Re: Acolytes Team Meeting

[Colossus]

"As you are already aware, I am Colossus." He said taking a the last few steps down the hall to join the team of Acolytes who had assembled at his behest. "I will be your team leader and your Mentor. I would like to begin by saying that I have already everyone's files. I know the stuff on paper. And I know what the tests have shown. What I do not know is who you are as people. So I would like ot begin with each one of you telling me and each other about yourselves. Now is not the trime ot be shy or hold back. Those around you here in this meeting are your team mates. Not only should you try and become friends and help each other. You must realize it is very possible that the person next to you may be the one you need to save yoru life someday. Or that you might have to save their life." Clearing his throat a bit.

"I have been doing this for years. I am an Active member of The X-Men. We started out much like all of you. At a time none of us truely understood what we were or what we were capbale of. This place here became our haven. We learned how to control our powers, and use them to do good in the world." He looked to each student to make sure they were listening.

"Once again I am Colossus, and for those that do not know why...." He rolled his shoulders and then his body started to change. Metallic plates began to cover his body until he was a walking metal statue. "This is why. Everyone's name was given to them on the basis of their abilities. So first, do any of you have any questions?"

[Torri]

Torri rolled her eyes a little and sighed, stepping forward slightly and raising her hand a little as she looked over to her team leader with a tiny, shy glance. "Um, yes sir.....i have one...." she cleared her throat lightly and sighed. "In the danger room.....all i was able to do was disappear, like a chameleon- just blend in...." she looked down again and rolled on the ball of her foot. "So.....what possible use could i be to these.....training sessions.....you already know i cannot willingly change shape either....." she finished with a sigh.

The comment she had been given by the headmaster had taken it's toll on Torri, she had spent more time alone than eve before, and hadn't even bothered to celebrate christmas at all. Something which she had never done in her life. But instead she spent it, yelling at herself, trying to make herself use her power....all to no prevail. Which scared her alot.

[Colossus]

Looking to Shimmer and smiling softly. It was an honest question from someone that didnt know what she was capable of. "Shimmer, please do not think because tyou cant blow things up. Shoot people with fire or water. Or bust through walls you cannot do anything. You completely disappeared and were able to navigate the danger room without harm. You made it to the pyramid. There is so much you can be capable of if you give yourself a chance Shimmer. Instead of thinking how useless you will be in a mission. Try and think how usefull it will be to be able to disappear. Be invisable, you could reach objectives without being seen. You can get in key positions. Stealth can be a very deadly weapon."

[Frostbite]

Lorelai then raised her hand, her face hinted light curiousity. "Er, sir, I was wondering...here will I be able to learn complete control of my powers? Granted I can do little things but I mean, should there be the need for big stuff, you know, like Danger Room things," she said, her head tilted to the side slightly. She was interested in what her team leader had to say since now was the time to find out.

[Colossus]

Looking to Frostbite he smiled and nodded. "Yes, here you will learn to control your power. It will take time and hard work. But yes, our goal is for all of you to control your abilities. The Danger Room is also a great tool in testing the limits of your abilities. We will be going into the Danger Room soon. " He took a moment to look to each of the three here then back to Frostbite. "So tell everyone what you can do, and what you hope to achieve."

[Frostbite]

Lorelai half-smiled, "Well, Ian knows what I can do," she said smirking at Ian, "But I have ice powers. I can control and manipulate it, and previous and recent experience shows that I can affect the temperature around me." She looked at all of them and then back to Colossus, "And what I hope to achieve is control over my power, I want to be able to know it inside and out as well as harness it," she said, lightly scratching an arm absentmindedly.

[Colossus]

"Very good, Now here is how we are going to start. Each one of you is going to pick out one particular aspect of their power and concentrate on Mastering that ability. We will work outside. And each day we will take two hours to practice together. I have read all of your bio's and files. But that doesnt tell me everything about you. So please feel free to share with me and each other. So now tell me. What are all of you going to practice with First?" He looked ot Shimmer then to Frostbite and finally to the quiet one Diesel

[Diesel]

"Oh oh!," Diesel began excitedly. He was actually looking forward to working on his power. He wondered how strong he could get. "I want to go and lift power weights and stuff. I don't even know my own limit with my strength!" he said picturing himself lifting a bus.... or maybe even a WHALE. That would be radical.

"And maybe not just power weights.... I could like.... find my limit with cars or stuff," he added thoughtfully already making plans in his head.

[Colossus]

Looking to Ian Colossus smiled and nodded. Crossing his arms over his chest. "Very Good Ian. I have read your file and have discussed a couple things with some of the other teachers. And we have come up with a theory about your strength. This we are going ot put to the test. We will be working together lifting weights. Starting out slowly to get a feel for your limits. And then we will be working on further developing your strength. I will set up weights outside to work in the fresh cool air."

They continued to talk and exchange ideas with one another until Colossus saw the time and sent them on their way.