Scott Summers/Cyclops (monochromesight) wrote in marvel_legends,
@ 2011-04-09 16:37:00

Entry tags:

beast, cyclops, emma frost, exodus, magneto, rogue, wolverine, x-men

Nearly done and we still haven't started...(Open to X-Men)
Scott Summers looked down at the stacks of paperwork and information on his desk with a critical eye. Trade agreements, delivery manifests and personnel reports were among the top things that he needed to find time to deal with. He also had to schedule time to talk to everyone in the various areas of Utopia on the progress of rebuilding from Bastion's attack. His people, both the X-Men and mutants in general, have been through so much recently that it was wonder they hadn't broken yet. Of course, there were many that did.

The Church of Purity denounced Utopia at every turn, along with media pundits and politicians from both political parties. For every person that stood up in defense of mutantkind, it seemed that five more were hell-bent on seeing them truly become extinct.

Luckily, the X-Men have hope...and Hope.

Scott believes the girl will save mutantkind, given the proper time and training. He doesn't know how or when it will happen, despite the number of possible futures he's aware of. Nathan taught her well, and it was up to Scott and the X-Men to continue that training. But above all, it was on them to keep her safe.

Leading back to the paperwork on his desk. Hungry people didn't fight well, nor did people didn't have enouh water for showering and drinking. They needed more resources to sustain themselves and Scott wasn't sure where they'd come from, he'd secure them however he had to.

His people expected and deserved nothing less.

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starsandgarters
2011-04-09 11:13 pm UTC (link)

A part of Hank wondered what he was still doing here. One of his oldest friends had been keeping secrets, there was everything Warren had been hiding, the lines they had crossed when dealing with the Skrulls...

It seemed like every day brought them farther and farther away from the idealistic teenagers they had been when they had first been brought together.

Still, it was time to check in with Scott.

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monochromesight
2011-04-10 01:16 am UTC (link)

Scott nodded at Hank when the other man arrived. Hank had been hear almost as long a s Scott and they'd become friends almost instantly upon meeting. Scott knew that Hank believed in Charles' Dream as much as anyone, but that he was having a lot issues with how things were being done.

"How are you and X-Club doing with the remaining repairs?" Scott asks, trying to determine if he needed to send more people to help out.

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	starsandgarters 2011-04-10 01:45 am UTC (link)
	"It's going about as well as can be expected, Scott," Hank replied. "Madison is spearheading most of the efforts, but Nemesis and Doctor Rao have both told me that our medical supplies are starting to run out." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

monochromesight
2011-04-10 02:11 am UTC (link)

"We're working on a new pipeline for medical products, but getting them out here is our biggest issue. Most people are too terrified to come out here for one reason or another because they watch too much television.

Every week, someone's threatening the population with some new doom and gloom prophecy about associating with mutants and how we're one step from subjugating the world." Cyclops says, shifting in his chair.

"Never mind that we're in extreme minority with fewer mutants being born each year. But I've got a couple of references for pilots that could make out this way the supplies we need. I'll know tomorrow. Worst-case scenario, we go pick up the supplies ourselves." he says.

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starsandgarters
2011-04-10 02:43 am UTC (link)

Hank pushed his glasses up with a furry paw. It was an entirely frustrating situation, one which had been in steady decline ever since the Decimation event. Bastion's attack had simply been the icing on the cake.

He nodded. "In other grim news, I sincerely hope that we are not subject to any other attacks any time soon. Very few X-Men are truly fit for duty at this time."

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	canadianwildboy 2011-04-10 02:48 am UTC (link)
	Another shadow crossed the doorway. "I'll go get the supplies." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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magnetic_master
2011-04-10 09:34 am UTC (link)

There was little doubt in his mind that any words he used today would be doubted. Actions always seemed to be what tipped the balance in belief for these old foes and friends of his.

He reached up to take his helmet off and let his face and white hair be seen. A rare action among the telepaths that were always a part of the X-men. A small gesture of trust.

"Remember you are to do nothing to them no matter what their actions." He didn't bother to glance at Exodus knowing he would not defy the order whether or not he understood it. "This will be a test."

They were in the open where they would be noticed immediately. Now it was just a matter of who came to demand answers of them first.

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	preyforheaven 2011-04-10 11:48 am UTC (link)
	Well, Exodus is rather uncomfortable (moreso when the helmet comes off), but he simply steels himself. "Yes, Lord." And his eyes, for once, are just blue. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

monochromesight
2011-04-10 06:24 pm UTC (link)

Several minutes later, Cyclops walks out to the platform, stopping ten yards from Magneto and Exodus. He notes that Erik has removed his helmet and that Exodus' eyes are not glowing as they often do when his powers are in use.

From this, he deduces a few things:

1. If Magneto wanted them dead, he could have crushed them with the composition of Utopia and they'd have been nearly powerless to stop him.

2. Magneto has a world-class telepath in Exdous: If he wanted to sneak about or try anything underhanded, again, they'd have had little chance of stopping him.

3. They are waiting patiently, rather than demanding to know who is in charge.

Conclusion: They /appear/ to be here for a talk.

"What brings the two of you to Utopia?" Scott asks civilly, mindful of the number of people currently watching them.

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	preyforheaven 2011-04-10 07:04 pm UTC (link)
	Paris stands, hands clasped, not really looking at Cyclops, just nodding very slightly to indicate the obvious: Magneto will do the talking. His psychic shields, for the record, are a veritable fortress right now, which is best for everyone. No one would want to hear what is in that man's head. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	canadianwildboy 2011-04-10 07:40 pm UTC (link)
	Logan stood off to one side of Scott while the man spoke to Magneto, waiting for one wrong move to dive in. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	magnetic_master 2011-04-10 07:47 pm UTC (link)
	He had his helmet tucked under one arm but his posture was as proud and strong as always. A slight smile touched his face. "We are here to talk." That was aimed at Wolverine and his ever-ready temper. "And hopefully to join you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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The Command Room

monochromesight
2011-04-10 10:09 pm UTC (link)

Scott sits at the head of the table, with Emma taking the position to his left. He lets Logan and Hank arrange themselves as they like while Magneto and Exodus take their seats.

Glasses of water are poured and given to those who want them, while Scott watches Magneto.

"Why now, Magneto? You say you don't want to split efforts, but our views on saving mutantkind have been radically opposed for a long time. Not to mention, we just barely managed to stave off extinction itself." Cyclops says.

"This is probably one of the last things you ever saw yourself doing, so...what's changed?" he asks.

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	Re: The Command Room thewhitequeen 2011-04-10 10:11 pm UTC (link)
	Emma watched Magneto....and Exodus....carefully. She wanted the answer to this as well. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: The Command Room

magnetic_master
2011-04-10 10:16 pm UTC (link)

"Again I say it was not our views but our methods that differed." He took the water and took a sip both to wet his mouth and to hopefully convince Exodus it was safe to drink.

"I am not sure our methods are so different anymore." It was said blandly but he continued without pausing. "We are too few and too vulnerable to work against each other. Despite our differences in the past I believe we can find common ground to work from."

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	Re: The Command Room starsandgarters 2011-04-10 10:24 pm UTC (link)
	Hank had taken a seat to Scott's right. He steepled his fingers and watched carefully, never taking his eyes off Magneto for a moment. There was, sadly, some amount of sense in what he said. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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preyforheaven
2011-04-10 10:32 pm UTC (link)

Exodus will drink once Magneto does.

Emma Frost is staring at him while his Lord's intentions are questioned. The important thing is to stay calm. If Magneto thinks this is the best way to help their people -- and he could see that point, as it was much like their first attempt to give haven in Avalon, and like ... other things that happened after -- then there was no other option than to do their best.

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	Re: The Command Room canadianwildboy 2011-04-10 10:36 pm UTC (link)
	Logan kept watch from behind the two, and snorted when the phrase 'common ground' came up. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Down near the water thewhitequeen 2011-04-18 12:51 am UTC (link)
	An hour to himself was far more time than anyone should ever give a brooding Scott Summers. This is why Emma cut him off at thirty minutes and showed up beside him. "You need to stop second-guessing yourself." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Down near the water monochromesight 2011-04-18 01:24 am UTC (link)
	He knew Emma would come and he was glad for it. "People are depending on me, Emma. I can't afford to be wrong about this." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Down near the water monochromesight 2011-04-18 11:08 am UTC (link)
	"In truth, Erik's powers will be useful in a number of ways. Now, we just need to make sure we start getting in the supplies we need so there are no shortages." Scott says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Down near the water thewhitequeen 2011-04-18 11:10 am UTC (link)
	"That we do. I have made some arrangements with some of my businesses to provide some supplies if you want to take advantage of that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	monochromesight 2011-04-23 02:42 pm UTC (link)
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