whoholdsthewhip (whoholdsthewhip) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-05-09 23:17:00

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andrew summers, angelo bennet, giovanna bennet, inactive - cassidy summers, sengai senyaka

Settling In

Things had been moving fast for Sengai Senyaka. First he met with Andrew Summers, head of the Genosha Consulate, and his bodyguard Giovanna Bennet, http://www.scribbld.com/users/whoholdsthewhip/318.html . He had explained his reasons for his coming then, the nature of his often difficult powers, and his own desire to to learn about the conflict between humans and mutants. Summers struck him as a good man, young perhaps, but he defintiely knew what he was talking about. He seemed like the kind of individual Sengai could see himself working under, but he wasn't going to make a hasty decision. Afterwards, Giovanna had engaged him in a sparring session in order for him to attempt to control his powers during a combat scenario. http://www.scribbld.com/users/burnwithlight/1827.html. He was pleased the progress, but knew it would still be some time before he was comfortable enough with his powers. Still, it had been a rewarding experience. He was pretty sure he could could consider Andrew and Giovanna friends, but he tried not to get too attached to the idea. Afterall, he wasn't there to make friends.

He was currently in the consulate lunchroom, sash on his shoulders. After the training session, he looked forward to simply sitting and having something to eat.

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	burnwithlight 2011-05-12 09:21 pm UTC (link)
	As concerned as she is about the whole situation, Giovanna can't help a small smirk as she nods. She's relieved that Andrew understands that Cassidy doesn't have to have the least bad intentions to be a security risk, and hopes Cassidy won't hold that against ~~her angel~~ his brother. "...Your father is a very good geologist," she decides to inform him quietly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

sound_and_fury
2011-05-12 09:32 pm UTC (link)

Cassidy nods, considering Andrew's words. He hadn't fully decided where he stood on Professor Xavier's dream and what he'd learned to be Magneto's doctrine. Both men had valid, obvious points to their beliefs that were shared the world over.

He knew where he stood on Sinister's original plans for him to be another possible messiah, which Cassidy wanted no part of.

"I'd like to hear your thoughts on both men when you've got some time. I've been doing a lot of reading on various religions and ways of belief, in addition to the mutant versus human debate, and I'm still deciding where I stand. The X-Men saved my life, but there are some questions I've had that no one seems willing to answer for me." he says.

"Thank you, though, for giving me a chance. I appreciate that." he says.

Cassidy smiles at Giovanna's revelation. "He's a geologist? That's pretty cool. I like science myself, but I'm more into chemistry and other things...but I guess I know where I get the aptitude from, now."

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	whoholdsthewhip 2011-05-12 09:36 pm UTC (link)
	It was at this point Sengai chose to speak. "For what it may be worth, I too am unsure where I stand in regards to the human-mutant situation. I've been watching 'films'" he looks questioningly for confirmation that it's the right word. "most of the days. It was not pleasant." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

assaultnbattery
2011-05-12 09:44 pm UTC (link)

Andrew nods to confirm that Sengai's word is correct, then looks back to Cassidy. "Yes, our father, and my mother are geologists. I prefer the social sciences - politics, linguistics, sociology... but it seems to run in the family. As for talking politics, I do a lot of that... and have found its best done over food. Please, Cassidy, join us for some lunch. The steak is excellent, and Angelo is a fantastic cook when it comes to dessert. Then, we have as much time as you'd like."

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	sound_and_fury 2011-05-12 10:31 pm UTC (link)
	"Sure, lunch sounds good. Can I use your restroom? I need to wash my hands really quickly." Cassidy says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	assaultnbattery 2011-05-12 10:36 pm UTC (link)
	"Right that way. Angelo can show you which doorway down that hall." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	not_adorable 2011-05-12 11:32 pm UTC (link)
	"There are significantly more pleasant films to watch than those relating to mutant/human race relations. I would be happy to introduce you to some." Angelo states quietly to Sengai, before nodding to Andrew and stepping forward. "My pleasure. Follow me please, Cassidy." He gestures. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sound_and_fury 2011-05-12 11:40 pm UTC (link)
	Cassidy does so. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	assaultnbattery 2011-05-12 11:49 pm UTC (link)
	Andrew glances Gio and Sengai's way with a 'what do you think?' look. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	burnwithlight 2011-05-12 11:51 pm UTC (link)
	"That he's aware of some of the conditioning is a good sign that it might not be too extensive. He seems like a nice guy. Once he's more comfortable, I want to hear about the containment suit he's wearing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

whoholdsthewhip
2011-05-13 12:07 am UTC (link)

Sengai is temporarily surprised that his opinion would be sought in such an important issue. He tries not to let the surprise show on his face.

"I believe that he believes what he says is truth. Whether there is more 'conditioning', I do not feel qualified to say." Sengai stated. "However, my body reacted oddly to his presence. My eyes filled with energy, but the pain was canceled out. I have never encountered this before. It worries me."

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	assaultnbattery 2011-05-13 12:09 am UTC (link)
	"Interesting. We can ask about that. So far, I'm fairly pleased though... well, with him. Anything Sinister is involved with is bad news. Definitely keep eyes and ears open... but otherwise, good start. Thank you both." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sound_and_fury 2011-05-13 12:22 am UTC (link)
	Cassidy returns from the restroom and sits down, waiting for everyone else before he helps himself. "Wow. This is amazing." he says between bites. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	assaultnbattery 2011-05-13 12:27 am UTC (link)
	"Yes, yes it is. There's downsides, but living in the embassy has some benefits too. Anyway, before we get into ugly politics, you must have questions." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sound_and_fury 2011-05-13 12:32 am UTC (link)
	Cassidy eats bit more, has a bit of his drink, and then wipes his mouth before speaking further. "Well, I should probably go with the obvious question: What's Dad like?" He asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

assaultnbattery
2011-05-13 01:13 am UTC (link)

Andrew considers that a few moments. "A lot more expressive and outgoing than his older brother. Little bit of a temper - and he'll definitely let you know what's on his mind. Even now, he loves surfing, loves digging in the dirt, even if he knows what's there. Would occasionally prefer to leave the whole mutant thing aside and go live in the mountains somewhere remote - and he just might if they ever figure out to have remote mountain houses right on the beach.
Even though he's more reserved... he always really encouraged me to read, study, get involved. And especially to think for myself... which he kind of thinks Scott doesn't sometimes."

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	sound_and_fury 2011-05-13 01:52 am UTC (link)
	Cassidy nods, thinking over Andrew's words with a smile. "I like surfing, too. I got a chance to do it recently and it was a good time." Cassidy says. "Did he encourage you to become a diplomat?" Cassidy asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	burnwithlight 2011-05-13 01:53 am UTC (link)
	And Gio's a good girl and keeps from mentioning how utterly true that is. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

assaultnbattery
2011-05-13 02:03 am UTC (link)

"No, not really. They encouraged me to read, to follow what I wanted to do... they were big on that. They were not nearly as happy with the decision to come here, at least now. Its not that they necessarily agree with me... and ultimately, he decided he respected the decision, but I think he'd rather I had kept out of the whole mutant affairs thing at least a few more years."

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	sound_and_fury 2011-05-13 02:11 am UTC (link)
	"Do you have any other brothers or sisters? Do I have other siblings I should know about?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	assaultnbattery 2011-05-13 02:24 am UTC (link)
	"Until now, I thought I was an only child. You've met our cousins within the X-Men, I trust." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

sound_and_fury
2011-05-13 02:32 am UTC (link)

"Yeah, Rachel and Anastasia have been pretty nice to me. Anastasia helped save my life. She just returned home to her own dimension, recently." Cassidy says.

"Rachel...is a lot like Uncle Scott. She's pretty firm in her beliefs, just from the times I've spoken with her." he says.

He pauses for a long moment before he asks his next question.

"What is Magneto like? I admit, all of the stories I've heard don't pain the most flattering picture, but I wasn't there when they were made, so I'm willing to take it all with a grain of salt." he says.

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	burnwithlight 2011-05-13 02:43 am UTC (link)
	"He has high standards, but he works harder than anybody," Giovanna has to say now. "If he's made mistakes, he's made them trying to keep people safe." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

assaultnbattery
2011-05-13 03:13 am UTC (link)

"As she said, he's a strong man with firm convictions. He has been willing, in the past, to take extreme actions for those beliefs. He was a holocaust survivor - he's seen the evils men have inflicted on those who believe are inferior... none of which is an excuse, but it is an explanation.

He has also sacrificed a great deal for mutantkind and his beliefs. For most of his life, he's believed that separation was the only way to keep his people safe. He still does... but he has enough faith in me to give me a chance to either prove there is another way, or learn a hard lesson.

He's a great man... but not necessarily a good man. But then I'd say Charles Xavier is a good man who aspires to be great... but only extends that aspiration to cover a select few."

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	sound_and_fury 2011-05-13 03:17 am UTC (link)
	Cassidy understand what Andrew means, in a way. Personally, he didn't understand certain things about how the school was run or why it was done that way, but he hadn't been able to really get answers to his questions. "What do you believe in, Andrew? Integration, separation or another way?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)