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Post by Emma Frost on Nov 16, 2008 20:01:43 GMT -5
"One more chance huh...willing to take any punishment?" Emma looked at the girl sitting there with bowed head and a slight glimmer of satisfaction lit her eye. "Niki, I will give you another chance, and you will be punished for what you deserve, but for right now, just know that it's good to see you ..." she reached up a hand and lifted the girl's face by her chin to meet her eye to eye"..and to touch you. There is hope for you yet I think." A smile lightened the Headmistresses face as she looked into the girl's mind. Peeling back layer after layer, trying to find something...looking for evidence.
Emma was not above prying into the minds of others, but since taking over as Headmistress of the Xavier Institute she had refrained from doing it except in the most serious of instances. She did it now because she needed to see if the girl was being sincere. Emma chuckled then with astonishment at the fact that Haven was not lying, or trying to worm her way through this situation. It was a serious change of tact for the young girl from her past behavior.
"Yes, I believe you. It seems that your journey into Limbo was a most enlightening experience for you. Now, until we get back to the school I'll expect you on your best behavior, punishments will begin when we get home, understood?" She let go of the girl's chin and nodded her head as a way of dismissing her from her side. Turning to see the rest of the room she sat up fully and then, seeing Cyclops already starting to stand decided to do the same.
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Post by Cyclops on Nov 16, 2008 20:20:59 GMT -5
Getting to his feet Scott held out a hand to help Emma up as he took a drink of the water that Dazzler had handed him. "You alright to stand?" he asked her with concern and kept an arm wrapped around her waist just in case she was not. "That is a long time Hank, what say we get some rest and then we can head for home?"
"Alright everybody, listen up please. We're going to rest a bit here and then we'll get back to the mansion by late afternoon. Remember please that we are guests here and that means no destroying any property. Tony and the Avengers have been kind enough to let us rest here and to help us escape that hell we were in, so please treat them accordingly. We all owe them a debt of gratitude." He looked around at each of the students to make sure they all understood what he meant and how serious he was. He would not tolerate any horseplay here in the Stark Tower. "Carol, if you don't mind? Would you show us where we can get cleaned up and rack out for a bit?" Cyclops asked to Ms.Marvel.
"Anyone still needing medical treatment please let Beast and HearString know so they can fix you up. Now let's go, and remember what I said about behaving children." He spoke kindly, but with a tone of discipline in his voice. Scott was close enough to Hardlight to reach over and wrap a hand around his shoulder and give the boy a slight nod with a hint of a smile. It was the closest thing he could do in light of all they had been through, to let the boy know he hadn't forgotten about Guardian, a gesture to tell him in a way that spoke more than words how proud he was of him and all of the kids.
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Post by Forge on Nov 16, 2008 20:25:41 GMT -5
Forge had watched the reunion on the side while fixing the machine. "I for one am pleased that thing worked better than I thought it would since I didn't have all that much time to make it," he said out loud as he turned off the machine. He was glad that for the most part everyone got back alright.
Forge clapped TrueSpirit on the shoulder and gently patted Decibel's back. "Great work you two. I gotta say I'm impressed," he told them just before Scott made his announcement. Forge walked off and toward the door. "Carol, I'm going to grab some coffee from the kitchen if anyone wants. I'll see you all on the Blackbird. I'll fly you all back and then take my leave. Nice to see the whole group back together," he called on his way out and to the kitchen.
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Post by Iron Man on Nov 16, 2008 20:53:52 GMT -5
"No need to," Tony said walking in, now dressed in a T-shirt and jeans with a cup of coffee in his hands. "I already had Jarvis prepare you all a place. Emma, Scott, you two I had a bedroom set up. The rest of you got the cabin room. It was the quickest thing to prepare on such short notice. Theres enough sets of bunk beds for everyone and there are two showers in there for both the males and females. I figured some of you could use one," he said looking at some of the group and grimacing a bit.
"That and I also had Jarvis lay out clothes for anyone who needs. Jess went on a shopping spree not that long ago when we had those Runaways staying with us, so there should be something for everyone. And of course Jarvis stocked the bathrooms for everything you could need," Tony finished and smirked a bit. "What you all would do without me I don't know," he said and walked out after Forge. "Cyclops, you and your lady are in the room down the hall from the cabin room. It's on the 11th floor, and you can't miss it," he added before he looked over at Carol.
"Carol, we got some business. I'm gonna see if the God of Thunder that ate all my pudding pops is trying to get in contact. That and Wyatt is coming by soon, and he needs you to look over the Quinjet with him," Tony said before he nodded to the others. "If you need anything, just give me a ring. I may as well finish some work while I'm here," he said with a slightly warmer tone. The X-Men have always been close allies and they knew that his doors were always open to them. That and he could never repay Beast enough for the several times his cleverness and quick mind saved his life. "Enjoy folks, glad you're all back," Tony said before he motioned Carol to leave with him.
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Post by Nightcrawler on Nov 16, 2008 21:21:49 GMT -5
Kurt's ears picked up at the sound of Dazzler's voice and her smile was delightful, but her body next to his was Amazing! "Oh Allison, vhat a sight for sore eyes you are. Und if it takes going through Limbo to get hugs from you? Vell, I would take pause, but you know I vould do it all again for zhat revard!" He watched her interactions with the boy Onyx, and when she asked about the bakery he smiled. "It vas a fantastic bakery. Legendary, von might say." he winked at Onyx. "Now I for von vould love a showver, I have sand in places I did not know I had places. If you vill excuse me please." He bowed deeply and took Dazzler's hand gently kissing her knuckle "I take my leave of you." ~Bamf~ Kurt knew enough of the Tower to teleport closer to where he was heading, and with all of the kids around he wanted to get in and out of the shower fast. He knew it was important to be there to make sure there was no problems with the children. He found the showers with no problem and bathed quickly.
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Ironclad
Corsairs
Mason Rictus
Posts: 197
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Post by Ironclad on Nov 16, 2008 21:34:05 GMT -5
Mason looked down at Tracy when she approached, his eyes completely neutral as they searched her face. He knew that she knew everything he worked hard to keep her from knowing. "What I think is that you need to eat something before you pass out," he said looking her over carefully, lingering on her lips and eyes as he handed her a peanut butter bar. His feelings for her obviously weren't a secret anymore to her, but that didn't change that whether being together was a good idea or not. I'm acting like a god damn sap. Girl's too damn good for me and after all these years she knows it too, he thought and sighed.
Mason put his arm around Tracey when Tony Stark walked in to announce their sleeping arrangements. "I also think that you need some sleep. I'm proud of you girl. That took a lotta strength to get through all that," he said as he led her out of the room toward the elevator. "You okay by the way? I know it was hard up there," he asked in a casual voice. The question was anything but casual, and Mason knew that as well as she did. He knew how she tended to take on everyone's feelings and pain on her shoulders. He stepped in the elevator with her and gave her a long hard look. Tracey may be able to read everyone's feelings, but Mason could read this girl pretty well, even when she tried to set herself off.
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Haven
Acolytes
Niki Sanchez
Posts: 316
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Post by Haven on Nov 16, 2008 21:49:36 GMT -5
Oh great, now I'm gonna get it. What am I stupid!?! Asking for punishments? I must really have been through the ringer to want to stay somewhere so bad. Haven thought, but none the less a smile alighted on her face. Like a snowflake it just kind of landed there, and when it did it surprised Niki herself.
"Uh, okaaay? I'm free to get a shower and stuff?" she asked not expecting to have such an easy time of convincing Ms.Frost of her sincerity. "I... I...thanks." was all she could say when she saw the look in Emma's eyes. Would it really be my home? All I have to do is some chores maybe- clean the dishes, not make any waves and I'll be able to stay...and be a part of something? Wow, I never thought anybody would accept me in their home, or their life- will I really be a part of this strange wonderful family? she wondered as she got up with the nod from Emma telling her to go.
Wow, wait till I tell Ember she was right all along. What a fool I was, I shoulda just listened to her. I should always keep a cooler head- if I had none of this woulda happened. She swallowed hard as she looked for her friend. Seeing the firebender still with Wolverine, she walked over and cleared her throat. *Ahem* "Uh, Aideen? You O.K?" she asked softly.
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Allure
Paragons
Veronika Kudinov
Truly Irresistable
Posts: 184
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Post by Allure on Nov 16, 2008 22:12:37 GMT -5
Veronika smirked when she saw Ian hug Heather, though she hardly did anything more than just hug him and look like a deer caught in headlights. She shook her head and hooked her arm around Heather's when they were told they have a place to sleep. "Heather, dahlin, you need to be a bit more alive and not so nervous around him. Boys are attracted to confidence, you must remember that dahlin," she said and started walking out of the lab.
"Really Heather, acting like you don't even want to be near him is not going to help. Let him see that you are someone of class and tastes," Veronika added glancing discreetly at Frostbite. Which should be a very nice change for him. She looked back at Heather and smiled encouragingly. "We shall work on that yes? You remind me of my friend Ivanya. What you need is to come out of that shell a little bit more," she said with a wink and smiled angelically at all the people around her, looking like a pristine perfect image of a sweet caring girl.
Veronika glanced at that Aideen girl and saw the tears going down her cheeks, still in the embrace of that hairy ape man. "Pathetic," she whispered in a very low voice as she passed them. She wasn't worried it was pretty much impossible to hear with all the noise in the lab. "Now come dahlin, you look as tired as I feel. Sleep sounds very good now, no?" Veronika asked with a sweet smile as they got to the elevator behind the others.
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Post by Ms. Marvel on Nov 16, 2008 22:17:54 GMT -5
Carol drew Kitty into a bit of a hug, seeing that she was quite bothered by the information. "I'm sorry Kitty," was all she could say to her since she didn't know what else she could say to make her feel any better. She wondered again what Thor would be doing with the girl's body since he had taken it away. Letting go of the X-Man gently she looked to Cyclops when he addressed her, only to have Tony answer the question instead.
Giving Kitty a last look, she nodded at Tony and left with him, letting everyone else be able to start settling down for a bit while they got back to business.
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Post by Wolverine on Nov 16, 2008 23:14:24 GMT -5
"Yeah, he'll get his." Logan said softly. He could tell by her breathing that she was calming down and the sound of her voice let him hear the girl inside of the 'armor' she wore around her emotions showing through. "You, are more than welcome kid, more than welcome." he said allowing their conversation to drift away as they just sat there for long moments more.
With the announcement of the rooms prepared for them Logan nodded. His wish was to leave, to find Sabertooth and settle this new score, but he wouldn't go just yet. He felt that it was too soon for him to go off again. Sabertooth'll be there when the kid's ready for you to go...be here for her, for the rest of 'em...for family... he thought. At that moment a sound of another young girl clearing her throat broke his thoughts away from his own issues.
Looking up he saw the little runt who he'd smelled inside the armor of that hell of Limbo and his eyes peered at her with intensity. Not the demon anymore eh? He let Ember loose in his arms so she might turn and talk to the girl if she wanted. Then another young girl, a redhead with a blond girl on her arm said something. He heard it clear as day, and he looked up at her with a harsh glare in his eyes.
Easy now Logan he said to himself Opinions are like assholes, everybody's got one...she's dead wrong, but now's not the time or the place for a scolding. He forced his features to soften, but the best he could come up with was a look of disappointment on his face. Somethin' about that girl looks familiar..... he thought as he looked away from her with a slight shaking of his head.
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Post by TrueSpirit on Nov 16, 2008 23:31:35 GMT -5
Mato smiled at Decibel as he chewed his bar. "Chief is fine. Ironclad seems to have christened me with the name already. And there is no need to force conversation," he said with a small smile. He was a bit in awe of the pretty girl, her display of power with the Dazzler was something that one could be nothing but impressed by. That and she looked like the girls in those punk bands he saw on TV at the village lodge. "I don't think that I have properly introduced myself. I am Mato," he said and bowed to her in respect, for she certainly earned it.
When Forge complimented him and Decibel, he smiled gratefully and bowed his head. "Thank you," he said and stayed silent as Cyclops and Iron Man made their announcements. Mato looked over at everyone leaving and offered his arm to her. "Since everyone seems to be leaving in pairs, may I escort you out? Forge is correct, though I was unable to see you perform I did hear the bit you both did. It was certainly an experience I will not forget," he said ready to have a shower and some sleep.
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Aqua
New Mutants
Heather McCarthy
Using powers with style.
Posts: 731
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Post by Aqua on Nov 17, 2008 0:08:11 GMT -5
Heather smiled when Veroinka hooked her arm around hers, it made her feel at home and happy to have a real friend. Not that Lorelai wasn't, however it was different with Veronika. She and Heather had a bit more in common when it came to fashion and just being girlfriends. With Lorelai, they had the common liking toward Ian. It was till a bit awkward to Heather and surely for Lorelai, but not as much as it use to be. Ian was Lorelai's and that was the way it had to be. Heather would just have to move on.
Hearing the red head's comment, the water manipulator nodded knowing that she was right. But at this point it didn't make a difference. For now, Heather wanted to shower and rest for there was a lot of worry and commotion from the day that made her tired. She walked with Veronika to the elevator and couldn't wait to just sleep. "I guess," was all she could say. When it came to boys, Heather was not an expert, clearly. But Veronika obviously knew more about the subject and Heather was curious about how to be in control. Many girls at her school were like Veronika; pretty, confident and just someone all the boys probably wanted. When it came to Onyx, he didn't seem to care which way or another. But then again, Veronika seemed to move on once he "transformed".
As they entered the elevator, Heather smiled softly and yawned. "Sleep sounds wonderful right now," she replied. Her eyes were starting to itch, which meant she was truly exhausted.
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Post by Ember on Nov 17, 2008 0:17:07 GMT -5
A few more tears left Aideen's eyes as her breathing became more steady. Though she hated the fact that she cried, still thinking herself to be weak, she needed it. In truth, she was glad she did and even more glad that it finally happened when she saw Logan again. He made everything fall into place, and she felt lighter than she had in years. Her Uncle would be extremely disappointed in her if he saw her right now. He was supposed to call her last night to talk about her plans when she turns eighteen. Aideen didn't want to leave the school, it was nice being there and everyone she cared about. She'd ask Emma to stay and continue her training and education at the School.
Aideen opened her eyes and moved her hand from his shoulders to wipe the last of her tears just as she heard Haven's voice. For the first time since she got to the lab, she turned to look at someone else and a softened look came over her eyes. "Haven," she said softly and smiled a bit. She looked up at Logan and a rare smile formed on her face. "I think I am," she said and looked around for the first time to see a room full of people and everyone leaving. The talk of sleep and a shower enticed Aideen quite a bit. A shower and some sleep would be heaven right now.
She looked up at Logan, her brow wrinkling a bit in confusion at the disappointed look on his face. Not for me, he's not looking at me. "I need a shower and sleep. We should get going," Aideen said softly to Haven. Her mouth formed into a small smirk as she looked up at Logan, her eyes soft and grateful for everything he did for her. "We should uh, not have a beer again sometime soon," she said quietly with sparkles in her eyes. Aideen leaned up, hesitating for a moment before she kissed his bearded cheek softly. She smiled one more time before she left his arms, that had been a haven of a sort for her when she exposed her emotions for the first time ever.
Aideen turned to Haven and looked over her hotheaded friend. I'm glad that she's back, and now I'm back too. She's one of two people I know I call a friend here. I don't want to lose her or Logan in my life. I'm gonna stay here. A small smirk came back on her face, just like she used to all the time. "Looks like we both need to get cleaned up huh?" Aideen said looking from her to Haven, both in need to get rid of all remains of Limbo. "Glad you're okay," she said softly and began walking with her for a much needed shower. She had two people that she trusted in a rare way and two others she respected immensely. She would do anything for them, and that alone erased any doubt about her future. Her place is here, with them.
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Diesel
Acolytes
Ian Larks
Posts: 492
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Post by Diesel on Nov 17, 2008 1:07:11 GMT -5
Ian closed his mouth and smiled widely. "Babe, Spitfire is gonna be okay. We're gonna have Spitfire back!" he said excitedly in a low voice. "I'll test her tomorrow just to be sure. Don't wanna jinx it now," he said to Lorelai before Iron Man came in and spoke to them about where they would be staying. Aw man I could use a shower. And sleep for like a week would do good. I'll take what I can get though, he thought thinking about how nice it would be to sink into a bed.
"Man that sounds great. Besides you need a shower Pipsqueak, you stink," Ian said with a big grin and poked her sides before he started leading her to the elevator. "Babe when we get home, the first thing I'm gonna do is eat. I want a hot dog, no a steak! With mashed potatoes and gravy and cheese. And for dessert, a radical sundae. Man, now I'm stoked to go home," Ian rambled on as he got into the elevator to go down to the cabin room.
He looked back at Haven and Aideen and winked at Haven happily. This day started out like shit, but he was so happy now. And Ian felt like something in him changed as well. He saw a new part of the world he lived in, facing situations he never thought or wanted to see. Ian wouldn't forget it, and he would cherish his new life and the people in it. Cause in the end they're all I got, he thought.
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Frostbite
Paragons
Lorelai Kavanagh
Can you handle the cold?
Posts: 563
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Post by Frostbite on Nov 17, 2008 2:02:25 GMT -5
Lorelai rolled her eyes at Ian’s antics. At least Ember looked alright again, and even the ice bender looked forward to what would happen when he would ‘test’ her. Of course, should anything extra fiery happen she’d intervene at maybe the last minute, but it would be a thing to see after what felt like so long. “Just don’t push her too much, you big ape,” she answered with a smirk and then looked to Iron Man as he explained sleeping arrangements. A small smile crept across her face at the thought of a shower and a nap.
When Ian suggested she shower, she couldn’t help grinning and punched him as they started walking. “You don’t smell like roses either, you bum,” she laughed. She looked around once again as they left, noticing oddly how Wolverine was glaring at that fashion diva and wondered why for a second, only to be distracted at Ian rambling off all the kinds of food he wanted to eat when they all went home. “Stop talking about food you’re making me hungry,” she whined playfully as they got on the elevator.
The doors closed and Lorelai sighed. “I cannot wait to get clean - imagine me, the ice girl, roasting in hell. I must look like shit right now, and I wanna get Aideen’s uniform back to her at one point. Saved my ass, that’s for sure,” she let out in a breath. She leaned against the elevator wall next to Ian and crossed her arms over her chest. A smirk slid on her face as she looked up at him, “Say, want to conserve water and shower together?” she asked, laughing. It felt nice to not be so tense and bothered like she had when in Limbo. She sighed again and leaned her head against Ian’s arm. “I’m so glad we’re all out and now we get to sleeeep,” she said, waiting for the elevator doors to open so they could finally get comfortable and rest.
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