could feel a tugging at his chest but now wasn't exactly the time to be sentimental. Following them behind the bushes, they hid for the moment being. They would probably need to find another hiding spot at some point but this would have to do.
Then Kurt asked him is he was okay. The answer was no, no he wasn't okay, nothing had been okay to start with and he felt a bit annoyed, but he knew they didn't mean any harm, or so it seems, but they had save his hide twice already, so that had to count for something.
A small nod toward Kurt, there was no point in losing his sh** here, they just wanted to help after all.
-Very little...can understand...but speak is hard...-
He said in a broken english, turning toward Jake.
-If you know a safer spot, I don't mind going...I think we need to talk at lenght and this is not a good spot after all...-
He said with a tone of sadness in his voice.
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Post by Janus on May 3, 2023 15:13:29 GMT -5
This was going to be a long conversation and getting chased around would be dumb.
He made the hand gesture for wait toward Kurt and moved quickly over to Sechs. He didn't have the concentration to broadcast telepathically as well as do everything else. Maybe in time he would find a way to make telepathy as natural as talking had been, but that would be the future.
Jakes hand landed gently on Sechs shoulder. They were both pulled onto the Astral Plane and then as quickly as blinking they were beneath the jet. The sleek blackness a mirror for the tarmac beneath their feet.
He could have put them in the jet, but Sechs was an unknown and having the jet stolen would be embarrassing.
He would go back for Kurt next and they could finally get on with the conversation.
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