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Post by Mephistel on Oct 11, 2023 12:15:48 GMT -5
SECHS
Listening to Kurt's advice, he could tell she was definitely not someone to triffle with. He let out a groan. So he wasn't exactly at an advantage here. But he couldn't stay on the defense forever. If she was about to use the car as close ranged weapon, it was best to keep the in-between space large enough for him to reach without her being able to hit him back.
He was fairly certain that a car hitting him at super strenght would leave broken bones. But first he needed to get rid of the car on top of him. Forcing the car away from him by pushing his force field forward, he then used the cover of the car to create a timing where Rogue could not see where he was gonna go.
Just a few seconds and then rushed out on the side while staying out of ''close ranged car'' weapon range. Aiming at her, he tried reaching out with his telekinesis for the controlling device on Rogue's head.
------------------------------------------------------- 3 in Force field, shifted to defense (6) to push back the car off of me. +1 Reflexive dodge
6 in Telekinesis to take off the controlling headband off of Rogue's head.
H:4/4 Energy: 12/12 -·> 3/12
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Post by Janus on Oct 16, 2023 7:56:58 GMT -5
“Nah, no wukkas Miss G. Sorry we can't see eye to eye. I'm not against the idea of helping out if you really need me, saving lives is saving lives, but...” He paused clearly trying to think of the right thing to say. “You know.”
He was disappointed and frustrated. The Professor could fix things and he wasn't doing it. Sure the moral way would take a bit longer than the quick expedient route but it was doable. So why was he not doing it?
Jake got up.
“If that's all I think I got a lot to think about. I'll see ya around.”
And he vanished. He needed to think but where to do it?
On a whim he headed in the direction of the lake, lunch was still a while away and maybe there he would be able to clear his head.
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Post by Ushima911 on Oct 21, 2023 19:02:16 GMT -5
Isbhel
"Da. You will be fine. It will take time, but soon you will see him as fellow teammate. Future Junior Xmen." Colossus playfully bumped Isbhel's shoulder.
"Ah yes. Drugs are not always answer. They help, but side effects...bleh.." He shook his head.
"It takes time, trust me." (OOC: Spend stones on it lol) "But is not impossible. We have many hot heads here in mansion. But, with training and maturity comes the ability to hold back when needed. You will get there, trust me." As the two continued to garden during their talk, they heard something being broadcasted by the loud speakers of the mansion.
(OOC: Scroll down to the section listed "Everyone")
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Sechs
After awhile, Sechs noticed that Kurt was hanging back and letting him do all the work. Most likely to test him and see how he did. While under the car, he came up with a plan now that he was close enough to her.
Pushing the car off of himself, Sechs hid in Rogue's blind spot in order to keep her guessing. There was a mess of cars littered in the area, so Sechs would be able to keep a small profile to hide in. He wasn't using his best effort to sneak around, most likely due to being distracted, but this Rogue enemy did not seem to be scouting extremely hard, as it looked like it was doing very light scans of her frontal area.
While monitoring Rogue's sight, once she looked away from Sechs' general area, he tried to reach out with his telekinesis to grab the device from her head. Rogue's sight was completing their route, and heading back to Sechs' area again. However, Sechs could feel the device in the palm of his telekinetic hands, so to speak. Because he was so close in range to her, he was able to securely grab the device to remove it from her head!
"Wh-wha..?" Rogue questioned, as the sounds of a large amount of energy was turning off. The simulation around Sechs had started fading away, revealing the Danger Room's original look once again.
"Good work, my friend!" Kurt said coming over to Sechs. "No need to worry, I was watching you the entire time, and had my hand on the emergency exit button the entire time, but it looks like I did not need to at all!" He said excited. "There was no way you would be able to take Rogue on in a one on one fight directly, so good work going around her like that." He nodded with a smile on his face. "This is what I am talking about! The thought process was a good one, and you were able to accomplish your task without getting hurt. This is exactly the type of mindset one needs to be in order to be an X-man. I think I have enough to recommend you." He smiled. Recommend? For what?
"We are looking for good students for our Junior X-men program. Where you will be able to assist in missions or to help others like yourself. This is what I have been talking about this whole time, Sechs. What would you think of someth-" Kurt was cut off from his words by an announcement going out.
(OOC: Scroll below to the bottom with the "Everyone" Section)
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Jake
"Honestly, Jake. It's completely fine. I do hope you'll change your mind and see our side of things someday, but I cannot force you to. Well, I COULD force you to, but I choose not do. The importance of a decision like that, I hope you come to appreciate someday." She smiled.
"I thank you for your time, Jake."
As Jake was preparing to go into his astral form, he walked out of the room. It would take a few seconds to activate his astral form (Takes 1 panel to prepare) so he'd walk for the small period it would take to fly off. As soon as the astral form came through, and as he was about to take off, he heard an announcement come onto the intercom. (OOC: Scroll down below)
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Everyone
Everyone had heard the intercoms of the mansion kick on, and they heard the professor's voice.
"Students of the X-men. I have received word that that we will be expecting someone here very soon. I ask you to please do not panic upon seeing him, and please do not confront him. While not a threat to you, if you present yourself a threat, he may retaliate. Some may already know who it is upon looking at him, but just know you are safe. So again, please do not panic."
"Hmm.." Colossus pondered in deep contemplation. "Come, young Ishbel. We will meet this visitor at the front." Colossus said looking serious.
"Uh oh. That doesn't sound great. Come with me, Sechs. We need to go to the front of the mansion." He said touching Sechs and teleporting them to the front of the mansion.
Jake was by himself in his astral form when he heard the announcement, but could see a small frantic behaviors burst from where he currently was in the mansion. His goal was to go to the lake, but with this announcement it sounded like some were heading towards the front of the mansion.
"Some of you may already have a preconceived idea of him, but I cannot emphasize enough that you are safe. You need not worry about him."
As the students gathered towards the front of the mansion, they saw a small figure flying towards the mansion. As the figure got closer, some recognized the figure as the leader of the Brotherhood of Mutants; Magneto himself.
The man in red came closer to the mansion, and eventually landed softly at the front of the mansion where he saw a large crowd had gathered.
"My my, Charles. What a lovely welcome you've presented for me. I am truly honored." He said looking around at the group of especially young ones in the area.
- (OOC: I'll leave it there to allow you all to speak in your previous dialogue parts, and react/ask questions regarding Magneto's appearance. Some of you may know him, some may be unware of him. I'll leave that choice to you whether or not you know him or not.)
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Post by Gris on Oct 23, 2023 5:05:18 GMT -5
"Maybe I will see him like that" Ishbel nodded. "As you said it takes time, I've been around for just a few weeks but this place is the first time since... you know, I've felt something nice and now I'm thinking of the future as something to hope for, not dread about" she admitted. "I'm not gonna get mushy again though, enough feelings for a day-" Ishbel smiled, getting interrupted by the loudspeakers. Hey, at least it was better than the odd feeling of telepathy, but she was getting accustomed to that.
"What kind of visitor is that the Professor has to talk about him like that?" Ishbel asked, getting no answer.
Getting to the front of the house, Ishbel soon started to see familiar faces, though she didn't know the man in red, whispers abounded through the crowd. "I'm new at this, who's the dude and why is he looking at us?" she asked to Colossus if he was still nearby, if not to any other bystander. Her hair flared a bit, wavering uncertain, though nothing overt her posture tensed a bit.
Health: 3/3 ; Energy: 9/9 Fiery Aura 5 [STATUS]: Managed by device. Social Skills: 3 (Persuasion, Streetwise, Underworld) Action 1: - Action 2: - Health: 3/3 ; Energy: 9/9
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Post by Mephistel on Oct 24, 2023 15:32:31 GMT -5
SECHS
As soon as the simulation ended, Sechs let out a sigh of relief while Kurt seemed more excited about his success then he was himself. He couldn't help but smile at the blue skinned devil excitement and wipe his forehead. This had taken a lot more out of him then he thought, but it had been done. He was glad that there was an emergency button. He took note of it for later usage. Before he could even answer Kurt's question or whatever it was that he was about to say, an announcement interrupted them.
The young german tilted his head. Who could it be that came over here that needed such an announcement to be made? As they were teleported at the front of the mansion, Sechs could see the figure coming down from the sky. He couldn't have misplace that man even if he had tried for he had seen him in the past on the news whenever he would wander around the mall.
His eyebrows furrowed for a moment as students would gather at the front out of curiosity. He wasn,t feeling at ease despite the Professor's words. What could he possibly be doing here? This couldn't be good now could it?
-Why do you think he is here for? -
He asked Kurt in his native tongue.
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Post by Janus on Oct 30, 2023 13:49:58 GMT -5
It was Magneto, the Magneto.
He was supposed to be some crazy mutant supremacist, so logically a dicke, but seeing him here was impressive.
Of course he was well known to be immune to telepathy, so there was no way Jake could speak to him, but he could watch.
Magneto was the flip side to Xaviers coin, he had power and was willing to use it but was seemingly doing so stupidly. Fighting humanity was pointless and wrong, but at least he acted himself.
Jake watched from the Astral Plane taking in everything.
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Post by Ushima911 on Nov 3, 2023 15:00:32 GMT -5
The mutants were forced to gather together by the arrival of this man in a red suit. Young students filled the outside yard to see who this person was, and what he wanted. For those who knew of this mutant, they also had to wonder too what he was here for. They knew him as a terrorist, a villain, the exact opposite of Charles Xavier. So whatever he wanted couldn't be good in the minds of those who only knew him by reputation.
"Hmm...Is Magneto. Leader of the brotherhood of mutants. You may have heard of him in passing. I do not know why he is here, but for the professor to tell us to not panic must means he was in some contact with him. Will still watch carefully." Colossus said keeping a close eye on Magneto, a distrusting face on him.
I'm...not sure. This is the first I've ever heard of him coming here like this. Or, in general even.." Kurt said nervously.
The man in red, Magneto, looked at all those who had gathered in the front to see him arrive. He took notice of their caution and confusion. He gave a genuine smile while looking all around himself, looking at the young mutants.
"What a beautiful sight. To think it will one day be like this all over the world.." He said, his smile turning to a confident one. "Beautiful mutants, my brothers and sisters, I thank you for welcoming me to your home. I assure you, I am here on peaceful reasons. ..I would not come to attack my own kind, after all." He said taking some steps forward, heading to the mansion.
"And why do you think we'd trust you?!" A random voice came from the crowd, no doubt belonging to a young mutant who had heard of Magneto before.
"Y-Yeah! What do you want?!" Another voice rang out. The crowd started murmuring, gradually growing louder.
Magneto halted his forward progression, still wearing his smile.
"Children, please." The professor wheeled out of the mansion while mentally echoing his voice to the students in their heads. He wheeled out to the yard where everyone was, and began rolling towards Magneto. "Please remain calm. I was expecting him." The professor stated. Despite this, the professor too wore a concerned face, one pondering the reason for the visit it seemed. It did not do well to give relief to those skeptical in the crowd.
"It's so good to see you, my old friend." Magneto smiled, offering a handshake to the professor.
"It..has been some time." Charles returned the handshake. "If I may be so candid to ask; Why are you here?"
"Perhaps we can speak inside. I do not mean to-" Magneto was cut off by some of the X-men approaching him, their faces untrusting. "Or perhaps I can find some assistance here, then." Magneto seemed disappointed. He turned away from the professor to address the X-men and those in the yard.
"To ease you all, I will explain my presence here." He raised his voice to let everyone hear. "I did not come with ill intensions; To fight, or, to quarrel." He turned to the professor for that last part. "I have been in close contact with a couple of your former members. You may know them as Manuel and Melissa."
"They're with you?" Jean asked, surprised with a hint of relief.
"They are safe?" Charles asked with the same bag of emotions as Jean.
"They are now." Magneto reassured the two. "I have taken them into my fold to assist them. When I found them, they had been previously attacked. By whom, I am unsure of the specifics, but we know the world we live in." He said with an angry face. "I am simply here for their belongings. They wished for the things they left behind here, and did not wish to return personally. So I offered to deliver their belongings personally."
"And that is it?"
"This will not be an issue, will it? They expressed having things of sentimental value to them."
"So be it.." Charles understood.
"And how do we know this is the truth?" Nightcrawler spoke up. "That they are not being forced to stay with you?"
"All of Xavier's children are welcome to my home. They are also free to leave when they wish to as well." Magneto promised.
"We can gather their things for them." The professor agreed, hesitant. "I suppose they do not wish to return here?"
"They're comfortable in their new home, Charles. You need not worry."
"I worry.." Nightcrawler voiced. "Professor. May I go with Magneto to verify what he says is true?" He asked.
"If you must, that is acceptable with me."
The professor was hesitant, and shook his head. "Jean, please gather their things. Kurt, if you so desire to confirm this, by all means. Please take a small group with you to assist you to if you so desire."
"Y-yes professor.."
With that, Kurt walked off.
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A small amount of time passed, and the uneasiness of the yard did not leave, but some of the young mutants did leave and resume their normal life after finding out why Magneto was here. The Xmen had gathered together to speak, but nobody was sure of what because they isolated themselves. Meanwhile, Kurt had been making rounds to gather his team.
"The ones who were just recommended for Junior Xmen. I think these ones would be good to take with me. We know we can trust them. Sechs. Isbhel, and Jake. I have worked with two of them, and know they are trust worthy. Ishbel I have not worked with, but Colossus speaks greatly of her. I wish to take these ones with me if agreed." With that, the students were given a choice. Go with Kurt to verify the story given by Magneto, or refuse and stay at the mansion.
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OOC: So everyone here was given the option to go with Kurt to Magneto's home, or refuse and stay at the mansion. You are totally free to do whatever you want, so please make your choice as to if you want to go with Magneto, or stay behind.
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Post by Mephistel on Nov 7, 2023 20:27:12 GMT -5
SECHS
He had heard about Magneto, but had never seen him in person and sometimes things could be exagerated but seing how everyone was on edge at the moment, it didn't take too many a brain to understand that there was fondation in that uneasiness. He had no doubt that Magneto could easily tore this place to the ground given his powers, but again, unless they will him ill intention, there was no reason to do so.
He didn't get all that happened between Melissa and Ishbel, but he knew that both girls had their part of the cake to be blame for. He was curious about a few things so he approached the man himself. There was no reason to be effraid, or so he thought. If the man didn't have any ill intention toward them, he would ask about the two that joined him.
He walked up to the man, confidently but with no arrogance.
-Hello sir...My name is Sechs...-
He introduced himself.
-It's good that they are fine...but have they told you what actually happened to them?-
He asked. If there was to be any misunderstanding, he would quell them now rather then creating a panic when Magneto would show up with people from the school back to his den. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Social skills 2, street wise
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Post by Gris on Nov 8, 2023 18:06:09 GMT -5
Ishbel slowly took in who that man was, listened to Colossus explain, then heard him talk, there was something about the manners that it didn't sit well with her. Maybe she was too down to earth for his tone.
And then he talked about Manuel and Melissa.
She almost said something, but the Professor was already asking the right questions better than what the brash student could afford herself at that moment. It wasn't long since she had found some calm, some relief talking to Colossus, and now the turmoil was back twisting inside her. The situation continued to complicate while she wasn't sure how to react, what to do. Her hair flared a bit, but it was an uncertain flame, wavering with her mood. Her eyes looked for Colossus, finding some anchor in his presence, but it was Nightcrawler the one with the initiative. That opened a chance to go with him, to make sure they were fine, perhaps even to... apologize? Was that what Melissa needed? Was that what Ishbel would do if she got there?
Maybe it was time to show some growth, to take a hard stance.
"I'm not going" Ishbel settled. "Making sure they are fine and what is Magneto up to is a great idea, don't take me wrong, but even if I can't work around my limitations yet... at least I'm aware of them" she sighed. "Nothing good would come of me going and facing Melissa" she shook her head, sharing her stance with Kurt.
Health: 3/3 ; Energy: 9/9 Fiery Aura 5 [STATUS]: Managed by device. Social Skills: 3 (Persuasion, Streetwise, Underworld) Action 1: - Action 2: - Health: 3/3 ; Energy: 9/9
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Post by Janus on Nov 11, 2023 14:54:52 GMT -5
Jake watched from the Astral plane and frowned. He wanted to speak to Magneto but if what he had heard was right Magneto was immune to telepathy. Rumours abound that his helmet was the cause of this but whatever the reason if Jake couldn't talk to him, it wasn't going to work.
Jake dropped back onto the physical plane a few meters short of Magneto and raised a hand in greeting. Once he had his attention he made the hand movements to ask if Magneto knew American Sign Language.
It wasn't perfect but if he was lucky it might work.
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Post by Ushima911 on Nov 18, 2023 21:59:40 GMT -5
The group had to make the decision to go with Magneto, or stay behind. So far, it looked like only one was desiring to stay behind from the group, but perhaps with good intension.
Ishbel was making it known that she didn't think it'd be a good idea to go along.
"A shame indeed. We could use all the help we can get. But, if this is what you think is best, I understand. I could offer to have you hang back so you did not have to face her, that way you can still help us if the time needed. But I understand your hesitance, Ishbel. I think it very mature of you." Kurt patted her shoulder. It would still be her decision to not go, but Kurt offered her a way to still go, and not get involved with Mellisa there. In the end, it would be her decision.
On the other side was Sechs and Jake who decided to approach Magneto and speak with him.
"Sechs. [German, perhaps?] Magneto guessed, speaking in a German tongue. "My daughter spoke closely with them, and informed me of the situation. It seems they did not feel at home here. A brawl occurred, no doubt Melissa's fault, and they decided to flee after the event. I care not for the details, mind you, only that they are now safe. We..all make mistakes. I am not above that, and am willing to look passed the past of others. I only see them for who they wish to be." Magneto nodded.
Jake then approached Magneto, asking if he spoke in American Sign Language.
"Hmm. I am a novice at the language, but I can get the gist of what you will be saying." He answered Jake.
"We have their things packed neatly. Are you ready to go, then?" Nightcrawler asked, a hint of distrust in his voice.
"I believe we are. Charles, if ever you wish to catch up some time, I am always available for you."
The professor simply nodded to the offer, a serious look to his face.
"Then, we shall go." Magneto begun to wave his hands, preparing for something to happen.
"No need, Erik. You may take a vehicle of mine."
"Appreciated, dear friend. This may be more comfortable for your students." He nodded.
"Then we shall go." Kurt said waiving the students who wished to go with him. (OOC: Ishbel can change her mind if she wishes, or continue to stay behind)
The group headed towards the jet in order to get to Magneto's destination, and because they were taking the jet, it would be a fairly quick trip, so any small talk they'd like to have with the master of Magnetism could continue in the jet.
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Post by Gris on Nov 21, 2023 6:09:57 GMT -5
"Mature or cowardly?" Ishbel wondered with a sigh. "I don't think I'm as afraid of myself as I was before but..." she shook her head, tired. Opening herself to Colossus had already been taking a toll from her, even if it was for good, and now she wasn't in the mood to be that transparent and sincere with Nightcrawler, specially since she didn't know him much. "It doesn't matter" Ishbel grunted, turning her back to Kurt and walking away. She was conflicted, part of her felt like she was doing the right thing, but another part of her felt like she was running away from a fight.
Ish never ran from a fight before.
It felt uncertain if that was growth and maturity or a betrayal of who she was. Feeling aimless, she looked for Sam in the crowd gathered, maybe she'd help her to clear her thoughts.
Health: 3/3 ; Energy: 9/9 Fiery Aura 5 [STATUS]: Managed by device. Social Skills: 3 (Persuasion, Streetwise, Underworld) Action 1: - Action 2: - Health: 3/3 ; Energy: 9/9
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Post by Mephistel on Dec 6, 2023 16:13:39 GMT -5
SECHS
As to encourage Ishbel in her choice, Sechs simply waved and give her a nod. When Magneto asked if he was german, the young mutant nodded.
-I am...just arrived here recently actually...-
He answered back in his native language. Then following the group to the jet as they got ready to depart.
-Thats good that they are safe...but hopefully the lesson is learn...-
He said softly. As they sat in the jet, he looked at Jake for a moment, then back at Magneto.
-So...I heard you say earlier that one day...the whole world will be like the Professor's school...like...are you guys gonna build more schools for mutants or something? Because I don't think one school is gonna be enough for everyone...-
He said, pondering. Sechs didn't know much of the world's crisis, he had ever only fought for his own survival and the streets of his home city was the only thing he knew much about...He knew geography well enough for being self thaught, but politics and the news he rarely caught a glimpse on as he avoided hanging around crowded area by fear of attracting too much attention, especially with his tentacles that grew longer over the years and got more and more difficult to hide.
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Post by Ushima911 on Jan 8, 2024 14:36:55 GMT -5
Ishbel
"Hm. Sometimes maturity and cowardice seem so thin of a line. Sometimes they feel like the same thing. I understand this better than most. But, you are perhaps choosing the best option for yourself. I can respect that, Ishbel." Kurt nodded to her, watching her go.
Ishbel went to look for Sam who looked like she was conflicted herself.
"Yo." Sam greeted Ishbel. "They ask you to go with them too? They just asked me to go, but..Yeah I probably wouldn't be much help there." She shrugged. "I remember you had an incident with Melissa, so that's probably why you don't want to go. Can't blame you. I never cared for her, but then again she didn't give us an opportunity to care for her." She stared at the group leaving with Magneto. "Looks like they got Robbie to go with them. Never one to turn down a mission with Robbie. Kinda admirable." She chuckled. "So how did your assignment in the garden go?" She asked.
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Ishbel refused to go along with the group to Magneto's home, so Nightcrawler thought it appropriate to reach out to others for some help. Robbie was one who accepted the task to go along with the group to help out in any way he could. Meanwhile, the group had conversations as they were heading to the jet.
"I see. I know Germany to be a harsh place for mutants in today's times. I'm glad you were able to escape without too much harm." Magneto nodded.
"Indeed. If the lesson was not learned then Melissa is in for the harsh reality to set in for her. This is not a safe world ofr mutants. Not yet."
"I fully agree with you, Sechs. Just one school is not going to be enough for all the mutants in the world." Magneto nodded. "The world is an odd place when the strong and unique have to hide in the corners of the world. The future holds many changes, especially for us mutants. Changes for the better where we will be the majority. It's how evolution tends to go. But I wish only to speed up the process of evolution and acceptance of the world's growth. Whereas Charles wishes to sit back and work with humans who oppress us, I wish to take a more upfront stand. So, the future I desire will have schools, much like the one you belong to, around the globe. It's only a matter of time before that is a reality." He states powerfully.
"Yes, but why do you not explain the way you wish to accomplish that, Magneto? Your words are noble, but your actions are far from that."
"So says the mutant who was violently cast from his own homeland. If stories like yours did not exist, young Nightcralwer, then neither would I."
Kurt snorted at Magneto's response, but could not give a rebuttal. Robbie stayed quiet during the ride listening to both sides. Would Sechs or Jake have an opinion on the matter?
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Post by Gris on Jan 12, 2024 9:55:36 GMT -5
"It was more of an offer than an ask?" Ishbel wondered. "It doesn't really matter, I'm not going, nothing good would come of that" she shrugged. It was kinda easy to talk with Sam, at least until her thoughts and feelings got jumbled if she looked at her too much. "Robbie gonna Robbie I guess, I still shouldn't had been hard with him, probably should apologize, but not now, he's busy" Ishbel commented about the forward guy. "Someone closed on herself maybe doesn't mean she didn't want for people to care for her I guess..." she commented, going on by her own experience. If things didn't went the way they were, maybe Ishbel could have been in Melissa's place. "I'm not defending her after getting into a fight with her but... I just... I guess it's complicated" Ishbel turned to Sam, looking at her eyes.
"How does one give an opportunity to care... never mind" she shook her head, flaming hair waving, that was hardly the best way to sort out her feelings for Sam and to know if she had any for Ishbel.
"Gardening with Colossus was surprisingly enlightening, calming even" Ishbel admitted. "I was wound up since the lake, the rumors and... well, other stuff, so talking to him helped" she shared, unsure on how much she could tell Sam without stepping in delicate territory with her own feelings.
Health: 3/3 ; Energy: 9/9 Fiery Aura 5 [STATUS]: Managed by device. Social Skills: 3 (Persuasion, Streetwise, Underworld) Action 1: - Action 2: - Health: 3/3 ; Energy: 9/9
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